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.

about 23 hours 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
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
12 days 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.

What Students Wish Adults Knew — Tonight at Gretna High!
Join Gretna Public Schools for an evening with Stephen Mackey, co-author of The Locker Room.
Exhibits begin at 6:00 PM and the presentation starts at 7:00 PM.

Come listen, learn, and connect with your community.
Tonight’s the conversation you don’t want to miss.

16 days ago, Gretna Public School District
Stephen mackey speaks photo standing with arms crossed and city behind him
Kindergarten & 1st Grade Watercolor/Oil Pastel Art Projects
25 days ago, MATTHEW NAYLOR
Picture of 24 Fall Gnome 1st grade art projects
Picture of 24 Watercolor Hippos from Kindergarten
Last week we met with our Family Circles for the second time this year. Each year we put up our Family Circle Tree which displays all our families. If you're in the building come take a look at your child's "family."
25 days ago, SHELLI WOLVERTON
Thomas Family Circle Tree
Family Circle Tree

It's time again for our READ AND FEED! Come join us on November 11th for a fun, free, family night. We'll be having pizza, reading a hilarious story and spending some time together to work on the social skill of using our brain filter. Click here to register or use the QR code on the flyer. We are looking forward to seeing everyone on this fun night with your family!

25 days ago, SHELLI WOLVERTON
Read and Feed - November 11th at 6:00
Community Opportunity Tailgate & Food Drive
Date: October 24 | Time: 6 PM
Hy-Vee tailgate available for purchase!
Come hang out, enjoy some food, and support the Gretna Backpack Program. Make an impact in our community!
#GretnaBackpack #CommunityUnity #BeGretnaGreat
about 2 months ago, Gretna Public School District
Community Food Drive October 24 at 6pm Requested Donation items: 16oz box spaghetti noodles, 24oz jar pasta sauce, 16 oz creamy peanut butter (plastic jar), 30oz jelly, 14oz box instant rice, canned chicken canned chicken noodle soup, bbq sauce, 14.5 canned vegetables, 14.5oz canned fruit 12 oz. boxed cereal, 8ct fruit and grain cereal bars(e.g. Nutri Grain) 6.6 oz bags of Goldfish crackers

Today Superintendent Lightle stepped into a new role as school bus driver. From elementary to high school, students were surprised to see him behind the wheel. Our elementary students showed their approval with big smiles and a thumbs up. It was a wonderful reminder that leadership means being ready to help wherever needed. Thank you to Superintendent Lightle and all of our dedicated staff who make sure students arrive safely every day. #BeGretnaGreat

about 2 months ago, Gretna Public School District
Superintendent Lightle sitting at the driver seat on the bus all smiles waiting for the students to drive them home for the day
Superintendent Lightle and elementary student smiling on the bus as he gets ready to drive them home
Middle School student waving as he gets on the bus Superintendent Lightle is driving
Students boarding the school bus on their way home with Superintendnet Lightle driving
Bus full of elementary students giving a thumbs up as Superintendent Lightle speaks to them from the driver seat
Students boarding the school bus on their way home with Superintendnet Lightle driving
New fall math games in Mrs. Fisher's kindergarten practicing one-to-one correspondence, fine motor skills, counting, and number recognition.
about 2 months ago, MAGGIE MEIER
A student is using legos to show their number recognition and counting skills.
Two students are playing fall themed math games.
A student is using clothes pins to show number recognition and counting skills.
A student is using a pumpkin game to show his number recognition skills.

Reminder - TES now serves breakfast as an option for students. This is not a required program for all students, but can be a good option for some families. Due to dietary/allergy restrictions we can not provide breakfast until we have a completed form. If you would like for your child to have breakfast as an option, please complete the form below.

GPS Sack Breakfast Program Information & Form

2 months ago, THOMAS ELEMENTARY
Information regarding the breakfast program at Thomas Elementary

$2,000 GUARDIAN RUN GOAL MET!!!

Great work TES., we have met the $2,000 goal for our Guardian Run fundraiser. Students and staff can enjoy a pajama day on Monday, Sept. 22nd, 2025.

If you would like to donate, you can do so online or by sending a check made payable to Thomas Elementary PTO. The website to donate is: https://gretnaschoolsfoundation.org/how-to-help/ptos.html (then click on Donate to the Thomas Guardian Run).

Sept. 25th- Pre-K Guardian Run (Click for Information/Schedule)
Sept 26th - K-5: Guardian Run (Click for Information/Schedule)

2 months ago, THOMAS ELEMENTARY
$2,000 dollar goal met for our PTO Guardian Run!
Kindergarten - Mrs. Fisher and 3rd grade - Mrs. Hicks buddy classes reading together.
2 months ago, MAGGIE MEIER
buddy classes reading together
buddy classes reading together
buddy classes reading together
buddy classes reading together
buddy classes reading together
buddy classes reading together
Mr. Lenny visited kindergarten classrooms this week and talked to us about the power of "yet"!
3 months ago, MAGGIE MEIER
Mr. Lenny visited kindergarten classrooms this week and talked to us about the power of "yet"!
Mr. Lenny visited kindergarten classrooms this week and talked to us about the power of "yet"!
Everyday in the classroom counts! When you plan around breaks your child get the most out of their learning adventure here at Thomas!
3 months ago, ALICIA JUDERNATZ
Geometric black, yellow, and green background with text stating Plan around school breaks! Thomas Elementary recognizes the connection between time spent in the classroom and student success. We kindly encourage you to plan your trips, vacations, and students absences around our academic calendar when possible.
First grade students at TES finished up their gingerbread week with some yummy cookie treats!
3 months ago, AMANDA FORAL
First grade student at desk smiling with gingerbread cookie
First grade student at desk smiling with gingerbread cookie
First grade student at desk smiling with gingerbread cookie
The PTO has planned some great events. Please join us for the fun! Thank you for supporting our students and staff!
3 months ago, Thomas PTO
1st and 2nd Grade Night at the Thomas Elementary Playground on Monday, September 8th from 6-7pm.
Thomas Dine Out Night at Glazed N Raised on Saturday, September 13th from 6am -12pm.
PTO Meeting on September 9 at 6:30pm in the Thomas Elementary Library.
We are proud and excited to display our students' artwork in our conference room and hallways! These were prints from Artsonia, our digital portfolio that students use in art class.
3 months ago, MATTHEW NAYLOR
Student Artwork
Student Artwork
Students Artwork
The 2025-2026 school sponsored clubs at Thomas Elementary.
3 months ago, THOMAS ELEMENTARY
Image showing all of the sponsored clubs at Thomas Elementary for the 2025-2026 school year.
All 452 students collaborated on Mr. Naylor's 'Make Your Mark' art project. What a creative way for all students to make their mark as one school community. Great work!
3 months ago, THOMAS ELEMENTARY
Make Your Mark collaborative art project posted in the hallways at Thomas Elementary.

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

4 months 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