Last day of Friday clubs (Fall session) is on November 17, 2023.

November 20, 2023: All grades school at home. No classes on campus.  

There will be no classes on campus during Thanksgiving week, the week of November 21-24.  Assignments for home days will be communicated by your child(ren)’s teacher(s). We pray you have a blessed Thanksgiving holiday!

CIA [Christ Training In Action] Day will be Monday, November 27 for River Stone M/W and Tuesday, November 28 for River Stone T/TH  due to Picture ReTake Day being on November 29-30. Students may pay to $1 to wear normal CIA Day attire (jeans or athletic pants with GDA Lions t-shirts or sweatshirts). There is [...]

Connect with other GDA moms & dads this CIA Day at GDA! Join us in the lunch room at the River Stone Campus* or the gymnasium at the Golden Campus at 8:40 am following Opening Ceremonies. No Coast Coffee, hot tea, and light refreshments will be served. This week the River Stone Campus will meet [...]

ANNOUNCING THE GDA MUSIC BOOSTERS TEAM (Choir, Orchestra & Band!):   We are excited to announce the formation of a Music Boosters Team! We are inviting parents (& grandparents, friends, etc)  of band, choir, and orchestra students to join in support of our music program.  This important team will assist our music program in the areas of [...]

Make plans to attend GDA Joplin's first-ever Coffee, Cookies, and Connection on November 27th from 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm. We can’t wait to share exciting events coming up in the life of our Joplin Campus. We will meet in the small sanctuary on November 27th from 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm then enjoy some [...]

CIA [Christ Training In Action] Day will be November 29 for M/W campuses and November 30 for T/TH campuses. Students may pay to $1 to wear normal CIA Day attire (jeans or athletic pants with GDA Lions t-shirts or sweatshirts). There is no charge for wearing normal school uniform attire or for wearing GDA Lions [...]

Join us for the 2023 Gloria Deo Academy Christmas Store! The GDA Christmas Store will be open on December 4-7 from 8:45 am – 3 pm.   Ride the Polar Express to the Christmas Store The annual Gloria Deo Academy Christmas Store extravaganza will take place at the Golden Campus. River Stone students will ride the [...]

We invite you to join us in celebrating the birth of Jesus this Christmas at the Gloria Deo Academy Lower Grades Christmas Concert. December 4th– Golden M/W at The Springs Church (5500 S. Southwood Rd., Springfield, MO). The Pre-K-2nd grade program will start at 5:30 pm and the 3rd-6th grade program will start at 6:30 pm. [...]

We invite you to join us in celebrating the birth of Jesus this Christmas at the Gloria Deo Academy Lower Grades Christmas Concert. December 4th – River Stone M/W at River Stone Fellowship (2129 N Bristol Ln, Nixa, MO 65714). The Pre-K-2nd grade program will start at 5:30 pm and the 3rd-6th grade program will [...]

Let's celebrate the birth of Jesus! Join us for the Joplin Campus Christmas Program on December 4th from 6-7 pm at Calvary Baptist Joplin. 

We invite you to join us in celebrating the birth of Jesus this Christmas at the Gloria Deo Academy Lower Grades Christmas Concert. December 5th– Golden T/Th at The Springs Church (5500 S. Southwood Rd., Springfield, MO). The Pre-K-2nd grade program will start at 5:30 pm and the 3rd-6th grade program will start at 6:30 [...]

We invite you to join us in celebrating the birth of Jesus this Christmas at the Gloria Deo Academy Lower Grades Christmas Concert. December 5th – River Stone T/Th at River Stone Fellowship (2129 N Bristol Ln, Nixa, MO 65714). The Pre-K-2nd grade program will start at 5:30 pm and the 3rd-6th grade program will start [...]

Teacher Inservice is on December 8. No Friday Clubs for lower grade students. All grades school at home. 

Final Exams 9th-12th Grades is from December 11-15. Early dismissal following finals for 9-12 grade students.

We request the honor of your presence at the 2023 Gloria Deo Academy Band, Orchestra, and Choir Christmas Concert. The concert will feature GDA students performing a variety of music intended to inspire wonder and worship to our Creator. Join us December 12 at Schweitzer Church (2747 E Sunshine St, Springfield, MO 65804) from 7:00 [...]

Christmas Parties for PK-6th grade are on December 13 for M/W campuses and December 14 for T/TH campuses. CIA [Christ Training In Action] Day is December 13 for M/W campuses and December 14 for T/TH campuses. Students may pay to $1 to wear normal CIA Day attire (jeans or athletic pants with GDA Lions t-shirts [...]

End of 2nd Quarter -- December 15

Christmas Break begins on December 18 and ends on January 5. No school.

GDA 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, locked [...]

Martin Luther King Jr Day is January 15. No School 

GDA 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, locked [...]

Dear class of 2024, OTC is coming to us to present information about FAFSA and provide lab time to help families complete FAFSA. Wednesday, January 17th, 6 pm  Room 154, Golden Campus Please RSVP via email,  kclouse@gloriadeoacademy.org. Parents need to bring a laptop and last year's tax return. Parents and students need to visit studentaid.gov to create [...]

Join us for Gloria Deo Academy's 2nd Grade History Celebration. Students will present a speech based on a historical figure, recite memory work, and more. We hope you join us! Golden M/W 2nd Grade History Celebration – January 22,  5:30 p.m. @ Golden Campus Golden T/Th 2nd Grade History Celebration – January 23, 5:30 p.m. [...]

Come eat dinner at Chipotle Mexican Grill located at 631 S. Range Line on Monday, January 22 from 5- 9 pm. Invite your friends, family and neighbors. GDA Joplin receives 33% of the total for that night, IF you bring in the flyer or show it on your phone. Flyers will be sent home with [...]

6th Grade Shadow Day provides an opportunity for 6th grade parents and students to spend time with GDA 7th and 8th graders, and learn more about the upper grade opportunities at Gloria Deo Academy. January 24 for M/W campuses January 25 for T/Th campuses

The 2024 State of the School Address is scheduled for January 29th. We look forward to continued progress and many more milestones to celebrate in the coming year! We hope you can join us on Monday, January 29th, 6 pm, at the Golden Campus for the State of the School Address to celebrate all that God [...]