The Palisades "Battle of the Books" Teams competed in a dress rehearsal school competition to practice for next week's District Battle at Falling Waters Elementary. These hard working students (nine teams!) read 10 Golden Sower titles, and gathered weekly after school to practice answering trivia questions on each book. Congratulations to Team 1 for winning our school battle!
about 4 hours ago, Palisades Elementary
The winning team poses for a picture. Congratulations to our winning team!
Palisades Battle of the Books Teams compete in their school competition.
Palisades Battle of the Books Teams compete in their school competition.
Palisades Battle of the Books Teams compete in their school competition.
Palisades Battle of the Books Teams compete in their school competition.
2025-2026 GPS School Calendar 2026-2027 GPS School Calendar For the first time ever, we are excited to announce that the school calendars for the next two years, 2025-2026 and 2026-2027, are now available! A special thank you to the Calendar Committee for their time and effort in making this possible. These calendars will allow families to plan vacations and time away well in advance, ensuring students can avoid missing valuable school days. You can find the calendars under the "Parents" section on all school websites and are available in Printable Flyers for your convenience.
1 day ago, Gretna Public School District
photo of two calendars links in the article
Please consider donating clothing for our Nurse's office.
3 days ago, Palisades Elementary
Picture of flyer for Donations Welcome for our Nurses office, in need of girls underwear, girls pants, and boys pants
Mrs. Burns 5th grade class has been learning about food chains and food webs in a variety of ecosystems. Students were given plant and animal cards from a woodland ecosystem and asked to build their own food webs.
3 days ago, Palisades Elementary
students create their own food webs using woodland ecosystem cards
students create their own food webs using woodland ecosystem cards
students create their own food webs using woodland ecosystem cards
students create their own food webs using woodland ecosystem cards
students create their own food webs using woodland ecosystem cards
students create their own food webs using woodland ecosystem cards
Congratulations to our most recent Character Counts representatives. These students, and our staff representative Mrs. Fiala, demonstrate the trait of Perseverance. Way to go!!
6 days ago, Palisades Elementary
January 10th Character Counts students representing the trait Perseverance.
Mrs. Husing is sponsoring an E-Sports club for fourth grade students this semester.
7 days ago, Palisades Elementary
Fourth Grade E-Sports members play games in the computer lab.
Fourth Grade E-Sports members play games in the computer lab.
Fourth Grade E-Sports members play games in the computer lab.
Fourth Grade E-Sports members play games in the computer lab.
Mrs. Schnell sponsors Chess Club for fifth grade students on Friday mornings. They learn chess basics, and get to practice their skills by challenging opponents.
7 days ago, Palisades Elementary
Students play chess during chess club on Friday morning
Students play chess during chess club on Friday morning
Students play chess during chess club on Friday morning
Students play chess during chess club on Friday morning
Students play chess during chess club on Friday morning
Students play chess during chess club on Friday morning
Students play chess during chess club on Friday morning.
Join us at PepperJax Grill in Gretna today!!
15 days ago, Gretna Public School District
Pepper Jax Appetite Night. Join us at the Gretna Pepper Jax January 14th all day! Mention Palisades 10% of the sales goes back to the Palisades PTO. Only Valid in Gretna
ANNOUNCEMENT: District office will be closed January 1, 2025
29 days ago, Gretna Public School District
ANNOUNCEMENT: District office will be closed January 1, 2025
Mrs. Kimnach's fourth grade class designed and created board games that depicted the steps of Lewis and Clark's journey west. Students presented their games and then had the opportunity to play their classmates creations.
about 1 month ago, Palisades Elementary
Mrs. Kimnach's fourth grade class designed and created board games that depicted the steps of Lewis and Clark's journey west. Students presented their games and then had the opportunity to play their classmates creations.
Mrs. Kimnach's fourth grade class designed and created board games that depicted the steps of Lewis and Clark's journey west. Students presented their games and then had the opportunity to play their classmates creations.
Mrs. Kimnach's fourth grade class designed and created board games that depicted the steps of Lewis and Clark's journey west. Students presented their games and then had the opportunity to play their classmates creations.
Mrs. Kimnach's fourth grade class designed and created board games that depicted the steps of Lewis and Clark's journey west. Students presented their games and then had the opportunity to play their classmates creations.
Mrs. Kimnach's fourth grade class designed and created board games that depicted the steps of Lewis and Clark's journey west. Students presented their games and then had the opportunity to play their classmates creations.
Palisades students decorated the office Christmas tree with tags depicting something they were grateful for. What a sweet way to trim the tree!
about 1 month ago, Palisades Elementary
Palisades students decorated the office Christmas tree with tags depicting something they were grateful for. What a sweet way to trim the tree!
Palisades students decorated the office Christmas tree with tags depicting something they were grateful for. What a sweet way to trim the tree!
Palisades students decorated the office Christmas tree with tags depicting something they were grateful for. What a sweet way to trim the tree!
Palisades students decorated the office Christmas tree with tags depicting something they were grateful for. What a sweet way to trim the tree!
Palisades students decorated the office Christmas tree with tags depicting something they were grateful for. What a sweet way to trim the tree!
Palisades students decorated the office Christmas tree with tags depicting something they were grateful for. What a sweet way to trim the tree!
The Palisades fourth and fifth grade choir, directed by Mr. Balcer, put on an amazing holiday performance for staff and students the morning!
about 1 month ago, Palisades Elementary
The Palisades fourth and fifth grade choir, directed by Mr. Balcer, put on an amazing holiday performance for staff and students the morning!
The Palisades fourth and fifth grade choir, directed by Mr. Balcer, put on an amazing holiday performance for staff and students the morning!
