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.
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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.
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 Meeting in Room 154 at the Golden Campus. Want to learn more about Key Club? Reach out to Mrs. Hay at bhay@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 [...]
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.
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. @ [...]
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.
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 [...]
You are invited to History Day! Gloria Deo Academy 4th, 5th, & 6th graders will present speeches inspired by a historical character in the gym during school hours. Join us March 20 for the Golden M/W, River Stone M/W and Joplin campuses. Join us March 21 for the Golden T/Th and River Stone T/Th campuses. [...]
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.
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. @ [...]
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 [...]
We are looking forward to hosting Summer Clubs at GDA! Summer Club registration opens Friday, March 22nd at 9 am. Clubs will take place on Wednesdays, May 29th - July 31st, from 8:30 am - 1:30 pm. For more information about clubs at GDA, please email Mrs. Douglas at sdouglas@gloriadeoacademy.org or visit our club web [...]
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.
The Gloria Deo Academy Cheer Banquet is scheduled on March 22nd, from 6 pm - 8 pm at Pasta Express on Battlefield. Reach out to Coach Morrison for more information, 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.
GDA Joplin parents are invited to attend a 6th-8th grade Speech and Debate Parent Meeting on Monday, March 25th 4 pm - 5 pm in the Summit Room.
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 [...]
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 [...]
The Congress Intramural is scheduled for March 26, 2024. For more information contact Mrs. Popovich via email at mpopovich@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.
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 class of 2024 is invited to a “Museum School Experience” at the National WWI Museum and Memorial in Kansas City. The trip is scheduled for 20 students and 5 chaperones on Wednesday, March 27, 2024, from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm. Additional Details: We will be carpooling to the memorial. We will convene at [...]
Join us for Gloria Deo Academy Easter Parties (grades PK-6) on March 27 (M/W campuses) and March 28 (T/Th campuses).
CIA Day is March 27 for M/W campuses and March 28 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 [...]
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. @ [...]
*You're Invited to the Annual Gloria Deo Academy Archery Fun Shoot!* Mark your calendars for March 30th from 10:30 am - 4:00 pm, as we host our highly anticipated Annual Fun Shoot at the GDA gym. The event will kick off with an exciting in-house tournament, where our talented students will compete against each other. [...]