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Kids Connection

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Contact 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 Program Director Laurie Foley via email or 402.305.3564.
Mailing Address:  11717 So 216th St., Gretna, NE 68028                

Gretna Kids Connection Office Information:

Laurie Foley, Program Director 
Nicole Edwards, 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

Dylan Stevens, Site Director 
Katie Epps, Assistant Director 

Gretna Elementary, Harvest Hills & Thomas Elementary                                                                

Megan Vos, Site Director & Jessica Perina, Site Director
Curt MayerEthan Baker, Assistant Directors

Palisades Elementary                                                            

Liz Virgillito, Site Director
Sydney Perina, Assistant Director 

Whitetail Creek Elementary

Molly Carroll, Site Director 
Emily Perina, 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 2021 - 2022 School Year

  • Scholarships Given

    $51,600

  • Student Enrollment

    6,080

  • Teacher Grants

    $35,000

  • Certified Teachers

    472

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