On October 23rd our GDA sophomores will be taking the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT). Testing will begin promptly at 8 am and end at 12 pm in the auditorium. Please arrive no later than 7:45 am. All students need to bring their calculators and a lap top. Each student will need two, [...]
Upper grades conferences are conducted differently than PK-6th grade conferences. Parent-Teacher Conferences for Upper Grades is a come and go event. Teachers will be set up in the auditorium and parents can visit with their student's teachers. Upper Grade Dates and Times: Wednesday, October 23rd from 4 pm - 6 pm Thursday, October 24th from 4 [...]
Upper grades conferences are conducted differently than PK-6th grade conferences. Parent-Teacher Conferences for Upper Grades is a come and go event. Teachers will be set up in the auditorium and parents can visit with their student's teachers. Upper Grade Dates and Times: Wednesday, October 23rd from 4 pm - 6 pm Thursday, October 24th from 4 [...]
Parent Teacher Conferences begins on October 21-25. No Friday Clubs will take place during Parent Teacher Conferences. All grades will complete school at home on Friday, October 25.
The Gloria Deo Academy Choir is going to New York City to perform at Carnegie Hall. Help support the Choir students at the 2024 Fish Fry Fundraiser! The event begins at 12 pm, serving until we are out of food at the GDA Golden Campus (3146 S Golden Ave Springfield, MO 65807). The menu includes: [...]
The GDA first grade class proudly presents the 1st Grade History Celebration. Join us to listen to student speeches, enjoy art projects, and learn about ancient history from a biblical worldview. The Golden M/W Campus 1st Grade History Celebration is on October 28, 5:30 pm at the Golden Campus. The River Stone M/W Campus 1st [...]
Literary Character Dress Up Day, October 28-29 Literary Character Day is an annual tradition in October at GDA. We love to celebrate great books! On Monday, October 28th (M/W campuses) and Thursday, October 29th (T/Th campuses), students have the option to dress up as their favorite literary character! Please make sure costumes are school appropriate* (nothing [...]
Make plans to celebrate Homecoming Week at Gloria Deo Academy! Dates: October 28th - November 1st Monday/Tuesday: Literary Character Day Dress up as your favorite literary character! Wednesday/Thursday: Camo Day Stand out or blend in with your best camo attire! Friday: School Spirit Day Show us your Lion’s pride! Paint your face, wear school colors, [...]
Attention prospective basketball parents! We are hosting a mandatory basketball meeting on October 28, 6 pm at the GDA Golden Campus. The meeting location is in the East building lobby outside the gym. This meeting is for 6th grade girls, 7-8th grade boys or girls, or 9th-12 grade boys who are currently signed up or [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Celebrate Homecoming with us at the 2024 7-12 grade student dance on November 1st from 7 pm - 11 pm! This event features a Homecoming Court, including a Junior High Prince and Princess. The High School King and Queen nominations are for 11th and 12th graders. The GDA Student Council collects and announces Homecoming Court nominations [...]
Gloria Deo Academy offers a variety of extra-curricular clubs to GDA K-6 grade students and non-GDA students including: Readers’ Theater, Art, Classic Games, Drama, Mystery Code Breakers, Bible, Gardening, PE, Fitness, Science, Sign Language Choir, Beginners Cheer, and more! Register for clubs here: https://gloriadeoacademy.org/clubs/. Click here to purchase your GDA spirit wear shirt for clubs. [...]
Join us for the 2024 Gloria Deo Academy Homecoming Coronation! At 10:30 pm we will introduce the Homecoming Court in the Golden Campus auditorium. Following the court introductions, we will announce GDA royalty. The first announcement will be the Junior High Prince and Princess. The second announcement will be the High School King and Queen. [...]
The first Archery team practice for the 24-25 season is on November 5th and November 6th. Registration information and required forms can be found on our athletic's page: https://gloriadeoacademy.org/athletics/. Please direct all questions to Coach Jason Howard at jhoward@gloriadeoacademy.org.
The first Archery team practice for the 24-25 season is on November 5th and November 6th. Registration information and required forms can be found on our athletic's page: https://gloriadeoacademy.org/athletics/. Please direct all questions to Coach Jason Howard at jhoward@gloriadeoacademy.org.
The Gloria Deo Academy 20th Year Celebration is on November 7, 2024. Join us as we celebrate you—the amazing parents, students, and friends of GDA. Be inspired by our students, and learn how you can help further the mission and vision of GDA.
Gloria Deo Academy offers a variety of extra-curricular clubs to GDA K-6 grade students and non-GDA students including: Readers’ Theater, Art, Classic Games, Drama, Mystery Code Breakers, Bible, Gardening, PE, Fitness, Science, Sign Language Choir, Beginners Cheer, and more! Register for clubs here: https://gloriadeoacademy.org/clubs/. Click here to purchase your GDA spirit wear shirt for clubs. [...]
Calling all theater kids! Auditions for the upper school musical, Singing in the Rain, begin on November 12th and 13th in room 104. Callbacks for auditions are on November 14th in room 154. Please direct all questions to Mrs. Gray at pgray@gloriadeoacademy.org. Visit the theater website here for more audition information.
Operation Christmas Child delivers great joy and the Good News of Jesus Christ to children in need around the world through gift-filled shoeboxes. The GDA missions class is inviting the school community to participate in our first-ever Operation Christmas Child Packing Party on Tuesday, November 12th, 3:45 pm at the GDA Golden Campus auditorium. The class [...]
School Picture Retakes and class photos will take place on November 13 and November 14. Students will wear uniforms for picture retakes and class pictures. If you purchased a photo package but would like a retake, please return the package with your child on retake day.
Gloria Deo Academy offers a variety of extra-curricular clubs to GDA K-6 grade students and non-GDA students including: Readers’ Theater, Art, Classic Games, Drama, Mystery Code Breakers, Bible, Gardening, PE, Fitness, Science, Sign Language Choir, Beginners Cheer, and more! Register for clubs here: https://gloriadeoacademy.org/clubs/. Click here to purchase your GDA spirit wear shirt for clubs. [...]
Attention GDA High School Families!! GDA Key Club invites you to join us at Convoy of Hope on November 19th from 6:15 pm - 8:30 pm! Siblings are welcome but need to be in 7th grade or up to attend. As always, parents are absolutely welcome. Below is a link to a form that you [...]
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 [...]
Parents are invited to attend Opening Ceremonies on November 20th or 21st for special lower grade presentations of Thanksgiving poems and songs. This day is a full day of school. November 20th – Golden M/W, River Stone M/W, and Joplin November 21st – Golden T/Th and River Stone T/Th
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 [...]
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 [...]
Parents are invited to attend Opening Ceremonies on November 20th or 21st for special lower grade presentations of Thanksgiving poems and songs. This day is a full day of school. November 20th – Golden M/W, River Stone M/W, and Joplin November 21st – Golden T/Th and River Stone T/Th