Local Honors Night
The Gretna Public Schools Foundation proudly partners with alumni, community members, businesses, and generous supporters to assist graduating seniors from Gretna High and Gretna East as they continue their educational journeys beyond high school.
At our 2025 Local Honors Night, 157 awards were presented to seniors, totaling over $150,000 in scholarships. These awards included scholarships for:
- Students with a family history of military service
- Those pursuing careers in the trades (2-year degrees)
- Civic- and business-focused achievements
- Students attending 4-year colleges and universities
- Memorial and honorarium scholarships
- Activity-based accomplishments
We will again host ONE Local Scholarship Night for both schools. This year’s event for the Class of 2026 will be held on Sunday, April 26, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. at the Gretna East School Auditorium (18102 Lincoln Rd, Omaha, NE 68136). Following the ceremony, we invite all donors and scholarship recipients to stay for an informal social with refreshments—a wonderful chance to meet, talk, and say thank you in person.
If you have any questions regarding the scholarship process, please contact the GPS Foundation at 402.332.2884.
Class of 2026
The application portal for the Class of 2026 will open to graduating seniors from Gretna High and Gretna East on Monday, December 1, 2025 and close at the end of January. Seniors, be on the lookout for more information about how to apply!
Make a positive impact!
The Gretna Public Schools Foundation is committed to supporting educational opportunities that inspire learning, enrich teaching, and maximize innovative opportunities for all students and educators within the Gretna Public Schools district. Your contributions play an important role in helping us fulfill this mission.
