July 30th - August 2nd is our teacher training time. We will have some days with everyone together as well as individual grade levels or subjects having some time to meet together. On Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday the start time will be 9:00 am for all training days. We will conclude at 3:00 pm. Wednesday's schedule will [...]
𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐜𝐤 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐭, 𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐫𝐨𝐛𝐞? 𝐃𝐨𝐞𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐭 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐚 𝐫𝐞𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐡? We understand the struggle. Acquiring professional school attire can be 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐥𝐲, which is why we're organizing the Clothing Swap for Educators event. 𝘏𝘦𝘳𝘦'𝘴 𝘩𝘰𝘸 𝘪𝘵 𝘰𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘴: ⌓ Bring your gently used business casual items to [...]
Jr High Open House/Back to School Social is scheduled for August 8th. We look forward to welcoming all new and returning students to an exciting year of learning and growth. This event will be a fantastic opportunity for families to meet teachers, visit your child's classroom, and get acquainted with the various extra-curricular programs and [...]
High School Open House/Back to School Social is scheduled for August 9th. We look forward to welcoming all new and returning students to an exciting year of learning and growth. This event will be a fantastic opportunity for families to meet teachers, visit your child's classroom, and get acquainted with the various extra-curricular programs and [...]
The Golden M/W Lower Grades Open House and Back to School Social is scheduled for August 12. We look forward to welcoming all new and returning students to an exciting year of learning and growth. This event will be a fantastic opportunity for families to meet teachers, visit your child's classroom, and get acquainted with [...]
The River Stone M/W Lower Grades Open House and Back to School Social is scheduled for August 12. We look forward to welcoming all new and returning students to an exciting year of learning and growth. This event will be a fantastic opportunity for families to meet teachers, visit your child's classroom, and get acquainted [...]
We're excited to come together as a community to support our students as they begin a new school year. This is not just an opportunity to prepare physical gifts, but also to pray over every student by name. Your participation is invaluable! We hope to see you there. Where: Golden Campus West Building, Speech & [...]
The first practice for high school cross country is on Monday, August 12th from 4-5 PM at the GDA Golden Campus. Please contact Coach Amyx at camyx@gloriadeoacademy.org.
The upper grades girls volleyball team will practice from 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm at the Fieldhouse Sportscenter. Practices will take place every day the team does not have a game scheduled. The first practice of the season will begin on August 12th. If you have any questions, please reach out to Coach Myers at [...]
The River Stone T/Th Lower Grades Open House and Back to School Social is scheduled for August 13. We look forward to welcoming all new and returning students to an exciting year of learning and growth. This event will be a fantastic opportunity for families to meet teachers, visit your child's classroom, and get acquainted [...]
The Golden T/Th Lower Grades Open House and Back to School Social is scheduled for August 13. We look forward to welcoming all new and returning students to an exciting year of learning and growth. This event will be a fantastic opportunity for families to meet teachers, visit your child's classroom, and get acquainted with [...]
The first day of school for the 2024-2025 school year is on August 14 (M/W campuses) and August 15 (T/Th campuses).
Come tryout the various instruments available in beginning band! 4th Grade and Up! Sign up for a 15 minute slot where you can hold and make sounds on multiple instruments, ask questions, and make decisions prior to our instrument rental night (Monday Aug. 19th). Times available Wednesday and Thursday Aug. 14/15 between 3:45 & 5:30pm. IF [...]
GDA’s Key Club: Empowering Students to Serve and Lead 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, [...]
Auditions for The Little Mermaid Jr. will be held after school Monday, August 19 and Tuesday, August 20. Please be prepared for the following audition pieces: A song of your choice lasting no more than 60 seconds (Please Do not sing something from The Little Mermaid) Please have a track available to accompany you while you sing. A speaker will be [...]
Considering joining the Gloria Deo Academy Band or Orchestra? GDA is hosting an Instrument Rental Program Night on Monday, Aug. 19th at 3:45pm. Come learn about the great rental options for instruments through Palen Music Center. The program will take place in the GDA Auditorium from 3:45 pm - 5:30 pm. The evening will include [...]
GDA is hosting an Internet Safety Presentation with Officer Torres from the Springfield Police Department on August 21st and August 22nd at the Golden Campus. For 7-12 Graders: Officer Torres will speak to the Upper Grade students during Opening Ceremonies on August 21st and August 22nd at 8 am. The presentation topics that will be covered are listed in [...]
GDA is hosting an Internet Safety Presentation with Officer Torres from the Springfield Police Department on August 21st and August 22nd at the Golden Campus. For 7-12 Graders: Officer Torres will speak to the Upper Grade students during Opening Ceremonies on August 21st and August 22nd at 8 am. The presentation topics that will be covered are listed in [...]
Howdy partners! For this year’s upper grades 7-12 retreat we will be having a back-to-school barn dance! 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. If you are bringing a non-GDA guest, please download and submit the GUEST PERMISSION [...]
Cheer on the Lady Lions at the next volleyball match! Join us for the upcoming game. Please direct all questions to Coach Myers at cmyers@gloriadeoacademy.org. DATE DAY LOCATION TIME OPPONENT LEVEL Aug. 26 Monday AWAY 6:00 RUSH (NIXA) JV/V Aug. 27 Tuesday AWAY 6:00 Christian Ministries Academy (Billings) JV/V Aug. 30 Friday AWAY 5:30 [...]
Cheer on the Lady Lions at the next volleyball match! Join us for the upcoming game. Please direct all questions to Coach Myers at cmyers@gloriadeoacademy.org. DATE DAY LOCATION TIME OPPONENT LEVEL Aug. 26 Monday AWAY 6:00 RUSH (NIXA) JV/V Aug. 27 Tuesday AWAY 6:00 Christian Ministries Academy (Billings) JV/V Aug. 30 Friday AWAY 5:30 [...]
CIA [Christ Training In Action] Day CIA Day occurs once per month. CIA stands for Christ-training In Action. GDA staff and students can show Christ's love for neighbors through taking action. Each CIA Day will be focused on prayer time and/or an act of service. Also on CIA Day, students have the opportunity to dress [...]
Connect with other GDA moms & dads at GDA's Coffee and Community event. 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. Coffee, hot tea, and light refreshments will be served. The following Coffee and Community events are scheduled for [...]
Connect with other GDA moms & dads at GDA's Coffee and Community event. 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. Coffee, hot tea, and light refreshments will be served. The following Coffee and Community events are scheduled for [...]
Cheer on the Lady Lions at the next volleyball match! Join us for the upcoming game. Please direct all questions to Coach Myers at cmyers@gloriadeoacademy.org. DATE DAY LOCATION TIME OPPONENT LEVEL Aug. 26 Monday AWAY 6:00 RUSH (NIXA) JV/V Aug. 27 Tuesday AWAY 6:00 Christian Ministries Academy (Billings) JV/V Aug. 30 Friday AWAY 5:30 [...]
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 [...]
Cheer on the Lady Lions at the next volleyball match! Join us for the upcoming game. Please direct all questions to Coach Myers at cmyers@gloriadeoacademy.org. DATE DAY LOCATION TIME OPPONENT LEVEL Aug. 26 Monday AWAY 6:00 RUSH (NIXA) JV/V Aug. 27 Tuesday AWAY 6:00 Christian Ministries Academy (Billings) JV/V Aug. 30 Friday AWAY 5:30 [...]
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!
