Giles Creek Middle School

Erica Walsh delivered an engaging and interactive presentation at the National Educational Technology Association (NETA) Conference today titled “Animating Learning: Stop Motion Projects in Canva.”

Participants explored how students can demonstrate their understanding through creative stop motion projects using Canva. The session featured real student examples, step by step guidance for launching projects, and access to free tutorials that make the technology approachable for all learners.

Attendees left not only inspired, but with their own completed stop motion creations ready to bring dynamic, creative learning experiences back to their classrooms.

#BeGretnaGreat #NETA

4 days ago, Gretna Public School District

speaker standing behind podium with presentation screen behind them saying "Erica Walsh Gretna Public Schools Technology Integration Specialist"

Erica Walsh smiling standing behind the podium with presentation screen behind her reading "Animated Learning Stop Motion Projects in Canva"

Good luck to our track athletes participating in the invite today!

Graphic created by Yearbook student, Audrey A.

5 days ago, ERICA WALSH

Graphic with text at the top that says Track Invite. Below that is a picture of three athletes looking at the camera smiling. Below that is more text stating at Ashland-Greenwood Middle School. 29 April, Wednesday. GCMS versus multiple schools at 10:00 AM.

Good luck to our track teams!

Graphic created by Yearbook student, Dixon S.

7 days ago, ERICA WALSH

Congratulations to the following students for being "Above the Line!" These students were nominated by their team teachers and demonstrated all things GPS: Giving Kindness, Practicing Accountability, and Staying Safe!

7 days ago, AMY TASICH

Above the Line 6th: Sawyer R 7th: Willow P 8th: Keaton M & Natalie D Give Kindness, Practice Accountability, Stay Safe

The Giles Creek staff was SPOILED this week by our amazing PTO! Thanks so much for the food, the goodies, the dirty soda bar, and all the love as we head into the final weeks of the year. Special shout out to Mr. Jones for manning the grill for us this week and allowing us to use his room as a food headquarters for our lunches. Delicious!

10 days ago, AMY TASICH

Thank you! A huge thanks to the Giles Creek PTO for all they did for Staff Appreciation Week!

A man is cutting up chicken to be grilled.

Good luck to our track teams today!

10 days ago, ERICA WALSH

Graphic with text in the middle that says Track and Field. Around it are photos of three runners and one shot put thrower. Other text on the page says Gretna Relays at Gretna High School (boys and girls). Friday, April 24 starting at 4:00 PM.

Sew much talent in Mrs. Weis FCS class! Students are working hard to complete their pillow projects! 🧵🪡

10 days ago, AMY TASICH

A male student sits at a sewing machine sewing. There are other students behind him sewing as well.

A female student sits at a sewing machine sewing.

A male student sits at a sewing machine and smiles for the camera.

Three students sit at sewing machines sewing.

On Friday, 8th grade HAL students from GCMS and ACMS participated in UNL Discover Engineering Day at the Peter Kiewit College of Engineering building. The students built rockets, rollercoasters, triboelectronic nanogenerators, and created string from algae! It was a great day of fun, hands-on learning.

13 days ago, AMY TASICH

There are a bunch of students standing in front of the Kiewit Hall College of Engineering building.

Four girls are working with tubing and smiling at the camera.

Four girls stand by a wall holding tubing and giving peace signs to the camera.

Three boys stand by a wall holding tubing and giving thumbs up to the camera.

Four boys stand in front of a white board and smile for the camera. The one on the left has a piece of tubing.

Four girls stand in front of a white board and smile at the camera.

Students are sitting in chairs focused on the presenter in the front of the room .

Picture of the insides of the Kiewit Building.

Good luck to our track teams today!

Graphic created by Yearbook student, Payton T.

14 days ago, ERICA WALSH

Graphic with text stating: Track and field quad. Monday, April 20th at 4PM. Girls are away at Bennington South. Boys are home at Giles Creek. In the background, there is a picture of a track. In the bottom left, there are two female track athletes posing for the camera. Across the bottom are school logos for Giles Creek MS, Norris MS, Bennington South MS, and Elkhorn Grandview MS.

17 days ago, AMY TASICH

Above the Line 6th: Carli P, Emmett P. 7th: Lena P., Alex S. 8th: Izabelle B., Brady E. Give Kindness, Practice Accountability, Stay Safe

Reminder: Don’t Forget to Register!

The Gretna Playbook 2026 is now available, and summer camps are filling up fast! Make sure to check out the full guide for Elementary, Middle, and High School camps and secure your child’s spot today.

19 days ago, Gretna Public School District

Eco Club is hosting a book swap/book SHOP! See the graphic for details. Any questions? Feel free to reach out to the Eco Club sponsor Ms. Siskow.

19 days ago, AMY TASICH

WHAT: Book SWAP HOW: Drop off books you have read and no longer want WHERE: Mrs. Siskow’s room 132. Label each book with your name on a sticky note. WHY: For every book you drop off you can choose a new (to you) book from the book SHOP... WHEN: April 10 - 24 WHAT: Book SHOP How: come shop for books One book dropped off=one new book you can choose Where: book swap shop=room 128 Why: you get to read new books and don't have to pay for them! Reduce, reuse, recycle! When: After school April 29, 30, May 5-8 WHO: sponsored by the Eco Club

Good luck to our track teams!

Graphic created by Yearbook student, Audrey A.

20 days ago, ERICA WALSH

Graphic that says track and field quad at the top. Below that is a clipart image of two runners. Around that image are the logos for the schools participating in the quad: Giles Creek MS, Norris MS, Elkhorn Valley View MS, and Blair MS. Below that is text stating: Tuesday, April 14th at 4:00PM. Girls are at home at Giles Creek. Boys are away at Elkhorn Valley View.

Good luck to our track teams!

Graphic created by Yearbook student, Sophia H.

25 days ago, ERICA WALSH

Track and Field Triangular: ACMS vs. GCMS vs GMS at 4:00 PM on Thursday, April 9th 2026. Girls at Aspen Creek Middle School and Boys at Giles Creek Middle School.

Guardian Run Volunteer Opportunity

The Guardian Run will be held Saturday, April 25th at 8:35 AM at GHS. This event brings together elementary running clubs for a shared experience.

Volunteers are needed to help the event run smoothly. Please use the link below to sign up.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4FACA82BA4FA7-54829464-2025

Thank you for your support.

26 days ago, Gretna Public School District

We’re excited to share that the Nebraska State Patrol and the Nebraska Department of Transportation have created a School Bus Stop Arm Awareness video to help raise public awareness. Please help us spread the word by sharing this video. https://tinyurl.com/yp6a685z

27 days ago, Gretna Public School District

GCMS staff participated in some professional development this morning! Looking forward to having students back in the building tomorrow.

28 days ago, AMY TASICH

Teachers sit at tables watching a presenter in the front of the room.

Groups of teachers sit and discuss at tables.

A group of teachers sit at desks working on their laptops.

Sign Club is officially back in session! 🤟

We’re excited to be meeting again and will have several more gatherings before the end of the school year. Miss W is back with us as well, ready to hang out and lend a helping hand!

At our first meeting back yesterday, we jumped into some fun review games to refresh our knowledge of the ASL alphabet—it was so great to be together again!

Here are the remaining meeting dates:
• April 13th
• April 27th
• May 4th
• May 11th

We can’t wait to keep learning and signing together!

about 1 month ago, AMY TASICH