Christmas break begins December 19, 2022 and ends January 6, 2023. “Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift!” – 2 Corinthians 9:15

Classes resume on January 9, 2023 for M/W campuses and January 10, 2023 for T/Th campuses.

GAME CANCELED: Let’s cheer on the GDA Lions at the upcoming Boys’ Basketball game. The Lions will compete against Trinity Christian Academy. Join us at 6 PM on January 10 at 2235 W Kingsley St Springfield, MO 65807. 

Let’s cheer on the GDA Lions at the upcoming Boys’ Basketball game. The Lions will compete against Christians in Alliance. Join us at 6 PM on January 12 at 110 Commercial Street Marshfield, MO 65706. 

Let’s cheer on the GDA Lions at the upcoming Boys’ Basketball game. The Lions will compete against the Neosho Arrows. Join us at 5:30 PM on January 13 at 2235 W Kingsley St Springfield, MO 65807. 

January 16  MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY – NO SCHOOL  MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY (Observed, January 17 for T/Th campuses) – NO SCHOOL   

 STATE OF THE SCHOOL  – JANUARY 16, 2023 – THE SPRINGS CHURCH – 6 pm  Make plans to attend the 2023 State of the School Rally! The Springs Church has agreed to host GDA for our State of the School Address. We want to have an opportunity for all our families to be together in [...]

We love GDA Grandparents!! In the Spring of 2023, Gloria Deo Academy is hosting Grandparents Day. Want to help us plan the details of this special event? Join us in the Speech and Debate room at the Golden Campus on Thursday, January 19, at 1:30 PM. RSVP via email to events@gloriadeoacademy.org!

2nd Grade History Celebration – January 23 at 5:30 p.m. @ Golden Campus (Golden M/W)      

2nd Grade History Celebration – January 23 at 5:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. @ River Stone Campus Mrs. Stoddard's class will present at 5:30 p.m. and Mrs. Compton's class will present at 6:30 p.m. 

Gloria Deo Academy Joplin will host the 2nd grade History Celebration on January 23 at 6 pm.

2nd Grade History Celebration – January 24 at 5:30 p.m. @ River Stone Campus 

2nd Grade History Celebration – January 24 at 5:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. @ Golden Campus 

CANCELED: Let’s cheer on the GDA Lions at the upcoming Boys’ Basketball game. The Lions will compete against Mountain Grove Christian. Join us at 6 PM on January 24 at 2235 W Kingsley St Springfield, MO 65807. 

6th Graders Shadow 7th & 8th Graders on January 25 at the Golden M/W Campus. 6th Graders Shadow 7th & 8th Graders on January 26 at the Golden T/Th Campus.

CIA (Christ Training In Action) Day is on January 25 ( M/W campuses) and January 26  (T/Th campuses). Students may wear jeans or athletic pants that day with an approved spirit wear t-shirt or uniform shirt for $1.

Let’s cheer on the GDA Lions at the upcoming Boys’ Basketball game. The Lions will compete against Lebanon Rockets. Join us at 6 PM on January 26 at 24899 Garden Crest Road Lebanon, MO. 

𝐒𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐃𝐚𝐲 & 𝐌𝐚𝐤𝐞-𝐮𝐩 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝟎𝟐/𝟎𝟏/𝟐𝟑⁣ ⁣ 𝘋𝘦𝘢𝘳 𝘔/𝘞 𝘎𝘰𝘭𝘥𝘦𝘯 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘔/𝘞 𝘙𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘗𝘢𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴, ⁣ ⁣ We hope you are staying safe and warm. Along with other area schools, GDA will be closed tomorrow, Wednesday 2/1. No homework will be assigned for this day. This will be considered a “day-off,” school work wise, as [...]

GDA Service Night at Convoy of Hope Come serve with us at Convoy of Hope, February 2, 6:15 pm-8 pm. This is a great opportunity to serve with one another and families. The T/Th 9th grade class has served together here for last few years and it is something we all look forward too. We will join [...]

Friday Clubs begin on February 3, 2023 for all campuses. 

Let’s cheer on the GDA Lions at the upcoming Boys’ Basketball (5/6, JV, V) game. The Lions will compete against Aurora Christian Academy. Join us at 5:30 PM on February 3 at 17818 Lawrence 2200 Aurora, MO 65605. 

  Howdy! Saddle up and ride on over to Gloria Deo Academy's Wild West Mother Son Dance on 2/3 from 6-8 PM! The registration deadline is January 20. Special Guest Coming From Colorado: Sharon Guli   We have an exciting guest coming to the GDA dance this year, Sharon Guli of Guli Productions. A Historic [...]

Gloria Deo Academy Joplin invites you to the 2023 Daddy Daughter Tea on February 3 at 6pm. More information coming soon. 

Saturday, February 4, 2023 from 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM  To take place at Gloria Deo Academy 3146 S. Golden Ave., Springfield, MO No previous waltz experience necessary! All levels of dancers welcome and encouraged to attend. Come learn (and help others learn) the basics of one of the most popular couple dances in history - [...]

  Hey y'all, you're invited to the GDA 2023 Boots & Beauties Daddy Daughter Dance on 2/4 from 3- 5 PM. Late registration still available for an increased ticket price of $30 for the dads. Special Guest Coming From Colorado: Sharon Guli   We have an exciting guest coming to the GDA dance this year, [...]

The GDA Upper Grade Administration invites all GDA 7-12 grade students to the Upper Grades Dance on Saturday, February 4 at 7:00 PM - 11 PM. Please note that school guidelines found in the GDA Student Handbook apply to this school-sponsored event. Students leaving the event early will not be readmitted. Special Guest Coming From [...]

School Spirit Week is on February 6-10, 2023 for all campuses. More information coming soon.

𝟔𝐭𝐡 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐝𝐨𝐰 𝐃𝐚𝐲 ⁣-- Golden M/W and River Stone M/W Campuses The Shadow Day for 6th graders that was originally postponed to February 1st will be rescheduled to Wednesday, February 8th. All other details remain the same. ⁣

Bass Fishing Meeting: We will be having a bass fishing kick-off meeting on Thursday, February 9, immediately after school. Coach Ball will discuss plans for the upcoming season as well as answer any questions about becoming an NYFA angler!    -There will also be a follow-up meeting Thursday, March 9, immediately after school for registered [...]

Let’s cheer on the GDA Lions at the upcoming Boys’ Basketball game. The Lions will compete against Christians in Alliance. Join us at 5:30 PM on February 10 at 2235 W Kingsley St Springfield, MO 65807.