The 2024 State of the School Address is scheduled for January 29th. We look forward to continued progress and many more milestones to celebrate in the coming year! We hope you can join us on Monday, January 29th, 6 pm, at the Golden Campus for the State of the School Address to celebrate all that God […]
This Tuesday, January 30th, head over to Huey Magoos and chow down for a good cause! Our Lions are gearing up for a senior trip, and your dinner order will help them reach their fundraising goal! Stop by from 5-9 pm at Huey Magoos on E Sunshine. 3352 E Sunshine St, Springfield, MO 65804
Connect with other GDA moms & dads this CIA Day at GDA! Join us in the lunchroom 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.
CIA Day is on January 31 for M/W campuses and February 1 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 t-shirts/sweatshirts with regular uniform […]
Friday Clubs (Spring 2024) begin February 2. “I look forward to spending some time with your kids this spring! Clubs will be held on Fridays, February 2 – April 26, 8:30 AM-1:30 PM.” -Mrs. Douglas Please reach out to Sheila Douglas for more information: sdouglas@gloriadeoacademy.org.
We cherish the tradition of our Daddy-Daughter Tea, which hopes to deliver some surprises this year, including the possibility of dancing and a chocolate fountain. The cost per family is $20 and includes snacks, entertainment, and quality time with your beloved daughter. You're welcome to invite members of the community to join this special evening, […]
School Spirit Week at Gloria Deo Academy is February 5-9. Monday/Tuesday "Duplicate Day" -- Dress like someone else, or lots of someones! 😉😉😉 (multiple people can dress the same) Wednesday/Thursday "U.S.A. Day" -- Wear red, white, and blue Friday "Movie Madness" -- Dress in theme or character from your favorite G- or PG-rated movie Upper […]
GDA Joplin School Spirit Week is February 5-9. Monday Inside Out Day/Crazy Hair Day Wednesday Sports Day- Wear your favorite team (hats are allowed) Friday Tacky/Mixed Match Day Upper Grades Dip Day — February 9 All student should follow the guidelines from the “No-uniform days/activities” section of the Student/Parent Handbook if they choose to dress in […]
Join us for Gloria Deo Academy's 2nd Grade History Celebration. Students will present a speech based on a historical figure, recite memory work, and more. We hope you join us! Golden M/W 2nd Grade History Celebration – February 5, 5:30 p.m. @ Golden Campus River Stone M/W 2nd Grade History Celebration – February 5, 5:30 […]
A celebrated day at Gloria Deo Academy is Dip Day! As we come off of the holidays, most people hit a "dip" in mood, especially during the extreme cold and lack of sunshine. At GDA, we acknowledge that this is a difficult time of year and celebrate the "dip" by bringing dips to school. Each […]
Registration for Golf is now open through February 16. Golf Meeting: If you are registered or interested in MSHSAA Golf this Spring, there will be a quick informational meeting in the gym on Friday, February 9, at 7:30 A.M. With your registration, please submit your paperwork needed to be turned in to play Golf. All […]
Are you interested in having your child participate in our Bass Fishing program? If so, we are having an informational meeting this Friday, February 9, at 2:00 pm in the Accordion Room off of the auditorium (Golden Campus). Come meet our head captain and learn about the program! Bass Fishing is for students in 5th […]
Join us for the Gloria Deo Academy 2024 Mother Son Night at the Museum. Saturday, February 10, GDA mothers and sons are taking over The Discovery Center in downtown Springfield! This is not your ordinary night out – we will celebrate the bond between mothers and sons with delicious snacks, engaging exhibits, and have so […]
Are you smarter than the average teenager? Come try your luck with our first-ever GDA Joplin Trivia Night. Rally your friends, family, or colleagues and form a team of no more than eight players at $10 per person. The event promises to be an entertaining evening filled with fun trivia questions, concessions, and a silent auction […]
"We love because he first loved us" - 1 John 4:19 GDA is offering Tropical Smoothie Café smoothies for you to purchase as a special treat for your child(ren). Smoothies will be delivered during the school day to participating students on February 14th and 15th. A special thank you to Tropical Smoothie Café for being a Foundation Level Business Sponsor of Gloria […]
Intermediate Orchestra practice from 3:45 pm - 4:45 pm at the GDA Golden Campus. Contact Lynette Staswick for more information.
