When you rack up a 23-0 record for the Girl's Tennis team so far this year... You deserve the Griffin of the Week award! Congrats to Zoe Katsavelis on an amazing start to the season and good luck with the rest of the year as we head into postseason play! #GoGriffs
3 days ago, Gretna East Activities
Gretna East Student Zoe Katsavelis proudly displays her Griffin of the Week award in front of a black Gretna East backdrop.
Congratulations to the cast and coaches of the Gretna East Musical and their performance of "Grease"! A special congrats to Addie Horst & Easton Roarty for being honored with Best Actor in a Supporting Role.
4 days ago, Gretna East Activities
The Gretna East High School Musical, Grease, wins awards from the Nebraska High School Theater Awards. Outstanding theater production, Outstanding Ensemble, Best actor in a supporting role to Addie Horst and Easton Roarty.
Happy last day to the class of 2025, the first graduating class at Gretna East. What a great group of kids. Thanks to student council and the Gretna East Booster Club for putting this event on!
5 days ago, Gretna East High School
a group of gretna east students pose in front of the “first seniors” sign
Attention all residents of Gretna! You will soon receive mail from the Gretna Public School District regarding the census, which must be completed as soon as possible. The great news is that you don’t have to wait for the mail! You can complete the census using one of the following three methods: • Go directly to the form at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScS7yXo4YjhWgSZw-9dII8BaAAcqckBlQE0o6RQfyztsi-z8w/viewform • Scan the QR code. • Visit www.gpsne.org and select “GPS Census”.
6 days ago, Gretna Public School District
Gretna Public Schools logo with QR code to Census link and text reading Please Respond ASAP
Gretna Educator Helps Guide CS Instruction at NETA Kim Ingraham-Beck, technology teacher at both Gretna High School and Gretna East High School, recently presented a breakout session at the Nebraska Educational Technology Association (NETA) Conference titled “I'm Teaching CS, Now What?” With Nebraska’s new computer science standards now required at every grade level, Kim’s session focused on helping educators—whether new or experienced—develop a clearer understanding of how to implement effective CS instruction. She provided practical strategies, classroom-tested resources, and ideas for boosting student engagement. Her work supports fellow educators while continuing to position Gretna Public Schools as a leader in technology integration and computer science education. #BeGretnaGreat #NETA2025 #ComputerScienceEducation #InstructionalLeadership #GretnaPublicSchools #EdTech
11 days ago, Gretna Public School District
GHS and GEHS teacher in front of an audience with screen presenting teaching material
high school teacher in front of a large screen presenting teachable machine to audience
Gretna Staff Member Presents at NETA Conference At this year’s Nebraska Educational Technology Association (NETA) Conference, Gretna East and Gretna High School Instructional Technology Coach Trina Popple led a session titled “The Great Escape: Designing Digital Escape Rooms to Boost Engagement.” Her presentation demonstrated how educators can use Genially to build digital escape rooms that serve as review games, encouraging students to collaborate, problem-solve, and stay engaged. The session was well attended and offered practical strategies for integrating technology into instruction. This presentation reflects the ongoing efforts of Gretna Public Schools staff to bring forward-thinking, student-centered approaches to the classroom. #BeGretnaGreat #NETA2025 #DigitalLearning #EdTech #InstructionalTechnology #GretnaPublicSchools
11 days ago, Gretna Public School District
large crowd gathered in a conference room while GHS teacher presents her designs
teacher speaking to a crowd in front of a large audience with The Great Escape on screen
large group gathered in conference room to learn from GHS teacher about creating engaging games for students
teacher presenting to a packed house on "The Great Escape" shown on the screen about creating games for students to boost engagment
When you score your 100th career soccer goal this past week... You deserve the Griffin of the Week Award! This is the end product of a lot of hard work and dedication. Congrats, Sonora, and good luck with the rest of the season! #GoGriffs
12 days ago, Gretna East Activities
Gretna East Student Sonora Defini proudly displays her Griffin of the Week award in front of a black Gretna East backdrop.
This morning, we had the amazing opportunity to celebrate one of our own Griffin students who has made the selfless decision to join the Marines! Congrats and most importantly, THANK YOU Wyatt! #GoGriffs
13 days ago, Gretna East Activities
Gretna East Student Wyatt Robinson poses with three other students. Wyatt is seated at a Griffin table covered in Marine decorations.
Gretna East Student Wyatt Robinson is seated at a Griffin table with his mother as he signs the appropriate documents to join the Marines after high school.
Congrats to Gretna East Media!! They win the NSAA Class B state championship for the 2nd year in a row!
