Sewing in FCS this morning!
about 1 month ago, AMY TASICH
Three students sit at sewing machines and are sewing.
7th graders had their incentive today for work completion. Good job kids!
about 1 month ago, AMY TASICH
Students smiling at a lunch table.
Students smiling at a lunch table.
Students smiling at a lunch table.
Students smiling at a lunch table.
Students smiling at a lunch table.
6th graders had a popcorn incentive for showing up prepared to class!
about 1 month ago, AMY TASICH
Students getting popcorn at a lunch table.
Students smiling at a lunch table.
Students smiling at a lunch table.
Students smiling at a lunch table.
Image from above a cafeteria, looking down on students seated at cafeteria lunch tables.
It was a busy first night of student-led Parent/Teacher conferences at Giles Creek! Glad to see so many of our students and parents and looking forward to the next round tomorrow night.
about 1 month ago, AMY TASICH
Students and parents sit at desks in a classroom chatting with teachers.
Students and parents sit at desks in a classroom chatting with teachers.
Students and parents sit at desks in a classroom chatting with teachers.
Students and parents sit at desks in a classroom chatting with teachers.
Students and parents sit at desks in a classroom chatting with teachers.
Students and parents sit at desks in a classroom chatting with teachers.
Two female teachers stand together in front of a door.
Coming to Parent/Teacher Conferences this week? Make sure to stop in the library and check out the book fair!
about 1 month ago, AMY TASICH
Piles of books on a table.
Books on a book cart.
Books on a book cart.
Books on a book cart.
6th grade demonstration speeches covered a variety of topics today at Giles Creek!
about 1 month ago, AMY TASICH
A student has his lizard and is showing the class.
A female student is pouring brownie batter mix into a bowl in front of the class. She has a slide behind her with directions.
A student is showing a basketball in front of his class and has a slide behind him labeled "Basketball" .
The 6th grade Quiz Bowl team (with students from Giles and Aspen Creek Middle Schools) competed today at the Mad Hatter Quiz Bowl tournament at ESU3.
about 1 month ago, AMY TASICH
Four male students sit on a concrete ledge. Three of them are wearing hats.
8th grade teen cuisine students getting ready for Valentine’s Day! 🩷
about 2 months ago, AMY TASICH
Four female students pose with a heart shaped cookie in a kitchen.
🎶 Choir and Show Choir practice sounded great!
about 2 months ago, AMY TASICH
A large group of students are on risers on a stage with a male teacher directing and a woman accompanying them on the piano.
Board game club met last Thursday with Ms. Storey. Check out the school activity calendar to know what other clubs will be meeting this month.
about 2 months ago, AMY TASICH
Five students and one teacher sit around a group of desks playing a board game.
We are proud to showcase artwork created by talented students from across Gretna Public School District. These pieces are now on display at the District Office for our community to enjoy. We rotate artwork often, so stop by and see the creativity of our students in person. Amazing work!
#BeGretnaGreat
about 2 months ago, Gretna Public School District
a framed watercolor of a rabbit with ears upright wearing a black jacket, white shirt with black dots and a big blue bow tie
a chalk drawing of a bear with the title Grin and Bear It in a frame
a framed watercolor of a frog in a oversized green sweater wearing orange socks and brown converse shoes
A framed watercolor painting of half a lions face in light browns, blues and pinks with dark brown eye
framed artwork of a colorful dragon eye in red, oranges and blues
a framed watercolor of a blue turtle with splotches of colors in browns and tans making it look like wet sand
A framed artwork of an eye with red streaks
a framed chalk artwork of cowgirl brown boots with flowers design and fresh flowers in the boots standing upright on a dirt ground
The School Board approved the 2027-2028 school year calendar at last night’s meeting. To help families plan ahead, we are sharing the 2025-2026, 2026-2027, and 2027-2028 calendars early so vacations and appointments can be scheduled with minimal impact on learning.

As we plan for future school years, we also want to remind families why attendance matters. Missing 10 percent of the school year, about 18 days, can significantly affect student success at all grade levels. In the early grades, strong attendance supports reading development. In middle and high school, regular attendance is closely connected to academic progress and graduation.

