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
2 days ago, Gretna Public School District
Text Reading new 10-Point Grading Scale with the Gretna Public Schools logo. Image of grading scale can be read in the article below.
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.
16 days ago, Gretna Public School District
Gretna Public Schools logo with a G and text reading Middle School Boundary Update
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.
23 days ago, Gretna Public School District
Gretna Public Schools logo with a G and text reading Important Message
School Closure Notice: Due to the Winter Storm Warning and forecasted hazardous conditions, Gretna Public Schools will be CLOSED tomorrow, February 12th. Stay safe.
30 days ago, Gretna Public School District
Gretna Public Schools logo with a G and text reading important message
This week, our students were treated to a fantastic performance by the Gretna East High School choirs. They captivated us with their singing, dancing, and instrumental performances, leaving everyone delighted!
about 1 month ago, WHITETAIL CREEK ELEMENTARY
Elementary students are sitting on the floor in the gym while watching a group of high school choir students perform. Choir students were dancing and moving in unison with their arm movements.
Elementary students are sitting on the floor in the gym while watching a group of high school choir students perform. The choir is gathered closely in a group moving their arm.
Elementary students are sitting on the floor in the gym while watching a group of high school choir students perform. The choir is standing in a line looking at their director.
Elementary students are sitting on the floor in the gym while watching a group of high school choir students perform.
Elementary students are sitting on the floor in the gym while watching a group of high school choir students perform. One choir student is signing in the microphone.
Elementary students are sitting on the floor in the gym while watching a group of high school choir students perform.
Last Friday, during Guardian Groups, students took part in a directed drawing activity that revealed our book selection for the One School, One Book project. They drew "Roz," one of the main characters from The Wild Robot. We hope you’ll join us in reading along!
about 1 month ago, WHITETAIL CREEK ELEMENTARY
Students are standing on the stage in front of the projector screen with the cover of "The Wild Robot" on the screen. Students are holding their drawing of "Roz" from the book "The Wild Robot".
Students are sitting at a lunch table drawing and/or coloring the character Roz from the book The Wild Robot.
Students are sitting at a lunch table drawing and/or coloring the character Roz from the book The Wild Robot.
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.
about 1 month ago, Gretna Public School District
photo of two calendars links in the article
ANNOUNCEMENT: District office will be closed January 1, 2025
2 months ago, Gretna Public School District
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
4 months ago, Gretna Public School District
Text Reading: Community Parent Forum November 19th at Gretna High School - Informational Booths and Guest Speaker Jay Martin
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.
4 months ago, Gretna Public School District
Community Parent Forum hosted by Gretna Public School District on November 19th at Gretna High School 6:00-8:00 pm an invitation to all parents and community members.
Our 3rd graders have been learning their multiplication facts through engaging games and fun songs!
4 months ago, WHITETAIL CREEK ELEMENTARY
Photo of students on the floor in a circle sining a multiplication song.
Photo of boys playing a multiplication game with cards. Head’s up!
Photo of students at a table playing a multiplication game with their teacher.
Photo of two students playing multiplication war with cards.
Our 4th graders delivered a beautiful performance at last night's Veterans Day program. They did a fantastic job teaching us about the significance of Veterans Day and honoring those who have served.
4 months ago, WHITETAIL CREEK ELEMENTARY
Veteran's Day Music Program
Veteran's Day Music Program
Veteran's Day Music Program
Veteran's Day Music Program
Veteran's Day Music Program
Veteran's Day Music Program
Veteran's Day Music Program
Veteran's Day Music Program
Veteran's Day Music Program
Veteran's Day Music Program
Our students had the opportunity to participate in a pumpkin decorating contest, where they showcased their favorite book characters. It was delightful to see the creativity and imagination in their creations. We’re excited to celebrate our winners!
4 months ago, WHITETAIL CREEK ELEMENTARY
Pumpkin Contest Winners
Whitetail Creek Elementary's 3rd graders turned history into a true spectacle today at the Wax Museum! Our young historians transformed into iconic figures like The Rock, King Tut, Amelia Earhart, Jacqueline Kennedy, and J.K. Rowling. Visitors pressed a button to bring these living statues to life and hear their incredible stories. It was a blast stepping back in time with such a star-studded cast!
5 months ago, Whitetail Creek Elementary School
Student dressed as the Rock and Princess Diana in the back.
Student dressed as King Tut with book and notecards on desk.
Two students dressed as Jacqueline Kennedy and Amelia Earhart, photos, buttons and books on tables in front of them.
A student dressed in a white robe stands at the front, while another dressed as a famous author sits behind, surrounded by other students in historical costumes.
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!
5 months ago, Gretna Public School District
Test reading: Community Parent Forum November 19th Gretna High School 6:00 - 8:00pm Information Booths at 6 include project extra mile, gretna crossing ymca, nebraska family helpline, teammates of gretna, region 6 behavioral healthcare, lift up sary county, new path counseling, colation Rx, campus life, and complete wellness. 7:00pm Guest speaker Jay Martin speaking about digital safety and well being.
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
5 months ago, Gretna Public School District
Community Parent Forum hosted by Gretna Public School District on November 19th at Gretna High School 6:00-8:00 pm an invitation to all parents and community members.
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
5 months ago, Gretna Public School District
Whitetail Creek elementary school kitchen staff decked out in pirate attire to celebrate national school lunch week.
Gretna High School kitchen staff celebrating national school lunch week wearing their purple shirts showing their spirit
Whitetail Creek Elementary school kitchen staff wearing their purple shirts to celebrate national school lunch week.
Aspen Creek Middle School staff wearing purple shirts for National School Lunch week
Our Pumpkin Decorating Contest is back! This year, your child can get creative by decorating a fake pumpkin to look like a character from their favorite book. These fun creations will be displayed in our library. For more details, check out the flyer!
5 months ago, WHITETAIL CREEK ELEMENTARY
Pumpkin Decorating Contest
This week is our Whitetail Dash, and we’re excited to have you join us! Preschoolers will dash this Thursday, and our K-5 students will take on the challenge this Friday. Let’s go, Guardians!
5 months ago, WHITETAIL CREEK ELEMENTARY
DECORATIVE - Whitetail Dash with the face of the owl and a QR code to scan for more information.
Mark Your Calendars for our Whitetail Dash! October 3rd - Preschool October 4th - K-5 Click the link below to learn more. https://shorturl.at/5d2CP
6 months ago, WHITETAIL CREEK ELEMENTARY
DECORATIVE - Whitetail Dash with the face of the owl and a QR code to scan for more information.