Congrats to the students who entered work in the Audubon Art Show! Their work was on display at Creighton University recently!
12 months ago, Gretna Elementary
A young person in a white "GRETNA DRAGONS FOOTBALL" hoodie holding a book in a room with wood-paneled walls.
A young girl in an auditorium holding a book, with two adults at a podium in the background.
Young girl holding a book in a lecture hall, with a podium and adults in the background.
A boy in a red Nebraska Huskers sweatshirt holds papers and a colorful object in a school hallway.
A girl holding a certificate and a drawing of a downy woodpecker in a classroom.
Child holding an artwork of a kakapo bird in a classroom, with a pack of Crayola colored pencils.
A smiling girl holding a drawing and colored pencils in a classroom.
Girl holding a pencil sketch of an eagle and a book titled "Birds" with a blue excellence ribbon.
Congrats to the students who entered work in the Audubon Art Show! Their work was on display at Creighton University recently!
12 months ago, Gretna Elementary
A smiling girl holding an art award next to a small bird sculpture.
A student in a classroom holding a certificate and smiling, sitting at a desk with papers.
A young girl holding colorful artwork of a tree and birdsin front of a tiled wall.
A young girl in a white sweater points to a bird drawing on a display board with art and certificates.
Three girls stand behind a table of crafted artworks, including origami, ceramics, and knitted items.
A smiling boy points to his artwork titled "Bald Eagle" on a display board filled with bird-themed drawings.
A young girl holding a book stands on stage at an awards ceremony.
A smiling young girl stands in front of a screen displaying names, holding a colorful package.
Wow, check this out! Jessie worked for over a month in the art room to create this beautiful lemonade pitcher!
12 months ago, Gretna Elementary
Child holding a large, textured blue ceramic mug against a tiled wall.
What a wonderful experience! 4th and 5th graders celebrated months of hard work with a fantastic performance of Finding Nemo the musical! We can’t wait to see what next year brings.
12 months ago, Gretna Elementary
Children in colorful ocean-themed costumes on stage.
Children in colorful costumes on stage during a school play.
Children in bright animal-themed costumes perform on stage in a gymnasium.
Children in ocean-themed costumes perform a "Finding Nemo" play on a school stage.
Children performing in a "Finding Nemo" school play with sea turtle props and colorful costumes.
Children holding large sea turtle cutouts during a school play with an aquatic theme backdrop.
Children in sea creature costumes performing a "Finding Nemo" themed play on stage.
Children in costumes performing a "Finding Nemo"-themed play with bubbles in the air.
Group of children and adults in colorful "Finding Nemo" costumes in a gymnasium with ocean-themed decor.
Children in colorful costumes performing a sea-themed school play.
The 3rd graders have been learning all about weather. Today, Rusty Lord came to talk to them about how to safe during storms!
12 months ago, Gretna Elementary
A man presents severe weather safety information to children in a classroom.
A large group of smiling school children posing inside a classroom, surrounded by educational posters and colorful decorations.
Children in a classroom watching a meteorologist presentation on severe weather safety.
Pioneer Week started at GES yesterday as the 4th graders learned about quilt making with the Driewer family! A big thank you to them for sharing their expertise!
12 months ago, Gretna Elementary
Two women in pioneer costumes interact at the front of a classroom filled with seated children.
Three women in pioneer costumes interact at the front of a classroom filled with seated children showing quilts.
Two women in pioneer costumes interact at the front of a classroom showing how to make quiltsfilled with seated children.
Three women smiling dressed in pioneer costumers.
GES competed in Battle of the Books yesterday. This year GES sent 3 teams to compete with one of our teams placing 2nd out of 28 teams! A big thank you to Elliott and Zoe who volunteered to help coach our teams and to Edith who helped the team by creating posters!
12 months ago, Gretna Elementary
Four children wearing green "Battle of the Books" t-shirts seated in a classroom with a second-place ribbon added.
A large group of children on a stage wearing brightly colored t-shirts with an American flag to the side.
A group of children and two adults smiling in a school hallway, with children wearing green T-shirts.
