ANNOUNCEMENT: District office will be closed January 1, 2025
27 days ago, Gretna Public School District
ANNOUNCEMENT: District office will be closed January 1, 2025
We are so proud of our Kindergarten and First Grade Students! They put on a wonderful Holiday music program yesterday. Thank you to the teachers and Mrs. Smith for all of your hard work!
about 2 months ago, Cedar Hollow Elementary
Photograph of kindergarten and first graders on a stage performing their holiday program in front of an audience.
Photo of an audience watching the Holiday Program.
Photo of a full house in the CES Commons. The audience watching the holiday program.
Join us next week for the CES Holiday Food Drive. We will be collecting donated items to support the Gretna Neighbors Food Pantry. This is a great opportunity to give back to our community. Please see the photo for specifics on what students should bring each day
about 2 months ago, Cedar Hollow Elementary
Infographic: CES Holiday Food Drive: Monday: Bring 10.5-19 oz cans of chicken soup, beef soup, tomato soup, cream soup. 4-13 oz canned chicken, canned tuna. 14-20 oz canned peas, assorted beans, mixed veggies, pork and beans, baked beans, canned fruit. Tuesday: bring 6-8 oz boxes of Mac & cheese, hamburger Helper. 12-16 oz packages of spaghetti, other pasta, pasta sauce (No glass). 16 oz packages of rice, peanut butter, ramen noodles, spaghetti’s, ravioli, jelly. Wednesday: bring Instant potatoes, cake mix, cookie mix, muffin mix, pancake mix, cereal. Small boxes of jello and pudding. Syrup (24 oz or smaller) 2 pounds max of both flour and sugar. Thursday: bring dish soap, hand soap, men and women’s deodorant, toothpaste, toothbrushes, 3-1 shampoo, conditioner, body wash. Friday: bring single rolls of paper towels, four roll packages of toilet paper, tissues.
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
2 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.
2 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.
First graders in Mrs. Radicia's class were reviewing solving story problems and writing story problems when given an equation. Such a great activity!
3 months ago, Cedar Hollow Elementary
Photo of two students in Mrs. Radicia’s class solving story problems by writing on a large piece of paper.
Photo of two students in Mrs. Radicia’s class solving story problems by writing on a large piece of paper.
Photo of two students in Mrs. Radicia’s class solving story problems by writing on a large piece of paper.
Photo of a student in Mrs. Radicia’s class solving story problems by writing on a large piece of paper.
Photo of two students in Mrs. Radicia’s class solving story problems by writing on a large piece of paper.
High Five Friday is off and running. Mrs. Williams greeted students with a high five and a smile to start the day! We are loving the beautiful fall colors all around the school. It is a Great Day to be a Guardian!
3 months ago, Cedar Hollow Elementary
Photo of fall colors near the school.
Photo of Mrs. Williams greets a student with a high five as he approaches the school.
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!
3 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.
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!
3 months ago, Gretna Public School District
Cedar Hollow students holding their stuffed monsters
Monster created by 8th graders for Kindergartners
Cedar Hollow Elementary Kindergarten student holding monster created by them and 8th graders
Monster created by 8th graders for Kindergartners
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
3 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
3 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 preschool crew enjoyed a visit from the Fire Department and Kona Ice last week!
4 months ago, Cedar Hollow Elementary
Photo of two preschoolers and an adult enjoying some Kona Ice.
Photo of a preschooler enjoying some Kona Ice.
Photo of a preschooler and an adult enjoying some Kona Ice.
Photo of preschoolers sitting on the bumper of a fire truck with their teacher and several firefighters.
Photo of preschoolers sitting on the bumper of a fire truck with their teacher and two firefighters.
A photo of a firefighter in full gear giving a student a high five. He is demonstrating that while he may look scary during a fire, he is friendly and there to help.
More fun from the Hollow Hustle!
4 months ago, Cedar Hollow Elementary
Photo of a kindergarten student smiling.
Photo of two boys slowing down after the Hollow hustle.
Photo of two rows of classes lined up ready to start running.
