Congrats to the cast and crew of our production of Annie last night! Everyone did great!
3 months ago, AMY TASICH
There are a group of student actors on a stage. There is a man sitting in front of the stage playing the music.
There are a group of student actors on a stage. There is a man sitting in front of the stage playing the music.
There are a group of student actors on a stage. . There is a man sitting in front of the stage playing the music.
There are a group of student actors on a stage. Some are seated, some are standing, and one is in a wheelchair. There is a man sitting in front of the stage playing the music.
6th grade students in Ms. Stenger's Science class worked to see who could build the tallest free standing snowman with the given supplies.
3 months ago, AMY TASICH
A group of 4 students are smiling at the camera. They are standing at their desks and have a blue paper tower in the middle.
A group of 4 students are smiling at the camera. They are standing at their desks and have a blue paper tower in the middle.
A student stands on a chair next to a group of desks and other students. They are measuring their paper tower.
A student stands on a chair next to a group of desks and other students. They are measuring their paper tower.
Students in a classroom are gathered around desks. They have paper and measuring sticks out to try to build a tower.

Attention: We Are Hiring School Bus Drivers!

Our school district is looking for caring, dependable individuals to help transport our students safely to and from school each day.

If you enjoy working with children and want a meaningful role in your community, we’d love to have you on our team! Apply at www.gpsne.org

3 months ago, Gretna Public School District
Gretna Public Schools logo with photo of school bus "We Are Hiring - Drivers Part-Time 20+ Hrs per week CDL & Non CDL 19.60-29.40 Per Hour High Quality Vehicles Vehicle Technology Paid Training PTO & Sick Leave Apply at GPSNE.ORG
6th grade had a Battle of the Books! Kids formed teams, read the books, and then battled it out during lunch. Also, special thanks to the Gretna Public Schools Foundation-their classroom grant purchased new titles for the competition!
3 months ago, AMY TASICH
Five girls stand with each other smiling at the camera. They are in a classroom.
Five girls huddle at the back of a table. They are eating their lunch and discussing an answer. One is writing on a marker board.
Three boys are standing by a table. The one in the middle has a marker board. They have lunch trays and food in front of them.
Five girls sit around a table with their lunch trays. They are writing on a small marker board.
Four male students stand by a table with lunch trays and food on it. They are looking up and one is holding a small marker board.
Dr. Kendra Schneider Named New Director of Special Education
Gretna, NE – December 9, 2025

Gretna Public Schools is thrilled to announce Dr. Kendra Schneider as the new Director of Special Education, effective July 1, 2026, following Paul Duin’s retirement. Dr. Schneider has served as Assistant Director since 2021, leading program supervision, compliance, and professional learning initiatives.

“I’m extremely excited to serve as the Director of Special Education for Gretna Public Schools,” Dr. Schneider said. “Paul Duin has been an incredible mentor, and I’m honored to build upon the strong foundation and high-quality programs established by him and Deb Siemers, the previous Director of Special Education. I look forward to working alongside our talented special education team, collaborating with families, and ensuring every student receives the support they need. Gretna Public Schools’ commitment to excellence in special education is evident, and I’m eager to contribute to our continued growth and success.”

Superintendent Travis Lightle added, “We are excited to announce Dr. Schneider as our new Director of Special Education. Her leadership over the last five years has led to positive changes in our district, and our department’s retention rate remains the envy of the state because of it. Dr. Schneider’s experience and genuine dedication to Gretna Public Schools make her the ideal person to continue advancing our programs.”

Dr. Schneider brings more than 20 years of experience in special education and also serves as an adjunct faculty member at the University of Nebraska-Omaha. She holds a Doctorate and two Master’s degrees from the University of Nebraska and is actively involved in statewide initiatives advancing special education.
3 months ago, Gretna Public School District
photo of Kendra Schneider and text reading New Director of Special Education
Good luck to our basketball teams!

