Good luck to our basketball teams!
4 months ago, ERICA WALSH
Graphic with text stating: Basketball game. There is a Giles Creek logo and a Bennington South Middle School logo below it and then more text stating: Giles Creek vs. Bennington South on Tuesday, December 2nd at 4PM. 8th grade at GCMS and 7th grade at BSMS.
We are wrapping up our gratitude series by saying a huge thank you to all of you—the students and families we serve at GCMS! Thank you for all you do. Wishing everyone a very Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃
4 months ago, ERICA WALSH
Graphic with clipart of fall leaves and berries on the sides. In the middle is text stating: Happy Thanksgiving from the GCMS Staff with the GCMS logo below it.
Today, we want to recognize our hard-working Photography Club students! Thank you for reflecting on your gratitude, taking such wonderful pictures, and creating these heart-warming posts all month long!
4 months ago, ERICA WALSH
Background photo of fall leaves. On top of that is a polaroid-style frame with a photo of four photography club students inside of it. Students in the picture are holding up their photography club staff badges. Below the image is text stating: Photography Club.
Huge congrats to GCMS 8th grader, Emma Sanfilippo, on earning a spot in the NCDA Singing Youth of Nebraska Honor Choir!
5 months ago, ERICA WALSH
Photo of 8th grade student, Emma Sanfilippo, who was selected for honor choir. The photo shows her from the shoulders up with her hair in a ponytail.
Good luck to our basketball teams today!

Graphic created by Yearbook student, Lilli S.
5 months ago, ERICA WALSH
Graphic with a picture of a GCMS basketball player in a white jersey dribbling toward a player in a black jersey. Around it is text stating: Game Day: November 25, 2025. GCMS vs Norris Titans. 4-7PM. 8th at Giles Creek Middle (Home) and 7th at Norris Middle (away).
The 6th-grade Photography Club students send a special thank you to their incredible 6th-grade teachers! We are so grateful for your support in making the transition to GCMS so easy this year.

Graphics created by Photography Club students, Haidyn B. and Maddie L.
5 months ago, ERICA WALSH
Graphic with text in the middle stating: GCMS is thankful and lucky to have Mrs. Bernal, our kind 6th and 7th grade math teacher. Above it to the right is a photo of Mrs. Bernal smiling at the camera. Below it to the right is the Giles Creek Middle School logo. Below all of that is some fall leaves and flowers.
Graphic with text at the top stating: GCMS is thankful for Mrs. Garder, our loving 6th grade reading teacher. Below is a GCMS logo and a photo of Mrs. Garder smiling at the camera.
A graphic with text at the top stating: We are thankful for 6th grade teacher Mr. Schram! Below that is a picture of Mr. Schram looking at the camera. There are fall leaves clipart images in all four corners of the graphic.

Gretna Public Schools Board of Education Attends 2025 NASB State Education Conference

The Gretna Public Schools Board of Education spent two days at the 2025 NASB State Education Conference—Nebraska’s largest annual gathering for school board leaders. The event provides valuable training and collaboration on key topics such as legislative updates, emerging educational trends, student well-being, school safety, school finance, and effective district governance.

By participating, board members bring back insights that support informed decision-making and strengthen the long-term success of Gretna Public Schools. We appreciate their dedication to professional growth and continued service to our students, staff, and community.

5 months ago, Gretna Public School District
The Gretna Board of Education and Superintendent posing for a picture at the NASB State Conference
a selfie of the Gretna Board of Education at the NASB 2025 State Education Conference

Good luck to our basketball teams tonight!

Graphic created by Yearbook student, McKinley D.

5 months ago, ERICA WALSH
Graphic with a picture of a basketball player dribbling the ball in the bottom right corner. There is also text stating: Game Day - Giles Creek vs. Aspen Creek on Thursday, November 20 at 4:00 PM. 8th grade home basketball game.

Showing our gratitude today for our amazing school counselors! They are dedicated, supportive, and always ready to help guide our students to success, both in and out of the classroom.

Graphic created by Photography Club student, Haidyn B.

5 months ago, ERICA WALSH
Graphic with fall leaves, pumpkins, turkey and pie at the top. Below is text stating: We are grateful for our counselors at GCMS. Below the text is a photo of counselors, Ms. Lindhjem and Mr. Dostal.
Good luck to our basketball teams today!
Graphic created by Yearbook student, Kennadi B.
5 months ago, AMY TASICH
Game Day @ 4:00. GCMS vs Elkhorn Grandview. 7th-Home @ Giles Creek. 8th-Away @ Grandview

Great schools start with great leaders! We're filled with gratitude today for our dedicated principals. Their incredible hard work in opening the new building and leading GCMS with compassion and understanding is truly inspiring.

