Welcome to Gretna Public Schools!
Gretna Public Schools is situated in one of the fastest growing areas of Nebraska. Gretna Public Schools will enroll any child who is five years of age or older and who resides within the district boundaries and has not graduated from high school. Due to area growth, Gretna Public Schools does not accept non resident students for option enrollment at this time.
To see if you reside within the Gretna School District Boundary, either select the Gretna District Map link to view a map of our district or select the Neighborhoods of Gretna Public Schools link to view a listing of many of our neighborhoods. These links will show the zoned elementary schools. Also, you may wish to double check your resident address with the Administration Office by contacting Jean Anderson at 402-332-3265.
Enrollment Requirements:
School Attendance
State law requires that all children ages seven through eighteen attend school regularly. Any student at age 16 who chooses to drop out of school must have a parent sign an affidavit giving permission to do so. Students should attend school each day the school is in session unless excused by school authorities. Students may be excused because of illness or for the observation of a religious holiday. Parents should notify the school regarding the reason for an absence.
Birth Certificate
A certified copy with the raised seal of the student's birth certificate issued by the state in which the child was born must be provided. Please present this prior to the first day of school.
Physical Examination
All kindergartners, 7th graders, and out-of-state transfers are required to have a physical examination or a signed waiver. This form must be returned prior to the first day of school.
Vision Examination
All kindergartners and out-of-state transfers are required to have a vision examination or a signed waiver. This form must be returned prior to the first day of school.
Immunization Requirements
Minimum requirements are listed below. If for Health or Religious reasons you choose not to have your child immunized, a waiver may be signed. Contact the school for this form and it must be returned prior to the first day of school.
- DPT, DtaP or DT At least 3 doses (one must be after age 4) A booster needed every 7-10 years
- Polio or IPV At least 3 doses
- MMR Must have 2 doses (given on or after 12 months of age and separated by at least one month)
- Hepatitis B 3 dose series
- Varicella 1 dose or Chicken Pox disease date
