This morning, all Gretna Public Schools librarians came together to collaborate, share ideas, and prepare for the start of the school year. It was great to see them working, chatting, and catching up. This dedicated group is passionate about connecting students with books, resources, and opportunities to learn. We are so fortunate to have such talented individuals who are excited to welcome students back and inspire a love of reading. #BeGretnaGreat

7 days ago, Gretna Public School District
Middle School and High School librarians gathered in Gretna High School library posing for a picture
Elementary librarians sitting at a table in the library collaborating and smiling at the camera

This morning, Gretna Public Schools staff gathered at Gretna East High School to enjoy breakfast, great company, and the chance to reconnect before the new school year begins.

In the auditorium, Superintendent Travis Lightle reminded us of our WHY, the reason we show up, connect, and make a difference every single day. Every interaction is an opportunity to create a lasting memory for a child and to give them the most powerful gift we can: unconditional acceptance.

He reminded us that the students who challenge us the most are often the ones who need us the most. Our mission this year is clear: ensure EVERY child feels seen, valued, and accepted.

We also celebrated staff for their years of service and recognized those who received letters for outstanding work. What a wonderful way to begin the year together.

Thank you to Ranae Duncan for capturing these moments.

#RememberYourWhy #BeGretnaGreat #EveryChildEveryDay

8 days ago, Gretna Public School District
Gretna East auditorium filled with all staff gathering for speech for new year
a group of staff members sitting in auditorium seating at GEHS smiling for camera
Gretna East cafeteria tables filled with staff members gathering for breakfast
circle of 4 staff members laughing and talking with each other
Superintendent Travis Lightle shaking hands with a staff member earning 20 years of service award
GPS board members in cafeteria talking to staff members
two staff members sitting in auditorium seating smiling at the camera
staff members seated in the auditorium waiting for speech to start
a long table in cafeteria filled with staff members laughing together and talking
board member with staff members talking in groups in cafeteria

This morning, our incredible District Office staff gathered in the parking lot before heading to the all staff workshop at Gretna East High School. These behind-the-scenes leaders work tirelessly to keep the district running smoothly and when things don’t go as planned, they’re often the first to take the brunt of it. Still, they show up with smiles, solutions, and a strong spirit of collaboration. Their work is often underappreciated, but their impact is immeasurable. We’re grateful for every one of them. #BeGretnaGreat

8 days ago, Gretna Public School District
a group of nine district office staff members who are all smiles standing in the parking lot of the district office headed out to the all staff meeting
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9 days ago, Gretna Public School District
Gretna Public Schools logo with a "G" and text reading NebSis delays high traffic alert

New staff continued their training this week with a focus on foundational reading skills. Led by our incredible district reading specialists, teachers explored practical strategies to help students become confident, capable readers. #BeGretnaGreat

16 days ago, Gretna Public School District
Large group of new teachers gathered for training on new reading techniques all smiles and collaborating between desks.
classroom of new teachers sitting at desks all eyes on presenter at the whiteboard showing reading techniques
group of seven teachers sitting in classroom at desks collaborating and smiling with each other
Presenter speaking to new teachers in front of classroom while staff is sitting at the student's desks
Large classroom of teachers laughing and sharing ideas with each other

District Leaders Gather at DLR to Prepare for the New School Year
This week, all building administrators came together at DLR for a district-wide leadership meeting. The day focused on collaboration, strategic planning, and student-centered goals. These meetings provide a valuable opportunity for our leaders to align efforts, share insights, and prepare for a successful year ahead.

We are grateful for their continued leadership and dedication to building strong school communities.