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 […]
The Speech and Debate team will participate in the Joplin tournament on February 16-17. For more information, please contact Melanie Popovich via email at mpopovich@gloriadeoacademy.org.
Upper grade students are put into a house system at the beginning of the year. The house system is one way we strive to encourage meaningful community across the various grade levels at school. The upper grade administration added house lunches to the schedule: Sept 22nd Oct 20th Nov 10th Dec 1st Jan 19th Feb […]
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.
When: Saturday, February 17 @ 3-5 PM. Doors open at 2:30 PM. Where: The Old Glass Place 521 E St Louis St, Springfield, MO 65806 Attire: Girls should wear their fanciest dress! Dads should wear dress pants, a shirt and tie. Photos will be taken at 3:00 PM. Appetizers and desserts will be served at […]
The Gloria Deo Academy Upper Grades administration invites all 7th-12th grade students to An Elegant Evening, GDA's Upper Grades dance. When: Saturday, February 17 Time: 6 - 10 PM Where: The Old Glass Place 521 E St Louis St, Springfield, MO 65806 Attire: Semi-formal attire is requested. Who: All upper grades, 7-12 Online registration is closed.
In observation of President's Day there will be no classes on campus on February 19th or February 20th .
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 […]
Feb. 19th there will be a player/parent meeting at 5:30 p.m. on Golden campus for those interested in volleyball for grades 6-11 (current grade) for next Fall volleyball season. Please attend to meet our new volleyball coach as she has off-season/summer plans for those wanting to possibly play.
The deadline to register for the Lower Grades Science Fair is Tuesday, February 20th. Please review the full event details here: https://gloriadeoacademy.org/event/science-fair-2024/
Searching for something different for your child’s education, but the idea of homeschooling feels overwhelming? We’ve been there. Going alone is a recipe for juggling too much, falling behind, and giving up. At GDA, we believe that parents and the school should work together to provide the best education for your child. What you’re looking […]
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.
Intermediate Orchestra practice from 3:45 pm - 4:45 pm at the GDA Golden Campus. Contact Lynette Staswick for more information.
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 […]
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 Speech and Debate team will prepare for Districts on February 23-24. For more information please contact Melanie Popovich via email at mpopovich@gloriadeoacademy.org.
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 […]
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.
Attention all young scientists in grades K-6! Gloria Deo Academy is proud to present the 2024 Science Fair at the River Stone Campus on Friday, February 23 from 2:30-3:30 p.m. (with setup from 1:30-2:30 p.m.). The Science Fair is exclusively open to GDA students in grades K-6, with prizes awarded in two categories: K-2 and […]
Online re-enrollment applications for current families the 2024-2025 school year at Gloria Deo Academy are due February 25.
Join us for Gloria Deo Academy's 3rd Grade History Celebration. Students will present a speech based on a historical figure, recite memory work, and more. We hope you join us! Golden M/W 3rd Grade History Celebration – February 26, 5:30 p.m. @ Golden Campus Golden T/Th 3rd Grade History Celebration – February 27, 5:30 p.m. @ […]
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 first Golf practice is scheduled on Monday, February 26, from 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm at the Horton Smith Golf Course. Bring your own clubs, tees, and golf balls. If you have additional questions, please reach out to Coach Essner via email at jessner@gloriadeoacademy.org.
Join us for the 2nd/3rd grade History Celebration at GDA Joplin on February 26 at 6 pm. Students will recite memorized speeches from the perspective of a historical figure as well as poems and songs. We look forward to celebrating with you. February 26 2/3rd grade History Celebration- 6 pm
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 […]
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.
CIA Day is February 28 for M/W campuses and February 29 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 t-shirts/sweatshirts with regular uniform bottoms.
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.
Intermediate Orchestra practice from 3:45 pm - 4:45 pm at the GDA Golden Campus. Contact Lynette Staswick for more information.
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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.