Miss Gina's class turned into a bunch of mini chefs this week! They made ice cream from scratch and had a blast (literally - they got to shake it up themselves!). Who knew learning about states of matter could be so sweet?
Miss Tammy's preschool class went all out for cooking week! Their 'worms in dirt' snack was a huge hit - the kids loved tricking everyone with the creepy-crawly treats! The best part? They had a blast making memories (and snacks) they'll never forget.
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
#BeGretnaGreat
Students in Mrs. Collins’ second grade class read a story about Helen Keller and then used their iPads—exploring Epic and PebbleGo—to research and gather information for their worksheets. Today, they turned that learning into eye-catching visuals, proudly displaying their knowledge in the halls of Harvest Hills!
It's time to rep our school in style! Our PTO Spring Apparel Sale is LIVE! Get your Guardian gear by ordering before Feb 13th!
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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
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
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.
The 100th day of school is a big deal at Harvest Hills Elementary, and our beloved traditions are thriving! Students are having a blast exploring the cafeteria, where we set up 100 games and activities designed to bring the number 100 to life!
Who's ready to celebrate a major milestone? It's the 100th day of school at Harvest Hills Elementary! Students and teachers alike have been working hard and achieving so much together these past 100 days!
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
First graders in Miss Beach's music room are working on counting and clapping rhythms with popsicle sticks.
This week, Mrs. Schram's 4th grade class is diving into the world of weathering! Students got hands-on and conducted a cool lab experiment, shaking up rocks in a jar to see the changes up close.
Science is on in Mrs. Love's class! 3rd graders are getting hands-on with books, tape, paper, and marbles, building ramps and learning the thrill of STEM!
Check out Miss Clymer's third-grade class goin' full STEAM ahead! They built ramps to show off force and motion with marbles - science in action!
Get ready to rep your Gretna pride! Starting this week, we're kicking off Spirit Wear Fridays! Every Friday, students are encouraged to wear their favorite Gretna gear and show off their school spirit. Let's fill our hallways with school pride and make Fridays the best day of the week!
It's that time again for Dine Out Nights! Join us at McDonald's on January 20th!
"Snow much fun! Mrs. Love's 3rd grade class is building snowmen and making winter memories that'll last a lifetime
Miss Beach and Mr. Rohde teamed up to teach a combined PE/Music class with the 5th graders. They played rhythms with basketballs and buckets and made their own ensembles with the PE equipment!
Mrs. Fulton's Hero Huddle group is mixing creativity and math!
Mrs. Matousek's second graders finished their Writing Like Scientists unit! They learned how to research, take notes, and write paragraphs, procedures, and lab reports. Students combined what they learned in writing with what they were learning in science do research about boats, take notes and write a paragraph about boats. Then, with a group they designed a boat, built it, and filled out a lab report while they tested it.
