Gretna East High School

Congratulations to the Gretna East Wind Ensemble for being selected to perform at the 2025 NSBA conference!! Each year, a group of band directors select two high school concert bands, a middle school band, and a jazz ensemble to perform at the yearly conference.

We have two Griffin of the Week winners this week! This week's winners are Nyssa and Evelyn Arnold! Evelyn and Nyssa have put in countless hours of work outside of rehearsal times on the Griffin Show Choir's light show. Their commitment, effort, and attention to detail consistently go far above and beyond. Their dedication and teamwork skills set a high bar! Congrats Evelyn and Nyssa! #GoGriffs

We are back after the Holiday break with our next Griffin of the Week Award! This week's winner is Sydney Hottovy! Syndey is this week's winner due to her high work ethic and constant positive energy she brings to the Griffin band and classroom! Her teachers report her drive to improve her instrument skills and encouragement of her peers is outstanding. Congrats Sydney! #GoGriffs

A little overdue, but HUGE congratulations to Alyssa Hoscheid and Max Traengan for their incredible performance at last month’s AcDec competition at Bellevue University! Alyssa took home GOLD in Social Science, Music, Science, and Economics, while Max earned SILVER in Science and Economics. We’re also thrilled to host the Regional AcDec competition next Saturday!

Congratulations to these Griffins who earned the NCPA Fall Academic All State!

ANNOUNCEMENT: District office will be closed January 1, 2025

The Week #14 and the final Griffin of the Week winner of the semester goes too... Ashley Dyer! Ashley's constant positivity and kindness to everyone earned her this award! Her teachers report that she is a positive role model and active participant in class and always pushes herself to achieve high levels of success in and out of the classroom. Congrats Ashley! #GoGriffs

Schedule Changes Due to Weather 🌧️ ACT Testing at GHS is postponed (new date TBD). GHS Cheer Competition starts at 11AM. GEHS Dance Competition starts at 12 PM. Thank you for your understanding and flexibility.

Week #13 Griffin of the Week winner is... Maggie Pfaff! Maggie is this week's winner due to her constant 100% effort at everything she does, whether it's in the classroom, on the basketball court, or on the Student Council. Her teachers describe her as a kind, humble, and a hard-working Griffin! Congrats Maggie! #GoGriffs

We took a quick break for Thanksgiving but we are back with this week's Griffin of the Week! This week's winner is Rebekah Carnine! Rebekah is a 9th grader whose leadership, positive attitude, and encouragement of her classmates were quickly noticed by her teachers at GEHS. Even though she was new to the building this year, she quickly became involved in clubs like Green Team and Hope Squad! Her positive attitude and leadership abilities have been a great addition to the Griffin school community! #GoGriffs

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Your Week #11 Griffin of the Week Award winner is... Corey Hansen!! Corey displays daily what it means to be a Griffin student! He is a great role model and consistently leads by example in the classroom through his preparation, participation and push for excellence. Congrats Corey! #GoGriffs

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

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.

Week #10 Griffin of the Week award winner is... Zaden Ruffcorn! Zaden has shown a great positive attitude and leadership qualities with the wrestling underclassmen as they prepare for the upcoming season! He is always pushing himself and his teammates around him to get better every day. #GoGriffs

Did you know: Building daily routines early on helps students get to #SchoolEveryDay. They can reduce stress for students & families and create a sense of security & safety. This can support strong attendance in later years! Showing Up Matters!

Your Week 9 Griffin of the Week Award Winners are... Nolan Green and Caden Bullard! These students showed great selfless leadership qualities by staying after the Gretna East and Gretna football game and picking up trash on the visitors' side without being asked or expecting any kind of compensation. This is all on top of being positive leaders in the student section during the game as well! #GoGriffs

Video Production and Journalism students took a tour of KETV and made some connections with professionals in the field. Hope to see a few internships in the not-to-distant-future. Thanks to KETV for creating a great experience for our kids.

Week #8's Griffin of the Week goes to.... Cole Edwards! Cole received this award for his positive energy and grit shown while being a leader during the offseason workouts with the boys basketball team! He exemplifies every leadership quality that his coaches look for on their team! Congrats Cole! #GoGriffs

The Gretna Public Schools Career fair is TONIGHT, October 28th at Gretna East from 6-8 p.m.