The Spring Book Fair is officially UNDERWAY at Harvest Hills! We are so excited to see our students discovering their new favorite books.

Stop by the library to check out the amazing selection. See you there!
1 day ago, HARVEST HILLS ELEMENTARY
flyer for the book fair

Our 3rd graders hit the road for a fantastic bus tour of Gretna! Our Superintendent, Mr. Lightle did an amazing job sharing the rich history of our town and helping our students connect with the community we proudly call home. The kids had a blast learning about the people and places that make Gretna so special.

2 days ago, HARVEST HILLS ELEMENTARY
students on a bus tour
students on a bus tour
students on a bus tour
students on a bus tour
students on a bus tour
students on a bus tour
students on a bus tour
students on a bus tour
students on a bus tour
Kindergarten cooked up an excellent program about all types of food! We are so proud of these future chefs in the making!
3 days ago, HARVEST HILLS ELEMENTARY
musical concert with students in chefs attire
musical concert with students in chefs attire
musical concert with students in chefs attire
The halls were buzzing with lots of giggles and excitement this week from our preschoolers during their zoo week!
3 days ago, HARVEST HILLS ELEMENTARY
compiled photos of preschoolers from their week of zoo
compiled photos of preschoolers from their week of zoo
compiled photos of preschoolers from their week of zoo
compiled photos of preschoolers from their week of zoo
compiled photos of preschoolers from their week of zoo
compiled photos of preschoolers from their week of zoo
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.
5 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!
6 days 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.

6 days 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

8 days 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!
11 days 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!
11 days 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.

11 days 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!

16 days 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!
16 days 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!
16 days 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!

16 days 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!
19 days 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!
20 days 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
At Harvest Hills Elementary, we’re making memories every single day. From high-fives in the hallway to big wins on the playground.

Our 2025-2026 yearbook is officially available for pre-order!
Go to www.buytheyearbook.com
Find our State, city, and school
click ‘purchase yearbooks’
Yearbooks are $20

The order closes April 17th!
23 days ago, HARVEST HILLS ELEMENTARY
Flyer for the school yearbook purchases
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.
23 days 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 1 month ago, HARVEST HILLS ELEMENTARY
students playing the recorder