New Teacher Training (This event is for new teachers/staff.) July 18, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the Golden Campus 

Come to our first ever summer volleyball camp for our 7-12th grade girls to get together before our season kicks off in the Fall! Please bring a water bottle and wear athletic clothing. Grades: 7-12 (for the 2023-24 school year) July 24-28th 9 am - 11:30 am South Haven Baptist Church: 2353 S Campbell Ave   [...]

Come cheer on the GDA’s Jr High boys’ baseball team as they play against the Billings Wildcats! All games played at the Bervin White Memorial Baseball Field, 711 E Miller Rd, Republic, MO 65738.

The 2023 teacher training is on August 1-4 from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. at the Golden Campus.

Dear GDA families, 1 Chronicles 16:11 says Look to the Lord and his strength: seek his face always. It is time for the 21 Days of Prayer again as we approach a new school year. We believe that prayer is foundational to the Christian walk. As we begin another school year, we want to seek [...]

Come cheer on the GDA’s Jr High boys’ baseball team as they play against the Aurora Dawgs! All games played at the Bervin White Memorial Baseball Field, 711 E Miller Rd, Republic, MO 65738.

It's time to register for Cross Country at GDA! Register here: https://gloriadeoacademy.org/athletics/ "Returning" on the form means the student participated in the sport the previous school year. First practice for Cross Country will be Monday, August 7, at 4:00 at Golden Campus. Practices will be M-F 4:00 at Golden throughout the season. Mr. Amyx will be [...]

Come cheer on the GDA’s Jr High boys’ baseball team as they play against the Screaming Eagles! All games played at the Bervin White Memorial Baseball Field, 711 E Miller Rd, Republic, MO 65738.

Joplin New Family Orientation is on August 7 at 6 PM. (This event is for parents of new GDA families. No students please.)

New Family Orientation is on August 8 at 6 PM. (This event is for parents of new GDA families. No students please.)

Hello faithful volunteers!  We hope you’ve had a wonderful summer full of fun, relaxation and great memories! It’s the end of July, and you know what that means? Only a few short weeks left until school starts! Holly and I are gearing up for the first day of school and we are having a party!!! [...]

High School Cross Country will have a parent meeting on Friday the August 11th at 5:15 PM in the Golden Campus auditorium. Meet the new Athletic Director, Troy Nimmo, and learn about the upcoming Cross Country season.

Join us for the 2023 Back to School Picnic at the GDA Joplin Campus on Sunday, August 13 from 5 PM - 6 PM. GDA will provide drinks, plates, silverware, etc. Bring a dish to share. This event is on rain or shine. We hope to see you there! Connect with your GDA family, enjoy [...]

The 2023 Back to School Event is on Sunday, August 13, from 5-8 PM at Rutledge Wilson Farm Park located at 3825 W Farm Rd 146, Springfield, MO 65807. Tinga Tacos and The Chop Shop Burger will be available for purchase during the event. Connect with your GDA family, enjoy delicious food, and have fun making memories [...]

Learn more about the wonderful academic opportunities available to GDA Upper Grade students by attending a meeting about the A+ program and dual credit options. The A+ meeting is scheduled from 4:15 pm - 4:30 pm and 5:15 pm - 5:30 pm. The dual credit meeting is schedule from 4:30 pm - 5:00 pm and [...]

Join us for a cookie and conversation about MOScholars K-12 Scholarships! Learn more about the MOScholars K-12 Scholarship can help pay for tuition here at Gloria Deo Academy and how you can redirect your state tax dollars to help students attend GDA and other Christian schools throughout Missouri. Josh Hurlbert, Scholarship Coordinator, and Mayela Esser, Development [...]

Open House will take place at the location where your child will attend school from 4 PM - 6 PM. This is a come-and-go time when students and parents can come and meet their teacher, see their classroom(s), drop off school supplies, and pick up parent packets/syllabi.  

Open House will take place from 5 PM – 7 PM, with a time to meet the Calvary Baptist Joplin pastor at 4:30 PM. This is a come-and-go time when students and parents can come and meet their teacher, see their classroom(s), drop off school supplies, and pick up parent packets/syllabi. 4:30 PM: Meet Pastor [...]

The first day of school for the 2023-2024 school year is on August 16 (M/W campuses) and August 17 (T/Th campuses).

WE ARE LIONS! It’s time to sign up for Cheer! Cheer is available for grades 7-12. The first practice will be Friday, September 8 from 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM at the Golden Campus. Registration is open now and will close on Friday, August 18. Physicals and insurance must be turned in to the school [...]

It’s time to sign up for Volleyball at GDA! Register here: https://gloriadeoacademy.org/athletics/ "Returning" on the form means the student participated in the sport the previous school year. First practice for Volleyball will be Friday, August 11, at 4:00 PM at South Haven Baptist. Practices will be M, Tu, Fridays at 4 PM at South Haven throughout [...]

Jr High Cross Country will have a parent meeting on Friday the August 18th at 5:15 PM in the Golden Campus auditorium. Meet the new Athletic Director, Troy Nimmo, and learn about the upcoming Cross Country season.

The Jr High Retreat is a special time that students and teachers come together to get to know each other outside of the school setting and to strengthen relationships.  It is particularly important for this upcoming school year, as we have many new students entering Jr. High.  It is a time to reflect and a time [...]

Ready to learn a new instrument? Join us August 21 from 3:45 pm - 5 pm for GDA's New Instruments Night and Instrument Rental Information Meeting. This meeting will take place at the GDA Golden Campus in the auditorium. This meeting is for those selecting instruments to start on or needing rental information for Band [...]

This retreat is a special time that students and teachers come together to get to know each other outside of the school setting and to strengthen relationships. It is a time to reflect and a time to celebrate the blessings that God has provided. We will have lots of clean, outdoor fun and fellowship that [...]

7-9th Grade Retreat — August 26 from 9 am to 2 pm This retreat is a special time that students and teachers come together to get to know each other outside of the school setting and to strengthen relationships. It is a time to reflect and a time to celebrate the blessings that God has [...]

CIA [Christ Training In Action] Day will be August 30 for M/W campuses and August 31 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 [...]

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.

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! The fall 2023 start date for Friday Clubs is on Friday, September 1.  Register here: https://gloriadeoacademy.org/clubs/

Calling all HIGH SCHOOL Students:  Key Club's first meeting is THIS Friday, September 1, in the Golden Campus auditorium from 2:00 pm -3:00 pm.  Come check out what we are all about and be looking for information on our first service opportunity coming up Saturday, September 9. Contact Mrs. Hay for more information about Key Club at bhay@gloriadeoacademy.org.