Snack time or math time? Why not both! Our amazing first graders in Miss Beeson's class had a blast today combining geometry and delicious treats.
30 days ago, HARVEST HILLS ELEMENTARY
first graders using snacks to make shapes, graph, and collect data.
first graders using snacks to make shapes, graph, and collect data.
first graders using snacks to make shapes, graph, and collect data.
Our young 2nd grade scientists participated in a Flame Lab!

Eyes light up as they connect what they are learning in books to the real world!
about 1 month ago, HARVEST HILLS ELEMENTARY
students listening to a presentation prior to a flame lab
students looking at a visual
a teacher lights a flame in a lab
a teacher lights a flame in a lab
a teacher lights a flame in a lab
a teacher lights a flame in a lab
students watch the video of a flame lab
students look at a visual of a flame lab
students looking at a visual of gas

Guardian Run Volunteer Opportunity

The Guardian Run will be held Saturday, April 25th at 8:35 AM at GHS. This event brings together elementary running clubs for a shared experience.

Volunteers are needed to help the event run smoothly. Please use the link below to sign up.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4FACA82BA4FA7-54829464-2025

Thank you for your support.

about 1 month ago, Gretna Public School District

We’re excited to share that the Nebraska State Patrol and the Nebraska Department of Transportation have created a School Bus Stop Arm Awareness video to help raise public awareness. Please help us spread the word by sharing this video. https://tinyurl.com/yp6a685z

about 1 month ago, Gretna Public School District
This week has been an absolute blast in our preschool classrooms. From morning circle time to center play, it is a joy to watch our youngest students explore their world with so much curiosity and imagination. Their giggles are the best soundtrack to our school day, and we love watching their confidence grow!
about 1 month ago, HARVEST HILLS ELEMENTARY
pictures of preschoolers in a classroom painting, coloring eggs, and playing in sand.
pictures of preschoolers in a classroom painting, coloring eggs, and playing in sand.
This week has been absolutely packed with learning, laughter, and so much fun in our 1st-grade classrooms. The energy these students bring to the building every day is contagious, and it is incredible to see how much they are growing, collaborating, and mastering new skills!
about 1 month ago, HARVEST HILLS ELEMENTARY
student working on US map
students building with magnatiles
students building
students building with wooden blocks
students building

Making math SWEET in 1st grade today! Our incredible 1st graders combined learning and fun by sorting, counting, and comparing jelly beans.

about 1 month ago, HARVEST HILLS ELEMENTARY
students sorting jelly beans
students sorting jelly beans

Shhhh! Mrs. Alvarado's class is playing Silent Ball this week to build their cooperation skills! The kids are quickly learning just how important communication is—when you can't use your words, working together gets a whole lot trickier!

about 1 month ago, HARVEST HILLS ELEMENTARY
students in a circle playing a game
students in a circle playing a game with a ball
students in a circle playing a game
Mrs. Alvarado's Kindergarteners are diving into the world of math story problems this week! The kids are working hard on both creating and solving their own addition and subtraction challenges. So proud of their math brains at work!
about 1 month ago, HARVEST HILLS ELEMENTARY
student working on math using counters
student working on math using counters
student working on math using counters
student working on math using counters
student working on math using counters
Real worms vs. gummy worms! Mrs. Jones’ kindergarten class had a blast learning the difference between living and nonliving things today. The best part? Getting to eat the nonliving ones at the end! Yum!
about 1 month ago, HARVEST HILLS ELEMENTARY
students in a circle learning about worms
students in a circle learning about worms
students in a circle learning about worms

Future engineers at work! Mrs. Trojan's kindergarteners had a blast today exploring STEM concepts using Play-Doh and eggs. Learning through play is the best!

about 1 month ago, HARVEST HILLS ELEMENTARY
students playing with playdoh and stacking eggs in a classroom for a stem activity.
students playing with playdoh and stacking eggs in a classroom for a stem activity.
students playing with playdoh and stacking eggs in a classroom for a stem activity.
students playing with playdoh and stacking eggs in a classroom for a stem activity.
students playing with playdoh and stacking eggs in a classroom for a stem activity.
students playing with playdoh and stacking eggs in a classroom for a stem activity.
students playing with playdoh and stacking eggs in a classroom for a stem activity.
students playing with playdoh and stacking eggs in a classroom for a stem activity.
We've got some happy campers in Miss Gina’s room! Her 3-year-old class celebrated Camping Week with so many fun, hands-on activities. There is truly nothing better than seeing the huge smiles on our little explorers' faces!
about 1 month ago, HARVEST HILLS ELEMENTARY
student blowing into a toy they created
students smiling in a tent
student mixing trail mix
student smiling in a tent
student blowing into a toy they created
students smiling in a tent
students smiling in a tent
Taking our learning outside! Mrs. Matousek’s and Mrs. Love's buddy classes teamed up today to take their math skills into the great outdoors for a fun measuring activity. We love seeing our students collaborate!
about 1 month ago, HARVEST HILLS ELEMENTARY
students measuring with chalk
students measuring and outlining one another with chalk
students coloring with chalk
students measuring and outlining one another with chalk
students measuring and outlining one another with chalk
students measuring and outlining one another with chalk
students measuring and outlining one another with chalk
students measuring and outlining one another with chalk
students measuring and outlining one another with chalk
Tomorrow is "Jam Out in Your Pajamas" Day. Students are invited to wear their comfiest pajamas to school. To make the day extra special, Miss Beach will be leading the kids in some fun lunchtime music to help us celebrate.
about 2 months ago, HARVEST HILLS ELEMENTARY
Flyer for music in our schools
The 4th grade students finished their recorder unit with a record breaking 38 students earning their black belt! That means they passed 9 different songs. They had so much fun and do a fabulous job learning to play the recorder!
about 2 months ago, HARVEST HILLS ELEMENTARY
students playing the recorder

Gretna Playbook 2026 is Here!

The Gretna Playbook is back, bringing you all the summer camps at Gretna East and Gretna High Schools in one easy guide. Explore Elementary, Middle, and High School camps, find the perfect fit for your child, and register easily with QR codes or links. Start planning your summer fun today! #BeGretnaGreat #GretnaPlaybook #SummerCamps

View the full guide here: https://tinyurl.com/98rdmwdc

about 2 months ago, Gretna Public School District
Gretna Public Schools logo with "G" and text reading 2026 Summer Camps Gretna Playbook
A huge shout out to community service club! The PTO could not have successfully run Pages and Waffles without their support. This club is such a great addition to our school. We really appreciate your support and the hard-working kids. More CSC photos to come!
about 2 months ago, HARVEST HILLS ELEMENTARY
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It’s been a week full of GREEN in our 4-year-old preschool class! From sensory play to creative crafts, our little learners had an absolute blast exploring all things green. Check out some of our favorite moments
about 2 months ago, HARVEST HILLS ELEMENTARY
preschoolers in green
preschoolers in green
It was a beautiful day to get some time in our outdoor classroom today at Harvest Hills!
2 months ago, HARVEST HILLS ELEMENTARY
students working outside at a picnic table
students working outside at a picnic table
students working outside at a picnic table
students working outside at a picnic table
What a fantastic Read Across America Week! Our classrooms have been buzzing with the magic of a good book. Here’s a peek into some of the amazing things happening in our classrooms this week! A huge thanks to Mrs. Schickert for planning such a great week!
2 months ago, HARVEST HILLS ELEMENTARY
students reading to one another
students reading to one another
students reading to one another
student posing with their work
students posing in a classroom doing science or social studies
students posing with their socks for read across america week
students posing as characters
students posing in their tshirts
students posing with their socks for read across america week