
This morning, the talented 5th grade choir took center stage, delivering a fantastic performance for proud parents! Their hard work and dedication to music shone brightly, making for a truly unforgettable experience.


"Today in music class, Mrs. Matousek's students explored the world of rhythms! To reinforce their understanding of beat counting, they enjoyed interactive games like Rhythm Go Fish and Rhythm Roll. It was a fun and engaging way to learn about the building blocks of music!





Exciting News from Miss Beeson's Class!
Our talented first graders are taking their writing skills to the next level! They're learning to add amazing details to their stories, making their writing even more engaging and fun to read. Keep up the fantastic work!


Important Update for Gretna Families Starting in the 2025-2026 school year, Gretna Public Schools will implement a new 10-point grading scale and transition to an A-F reporting system. This change is part of our District Strategic Plan and is backed by research from our K-12 District Grading Committee. Read the full news article on the district and any school website.
New Grading Scale (2025-2026):
A: 90-100
B: 80-89
C: 70-79
D: 60-69
F: Below 60
Why the Change?
• Better alignment with colleges and other schools • Clearer representation of student achievement
Timeline:
• Fall 2025: New grading scale begins
• 2025-2026: Ongoing updates to grading practices
What about past grades?
Grades earned before 2025-2026 will remain the same and not be adjusted.
We’re committed to ensuring a smooth transition for all! For more details, read the full news article on any district and school website or reach out to your school administrator.
#BeGretnaGreat #BuildingAFutureTogether #GradingUpdate


Mrs. Jones' class was treated to a special surprise in celebration of Read Across America Week - brand new reading shirts! The students were beaming with excitement as they showed off their new gear.
A huge thank you to Mrs. Jones for making reading even more fun and special for her class!


Today, our talented 4th-grade musicians from Mrs. Henning, Mrs. Schram, and Mrs. Stockton's classes took their show to the symphony! After weeks of dedicated practice, they proudly showcased their recorder skills, treating the audience to a delightful performance.
We're beaming with pride! Congratulations to our young musicians on a fantastic show!







Building Better Friendships One Conversation at a Time!
Our Hero Huddle with Mrs. Jones was a huge success! Students participated in interactive games and activities designed to teach the importance of effective communication, active listening, and empathy in forming strong friendships.
A special thank you to Mrs. Hergott for creating engaging and impactful lessons that make our Harvest Hills Hero Huddles so valuable!




Mrs. Jones' kindergarten class celebrated Read Across America Week in a bright way! Students snuggled up with their favorite books and read together using flashlights, creating a cozy and magical reading experience.




Harmony and wonder filled the air as our 4th graders experienced the magic of the symphony


It's a fantastic Friday at Harvest Hills and our 5th graders are warming up with friendship outside at recess.


Third-grade authors in Mrs. Love's class recently celebrated a major milestone: the publication of their opinion pieces on the ultimate question - what makes the best pet? The class marked the occasion with a festive publishing party, showcasing their hard work and creative writing skills!

ONE School, ONE Book Celebration!
Join us at Harvest Hills on March 14th from 5p-7p for a fun-filled evening of 'Pages and Pancakes'! We'll be celebrating our school-wide read with a delicious pancake dinner.
Mark your calendars for March 14th and get ready to flip into the fun!
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5th-grade students engage in an exciting enrichment activity! They apply the scientific method to formulate hypotheses on which design will travel the farthest. Through experimentation, they test different variables, collect data, and analyze the results.


Reaching for the stars! Our first-grade explorers blasted off into the universe this afternoon, discovering constellations and planets using iPads!





The school board has approved updated middle school boundaries for the 2025-2026 school year with the opening of Giles Creek Middle School. These changes help balance enrollment and maintain strong educational opportunities. You can read the full article here: https://www.gpsne.org/article/2048704.
Please visit our website and click Boundary Map on the header. View the interactive map and select “Middle 25-26” to see where your student will attend next year: https://www.gpsne.org/page/boundary-map.


Making learning explosive! Our 5th graders took their chemistry lessons outdoors on this gorgeous day, conducting thrilling chemical reactions that brought science to life!








IT'S SPIRIT DAY AT HARVEST HILLS ELEMENTARY!
Show your school spirit by wearing your favorite Harvest Hills gear or colors on FRIDAY!


NO SCHOOL TOMORROW: Due to the forecasted extreme cold during arrival time, Gretna Public Schools will be closed tomorrow, Wednesday, February 19, 2025. As previously scheduled, there will also be no school on Thursday and Friday.
Elementary conferences planned for tomorrow will be rescheduled, with schools providing updated information at a later date.


We made Valentine's Day truly magical with an unforgettable magic show!


Reaching for the stars! Miss Beeson's first-grade class explored the fascinating phases of the moon using a tasty and interactive approach - Oreo cookies! Who knew learning could be so delicious?






