For March, we are challenging your students to read as many books as they can! The reading challenge is open to all GDA Joplin K-9 students. Your student should receive a Read-A-Log sent home from school soon. As they read books, we ask that you fill out the log and once it is full have [...]
No In-person Class, Friday, March 1st All students will school at home due to Teacher In-Service, Friday, March 1st. No Clubs that day as well.
Speech & Debate Judges Needed Our district needs help with judges for both district tournaments. Come out and help judge our talented students in our district. Good news…you can get paid to judge districts! MSHSAA districts are March 1st and 2nd at Willard High school. Here is the link to sign up: https://districteight.weebly.com/ Thank [...]
Key Club is hosting a GDA Read-A-Thon! For the month of March, we are challenging your students to read as many books as they can! The reading challenge is open to all GDA K-12 students. Your student should receive a Read-A-Log sent home from school soon. As they read books, we ask that they fill out the [...]
Gloria Deo Academy offers a variety of extra-curricular clubs to GDA K-6 grade students and non-GDA students including: Fun and Games Math Club, Edible Art, Intramural Sports, Embroidery, Science, Readers’ Theater, Art, Drama, Mystery Code Breakers, Bible, Gardening, PE, Fitness, Recycled Crafts, Classic Games, Painting, and more! Clubs will be held on Fridays, February 2 [...]
Key Club Meeting in Room 154 at the Golden Campus. Want to learn more about Key Club? Reach out to Mrs. Hay at bhay@gloriadeoacademy.org.
Archery practice takes place at the Golden Campus every Thursday and Friday after school. Practice begins at 4 pm on Thursdays and 2 pm on Fridays. For more information about Archery, please contact Coach Howard at jhoward@gloriadeoacademy.org.
The GDA Cheer team is scheduled to practice on Fridays at the Golden Campus from 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm. For more information about Cheer, please contact Coach Morrison. Her email is mmorrison@gloriadeoacademy.org.
GDA Prayer Warriors, We believe in the power of prayer. Come pray with us! Pray through the weekly themes/attributes of God. Weekly prayer meetings occur on Monday-Thursday, during the Grammar School Opening Ceremonies. Have a prayer request? Email us at prayer@gloriadeoacademy.org and we will share your request with our prayer teams. Time: 8:30 am, during [...]
3:40 pm - 4:15 pm is Beginner Band practice and 4:15 pm - 4:55 pm is Intermediate Band practice. Intermediates typically help during Beginner Band so they stay the full time. Have questions? Reach out to Mr. Updegrave via email dupdegrave@gloriadeoacademy.org.
Beginning Orchestra practice from 3:45 pm – 4:45 pm at the GDA Golden Campus. Contact Lynette Staswick for more information.
For more information about the Tarzan Rehearsal schedule, please contact Mrs. Gray at pgray@gloriadeoacademy.org or visit the school's theater page here. Monday, February 19, 4:00-7:00 PM Act 2 Scene 7-10 - Page 65-78 Thursday, February 22, 4:00 - 7:00 Act 2 Runthrough - All Cast Monday, February, 26, 4:00-8:00 PM Act 1 [...]
GDA Prayer Warriors, We believe in the power of prayer. Come pray with us! Pray through the weekly themes/attributes of God. Weekly prayer meetings occur on Monday-Thursday, during the Grammar School Opening Ceremonies. Have a prayer request? Email us at prayer@gloriadeoacademy.org and we will share your request with our prayer teams. Time: 8:30 am, during [...]
3:40 pm - 4:15 pm is Beginner Band practice and 4:15 pm - 4:55 pm is Intermediate Band practice. Intermediates typically help during Beginner Band so they stay the full time. Have questions? Reach out to Mr. Updegrave via email dupdegrave@gloriadeoacademy.org.
For more information about the Tarzan Rehearsal schedule, please contact Mrs. Gray at pgray@gloriadeoacademy.org or visit the school's theater page here. Monday, February 19, 4:00-7:00 PM Act 2 Scene 7-10 - Page 65-78 Thursday, February 22, 4:00 - 7:00 Act 2 Runthrough - All Cast Monday, February, 26, 4:00-8:00 PM Act 1 [...]
As part of our mission statement, we say students will be wise individuals who will “impact their community for the glory of God through service, leadership, and character.” This year, we have designated a day on our school calendar during which families have the option to participate in community service. Wednesday, March 6 (M/W campuses)/Thursday, March 7 [...]
Speech & Debate Judges Needed Our district needs help with judges for speech and debate! Come out and help judge the talented students in our district. Good news…you can get paid to judge districts! NSDA Districts are March 7th, 8th and 9th here at GDA! Here is the link to sign up: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Dr8Nsb9y6834IJ-CNXl1uLFK05bhEqA75Igaa1jzwYM/edit?usp=sharing [...]
The end of the third quarter is on Friday, March 8th. No classes on campus due to teacher in-service training. The March in-service location is at the River Stone Campus, 2129 N Bristol Ln, Nixa, MO 65714.
The Journalism staff is holding a yearbook cover art contest. Physical submissions can be given directly to Mrs. Nelson or emailed to gdatodaysubmissions@gmail.com (use the subject line YEARBOOK COVER CONTEST). The deadline is Friday, March 8 (before Spring Break). The contest is open to any current GDA student. The specs are 8.5 x 11 inches [...]
Spring Break is scheduled for March 11-15.
Set the date for our first-ever Spring Concert. Grades K-6 will perform together on Monday, March 11th at 6 pm in the small sanctuary. All are invited to celebrate this time with us.
The Key Club 75th Annual District Leadership Conference is scheduled for March 14-16, 2024 in Springfield, MO. For more information, please contact Mrs. Hay at bhay@gloriadeoacademy.org.
The end of the third quarter for the Joplin Campus is on Friday, March 15th.
Spring Break for Gloria Deo Academy Joplin is scheduled for March 18-22.
True worship is from the heart and happens when we love the Lord with all of our heart, soul, mind, and strength. Worshiping God through the hard times can be difficult. However, when we fully surrender and lean on Him and allow our soul to fully worship our Savior, He works in a mighty way. [...]
GDA Prayer Warriors, We believe in the power of prayer. Come pray with us! Pray through the weekly themes/attributes of God. Weekly prayer meetings occur on Monday-Thursday, during the Grammar School Opening Ceremonies. Have a prayer request? Email us at prayer@gloriadeoacademy.org and we will share your request with our prayer teams. Time: 8:30 am, during [...]
3:40 pm - 4:15 pm is Beginner Band practice and 4:15 pm - 4:55 pm is Intermediate Band practice. Intermediates typically help during Beginner Band so they stay the full time. Have questions? Reach out to Mr. Updegrave via email dupdegrave@gloriadeoacademy.org.
Beginning Orchestra practice from 3:45 pm – 4:45 pm at the GDA Golden Campus. Contact Lynette Staswick for more information.
For more information about the Tarzan Rehearsal schedule, please contact Mrs. Gray at pgray@gloriadeoacademy.org or visit the school's theater page here. Monday, February 19, 4:00-7:00 PM Act 2 Scene 7-10 - Page 65-78 Thursday, February 22, 4:00 - 7:00 Act 2 Runthrough - All Cast Monday, February, 26, 4:00-8:00 PM Act 1 [...]
The 2024 Gloria Deo Academy High School Golf schedule is listed below. For more information about Golf, please contact Coach Essner at jessner@gloriadeoacademy.org. ________________________ March 19th Tuesday 3:30 at Buffalo @ Dream Valley Course (Dual Match Only) more of practice round 9 holes we can take everyone. March 21 Thursday Reeds Spring Varsity Tour. @ [...]