Improving attendance is a shared responsibility, and small habits make a big difference. Planning vacations and appointments outside of school days, maintaining consistent routines, and staying connected with your child’s school all help students succeed.

Every day in class builds learning, confidence, and connection.

Every Day Counts. Attendance Matters.

2025-2026 Calendar - https://tinyurl.com/mrmc9d6n
2026-2027 Calendar - https://tinyurl.com/ck3td335
2027-2028 Calendar - https://tinyurl.com/3s8y3s24
about 2 months ago, Gretna Public School District
Gretna Public Schools logo with a "G" and text reading School Board Approved 27-28 calendar with an image of a calendar

NO SCHOOL TOMORROW

Due to forecasted cold temperatures and safety concerns during morning arrival time, Gretna Public Schools will be CLOSED tomorrow, January 23, 2026. Any activities and events will be communicated directly by buildings, coaches and sponsors.

Please stay warm and safe.

about 2 months ago, Gretna Public School District
Gretna Public Schools logo with a "G" and text reading Important Message
6th grade Visual Spatial HAL students had the opportunity to attend an animation seminar today. They learned about the history of animation and made their own animation tools such as thaumatropes, zoetrope strips, flip books and stop motion animation on their iPads.
about 2 months ago, AMY TASICH
Two boys are a table with an iPad and toys working on a project. They are smiling at the camera.
Two boys sit on the floor with their ipad and toys working on a project.
Two girls are at a table with an ipad and toys working on a project.
Two girls stand at a table with an ipad and various toys and items in front of them.
Good luck to our basketball teams this afternoon!

Graphic created by Yearbook student, Izabelle B.
about 2 months ago, ERICA WALSH
Graphic with a photo of a basketball hoop and the sky in the background. In the foreground is text stating: Girls basketball match. Giles Creek vs. Waverly. 8th grade away and 7th grade home. Thursday, January 22nd at 4:00PM.
Giles Creek students got to hear Coach Mackey speak this morning about the importance of being character driven and doing the right thing. Thanks Coach Mackey for taking time to speak to our students!
2 months ago, AMY TASICH
Coach Mackey and an ASL interpreter speak to students in a gym.
Good luck to our basketball teams tonight!

Graphic created by Yearbook student, Peighton T.
2 months ago, ERICA WALSH
Graphic with a basketball in the background that says: Giles Creek Middle School - Game Day. January 20, 2026 at 4 PM. 8th grade is home agains Elkhorn North Ridge. 7th grade is away at Elkhorn North Ridge.

Gretna Public Schools educators participated in a districtwide Professional Development Day featuring breakout sessions on instruction, technology, wellness, and leadership, concluding with a keynote by Stephen Mackey on school culture and educator impact. Read more at https://www.gpsne.org/article/2642761 #BeGretnaGreat

2 months ago, Gretna Public School District
Superintendent Travis Lightle and Former Board Member David Gulizia speaking to GPS staff about negotiations
Four GPS Administration staff sitting in classroom waiting for teachers to attend their breakout session during GPS PD Day
teachers in front of classroom acting out different words and phrases
GPS staff on PD day spinning clay
GPS staff sitting in classroom learning for PD day
GPS staff on PD day learning coaching techniques
Speaker Stephen Mackey talking to GPS staff about what makes you different?
GPS staff sitting in a classroom learning on PD day
Mike Sortino speaking to GPS staff at PD day
Our next session of winter sports are up and running! Good luck to the GCMS Girls Basketball Teams and the GCMS Boys Wrestlers!
2 months ago, AMY TASICH
A group of boys sit in a circle on a wrestling mat, watching two male wrestlers in the center. A coach is instructing.
Girls are practicing basketball in a gym.
Girls are practicing basketball in a gym.
7th grade students worked with Ms. Walsh in their Science classes on stop motion animation. 4th hour even had both sections in the library at the same time!
2 months ago, AMY TASICH
Students sit at tables looking at a TV projecting the videos. In the background another class is following along with a different TV projecting the same video.
Students sit at tables looking at a TV projecting the videos. In the background another class is following along with a different TV projecting the same video.