Our 4th graders put their STEM skills to the test with a floating foil challenge!
Students designed and built boats using aluminum foil, then tested their creations to see how well they could float and hold weight.
Students designed and built boats using aluminum foil, then tested their creations to see how well they could float and hold weight.
Today was our very first Hero Huddle at Harvest Hills Elementary!
Students in grades K–5 switched classrooms to meet with their Hero Huddle teacher and a special group of fellow Guardians from across different grade levels. Together, they worked on a fun project while building new connections throughout our school.
Students in grades K–5 switched classrooms to meet with their Hero Huddle teacher and a special group of fellow Guardians from across different grade levels. Together, they worked on a fun project while building new connections throughout our school.
Our 5th grade HAL students at Harvest Hills have been busy putting their STEM skills to work! Through hands-on projects, students are using creativity, critical thinking, problem-solving, and teamwork to take on exciting challenges.
We love seeing our Guardians think outside the box, test their ideas, and learn through exploration!
We love seeing our Guardians think outside the box, test their ideas, and learn through exploration!
Don’t miss out on our Fall Apparel Sale!
Stock up on your favorite Gretna gear and show your school spirit all season long!
Orders are due by September 11th, so be sure to get yours in before the store closes.
Shop today: https://hhpto.itemorder.com/shop/home/
Stock up on your favorite Gretna gear and show your school spirit all season long!
Orders are due by September 11th, so be sure to get yours in before the store closes.
Shop today: https://hhpto.itemorder.com/shop/home/
Kindergarteners in Mrs. Leiting’s class are putting their math skills into action! Students had fun learning about position words like above, below, beside, and between through hands-on learning. Way to go, kindergarteners!
Our Harvest Hills staff spent time learning together through professional development focused on play-based learning, led by our very own preschool teachers! We loved seeing their expertise in action and learning new ways to incorporate purposeful play, creativity, and hands-on experiences into learning.
Kindergarteners have been exploring how to keep the beat with the help of egg shakers. It's always a great day in the music when you add instruments!
Our preschoolers are learning with Mat Man! Through building Mat Man together, students are strengthening body awareness, listening skills, sequencing, and the early skills they’ll use for drawing and writing. We love seeing our youngest Guardians learn through hands-on fun!
This week, our preschoolers are learning all about colors! They went on a color hunt around the classroom and became little artists as they experimented with mixing paint colors to see what new colors they could create. Learning is extra fun when it’s colorful!
Third graders took place value practice to a whole new level with Place Value Battleship! Students put their knowledge of place value and three-digit numbers to the test while enjoying a little friendly competition. Learning + games = a winning combination!
Clubs are starting! Throughout the year, Harvest Hills offers a variety of clubs and activities that give our Guardians a chance to explore their interests, try something new, build friendships, and connect with our staff in a different way.
The Harvest Run is coming!
Mark your calendars for September and get ready for one of our favorite Harvest Hills traditions! The Harvest Run is a chance for our Guardians to get moving, have fun, and raise funds for our school!
Mark your calendars for September and get ready for one of our favorite Harvest Hills traditions! The Harvest Run is a chance for our Guardians to get moving, have fun, and raise funds for our school!
Teaching kindergarten is like a day at the beach: sunny smiles, a few unexpected waves, and plenty of adventure along the way!
We’re so lucky to have this amazing crew making a splash with our youngest Guardians every day!
We’re so lucky to have this amazing crew making a splash with our youngest Guardians every day!
This Is The Gretna Way - https://tinyurl.com/yc794t7m
What is The Gretna Way?
It’s more than a phrase. It’s who we are and how we show up for one another.
It’s our students supporting each other. It’s staff members lifting one another up. It’s families cheering our schools on. It’s community members stepping in to help. It’s choosing positivity, finding joy, and making sure the people around us know they matter.
The Gretna Way belongs to all of us.
