This morning we recognized our Students of the Month. These students exemplified our trait of courage!. We are so proud of them! Way to go, Guardians!
For more than 15 years, Gretna Public Schools' third graders have participated in a one-of-a-kind tradition: a history tour of Old Gretna led by the Superintendent. From the original jail and blacksmith shop to the first schoolhouse site, students explore key pieces of the town’s past while gaining pride in their community.
#BeGretnaGreat #GretnaGuardians #GPSHistoryTour
This morning we recognized our Students of the Month for March. These students exemplified the trait of cooperation. Way to go, Guardians!
The Book Fair is back! Shopping hours are only available on the times listed. Students may also shop next week during their library class. eWallets can be created at https://www.scholastic.com/bf/fallingwaterselementary1
Today is the last day for yearbook orders! Each yearbook is $20 and can be ordered online at BuytheYearbook.com. Search Nebraska -> Omaha -> Falling Waters. Extras will not be ordered.
Introducing the first-ever Gretna Playbook! Your one-stop guide to all summer camps at Gretna East & Gretna High Schools. Whether your child is in elementary, middle, or high school, there is a camp for them-based on the grade your child will be entering in 2025-2026. These camps are open to all students-no matter which high school they will attend. QR codes for easy registration! Start planning your summer fun today! You can also find more details on our school websites' News sections. https://tinyurl.com/4csk3k5v #BeGretnaGreat #GretnaPlaybook
Important Update for Gretna Families Starting in the 2025-2026 school year, Gretna Public Schools will implement a new 10-point grading scale and transition to an A-F reporting system. This change is part of our District Strategic Plan and is backed by research from our K-12 District Grading Committee. Read the full news article on the district and any school website.
New Grading Scale (2025-2026):
A: 90-100
B: 80-89
C: 70-79
D: 60-69
F: Below 60
Why the Change?
• Better alignment with colleges and other schools • Clearer representation of student achievement
Timeline:
• Fall 2025: New grading scale begins
• 2025-2026: Ongoing updates to grading practices
What about past grades?
Grades earned before 2025-2026 will remain the same and not be adjusted.
We’re committed to ensuring a smooth transition for all! For more details, read the full news article on any district and school website or reach out to your school administrator.
#BeGretnaGreat #BuildingAFutureTogether #GradingUpdate
Today we recognized our February Students of the Month. These students exemplified the trait of honesty. Way to go, Guardians!
We will be celebrating Read Across America Week March 3-7. Please see the picture for our fun spirit days.
The school board has approved updated middle school boundaries for the 2025-2026 school year with the opening of Giles Creek Middle School. These changes help balance enrollment and maintain strong educational opportunities. You can read the full article here: https://www.gpsne.org/article/2048704.
Please visit our website and click Boundary Map on the header. View the interactive map and select “Middle 25-26” to see where your student will attend next year: https://www.gpsne.org/page/boundary-map.
NO SCHOOL TOMORROW: Due to the forecasted extreme cold during arrival time, Gretna Public Schools will be closed tomorrow, Wednesday, February 19, 2025. As previously scheduled, there will also be no school on Thursday and Friday.
Elementary conferences planned for tomorrow will be rescheduled, with schools providing updated information at a later date.
School Closure Notice: Due to the Winter Storm Warning and forecasted hazardous conditions, Gretna Public Schools will be CLOSED tomorrow, February 12th. Stay safe.
This morning we recognized our January Students of the Month. These students demonstrated our Character Strong trait of Perseverance! Way to go, Guardians!
Last chance! Our magazine fundraiser ends on Friday, January 31st!
2025-2026 GPS School Calendar
2026-2027 GPS School Calendar
For the first time ever, we are excited to announce that the school calendars for the next two years, 2025-2026 and 2026-2027, are now available!
A special thank you to the Calendar Committee for their time and effort in making this possible. These calendars will allow families to plan vacations and time away well in advance, ensuring students can avoid missing valuable school days.
You can find the calendars under the "Parents" section on all school websites and are available in Printable Flyers for your convenience.
Our annual Magazine Sale kicked off today and goes through January 31st. Information came home with students on Friday.
We hope you'll join us on our first week back!
ANNOUNCEMENT: District office will be closed January 1, 2025
Last week we recognized our Students of the Month. These students exemplified our trait of Gratitude. We are so proud of them! Way to go, Guardians!
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