We had a blast at the first annual Cedar Hollow Hustle! Thank you to everyone who attended!
4 months ago, Cedar Hollow Elementary
Photo of a student flexing his muscles at the first annual Hollow Hustle.
Photo of a student and Mr Runyon excited to get moving!
Photo of kindergarten students lined up, ready for the Hollow Hustle!
Photo of three students running during the Hollow Hustle.
Tomorrow is the big day! Join us for the Cedar Hollow Hustle. Please see the times below. The run will be on the north side of the building. Please park in the SOUTH lot (Giles side) and walk around.
4 months ago, Cedar Hollow Elementary
Green & yellow image white writing providing the following info: For the Cedar Hollow Hustle, each grade will complete this fun run at the following times: On October 3, 2024 AM Preschool 10:50-11:10am, PM Preschool 2:45-3:05pm. On October 4th, 2024 Kindergarten & 1st Grade 8:45-9:30am, 2nd & 3rd Grade 9:45-10:30am, 4th & 5th Grade 10:45-11:30am. The school will enjoy rewards at the following levels of money raised: $500 = PJ Day; $1,000 = Hat Day; $2,000 = Fun Lunch; $3,000 = Extra Recess; $4,000 = Mr. Runyon will be turned into a human ice cream sundae; $5,000 = Kona Ice for all students!
Join the fun next week as we gear up for the Cedar Hollow Hustle! We will have a theme each day ending on Friday with the big run. Thank you for your continued support of Cedar Hollow Elementary!
4 months ago, Cedar Hollow Elementary
Colorful document with white and orange writing stating the following information: Hollow Hustle Spirit Week will take place September 30th through October 4th, 2024 -The theme for each day is as follows: Math Monday = Wear a shirt with numbers on them. Teacher Tuesday = Dress like a teacher today. Wacky Wednesday = Mix and match your clothes to be as wacky as you like! Throwback Thursday = Dress like you're from a different era/decade. Fun Run Friday = Wear your Cedar Hollow Hustle shirt & running shoes! Shirts will be provided by the Cedar Hollow PTO.
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.
4 months ago, Gretna Public School District
Gretna Public School district board of education holding President's Award, in picture are Blake Turpen, Rick Hollendieck, Kyle Janssen, Dawn Stock, Mark Hauptman and Greg Beach
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.
4 months ago, Gretna Public School District
GPS logo and text reading: "Sarpy County Tax Hearing at Aspen Creek Middle School on September 19,2024 at 6:30pm
First graders brought in apples this week and made some yummy applesauce to share! We all enjoyed the smell of fall in their hallway.
5 months ago, Cedar Hollow Elementary
A photo of four children shown, eating applesauce at a table with coloring sheets & crayons sitting nearby.
A photo of 17 cups of applesauce and spoons.
A photo of 8 children eating applesauce at desks in a classroom.
Mrs. Timmerman and Mrs. McMahon held "Camp Kindergarten" on Friday. The students had so much fun participating in different camping-themed activities throughout the day!
5 months ago, Cedar Hollow Elementary
A photo of three children, using flash lights to read info on a clipboard.
A photo of three desks in a classroom with chairs on desks, covered with large pieces of green construction paper to make them look like tents. A child is also pointing a flash light at the ceiling. A teacher stands in the background of the photo.
A photo shows four children, standing and sitting around desks that have been turned into tents using green construction paper.
A photo shows two teachers helping 5 students set up pretend tents using desks, chairs and large pieces of green paper.
A photo shows two teachers helping 5 students set up pretend tents using desks, chairs and large pieces of green paper.
A photo shows a student holding artwork of a tent, tree and campfire made out of green, black, brown and red construction paper.
A photo of students shining flashlights in a classroom, with pretend tents made out of desks, chairs and large pieces of green paper.
A photo of students shining flashlights in a classroom, with pretend tents made out of desks, chairs and large pieces of green paper.
A photo of a classroom with 6 homemade tents made out of desks, chairs and large pieces of green paper.
A child peeking out of a hand made tent, made out of a desk, chair and large green paper.