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 [...]

Thursday, February 15, 4:00-7:00 PM Act 2 Scene 7-10 - Page 65-78

The Speech and Debate team will participate in the Joplin tournament on February 16-17. For more information, please contact Melanie Popovich via email at mpopovich@gloriadeoacademy.org.

The Gloria Deo Academy Upper Grades administration invites all 7th-12th grade students to An Elegant Evening, GDA's Upper Grades dance. When: Saturday, February 17 Time: 6 - 10 PM Where: The Old Glass Place 521 E St Louis St, Springfield, MO 65806 Attire: Semi-formal attire is requested. Who: All upper grades, 7-12 Online registration is closed.

In observation of President's Day there will be no classes on campus on February 19th [M/W campuses] or February 20th [T/Th campuses].

Feb. 19th there will be a player/parent meeting at 5:30 p.m. on Golden campus for those interested in volleyball for grades 6-11 (current grade) for next Fall volleyball season. Please attend to meet our new volleyball coach as she has off-season/summer plans for those wanting to possibly play. 

The deadline to register for the Lower Grades Science Fair is Tuesday, February 20th. Please review the full event details here: https://gloriadeoacademy.org/event/science-fair-2024/    

Searching for something different for your child’s education, but the idea of homeschooling feels overwhelming? We’ve been there. Going alone is a recipe for juggling too much, falling behind, and giving up. At GDA, we believe that parents and the school should work together to provide the best education for your child. What you’re looking [...]