Graphic created by Photography Club student, Maddie L.

5 months ago, ERICA WALSH
Graphic with a road lined with fall trees in the background. There is also a photo of Mr. Gross in the top right corner and a GCMS logo in the bottom left. It has text stating: GCMS is thankful for MR. Gross, our wonderful princpal.
Graphic with a photo of assistant principal, Mr. Morris, and fall leaves. It also has text stating: GCMS is thankful for Mr. Morris, the assistant principal.
7th grade students in reading class completed a breakout over the novel The Outsiders.
5 months ago, AMY TASICH
Four students sit at a table with various pieces of paper. They are all looking at the pages.
Four students sit at a table with various pieces of paper. They are all looking at the pages.
Four students sit at a table with various pieces of paper. They are all looking at the pages.
Four students sit at a table with various pieces of paper. They are all looking at the pages.
Four students sit at a table with various pieces of paper. They are all looking at the pages.

Time for some more gratitude! We're thankful for all the clubs at GCMS that give our students amazing opportunities to get involved after school!

Graphic created by Photography Club student, Camille H.

5 months ago, ERICA WALSH
Graphic with text stating At GCMS we are thankful for our clubs and clipart images of a person doing yoga, books, paints, a fist for sign language, a chess piece, a person speaking, and a camera.
Ms. Van Ackeren's 7th grade science students learned about the law of conservation of mass.
5 months ago, AMY TASICH
A group of 4 female students are working at a black desk. One is typing on an iPad while the others are looking at their materials.
Two female students are standing at a counter with their backs to the camera. They have an iPad between them.
Students are standing at a long counter, working on measuring weights and recording data on their iPads.
Two students are holding cups and beakers to measure. There are other students working in the background.
Good luck to our basketball teams today!

Graphic created by Yearbook student, Savanna B.
5 months ago, ERICA WALSH
Graphic with a picture of basketball players doing the tipoff and text stating: Game Day - Giles Creek vs. Elkhorn Ridge. November 13, 2025 at 4:00PM. 7th grade has a home game at Giles Creek. 8th grade has an away game at Elkhorn Ridge.
ACMS, GCMS, and GMS teamed up for their first event of the season! We’re so proud of these athletes and coaches as they represent their schools. Let’s go, girls! Home meet @ GMS on Tuesday, November 18th! Come cheer on our wrestlers!
5 months ago, AMY TASICH
Two female wrestlers are facing off on the mat.
Two female wrestlers are on the mat in the start position (one is on her hands and knees and the other is behind her).
Two female wrestlers are wrestling. One girl in a green singlet is taking down the other girl.
Two female wrestlers are tangled up on the mat. The male ref is behind watching the match.
Two female wrestlers face each other. A male ref stands between them with his hand up in the air.
Happy Veteran's Day to the brave men and women who have served our country and fought for our freedom. Today we had the opportunity to acknowledge and celebrate their sacrifices at our Veteran's Day assembly.
5 months ago, ERICA WALSH
Photo of Mr. Gross speaking in the gym at the assembly with the band, choir, and other students watching.
Photo of the GCMS choir singing a song in the gym at the assembly.
Photo of the GCMS band playing a song in the gym at the assembly.
Photo of Mr. Gross speaking in the gym at the assembly with the band, choir, and other students watching.
The Annual Community Report is Here!

Our school district’s Annual Community Report is now available on our website! It showcases our achievements, financial stewardship, and goals for the year ahead. We encourage all staff to take a few moments to review this important update and stay informed about our district’s progress.

View full report on our website https://tinyurl.com/5n8u3jk5
5 months ago, Gretna Public School District
Image of a bell and text reading Community Report - Available online visit our website under About or use the link below to view the full report.
Another day of gratitude! Today, we are thankful for our beautiful, brand-new school building—the perfect place to learn and grow!

Graphic created by Maddie L.
5 months ago, ERICA WALSH
Graphic with a picture of the front of the GCMS school building with text stating "GCMS is thankful for this brand new building that we get to learn in every day!
Don't forget-GPS presents Stephen Mackey tonight at Gretna High! All are encouraged to attend-students included.
5 months ago, AMY TASICH
Gretna Public School Presents: Stephen MackeyDate: November 6th, 2025 Location: Gretna High School Time: 6-7 PM Exhibits 7PM PresentationWho is invited? Everyone! We encourage parents, guardians, community members, and STUDENTS to attend this event.