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Kids Connection

Locations and Contact Us

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
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 and Thomas Elementary are combined for before and after school care at Thomas Elementary. 

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

    $100,000

  • Student Enrollment

    6,261

  • Classroom Grants

    $64,000

  • Certified Teachers

    474

Thank you to our sponsors!

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