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 [...]

This Tuesday, January 30th, head over to Huey Magoos and chow down for a good cause! Our Lions are gearing up for a senior trip, and your dinner order will help them reach their fundraising goal! Stop by from 5-9 pm at Huey Magoos on E Sunshine.  3352 E Sunshine St, Springfield, MO 65804

Connect with other GDA moms & dads this CIA Day at GDA! Join us in the lunchroom 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.

CIA [Christ Training In Action] Day is on January 31 for M/W campuses and February 1 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 [...]

Friday Clubs (Spring 2024) begin February 2. “I look forward to spending some time with your kids this spring! Clubs will be held on Fridays, February 2 – April 26, 8:30 AM-1:30 PM.” -Mrs. Douglas Please reach out to Sheila Douglas for more information: sdouglas@gloriadeoacademy.org.

We cherish the tradition of our Daddy-Daughter Tea, which hopes to deliver some surprises this year, including the possibility of dancing and a chocolate fountain. The cost per family is $20 and includes snacks, entertainment, and quality time with your beloved daughter. You're welcome to invite members of the community to join this special evening, [...]

School Spirit Week at Gloria Deo Academy is February 5-9. Monday/Tuesday "Duplicate Day" -- Dress like someone else, or lots of someones! 😉😉😉  (multiple people can dress the same) Wednesday/Thursday "U.S.A. Day" -- Wear red, white, and blue Friday "Movie Madness" -- Dress in theme or character from your favorite G- or PG-rated movie Upper [...]

GDA Joplin School Spirit Week is February 5-9. Monday Inside Out Day/Crazy Hair Day Wednesday Sports Day- Wear your favorite team (hats are allowed) Friday Tacky/Mixed Match Day Upper Grades Dip Day — February 9 All student should follow the guidelines from the “No-uniform days/activities” section of the Student/Parent Handbook if they choose to dress in [...]

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 – February 5,  5:30 p.m. @ Golden Campus River Stone M/W 2nd Grade History Celebration – February 5,  5:30 [...]

A celebrated day at Gloria Deo Academy is Dip Day!  As we come off of the holidays, most people hit a "dip" in mood, especially during the extreme cold and lack of sunshine. At GDA, we acknowledge that this is a difficult time of year and celebrate the "dip" by bringing dips to school. Each [...]

Registration for Golf is now open through February 16. Golf Meeting: If you are registered or interested in MSHSAA Golf this Spring, there will be a quick informational meeting in the gym on Friday, February 9, at 7:30 A.M.    With your registration, please submit your paperwork needed to be turned in to play Golf. All [...]

Are you interested in having your child participate in our Bass Fishing program? If so, we are having an informational meeting this Friday, February 9, at 2:00 pm in the Accordion Room off of the auditorium (Golden Campus). Come meet our head captain and learn about the program! Bass Fishing is for students in 5th [...]

Join us for the Gloria Deo Academy 2024 Mother Son Night at the Museum. Saturday, February 10, GDA mothers and sons are taking over The Discovery Center in downtown Springfield! This is not your ordinary night out – we will celebrate the bond between mothers and sons with delicious snacks, engaging exhibits, and have so [...]

Are you smarter than the average teenager? Come try your luck with our first-ever GDA Joplin Trivia Night. Rally your friends, family, or colleagues and form a team of no more than eight players at $10 per person. The event promises to be an entertaining evening filled with fun trivia questions, concessions, and a silent auction [...]

"We love because he first loved us" - 1 John 4:19   GDA is offering Tropical Smoothie Café smoothies for you to purchase as a special treat for your child(ren).  Smoothies will be delivered during the school day to participating students on February 14th and 15th.  A special thank you to Tropical Smoothie Café for being a Foundation Level Business Sponsor of Gloria [...]