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Kids Connection

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Contact Gretna Kids Connection

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

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

Gretna Kids Connection Office Information:
Nicole Edwards, Program Director & Administration Assistant for Registrations & Billing 
Maddie Evans, Administration Assistant for Staff Training and Development 
Jess Perina, Administration Assistant and Document Control Manager

Site Information:

Aspen Creek Elementary
Ariel Hadsell, Site Director 
Corryn Erb, Assistant Director

Falling Waters Elementary
Brady Bickel, Site Director
Katie Epps, Assistant Director 

Gretna Elementary, Harvest Hills & Thomas Elementary                                                                
Jessica Perina, Site Director & Sydney Perina, Site Director
Curt Mayer & Ethan Baker & Bailey Olis & Calista Wilcox,  Assistant Directors

Palisades Elementary                                                            
Liz Virgillito, Site Director
Lily Brezina-Wilson, Assistant Director 

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

*Gretna Elementary, Thomas Elementary and Harvest Hills Elementary are combined for before and after school care at Thomas Elementary. 

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Our Impact During the 2022 - 2023 School Year

  • Scholarships Given

    $60,000

  • Student Enrollment

    6,261

  • Teacher Grants

    $40,000

  • Certified Teachers

    474

Thank you to our sponsors!

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