Graphic created by Yearbook student, Kennadi B.
3 months ago, ERICA WALSH
Graphic with text at the top stating: Game Day, Tuesday, December 9th at 4:00PM.to the right is a picture of a basketball player dribbling with his back to the camera. Below the text is the GCMS logo and the Elkhorn Middle School log. Below that is smaller text that says 7th grade: Home game @ Giles Creek, 8th grade: Away game @ Elkhorn Middle.
Our Social Studies department head, Mr. Hasty, traveled to Capitol Hill last week for the 105th NCSS Annual Conference. We’re proud to have him representing GCMS and bringing back ideas to strengthen our team.
3 months ago, RON GROSS
Mr. Hasty at Capitol Hill
Mr. Hasty in DC
Mr. Hasty with Carl Azuz
It's been a fun and wonderful 10 weeks for the members of Sign Club. This past Monday we celebrated our last meeting with a Popcorn Party and Sign Bingo. We also had a competition to create encouraging posters, using ASL, that will be posted around the school. Thanks to all who submitted their artwork! There are some very creative students in our club. Students voted for their top three favorites. The winners received a small prize and had their creation laminated and printed in poster size, which are now hanging up around our school. Congratulations!
Mrs. Oliva is grateful for all the students who came willing to learn and she is looking forward to sponsoring Sign Club again next year.
4 months ago, AMY TASICH
Students sit at desks in a U-shape playing bingo.
Students sit at desks in a U-shape playing bingo.
Three female students hold up posters for sign language club.
A group of 10 female student stand in front of a black bulletin board. It reads "All Are Welcome" in sign language. They are signing.
A group of five student sit at desks playing bingo.
Pizza day in FCS!
4 months ago, AMY TASICH
Two male students stand in front of an oven that has an unbaked pizza on it. They are smiling at the camera and the one on the left has his thumbs up.
Two male students stand in front of an oven that has an unbaked pizza on it. They are smiling at the camera.
Some of the 8th grade AEP students today took some time to hang out in the gym and the weight room!
4 months ago, AMY TASICH
Five male students are in a weight room. One boy with a blue shirt is giving another boy (in a red shirt) a high five.
Two male students are in a gymnasium. They are tossing the ball back and forth.
Kindness Club decorated Kindness Cookies this week!
4 months ago, AMY TASICH
Two female students stand by a round table with cookies and frosting on it. They are holding a cookie and a jar of frosting and are smiling at the camera.
Five female students sit at a round table. All of them are smiling at the camera. They have cookies in front of them and bowls of frosting and are starting to decorate them.
Taco Tuesday in FCS at Giles Creek!
4 months ago, AMY TASICH
A female student sits at a table with a hard shell taco in her hand. She is smiling at the camera.
A male student stands at a table and adds sour cream to a soft shell taco.
Four female students are at a circular table holding plates and adding lettuce to their tacos.
Two male students stand in a kitchen setting and hold plates of tacos.
A group of 4 female students stand in a kitchen and hold plates of tacos to the camera.
A male student sits at a table and is holding a taco up to the camera.
Two female students sit at a table with tacos on a plate between them.
Good luck to our basketball teams!
4 months ago, ERICA WALSH
Graphic with text stating: Basketball game. There is a Giles Creek logo and a Bennington South Middle School logo below it and then more text stating: Giles Creek vs. Bennington South on Tuesday, December 2nd at 4PM. 8th grade at GCMS and 7th grade at BSMS.
We are wrapping up our gratitude series by saying a huge thank you to all of you—the students and families we serve at GCMS! Thank you for all you do. Wishing everyone a very Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃
4 months ago, ERICA WALSH
Graphic with clipart of fall leaves and berries on the sides. In the middle is text stating: Happy Thanksgiving from the GCMS Staff with the GCMS logo below it.
Today, we want to recognize our hard-working Photography Club students! Thank you for reflecting on your gratitude, taking such wonderful pictures, and creating these heart-warming posts all month long!
4 months ago, ERICA WALSH
Background photo of fall leaves. On top of that is a polaroid-style frame with a photo of four photography club students inside of it. Students in the picture are holding up their photography club staff badges. Below the image is text stating: Photography Club.
Huge congrats to GCMS 8th grader, Emma Sanfilippo, on earning a spot in the NCDA Singing Youth of Nebraska Honor Choir!
4 months ago, ERICA WALSH
Photo of 8th grade student, Emma Sanfilippo, who was selected for honor choir. The photo shows her from the shoulders up with her hair in a ponytail.
Good luck to our basketball teams today!

Graphic created by Yearbook student, Lilli S.
4 months ago, ERICA WALSH
Graphic with a picture of a GCMS basketball player in a white jersey dribbling toward a player in a black jersey. Around it is text stating: Game Day: November 25, 2025. GCMS vs Norris Titans. 4-7PM. 8th at Giles Creek Middle (Home) and 7th at Norris Middle (away).
The 6th-grade Photography Club students send a special thank you to their incredible 6th-grade teachers! We are so grateful for your support in making the transition to GCMS so easy this year.

Graphics created by Photography Club students, Haidyn B. and Maddie L.
4 months ago, ERICA WALSH
Graphic with text in the middle stating: GCMS is thankful and lucky to have Mrs. Bernal, our kind 6th and 7th grade math teacher. Above it to the right is a photo of Mrs. Bernal smiling at the camera. Below it to the right is the Giles Creek Middle School logo. Below all of that is some fall leaves and flowers.
Graphic with text at the top stating: GCMS is thankful for Mrs. Garder, our loving 6th grade reading teacher. Below is a GCMS logo and a photo of Mrs. Garder smiling at the camera.
A graphic with text at the top stating: We are thankful for 6th grade teacher Mr. Schram! Below that is a picture of Mr. Schram looking at the camera. There are fall leaves clipart images in all four corners of the graphic.

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.

4 months 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

Good luck to our basketball teams tonight!

Graphic created by Yearbook student, McKinley D.

4 months ago, ERICA WALSH
Graphic with a picture of a basketball player dribbling the ball in the bottom right corner. There is also text stating: Game Day - Giles Creek vs. Aspen Creek on Thursday, November 20 at 4:00 PM. 8th grade home basketball game.