JOIN US TONIGHT (5/2) for our students' musical performance of Disney Pixar's FINDING NEMO! Show starts @ 6:30pm🤩 Flowers and Snacks available for purchase *CASH Please Following the show: Kona Ice will be available for purchase! Their truck will be parked out back behind GES!
12 months ago, Gretna Elementary
Poster for "Finding Nemo KIDS" musical at Gretna Elementary, tonight at 6:30pm.
Mr. Vos's 4th grade and Miss Lindsey's Pre-School classes made and delivered May Day baskets to all of the GES faculty and staff members. It brought a smile to many faces today :)
12 months ago, Gretna Elementary
Seven girls holding popcorn in a classroom setting.
Two boys smiling and holding cups of snacks in a classroom with books and educational posters in the background.
A woman in a purple blouse hugs a child in front of maroon lockers. She holds popcorn.
A group of three children and an adult stand in an office room with desks and a clock on the wall.
Children smiling in a classroom holding popcorn cones.
Three children in a classroom holding popcorn in colorful cones labeled "May Day Flower Basket
Three children in a classroom, holding popcorn cones, with educational posters and shelves of books in the background.
Two young girls and a woman smiling in an office setting.
Three young girls holding popcorn cones in a classroom.
A woman with two young boys indoors, one in a green shirt and the other in a green hoodie, standing in an office setting.
Kindness Club members spent their last meeting sending encouraging words, friendship bracelets, and stuffed animals to students in surrounding districts that were affected by last week’s tornados.  
12 months ago, Gretna Elementary
Children sitting on a gym floor doing a craft activity with paper bags and markers.
A group of four children sitting on a wooden gym floor, smiling and engaged in an activity involving markers, paper bags, and stuffed animals. The children appear to be collaborating, with toys such as a giraffe, elephant, and rabbit placed in the center. The setting is a large indoor gymnasium, with another child lying on the floor in the background.
hree boys sitting on a wooden gym floor, smiling while working on a creative activity with paper bags, markers, and a small elephant toy.
A group of five children sitting in a circle on a wooden gym floor, working on a collaborative activity. They are writing on colorful pieces of paper using markers, with a variety of pens and supplies scattered in the center. The children appear focused and engaged, and the setting is a gymnasium with court lines visible on the floor.
A young person holding a decorated paper bag with a gift drawing in a gymnasium.
Bright green paper with a motivational message and beaded string spelling "STAY AWESOME."
Kindness Club helping out surrounding communities affected by tornadoes
Mrs. Lindsey’s Preschool classes had their monthly guidance lesson with Mrs. LaMountain. They ended with a group hug! They love their time with her!
12 months ago, Gretna Elementary
A group of children and a teacher smiling in a classroom giving a big hug.
A group of children and a teacher smiling in a classroom giving a big hug.
Each year, the 4th and 5th graders at Gretna Elementary School are given the opportunity to participate in our school musical.  This year our performance of Finding Nemo Kids will be on Thursday, May 2 at 6:30 PM!  We hope to see you there!
12 months ago, Gretna Elementary
Finding Nemo School Musical!
We're thrilled to announce the new app for Gretna Schools! It's everything Gretna Schools, in your pocket. Download for Android https://aptg.co/8YPL6p Download for iPhone https://aptg.co/-4PP4X
12 months ago, Gretna Public Schools
Its Everything Gretna Public Schools In your Pocket.
The 3rd graders had a fun week at GES! They went on a bus tour with our superintendent, Mr. Lightle, to learn about the history of Gretna and got to see Gretna High School's performance of Beauty and the Beast!
about 1 year ago, Gretna Elementary
A stage for "Beauty and the Beast: The Broadway Musical" with a large decorative arch and projection screen displaying the title.
A busy auditorium with children seated and engaged in conversation.
A busy auditorium with children seated and engaged in conversation.
A man in a suit speaks into a microphone inside a bus.
Interior of a school bus with children seated and looking towards the camera.