#BeGretnaGreat

21 days ago, Gretna Public School District
photo of GPS administration sitting at tables with laptops at DLR for back to school planning
photo of GPS administration at DLR for back to school planning
Check Google Classroom for information about GEHS Drop and Add
22 days ago, GEHS Counseling
Summer Drop Add
Sonora Defini is the 24-25 female athlete of the year. Congrats, Sonora! https://omaha.com/sports/high-school/article_c9b06287-60b2-43e1-a915-a5f754dc8683.html
about 1 month ago, Gretna East Activities
Huge congratulations to Sonora, Karli, and Alexis for being named finalists for Female Athlete of the Year! 2/6 finalists were Griffins and 3/6 from GPS - that's incredible. These young women are outstanding leaders on and off the field, and we can’t wait to see all they accomplish at the next level! Sonora was selected as the female athlete of the year - congrats all! https://omaha.com/sports/high-school/article_713235c5-cc3a-4c0a-a7c4-61bc133f2f0a.html
about 1 month ago, Gretna East Activities
SAVE THE DATE! 10th-12th graders are encouraged to attend Student Check-In Days: Monday: August 4, 2025 from 9:00 AM-12:00 PM & 1:00 PM-4:00 PM Tuesday: August 5, 2025 from 9:00 AM-12:00 PM & 1:00 PM-4:00 PM STATE REQUIRED 10th grade health screening plus much, much more!
about 2 months ago, Gretna East High School
GEHS Check-In Days Flyer 25-26
A huge shout-out to our Gretna East students who earned EMC Academic All-Conference and NCPA Academic All-State honors for Spring 2025! These prestigious awards highlight the dedication and hard work our student-athletes put into both their academics and their sport. Whether it's maintaining a 3.5+ GPA as a varsity contributor for the EMC or achieving a 93%+ cumulative GPA while being a vital part of an NSAA activity for the NCPA, your commitment truly shines.
about 2 months ago, Gretna East Activities
NCPA Academic All State Spring 2025: A list of students from GEHS who earned this honor.
EMC Academic all Conference Spring 2025. A long list of GEHS students who received the honor.
Congratulations to these spring sports who received the NCA Team Academic Excellence award! These teams had a team GPA above a 3.3 this spring semester. Great job, Griffins!
about 2 months ago, Gretna East Activities
Spring 2025 Nebraska Coaches association Team academic excellence award winners: Baseball, Boys & girls Soccer, Girls Tennis, Girls Track & field. Criteria: 3.3 team unweighted GPA for the spring 2025 Semester
Congratulations to our Griffin Soccer All State award winners. It was an incredible season by both programs.
about 2 months ago, Gretna East Activities
All State Soccer Spring 2025. Sonora Defini, Kendall Dobberstein, Karli Williams, Addison LaRock, Maddie Schaffert, Madison Shelburn, Kenna Walker, Cadence Dobberstein, Sophia Heinert, Camryn Reeson, Morgan Grant, Taylor LaRock, Tyler Gilliland, Kamden Korth, Graham Johns
Congratulations to the Griffin Baseball, Tennis, and Golf All-State award winners!
2 months ago, Gretna East Activities
All state spring 2025. Baseball: Carson Herrmann, Trevor Cox, Nolan Green, Austin Copeland, Chase Neneman, Carter Woodson, Colton Kuhl, Colton Nicholson. Tennis: Zoe Katsavelis, Agata Pacchiella, Avery Johnson, Jada Freeland. Golf: William Barth
This week, we’ve been welcoming new team members to Gretna Public Schools as they begin their onboarding and orientation process. Whether in the classroom, administration, support roles, or operations, these dedicated professionals are learning about our district’s mission, values, and commitment to student success. We’re proud to grow our team with passionate individuals who play a vital role in building a strong foundation for a lifetime of success for every student. #BeGretnaGreat #NewStaff #GretnaPublicSchools #BuildingOurFuture #TeamGretna
2 months ago, Gretna Public School District
New Staff Members learning about technology at Gretna Public Schools
New Staff at Gretna Public Schools in a large conference room learning about technology provided to students and staff
New GPS staff at tables with their laptops learning about technology during onboarding
Bright new staff faces at the onboarding at the administration building
New GPS Staff getting one on one help as needed during onboarding
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Televisions on wall in conference room with several new staff members learning about GPS technology during onboarding
New Staff at Gretna Public Schools getting hands on with their technology equipment
Attention All Gretna Residents! Thank you to everyone who has already completed the annual Census. If you haven’t yet, please take a moment to complete it by June 18th. Your participation is vital—it helps shape the future of Gretna and supports the growth of our school district. There are four easy ways to complete the Census: • Fill out the form directly. • Scan the QR code. • Use the postcard you received in the mail. • Visit www.gpsne.org and click on “GPS Census.” We appreciate your time and help with this important community effort! Census Form: https://tinyurl.com/n4hrvuj6
2 months ago, Gretna Public School District
GPS logo with a "G" and text reading 2025 Census Please Respond ASAP
Congratulations to these Seniors who graduated Gretna East High School with a 4.0 GPA.
2 months ago, Gretna East High School
A list 2025 graduates who graduate with a 4.0 GPA. Behrens Blair Cole Ashlynn Cooley Macy Craven Carter Cudly Faith Demma John Dzingle Nina Flynn Isabelle Gochenour Abigail Heidemann Brody Hoscheid Alyssa Hovie Talan Johnston Kaitlyn Krause Honest Larock Addison Lofquest Braden Logan Kendall Matya Lily Mccormick Nathan Muller Luke Pearson Clara Perez Ojeda Caleb Potthoff Nyah Rahmanzai Abdul Hameed Robertson Alyssa Upton Addison Ward Landon Wozniak Brianna, Calvin Zabloudil
Congratulations to all the outstanding GEHS students who earned Honor Roll or Merit Roll honors for Spring 2025! Honor & Merit Roll: https://tinyurl.com/bdfhyayx
2 months ago, Gretna East High School
Congratulations Griffins. Spring 2025 Honor Roll and Merit Roll Recipients
Good luck to Will and Calvin at State golf today!
3 months ago, Gretna East Activities
to gretna east golfers holding their district metals
Good luck to Tennis and Baseball in the state championship today!! Baseball plays at Werner at 3:30. Student section will be behind the 1st base dugout! See you there. Good luck to all student with their finals today!
3 months ago, Gretna East Activities