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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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!

Friday Clubs (Fall 2024) begin September 6. 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 [...]

Take me out to the ballgame! GDA tickets are sold out.  Did you know that in 1957 Philadelphia Phillies center fielder Richie Ashburn fouled off two consecutive pitches that hit the same woman twice in the stands!? The odds of this ever happening again are very slim, but why risk it? : ) Come and [...]

GDA Joplin 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, [...]

 Christian.  High quality.  Affordable. You’re looking for a place where all three are possible and wondering if it’s a hopeless dream.  A school that aligns and reinforces your family’s Christian values but won’t slack on the academic foundation.  A school with experienced teachers and a track-record of success. Somewhere you’ll be confident about your child’s future.  A [...]

The I:55 Book Fair is coming to town! I:55 Book Fairs strives to glorify God in all they say, do, and read! The products I:55 sends have been pre-screened to make sure it adheres to biblical principles and values. I:55 will be sending 600-800 titles with different genres including, Christian, classical, and contemporary. The Springfield [...]