Gretna Elementary preschool classes all attended the Gretna Children's Library today for a field trip! They had a great time!
about 1 year ago, Gretna Elementary
Children seated on a library floor, attentively facing forward.
A woman reading "Lola at the Library" to a group of children in a library.
Children stand with an adult in front of the Gretna Children's Library, with decorated windows and a visible library sign.
Children gathered around an adult in a library with books and a decorative tree.
Front entrance of Gretna Children's Library with decorative window art and a group of children with an adult.
A woman reading a book to a group of children seated on the floor in a library.
A group of children and an adult stand smiling in front of the Gretna Children's Library entrance, which features decorated glass windows and a large sign.
A woman reading a book to a group of children seated on the floor in a library.
A librarian engages children in a library next to a "Junior Fiction" bookshelf.
A group of children and an adult stand smiling in front of the Gretna Children's Library entrance, which features decorated glass windows and a large sign.
Congratulations to our Gretna Arbor Society poster winners!!! Incredible artwork kids!! 🌳💛🎨
about 1 year ago, Carissa Dickes
A girl holding a drawing with houses and trees stands next to an older man in an auditorium.
Girl and man on stage with a projected tree drawing and text "Plant More Trees."
A young boy and an older man stand on a stage. The boy holds a drawing featuring a house and trees, which is projected behind them.
Mr. Vos’s 4th grade class is studying land features in science. Using a mixture of flour, salt, and water, they created geographical features of the state of California! Then they painted to show the elevation changes in the state.
about 1 year ago, Gretna Elementary
Three children holding a colorful painting in front of a land features illustration.
Two girls and one boy holding a colorful painting in front of a land features illustration.
Two girls and one boy holding a colorful painting in front of a land features illustration.
Two girls smiling and one boy holding a colorful painting in front of a land features illustration.
Two girls smiling and one boy holding a colorful painting in front of a land features illustration.
Two girls smiling holding a colorful painting in front of a land features illustration.
Students in Mrs. Kudlacek’s 4th grade class learned about teamwork during their puzzle building time yesterday!
about 1 year ago, Gretna Elementary
Children working on a jigsaw puzzle in a classroom setting.
Two boys and one girl working on a jigsaw puzzle in a classroom setting.
Students working on a jigsaw puzzle at a classroom table.
Three children sit at a table with a "Cinnamon Toast Crunch" puzzle in a classroom.
Three children smiling around a table with a puzzle box of Cocoa Puffs cereal.
Three children smiling at a table with a Trix cereal box puzzle.
Three children smiling at a table with a Honey Nut Cheerios cereal box puzzle.
Three children smiling at a table with a Cheerios cereal box puzzle.
Three children smiling at a table with a Lucky Charms cereal box puzzle.
Children working on a jigsaw puzzle in a classroom setting.
Some more photos of our successful Guardian Run on Saturday! We'd like to thank all of our coaches and runners for their dedication this season! Thank you to all the volunteers and organizers who made the Guardian Run such a success!
about 1 year ago, Gretna Elementary
A group of children in yellow shirts with "GUARDIAN RUN" logos, standing outdoors.
Two smiling girls outdoors, one in a yellow T-shirt and another in a black hoodie, with a backlit group of people behind them.
Four children outdoors, two in yellow "Guardian Run" shirts, one in a white hoodie, and one in a gray hoodie.
Four children outdoors in knit hats and sports-themed clothing.
A group of children in yellow T-shirts gather on a field among a crowd of spectators.
A group of children in yellow shirts with race bibs gathered on a grassy field for a running event.
Three boys in yellow shirts with race bibs smiling at an outdoor event.
Three women in yellow "Guardian Run" shirts with a golden retriever on a sports field.
Two boys in yellow shirts running on a paved path near a chain-link fence.
GES crushed it at this year's Guardian Run!! Incredible coaches, amazing athletes. Way to go Guardians!!
about 1 year ago, Carissa Dickes
A group of people, primarily children, in yellow shirts with bib numbers, posing on a grassy field.
Children in yellow T-shirts start running a race under a clear blue sky.
Children in yellow shirts huddled together with raised arms outdoors at a sports event.