Due to Labor Day, there will be no school on September 2 or September 3. Please reach out to your campus administrator if you have any questions. NO SCHOOL Golden M/W: September 2 NO SCHOOL: River Stone M/W September 2 NO SCHOOL: Joplin September 2 NO SCHOOL Golden T/Th: September 3 NO SCHOOL River Stone [...]

We believe in the power of prayer. We would like to invite you to gather in prayer over our school, students, faculty/staff, and GDA families. We welcome as many people that want to join. Prayer groups begin September 4th and September 5th. Prayer will begin at 8:30am each week, following lower grades drop off. Upper grades parents, [...]

Cross Country Meet — September 5: Hot Dawg Invitational in Aurora Please reach out to Coach Amyx for more information at camyx@gloriadeoacademy.org.

Archery families (and any families interested in the archery program) are invited to attend an informational meeting on Thursday, September 5, at 4:00 PM in the Speech and Debate Room (upstairs room in the west building above the sanctuary). Come to hear about our upcoming season!

Friday Clubs (Fall 2024) begin September 6. Gloria Deo Academy offers a variety of extra-curricular clubs to GDA K-6 grade students and non-GDA students including: Readers’ Theater,  Art, Classic Games, Drama, Mystery Code Breakers, Bible, Gardening, PE, Fitness, Science, Sign Language Choir, Beginners Cheer, and more! Register for clubs here: https://gloriadeoacademy.org/clubs/. Click here to purchase [...]

Take me out to the ballgame! GDA tickets are sold out.  Did you know that in 1957 Philadelphia Phillies center fielder Richie Ashburn fouled off two consecutive pitches that hit the same woman twice in the stands!? The odds of this ever happening again are very slim, but why risk it? : ) Come and [...]

GDA Joplin kids learn through the proven classical approach to become strong thinkers who stand for truth. Christ-centered learning: Your children shouldn’t be treated as social experiments to test the latest fads in education. GDA uses the same time-tested approach that founded the most prestigious universities in our country. Custom-fit for your child: Sitting still, [...]

 Christian.  High quality.  Affordable. You’re looking for a place where all three are possible and wondering if it’s a hopeless dream.  A school that aligns and reinforces your family’s Christian values but won’t slack on the academic foundation.  A school with experienced teachers and a track-record of success. Somewhere you’ll be confident about your child’s future.  A [...]

The I:55 Book Fair is coming to town! I:55 Book Fairs strives to glorify God in all they say, do, and read! The products I:55 sends have been pre-screened to make sure it adheres to biblical principles and values. I:55 will be sending 600-800 titles with different genres including, Christian, classical, and contemporary. The Springfield [...]

Cross Country Meet — September 14: Lebanon Invitational Please reach out to Coach Amyx for more information at camyx@gloriadeoacademy.org.

Grandparents, You play a significant, God-given role in the lives of your grandchildren. Grandparents also play a significant role in nurturing their grandchildren’s spiritual lives. By studying God’s Word, praying for your grandchildren, and speaking often about the goodness of God, grandparents can disciple the next generation of Christian leaders who will impact the world for the [...]

Grandparents also play a significant role in nurturing their grandchildren’s spiritual lives. By studying God’s Word, praying for your grandchildren, and speaking often about the goodness of God, grandparents can disciple the next generation of Christian leaders who will impact the world for the glory of God. At Gloria Deo Academy, we pray that our Grandparents Day [...]

Cross Country Meet — September 19: Willard Invitational Please reach out to Coach Amyx for more information at camyx@gloriadeoacademy.org.

GDA high school families, In April of 2023 I led an EF tour to Spain with some of our GDA students.  It was such a wonderful experience for all!  We were there for 10 days and learned so many things about Spain and the Spanish culture.  The company we went through was EF Tours.  It [...]

You're invited to a Business Sponsor Blitz Call! Who: All parents, grandparents or friends of GDA are invited What: A zoom call explaining a 1 week business sponsorship blitz campaign where we discuss the role of business sponsors of our school, how to find them, how to ask them to support and rallying together for [...]

Key Club is a renowned organization that empowers students in grades 9-12 to serve, build character, and cultivate leadership skills. Through partnerships with local Kiwanis clubs and volunteerism, students around the world are learning how to make a positive impact on their schools and communities.   At Gloria Deo Academy, students can gain access to the benefits of [...]