
Congratulations to Maddy (1st place), Mitchell (2nd place), and Jameson (3rd place) for their winning poster designs in the annual Gretna Arbor Society poster contest. The theme of this years contest was 'Give New Life to Your Yard'. Thank you Mr. Naylor for your support of our students as they completed their posters.


TES 1st graders are 'showing-off' their reading skills to 2nd graders. Great work 1st graders and thanks to our 2nd graders for being a great audience.




Mrs. Wagner's kindergarten students used persuasive writing to convince Mr. Basye to have an ice cream party! They obviously got the job done! Great work kindergarten friends!


First grade students have been learning about how worms and roly-polies help plants grow. We were able to hold them and observe them wiggling and tunneling.




TES kindergarten students learned about different habitats today at school. Who knew we had a desert, tundra, rainforest, and an ocean here at Thomas.!





For more than 15 years, Gretna Public Schools' third graders have participated in a one-of-a-kind tradition: a history tour of Old Gretna led by the Superintendent. From the original jail and blacksmith shop to the first schoolhouse site, students explore key pieces of the town’s past while gaining pride in their community.
#BeGretnaGreat #GretnaGuardians #GPSHistoryTour


We are excited to be hosting a Read and Feed in April! Our topic will be on kindness and friendship so come join us for supper, a great book, and some fun family activities. If you are planning on joining us, please complete the registration form so we can plan for food. Looking forward to seeing you on April 10th!


Don't miss out on our upcoming PTO events!




Introducing the first-ever Gretna Playbook! Your one-stop guide to all summer camps at Gretna East & Gretna High Schools. Whether your child is in elementary, middle, or high school, there is a camp for them-based on the grade your child will be entering in 2025-2026. These camps are open to all students-no matter which high school they will attend. QR codes for easy registration! Start planning your summer fun today! You can also find more details on our school websites' News sections. https://tinyurl.com/4csk3k5v #BeGretnaGreat #GretnaPlaybook


Thomas Elementary students participated in their spring bus evacuation drill. Thanks Mr. Gary for helping us learn how to stay safe while riding the bus.




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


This week first graders are learning the R controlled vowel 'ar'. Students in Mrs. Foral's 1st grade class made pirate hats to play the part!




Our Thomas families rock! We were able to collect 31 boxes of donations for the Gretna Neighbors Food Pantry. Thank you for your generosity!



Thomas Elementary students wore specific colors based on grade level and took a picture to celebrate 'Read Across America Week'.


3 Supernova vball players (Kayla Caffey, Allison Whitten, & Mac Podraza) came to help celebrate 'Read Across America' week. What a cool experience for our kids! Thanks to Missy Hansen for your help.




TES students were lucky to watch the GHS concert choir, the show choirs (Evolution & Revolution), & Mod AC perform today during school. Thanks to all of the amazing GHS students for your hard work!





2nd Grade students at TES perform during their dress rehearsal for all grade levels in preparation for the 2nd Grade music program on Thursday evening. Great work 2nd Graders, Mrs. Acker and TEAM!



Mrs. Wagner's kindergarten class at Valentine's Day.


Thomas 5th Graders presenting designs for machines that can turn salt water into fresh water.


We are wrapping up our One School One Book week! Tomorrow is your last chance to turn in papers to get your keychain and be entered into the drawing for a big prize. So far we have 70% of our students participating, our goal is 85%. Keep on reading!