14 days ago, Gretna East Activities
a group of Gretna East students huddled around their state championship journalism trophy
Gretna East Girls Tennis is crushing it this season! These talented girls are setting up for a great finish to the season. Read more here: https://omaha.com/sports/high-school/tennis/girls/article_d3174c97-20f0-44b8-9534-b24f69cade4b.html
18 days ago, Gretna East Activities
Congrats to our very own, Coach Sughroue! She ran an incredible time at the Boston Marathon. Check out the story here: https://www.wowt.com/2025/04/22/gretna-east-coach-other-omahans-take-boston-marathon/
19 days ago, Gretna East Activities
More results from the EMC Art Show! Kennedy Olson wins the best 2D art piece! Macey Cooley wins the second-best 2D art piece AND second-best 3D art piece! #GoGriffs
20 days ago, Gretna East Activities
We have some results from the EMC Art Show this morning! Kennedy Olson received first place for drawing! Macey Cooley received second place for ceramics! Congrats Griffins! #GoGriffs
20 days ago, Gretna East Activities
Gretna East Student Kennedy Olson proudly stands next to her 1st place drawing in the EMC Art Show.
A close up picture of Kennedy Olson's 1st place drawing which includes a close up drawing of a older gentleman's eyes.
Gretna East student Macey Cooley posts with her 2nd place award winning ceramic tea pot.
A close up picture of Macey Cooley's 2nd place ceramic tea pot.
Gretna East community: The Griffins are in The 64 Mascot Bracket. Voting opens Thursday—show your Griffin pride and vote us to the top! Create a profile at https://www.the64.com/ and VOTE GRIFFINS!
21 days ago, Gretna East Activities
The64 Vote Now. Best High School Mascot. Tournament opens April 24 through May 13
Skills & Grilles: Come support the SkillsUSA program at the annual car show hosted on Saturday, May 10th at GHS.
21 days ago, Gretna East Activities
GHS and GEHS SkillsUSA with Meadowlark Model A Ford Club Present: Skills and Grilles at Gretna High School. Contact Bob at 402-332-3993. Entry fee is $5 for high school classes and car truck and tractor is $15. Some of the fees go to support Gretna High and Gretna East SkillsUSA
Attention Senior Parents/Students: Filling out the FAFSA is a state graduation requirement. Please click here for more information including the "opt out" form: https://tinyurl.com/ykadtba3. Please contact your school with any questions.
24 days ago, GEHS Counseling
FAFSA Completion Night
GRETNA EAST 2025 SUMMER DRIVER EDUCATION CLASSROOM DATES AT GEHS: June 9 - June 19th Class is held Monday through Thursday. No Friday Class. Session 1: 9:00-11:30 Session 2: 12:30 - 3:00 Once a class enrollment reaches 25, that class will be unavailable for sign-up. If all classes are full, you must contact ESU#3 to be placed on a waitlist. Requirements Must be 15 years of age by the start of class. (We are unable to accept 18 year olds) Students must have a Learners Permit or School Permit from the DMV of Nebraska. All students must have access to a computer or cell phone and email for online testing. Students will need to bring a writing utensil and notebook to class. All students must complete 20 hours of classroom instruction. Limit of 25 students per session. The driving lessons are to be arranged with the instructor. Students are expected to practice outside of class. The student must pass a DMV-approved road test to complete the class. BEHIND-THE-WHEEL: Driving arranged with instructor: June 10 through July 3 The cost is $425.00 **Registration is available Tuesday May 6th, 2025 online at ESU#3 website. It will remain open until classes are full. **You are confirmed in the class once payment is received. For questions or concerns, please contact: Rachel Brinkman (rbrinkman@esu3.org) 402-597-4809
25 days ago, Gretna East High School
The awards keep coming for the Griffins! Congrats to all teams that earned the Nebraska Coaching Association Team Academic Excellence Award! We are all proud of the success in and out of the classroom! Spring sports and volleyball will be announced at a later date. #GoGriffs
26 days ago, Gretna East Activities
List of the Griffin sports that were given the Nebraska Coaching Association Team Academic Excellence award for the 2024-25 school year.
Congrats to all the Griffin Academic All-State and Academic All-Conference award winners! Thank you for all of your hard work in and out of the classroom! #GoGriffs
28 days ago, Gretna East Activities
A list of the Gretna East students who earned the NCPA Academic All State: Ryan Arkle, Abdul Rahmanzai, Addison LaRock, Maggie Pfaff, Lily Matya, Nina Dzingle, Riley Ruff, Colton Knott, Alyssa Hoscheid, Abigail Gochenour, Talan Hovie, Grant Rice, Kai Ferguson, Alex Hallgren, Aidan McCloaren
A list of students who earned Academic All Conference in the winter
Time to announce last week's Griffin of the Week award winner! Last week's winner was... Sophia Cacioppo! Sophia was given this award due to her stand-out acting in the school musical this year! Mr. Ribar stated that both her acting and dancing were exceptional! Congrats Sophia! #GoGriffs
28 days ago, Gretna East Activities