We asked members of our Gretna community what The Gretna Way means to them. We didn’t give them answers or tell them what to say. We simply asked them to share their experiences with Gretna Public Schools.
What they shared is a powerful reminder of the culture we have created together.
Our students feel it. Our families see it. Our community believes it.
As we begin another school year, let’s continue to support one another, embrace our imperfections, choose positivity over pessimism, find joy, and spread it every day.
Because we don’t do it alone.
We do it together. And that’s The Gretna Way.
Take a few minutes to watch the video and hear from the people who help make Gretna Public Schools such a special place.
A special thank you to Jacht for helping us capture the voices, stories, and spirit that make The Gretna Way so special.
What is The Gretna Way?
It’s more than a phrase. It’s who we are and how we show up for one another.
It’s our students supporting each other. It’s staff members lifting one another up. It’s families cheering our schools on. It’s community members stepping in to help. It’s choosing positivity, finding joy, and making sure the people around us know they matter.
The Gretna Way belongs to all of us.
We asked members of our Gretna community what The Gretna Way means to them. We didn’t give them answers or tell them what to say. We simply asked them to share their experiences with Gretna Public Schools.
What they shared is a powerful reminder of the culture we have created together.
Our students feel it. Our families see it. Our community believes it.
As we begin another school year, let’s continue to support one another, embrace our imperfections, choose positivity over pessimism, find joy, and spread it every day.
Because we don’t do it alone.
We do it together. And that’s The Gretna Way.
Take a few minutes to watch the video and hear from the people who help make Gretna Public Schools such a special place.
A special thank you to Jacht for helping us capture the voices, stories, and spirit that make The Gretna Way so special.
A Warm Welcome to Our New Staff
We’re excited to welcome our newest members of the Gretna Public Schools family!
Journey Church recently hosted a breakfast for our new staff members, giving them a chance to connect, enjoy a meal, and begin getting to know one another as they start their journey with Gretna Public Schools.
Starting a new job comes with plenty of excitement and a few nerves, so having our community come alongside our new staff to make them feel welcome means a lot.
We are grateful to Journey Church for their generosity, support, and hospitality. Thank you for helping us welcome our newest Gretna Greats and for spreading the joy!
This is The Gretna Way in action.
The classrooms are ready, the teachers are excited, and we can’t wait to fill the halls of Harvest Hills with our students again!
Get those backpacks ready, pick out those first-day outfits, and get a good night’s sleep. We’ll see you bright and early tomorrow morning!
Get those backpacks ready, pick out those first-day outfits, and get a good night’s sleep. We’ll see you bright and early tomorrow morning!
Ninety-six of our special education paraprofessionals gathered at Gretna East High School for a day of professional development as they prepare to support students throughout the 2026-27 school year.
This is an incredibly committed group of staff members who bring compassion, patience, and dedication to their work every day. They are constantly learning, growing, and looking for ways to better support the students they serve.
Most importantly, they live out Gretna Public Schools' mission to unconditionally accept all students and maximize their potential.
We are incredibly grateful for the important role these staff members play in the lives of our students. Their work, their commitment, and the care they bring each day are a powerful example of The Gretna Way.
Harvest Hills Families—we’re back!
Our teachers have been busy this week preparing classrooms, attending meetings, collaborating with their teams, and learning all about the amazing students who will be walking through our doors next week.
The classrooms are ready, our staff is excited, and we can’t wait to welcome our Guardians back to Harvest Hills!
Our teachers have been busy this week preparing classrooms, attending meetings, collaborating with their teams, and learning all about the amazing students who will be walking through our doors next week.
The classrooms are ready, our staff is excited, and we can’t wait to welcome our Guardians back to Harvest Hills!
Join us for Curriculum Night! Classroom teachers will provide an overview of the curriculum, key topics, and learning goals students will experience throughout the year. Parents will have the opportunity to learn more about what their child will be working on in each subject area and ask questions. We can't wait to see you on August 27th!
