Following concerns about Gretna Public Schools’s (GPS) current grading scale and research conducted by a committee of 30 educators and administrators, the GPS School Board voted 5-0 Monday night to switch...

The classroom is quiet and the lights buzz as sophomore Samantha Thiellen walks up to the front of the room. Paper in hand, she breathes in and looks up at her peers surrounding her. She starts to speak,...

Students at Gretna East might find a reason to smile next week as the Hope Squad launches the very first Hope Week. Similar to a traditional spirit week, each day will have an activity and theme to get...

For many long-time Marvel fans, it was a must-see when the new “Captain America: Brave New World” arrived in theaters; however, the excitement of seeing Falcon taking on the role of Captain America...

Taking a step forward for the future of lacrosse in the Gretna community, the Gretna Boys lacrosse team announced a new varsity team in addition to their current junior varsity team in their second year...

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Last night, the varsity girls basketball team lost 50-37 to number one Omaha Skutt Catholic Skyhawks in a hard-fought sub-district final. Subdistricts are a two-game, single-elimination tournament. Winning...

In just over a half hour, at 5:30 p.m., the varsity boys basketball team (16-6) will tip off against Gretna (9-14) for the start of the Nebraska School Activities Association (NSAA) 2025 Class B-2 Boys...

Following a dominating 56-22 win over Elkhorn on Feb. 6, the varsity boys wrestling team has been preparing for tomorrow which will determine their fate for the remainder of the season. At 9 a.m. the...

With a few competitions and awards under their belt, the Equinox show choir team is ready to not only take on the rest of the season head-on but also host a competition for the first time in program history-...

Opportunities come and go, but most wouldn't miss the chance to work at their dream job with someone they admire. Assistant Varsity Football Coach and Head Boys Track Coach, Sean McLaughlin was offered...