Aspen Creek Middle School

For the first time in Gretna Bands' history, a middle school placed at the state Jazz festival! ACMS brought home a superior rating, two outstanding soloist awards (way to go, Braden K & Quinn B!), and placed 3rd overall! Way to go, ACMS!

Congratulations to 7th grade ACMS student Anannya S. for winning the OPS Virginia Frank Writing Contest this year! This contest asks students to write an original work of fiction about a character in a book they read on their own and over. Over 350 entries were submitted from students in grades 5-8. This was an amazing accomplishment!

Introducing the first-ever Gretna Playbook! Your one-stop guide to all summer camps at Gretna East & Gretna High Schools. Whether your child is in elementary, middle, or high school, there is a camp for them-based on the grade your child will be entering in 2025-2026. These camps are open to all students-no matter which high school they will attend. QR codes for easy registration! Start planning your summer fun today! You can also find more details on our school websites' News sections. https://tinyurl.com/4csk3k5v #BeGretnaGreat #GretnaPlaybook

Important Update for Gretna Families Starting in the 2025-2026 school year, Gretna Public Schools will implement a new 10-point grading scale and transition to an A-F reporting system. This change is part of our District Strategic Plan and is backed by research from our K-12 District Grading Committee. Read the full news article on the district and any school website. New Grading Scale (2025-2026): A: 90-100 B: 80-89 C: 70-79 D: 60-69 F: Below 60 Why the Change? • Better alignment with colleges and other schools • Clearer representation of student achievement Timeline: • Fall 2025: New grading scale begins • 2025-2026: Ongoing updates to grading practices What about past grades? Grades earned before 2025-2026 will remain the same and not be adjusted. We’re committed to ensuring a smooth transition for all! For more details, read the full news article on any district and school website or reach out to your school administrator. #BeGretnaGreat #BuildingAFutureTogether #GradingUpdate

Recently, 17 students from ACMS participated in the regional International Academic Competition in Omaha. Of those 17 students, 11 earned an invitation to the National competition in May. Congratulations Beckett, Robert, Easton, Xavi, Emmett, Brooklyn, Carson, Nash, Harrison, Alex, and Bennett for your accomplishments at the competition.

The school board has approved updated middle school boundaries for the 2025-2026 school year with the opening of Giles Creek Middle School. These changes help balance enrollment and maintain strong educational opportunities. You can read the full article here: https://www.gpsne.org/article/2048704. Please visit our website and click Boundary Map on the header. View the interactive map and select “Middle 25-26” to see where your student will attend next year: https://www.gpsne.org/page/boundary-map.

NO SCHOOL TOMORROW: Due to the forecasted extreme cold during arrival time, Gretna Public Schools will be closed tomorrow, Wednesday, February 19, 2025. As previously scheduled, there will also be no school on Thursday and Friday. Elementary conferences planned for tomorrow will be rescheduled, with schools providing updated information at a later date.

School Closure Notice: Due to the Winter Storm Warning and forecasted hazardous conditions, Gretna Public Schools will be CLOSED tomorrow, February 12th. Stay safe.

2025-2026 GPS School Calendar 2026-2027 GPS School Calendar For the first time ever, we are excited to announce that the school calendars for the next two years, 2025-2026 and 2026-2027, are now available! A special thank you to the Calendar Committee for their time and effort in making this possible. These calendars will allow families to plan vacations and time away well in advance, ensuring students can avoid missing valuable school days. You can find the calendars under the "Parents" section on all school websites and are available in Printable Flyers for your convenience.

