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!
1 day 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!
The Book Fair is almost here! Students will have the opportunity to shop during their library class and families are invited to shop during our 2 late nights! Monday, April 28th 3:30-7:00pm Wednesday, April 30th 3:30-7:00pm Kona Ice and our First Annual PES Art Show will also be here on Wednesday! Setting up an eWallet is an easy way for students to shop without bringing money to school. More information is coming home with students this week.
4 days ago, Mrs. Alyson Reynolds
Image reminds readers to come to our Book Fair
Image shows reminder to set up an eWallet
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
10 days ago, Gretna Public School District
Superintendent Travis Lightle leaning over the front of a bus seat speaking into a mic talking to the elementary students on the bus tour of Gretna
photo inside a bus tour of Gretna of students raising their hands
Superintendent Travis Lightle speaking to a bus full of students on the history tour of Gretna
Students had the opportunity to listen and learn from author Kirk Reedstrom today. Mr. Reedstrom read his books and shared some really fun squiggle art. Our staff and students had a great time. Thank you Mr. Reedstrom for a wonderful morning! @kirkreedstrom
16 days ago, Mrs. Alyson Reynolds
photo of Kirk Reedstrom creating squiggle art
Photo of Kirk Reedstrom reading a book to students
Photo of students enjoying Kirk Reedstrom's presentation
Photo of Kirk Reedstrom talking to students
Photo of Kirk Reedstrom reading to students
Photo of Kirk Reedstrom reading to students
Photo of Kirk Reedstrom with student creating squiggle art
Photo of Kirk Reedstrom and student creating squiggle art
Coming soon!
21 days ago, Palisades Elementary
art show at Palisades on April 30th
Congratulations to the Kindergarten Superheroes on their awesome dress rehearsal performance this afternoon. Good luck at your program tonight!!
23 days ago, Palisades Elementary
Kindergarten students performed a dress rehearsal program this afternoon for Palisades students.
Save the dates! The PES Spring Book Fair and the PES Art Show are coming soon!
25 days ago, Mrs. Alyson Reynolds
Image: Coming Soon! PES Spring Book Fair and PES Art Show
Thanks to all who came out to our 1st Annual Family Game Night hosted by the PTO. Fun was had by all!
30 days ago, Mrs. Alyson Reynolds
Photo of students playing Candy Land.
Students and families playing board games.
Families playing cornhole
Students playing Jenga.
Family enjoying Candy Land.
Friends playing Candy Land.
Student and father playing card games.
Students playing Uno.
Principal and students smiling during Family Game Night.
Don't forget to reserve your copy today! All orders are due by 3/31/25. Yearbooks will be delivered in May.
about 1 month ago, Mrs. Alyson Reynolds
Yearbook Sales 24-25. Flyer with information about yearbook sale. Exact Cash or check or order online. Website to purchase online is embedded. Orders due by 3/31/25.
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about 1 month ago, Palisades Elementary
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2024-2025 Yearbooks are on sale starting today through Monday, March 31st. Reserve your copy today!
about 1 month ago, Mrs. Alyson Reynolds
Flyer for yearbook sales. Orders due March 31st. Link to online store included. buytheyearbook.pictavo.com
5th grade math HAL students competed in an Extreme math competition with other Gretna elementary schools and middle schools. They did a great job problem solving and working as a team!
about 1 month ago, Palisades Elementary
Math HAL students present their ribbons won in the Extreme Math competition.
5th grade math HAL students competed in an Extreme math competition with other Gretna elementary schools and middle schools. They did a great job problem solving and working as a team!
5th grade math HAL students competed in an Extreme math competition with other Gretna elementary schools and middle schools. They did a great job problem solving and working as a team!
5th grade math HAL students competed in an Extreme math competition with other Gretna elementary schools and middle schools. They did a great job problem solving and working as a team!
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
about 2 months ago, Gretna Public School District
Text Reading new 10-Point Grading Scale with the Gretna Public Schools logo. Image of grading scale can be read in the article below.
Reminder! Author Kirk Reedstrom will visit PES on April 10th. He will autograph pre-ordered copies of his books. Pre-orders are due Thursday, March 13th.
about 2 months ago, Mrs. Alyson Reynolds
Author Event Preorder reminder. Orders due March 13th. Images of published books and embedded QR code to order form.
It's Spirit Week in honor of our One School, One Book title and Read Across America Week.
about 2 months ago, Palisades Elementary
Theme week for Read Across America flyer. Monday - Dress as your future self, Tuesday - Pajama Day, Wednesday - Wacky Dress, Thursday - sports day, Friday - color day
Author Event 2025! Kirk Reedstrom is coming to Palisades on Thursday, April 10th. Students will meet and learn from this best selling author. Mr. Reedstrom will autograph and sign pre-ordered copies of his books. Look for an order form to come home with your student(s). All orders are due by Thursday, March 13th.
about 2 months ago, Mrs. Alyson Reynolds
Author event flyer with cover images and link to Kirk Reedstrom's website.
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.
about 2 months ago, Gretna Public School District
Gretna Public Schools logo with a G and text reading Middle School Boundary Update
The news is out! Our One School, One Book title for this year is "Class Dismissed". The oldest child in each family will be bringing this book home today, along with a reading calendar. Students heard the first 3 chapters in their class today, but the remaining chapters should be shared at home. Audio files of each chapter are available on the PES Website under the "Principal News" tab. Happy Reading!
2 months ago, Palisades Elementary
Graphic showing our One School, One Book title "Class Dismissed" by Alan Woodrow. A reading calendar and book will be sent home today.
Congratulations to our most recent Character Counts honorees. These students, and our staff representatives, Mrs. Burns and Mrs. Schriever, were recognized for demonstrating honesty. Way to go!!
2 months ago, Palisades Elementary
Students pose for a group photo for Character Counts - Honesty.
Students pose for a group photo for Character Counts - Honesty.
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.
2 months ago, Gretna Public School District
Gretna Public Schools logo with a G and text reading Important Message