
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.


Join Us for the Community Parent Forum!
When: November 19, 2024, at 6:00 PM
Where: Gretna High School
Connect with local organizations dedicated to supporting youth and families.
Together, we can unlock valuable resources for our families. See you there!


Week #7's Griffin of the Week Award winners are...
Lily Matya and Sonia Morales-Sanchez!
Sonia was nominated for her ability to balance multiple clubs and activities and continue to perform at a high level in the classroom! Her leadership qualities extend from the classroom to the Griffin band!
Lily was nominated for her constant leadership on the Griffin Band and her grit and toughness to rally the band through tiresome and stressful times to perform at their best!
In addition to these awards, good luck to Lily, Sonia, and all the Griffin band members on the upcoming State competition this weekend!
#GoGriffs


Attention Senior Parents: This is a reminder to place your orders for cap and gowns. Today is the last day for Fall pricing. There will be an increase starting tomorrow. Visit Jostens.com to order.


Join Us for the Community Parent Forum!
We’re excited to invite all parents and families to our Community Parent Forum on November 19th at 6:00 PM at Gretna High School. This event will connect you with organizations dedicated to supporting youth and families in our community.
Event Highlights:
6:00 - Information booths from various organizations
7:00 - Guest speaker Jay Martin, NDE Director of School Safety and Security, discussing the impact of digital platforms on youth mental health
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn more about available resources! We hope to see you there!
Date: November 19, 2024
Time: 6:00 - 8:00 PM
Location: 11335 S 204th St, Gretna, NE 68028
#GretnaSchools #CommunityParentForum #YouthSupport


Ahoy, Mateys! It’s National School Lunch Week!
We celebrated with the theme "School Lunch Pirates: Find Your Treasure!" 🏴☠️ Our amazing Food and Nutrition teams showed their school spirit in new pirate-themed shirts, thanks to a manager who went the extra mile to make the week special.
It was a fun-filled week, and GPS, along with our students, want to thank FANS for taking us on this high-seas adventure of good nutrition, where we discovered treasure in every healthy meal!
#NationalSchoolLunchWeek #SchoolLunchPirates #FindYourTreasure #HealthyEating #SchoolSpirit





Yesterday a senior English class at GEHS participated in two mock interviews, honing their communication skills and gaining valuable experience for their future careers. Thank you to all the interviewers who helped our students yesterday.




Join us for the Gretna East National Honor Society Trunk or Treat! 🎃🍬👻 Come trick-or-treat with your family and friends at a fun-filled event on October 27 from 5:00 to 6:30. We will set up the festivities in the Southeast parking lot at Gretna East High School.


Congratulations to Ranae Duncan for receiving the prestigious Freda Battey Distinguished Educator Award! As a cornerstone of our Gretna East media program, Ranae’s dedication to excellence in teaching and her unwavering support of students truly shine. The Freda Battey Award, created by the family of UNL graduate and former teacher Freda Drath Battey, honors educators who excel in teaching and engage students through impactful, student-centered programs.
Ranae's recognition is a testament to her inspiring role as an educator, and we couldn’t be prouder of her incredible contributions to our school community! #GretnaEast #FredaBatteyAward #EducationExcellence #UNL

Learning is most meaningful when it is ACTIVE, SOCIAL and allows students to CONNECT concepts to real life situations. REGULAR ATTENDANCE helps students builds proficiency in reading and math that will help them to graduate and be successful after high school.


On September 24th, the Gretna Public School District Board of Education was honored with the prestigious President’s Board Award, presented by the Nebraska Association of School Boards. This recognition celebrates the Board’s dedication to excellence in leadership and their ongoing commitment to professional development. Board members Greg Beach, Mark Hauptman, Rick Hollendieck, Kyle Janssen, Dawn Stock, and Blake Turpen were acknowledged for their exceptional efforts. For more details, visit the full news article on the Gretna Public Schools website: https://www.gpsne.org/article/1784950.


GEHS Softball Schedule Update
Griffins are hosting their first-round game for the EMC Tournament.
Date: Thursday, Sept. 12th
Time: 6:00 PM
Opponent: Lincoln Northwest
Location: GEHS Softball Field
NO STUDENT OR PARENT PASSES WILL BE ACCEPTED
#GoGriffs

Attention Seniors: Graduation packets have been distributed! The info can also be found at Jostens.com. Additional senior packets are available in the office if needed. Deadline to order your products is October 21 to get Fall pricing. Don't delay!


Gretna Public Schools invites the community to a series of budget forums for the 2024-25 school year. The first event is on Sept. 4 at Gretna High School, 6:30 p.m. Join us for a budget presentation & Q&A session to learn more and share your thoughts!


School pictures will be August 27. Pictures are available for 9th graders who did not attend orientation, ALL 10th & 11th graders, and any senior who would like a photo taken.
Order online at: www.martinphotography.hhimagehost.com
If you miss Aug 27, retakes will be Oct 24.


We invite students and parents to attend our Open House on Monday, August 19 from 6pm-7:30pm. Meet your child's teachers, tour the building, and stop by and listen to one of our informational sessions going on throughout the night. See Mr. Jepsen's email for complete details.


We're excited to announce the upcoming Picture Days across all our schools in Gretna Public Schools! Check the dates below for your school's scheduled picture day. Make sure your student comes prepared to capture their best smile! Mark your calendars!
