Gretna Public Schools Foundation
11717 South 216th Street / Gretna NE, 68028 / 402-332-3265
The Gretna Public Schools Foundation was established in October of 1990 to enhance the school's educational quality for the benefit of students and residents of the Gretna School District.
The Foundation is a non-profit, tax-exempt organization whose purpose is to be the connecting link between those who wish to give of their resources for the betterment of our schools and the children of the community who would be the beneficiaries of that generosity.
The Foundation is guided by a Board of Directors who meet 6 times each year. Programs supported by the Foundation can be as numerous and varied as the mind can imagine.
The foundation proudly provides assistance for high school students who are seeking assistance for dual credit courses, they also provide thousands of dollars in scholarships to graduating seniors. In the past the board raised money to help put more books in school libraries and technology updates in all buildings. One of the goals for the coming school year is to provide classroom grants to help enhance learning experiences for all children.
Gretna Kids Connection is a part of the operation of the Foundation. It provides affordable before- and after-school care for children within Gretna Public Schools. It also maintains a summer program.
Memorial Scholarships available/awarded to 2011 Graduates –
Foundation 4 & 2 year scholarships
Hazel Lyn Kolbo Memorial Scholarship
Kay Kolbo-Russell Memorial Scholarship
James Peterson/Earlynn Kolbo Memorial Scholarship
Jayne Haldeman Bachman Memorial Scholarship
Arlisse Barkley Memorial Scholarship
Adolph and Eva Dietze Memorial Scholarship
Susann Ashley Zona Memorial Scholarship
Joseph Koke Memorial Scholarship
Barton Fleck Memorial Scholarship
Fran Walsh Memorial Scholarship
Dale Mintken Memorial Scholarship
If you would like to become involved as a potential donor, whether you can give ten dollars or ten thousand dollars, the Foundation would welcome your assistance. The Foundation's desire is to involve everyone in this very important effort.
Ways to give are:
$ Direct Gifts in the way of cash, securities, personal property, real estate, bequests, life insurance, or any other choice of the donor.
$ Memorial giving to honor family and friends with a remembrance to the Foundation.
Your gift to the Gretna Public Schools Foundation is appreciated and will be used directly to benefit students of the District.
Please contact Sarah Roarty with any questions, or if you would like to donate! Thank you for your consideration.
Gretna Public Schools Foundation
ATTN: Sarah Roarty
11717 S. 216th Street
Gretna, NE 68028
402-332-3265
*During the 2010-2011 school year, memorials were made in the following names:
