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Kids Connection

Locations and Contact Us

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Gretna Kids Connection (GKC) is a part of the operation of the Gretna Public Schools Foundation. 
GKC provides affordable before - and after - school care for children within
the Gretna Public School District, as well as a summer care program.
 

Gretna Kids Connection Office Information:

​​​​​​Nicole Edwards, Program Director
Ariel Hadsell, Administration Assistant for Registrations and Billings
Sydney Perina, Administration Assistant for Staff Training and Development 
Jess Perina, Director of Curriculum and Enrichment

Site Information:

Aspen Creek Elementary
Dylan Stevens, Site Director 
Corryn Erb, Assistant Director

Cedar Hollow Elementary
Calista Wilcox, Site Director
Gavin Laux, Assistant Director

Falling Waters Elementary
Katie Epps, Site Director 
TBD, Assistant Director

Gretna Elementary
Lily Brezina-Wilson, Site Director

Harvest Hills
Felicia Bullock, Site Director 
Rylee Sauer, Assistant Director

Thomas Elementary                                                                
Bailey Olis, Interim Site Director 
Morgan Darr, Assistant Director

Palisades Elementary                                                            
Liz Virgillito, Site Director
Brynna Critchfield, Assistant Director 

Whitetail Creek Elementary
Emily Perina, Site Director 
Ben Bickel, Assistant Director

For information on the Gretna Kids Connection Program, please contact us at 402.612.1241.
Mailing Address:  11717 S. 216th St., Gretna, NE 68028    

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Our Impact During the 2023 - 2024 School Year

  • Local Scholarships Given

    $109,100

  • Student Enrollment

    6,261

  • Classroom Grants

    $64,000

  • Certified Teachers

    474

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