Lightle will remain at the helm of Gretna Public School District Tim Johnson Feb 20, 2024 Feb 20, 2024 Updated Mar 27, 2025 0 1 of 3 Gretna Superintendent Travis Lightle visits with Brian M. as he leaves the cafeteria at Gretna Middle School after lunch on Friday, Feb. 16, 2024. TIM JOHNSON, THE TIMES Superintendent Travis Lightle visits with Carson K. Friday, Feb. 16, 2024 in the Gretna Middle School lunchroom. TIM JOHNSON, THE TIMES Superintendent Travis Lightle poses in front of a 3D bicentennial work inside Gretna Middle School on Friday, Feb. 16, 2024. TIM JOHNSON, THE TIMES Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Tim Johnson Travis Lightle was interim superintendent of Gretna Public Schools from July 1, 2023 until January.kAm%92E’D H96? 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