ANNOUNCEMENT: District office will be closed January 1, 2025

Tonight’s the Night! Join us at Gretna High School for the Community Parent Forum starting at 6 PM! Connect with local organizations dedicated to supporting youth and families. Don’t miss the presentation by Jay Martin, NDE Director of School Safety and Security, on Youth Mental Health. It's not too late to discover valuable resources for your family! We look forward to seeing you there! Location: Gretna High School Time: 6:00 - 8:00 PM #GretnaPublicSchools #CommunityForum #FamilyResources

Dear Parents, Guardians and Community Members, Gretna Public Schools would like to give you a friendly reminder about the upcoming Community Parent Forum, an event we highly recommend for all parents and families in our community. Event Details: Date: Tuesday, November 19, 2024 Time: 6:00 - 8:00 PM Location: Gretna High School, 11335 S 204th St, Gretna, NE 68028 What to Expect: 6:00 PM – Information booths featuring local organizations that provide valuable resources for youth and families. 7:00 PM – Special guest speaker Jay Martin, NDE Director of School Safety and Security, will deliver an insightful talk on the impact of digital platforms on youth mental health. This forum is a fantastic opportunity to connect with community resources and gain important insights into supporting our youth in today’s digital world.We encourage you to attend and take advantage of this valuable event. We look forward to seeing you there! Please see the attached flyer and share with anyone who can benefit from this event.

Join Us for the Community Parent Forum! When: November 19, 2024, at 6:00 PM Where: Gretna High School Connect with local organizations dedicated to supporting youth and families. Together, we can unlock valuable resources for our families. See you there!

A MONSTROUSLY FUN COLLABORATION! We’re excited to highlight a fantastic cross-building project that brought creativity and teamwork to life! Kindergarten students at Cedar Hollow Elementary, guided by teachers Paige McMahon and Amy Timmerman, designed and colored their very own "monsters" on paper. These imaginative designs were then sent to Aspen Creek Middle School, where our talented 8th-grade sewing class brought them to life, turning the designs into stuffed monsters using fabric, felt, and buttons to match each kindergartener's vision. This project was expertly carried out by Jennifer Boldt and Shannon Weis at Aspen Creek Middle School. Some of our 8th graders even went the extra mile, making additional monsters to ensure every kindergarten student received one. We’re incredibly proud of all the students and staff involved for making this project a fun and meaningful learning experience, showcasing the power of collaboration across our schools. Way to go, Cedar Hollow and Aspen Creek Middle School!

Join Us for the Community Parent Forum! We’re excited to invite all parents and families to our Community Parent Forum on November 19th at 6:00 PM at Gretna High School. This event will connect you with organizations dedicated to supporting youth and families in our community. Event Highlights: 6:00 - Information booths from various organizations 7:00 - Guest speaker Jay Martin, NDE Director of School Safety and Security, discussing the impact of digital platforms on youth mental health Don’t miss this opportunity to learn more about available resources! We hope to see you there! Date: November 19, 2024 Time: 6:00 - 8:00 PM Location: 11335 S 204th St, Gretna, NE 68028 #GretnaSchools #CommunityParentForum #YouthSupport

Ahoy, Mateys! It’s National School Lunch Week! We celebrated with the theme "School Lunch Pirates: Find Your Treasure!" 🏴‍☠️ Our amazing Food and Nutrition teams showed their school spirit in new pirate-themed shirts, thanks to a manager who went the extra mile to make the week special. It was a fun-filled week, and GPS, along with our students, want to thank FANS for taking us on this high-seas adventure of good nutrition, where we discovered treasure in every healthy meal! #NationalSchoolLunchWeek #SchoolLunchPirates #FindYourTreasure #HealthyEating #SchoolSpirit

On September 24th, the Gretna Public School District Board of Education was honored with the prestigious President’s Board Award, presented by the Nebraska Association of School Boards. This recognition celebrates the Board’s dedication to excellence in leadership and their ongoing commitment to professional development. Board members Greg Beach, Mark Hauptman, Rick Hollendieck, Kyle Janssen, Dawn Stock, and Blake Turpen were acknowledged for their exceptional efforts. For more details, visit the full news article on the Gretna Public Schools website: https://www.gpsne.org/article/1784950.

Join us on September 19 at 6:30 p.m. at Aspen Creek Middle School for a county-wide tax hearing. Gretna Public Schools and other Sarpy County entities will present their plans in this "Pink Postcard Hearing." We invite residents to participate and share their input.

Gretna Public Schools invites the community to a budget hearing on September 9 at 7:00 p.m. at the District Office. A tax hearing and the regular board meeting will follow, providing an opportunity for public input.