The Palisades fourth and fifth grade choir, directed by Mr. Balcer, put on an amazing holiday performance for staff and students the morning!
The Palisades fourth and fifth grade choir, directed by Mr. Balcer, put on an amazing holiday performance for staff and students the morning!
The Palisades fourth and fifth grade choir, directed by Mr. Balcer, put on an amazing holiday performance for staff and students the morning!
The Palisades fourth and fifth grade choir, directed by Mr. Balcer, put on an amazing holiday performance for staff and students the morning!
Fifth Grade Presents "The Making of America" Showcase (part 2).
about 2 months ago, Palisades Elementary
Photograph of students acting as British soldiers and US colonists at war. Some are wounded or killed, and others are pointing sticks (represented by rifles) at each other.
Photograph of students acting as British soldiers and US colonists at war. British ships in the Boston Harbor can be seen on a backdrop. It is unclear who is winning. Some are wounded, others are armed with fake guns.
Photograph of students sitting at a table acting as members of the Continental Congress. They are writing the Constitution.
Photograph of students sitting at a table acting as members of the Continental Congress. They are signing the Constitution.
Photograph of students acting as British soldiers and US colonists at war. Some are wounded or killed, and others are pointing sticks (represented by rifles) at each other. It is unclear who is winning.
Photograph of students acting as George Washington and his Continental Army crossing the Delaware River.
Photograph of students acting as British soldiers and US colonists at war. Two Red Coats (British Soldiers) are lying on the ground, dead.
Photograph of students acting as British soldiers and US colonists negotiating at a table.
Fifth Grade Presents "The Making of America" Showcase (part 1).
about 2 months ago, Palisades Elementary
Photograph of students acting as British soldiers and US colonists. The British soldiers are pointing sticks (representing rifles) at the colonists. 
Photograph of students acting as British soldiers and US colonists on a street with buildings.
Photograph of students acting as British soldiers and US colonists. A British soldier is sitting at a table while the colonists look nervous.
Photograph of students acting as British soldiers and US colonists. A British soldier is wounded, standing by five coffins.
Photograph of students acting as colonists disguised as Native Americans. They are dumping tea from a boat into Boston Harbor.
Photograph of students acting as members of the Continental Congress. One student is signing the Declaration of Independence.
Photograph of students acting as British soldiers and US colonists. Two British soldiers are on stick horses.
Mrs Burns class celebrated the completion of a Guardian Gold grid with Glow Day!
about 2 months ago, Palisades Elementary
Picture of students in Mrs Burns' class enjoying a glow party. The room decorations and their clothing are glowing in the dark.
Picture of students in Mrs Burns' class enjoying a glow party. The room decorations and their clothing are glowing in the dark.
Picture of students in Mrs Burns' class enjoying a glow party. The room decorations and their clothing are glowing in the dark. The students are playing games at group tables .
Picture of students in Mrs Burns' class enjoying a glow party. The room decorations and their clothing are glowing in the dark. The students are playing games at group tables.
Picture of two students playing a game during the glow party.
Picture shows a group of students playing a game during a glow party.
Picture shows a group of students playing a game during a glow party.
Picture shows a group of students playing a game during a glow party.
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glow
Mrs. Ingrisano's class made donut turkeys!
about 2 months ago, Palisades Elementary
Picture of a student proudly displaying a turkey made from a donut and Fruit Loops.
Picture of a student proudly displaying a turkey made from a donut and Fruit Loops.
Picture of a student proudly displaying a turkey made from a donut and Fruit Loops.
Picture of a student proudly displaying a turkey made from a donut and Fruit Loops.
Picture of a student proudly displaying a turkey made from a donut and Fruit Loops.
Mrs. Michka’s fifth grade class celebrated Thanksgiving by having a Pie & Persuasion party! Students enjoyed a slice of pie while working on their persuasive essays! We are thankful to have such an amazing 5th grade group!
about 2 months ago, Palisades Elementary
Picture of Mrs Michka and her students enjoying a slice of pie while working on their persuasive essays.
Picture of students enjoying a slice of pie while working on their persuasive essays.
Picture of students enjoying a slice of pie while working on their persuasive essays.
Picture of students enjoying a slice of pie while working on their persuasive essays.
Picture of a student enjoying a slice of pie.
Picture of students enjoying a slice of pie while working on their persuasive essays.
Picture of students enjoying a slice of pie while working on their persuasive essays.
Picture of a student enjoying a slice of pie.
Padded Enveloped Wanted
2 months ago, KAREN NAYLOR
Don't throw those padded envelopes away! Mrs. T would love them for Art Projects to go home in. Please remove the name and address. Send to school with your child. THANK YOU!
Join us for Culver's Night
2 months ago, KAREN NAYLOR
Culver's Night December 3
Mrs. Burns' science classes created chemical reactions in a bag so they could see carbon dioxide being created. It was truly a "blast" as many bags popped from the gas build up!
2 months ago, Palisades Elementary
Picture of two students conducting an experiment resulting in the creation of carbon dioxide.
Picture of three students conducting an experiment resulting in the creation of carbon dioxide.
Picture of three students excited to see their plastic bag filling up with carbon dioxide.
Picture of two students watch a chemical reaction resulting in carbon dioxide.
Picture of a student smiling as his bag begins to fill with carbon dioxide.
Picture of three students excited to see their plastic bag filling up with carbon dioxide.
Two students watch a chemical reaction resulting in carbon dioxide.
Picture of three students conducting an experiment resulting in the creation of carbon dioxide.
Picture of three students conducting an experiment resulting in the creation of carbon dioxide.