Congratulations on a successful first three days of school! We are so proud of all of our students, and can't wait to see you on Monday.
3 days ago, Palisades Elementary
Palisades staff poses for a group photo in the Commons.

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

11 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

11 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

12 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
Welcome to Palisades, Mrs. Gibbs!

Hello! My name is Jenn Gibbs and I am so excited to be joining Palisades this year as a special education teacher! This will be my 15th year teaching elementary special education. My husband, Josh, teaches at Gretna High School and we have two children, Oliver (7th grade) and Amelia (2nd grade). We love being part of the Gretna community and I am eager to meet the families and students at this amazing school!
12 days ago, Palisades Elementary
Welcome to Palisades Mrs. Gibbs! We are excited to have you as our new special education teacher.
Welcome to Palisades Mrs. Stinnette!

Hi! My name is Sierra Stinnette and I will be teaching kindergarten at Palisades this year. This will be my fourth year teaching. Before this, I taught preschool, third, and first grade in Lincoln. My husband and I recently moved to Gretna and have loved the community here. I am looking forward to a great school year getting to know the amazing students and families at Palisades!
13 days ago, Palisades Elementary
Mrs. Stinnette is Palisades new kindergarten teacher this year. She comes from Lincoln.
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13 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

19 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

25 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
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
Happy Summer to all of our Palisades families, and best of luck to our fifth graders as they head to Middle School!
3 months ago, Palisades Elementary
teachers greet students on the last day of school
palisades fifth grade group photo
Congratulations to the fifth grade, and Mr. Balcer, for their amazing Night of Memories performance!
3 months ago, Palisades Elementary
Fifth grade performs “Sing” at their Night of Memories program
Fifth grade performs “Sing” at their Night of Memories program
Fifth grade performs “Sing” at their Night of Memories program
Fifth grade performs “Sing” at their Night of Memories program
Fifth grade performs “Sing” at their Night of Memories program
Fifth grade performs “Sing” at their Night of Memories program
Fifth grade performs “Sing” at their Night of Memories program
Fifth grade performs “Sing” at their Night of Memories program
Fifth grade performs “Sing” at their Night of Memories program
Fifth grade performs “Sing” at their Night of Memories program
We’re proud of our young artists. Eight talented Gretna Public Schools students in grades 3–5 entered the Optimist Club’s art contest, creating pieces based on the theme “Bringing Out the Best.” The Optimist Club selected the top three entries, and today those winners were invited to share their artwork at the Optimist Club breakfast. Each student received a set of notecards featuring their artwork on the front, and the Optimist Club will use additional printed sets as Thank You notes. Congratulations to our winners (pictured left to right): Cora Michalski, 3rd grade, Whitetail Leah Pedersen, 3rd grade, Palisades Harper Doeden, 3rd grade, Whitetail #BeGretnaGreat #StudentSuccess #GretnaPride #BringingOutTheBest
3 months ago, Gretna Public School District
the three winning students holding their artwork for a "Bringing Out the Best" contest
Attention all residents of Gretna! You will soon receive mail from the Gretna Public School District regarding the census, which must be completed as soon as possible. The great news is that you don’t have to wait for the mail! You can complete the census using one of the following three methods: • Go directly to the form at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScS7yXo4YjhWgSZw-9dII8BaAAcqckBlQE0o6RQfyztsi-z8w/viewform • Scan the QR code. • Visit www.gpsne.org and select “GPS Census”.
3 months ago, Gretna Public School District
Gretna Public Schools logo with QR code to Census link and text reading Please Respond ASAP
Thank you Palisades families! We have another successful book fair behind us. Kids are reading books they are excited about and they can look for new library books to check out in the fall!
3 months ago, Mrs. Alyson Reynolds
Image that reads, Thank you for supporting our Book Fair!
Palisades Elementary held an Art Show on April 30 showcasing the amazing creativity of our Palisades students. Thank you Mrs. Turczak for all of the time and work you put into making this successful. It was a wonderful night! https://youtu.be/ODEo9J4h8m0
4 months ago, Palisades Elementary
Mrs. Honeycutt's students interviewed a parent and turned the story into a family narrative. Today the class invited their families to a publishing party to share the stories they wrote.
4 months ago, Palisades Elementary
Mrs. Honeycutt's students interviewed a parent and turned the story into a family narrative. Today the class invited their families to a publishing party to share the stories they wrote.
Mrs. Honeycutt's students interviewed a parent and turned the story into a family narrative. Today the class invited their families to a publishing party to share the stories they wrote.
Mrs. Honeycutt's students interviewed a parent and turned the story into a family narrative. Today the class invited their families to a publishing party to share the stories they wrote.
Mrs. Honeycutt's students interviewed a parent and turned the story into a family narrative. Today the class invited their families to a publishing party to share the stories they wrote.
Mrs. Honeycutt's students interviewed a parent and turned the story into a family narrative. Today the class invited their families to a publishing party to share the stories they wrote.
Mrs. Honeycutt's students interviewed a parent and turned the story into a family narrative. Today the class invited their families to a publishing party to share the stories they wrote.
Mrs. Honeycutt's students interviewed a parent and turned the story into a family narrative. Today the class invited their families to a publishing party to share the stories they wrote.
Mrs. Honeycutt's students interviewed a parent and turned the story into a family narrative. Today the class invited their families to a publishing party to share the stories they wrote.
Mrs. Honeycutt's students interviewed a parent and turned the story into a family narrative. Today the class invited their families to a publishing party to share the stories they wrote.
Mrs. Honeycutt's students interviewed a parent and turned the story into a family narrative. Today the class invited their families to a publishing party to share the stories they wrote.
The book fair is here! Students will have a chance to shop during their library time and families are invited to join us two nights this week! Monday, 4/28 3:30-7pm Wednesday, 4/30 3:30-7pm Kona Ice will be here Wednesday until 6:30 Enjoy the PES Art Show Wednesday evening as well!
4 months ago, Mrs. Alyson Reynolds
Image showing book character Smart Cookie. Reminder that the book fair is this week!
Congratulations to the winners of the Arbor Day Poster Contest! 3rd Place: Lucas Porter 2nd Place: Sarah Bartek 1st Place: Sophie Toledo Sophie was also the Grand Prize Champion of all elementary buildings in our district!
4 months ago, Palisades Elementary
The winners of the Arbor Day Contest for Palisades Elementary are 3rd Place: Lucas Porter 2nd Place: Sarah Bartek 1st Place: Sophie Toledo Sophie was also the Grand Prize Champion of all elementary buildings in our district!
The winners of the Arbor Day Contest for Palisades Elementary are 3rd Place: Lucas Porter 2nd Place: Sarah Bartek 1st Place: Sophie Toledo Sophie was also the Grand Prize Champion of all elementary buildings in our district!