High School Weekly Update

Last Friday, the western part of our state experienced one of the worst natural disasters to affect North Carolina in my lifetime. The images from these communities have been absolutely horrific, and the loss of life has been truly staggering. While events like these are tragic, they also remind us of human decency. I have been truly blown away by our first responders and how so many people have made donations to help the people in Western North Carolina. Sadly, the people of these communities will be struggling to put their lives back together for weeks, months, and maybe even years to come. I am especially proud of our school community and the donation drive that has been spearheaded by our Community Service and FCA clubs who have partnered with the Gold Hill Fire Department. Their efforts truly model one of our core values, Service. Additionally, we will accept donations in lieu of a ticket for our Homecoming game tonight, and I have posted the acceptable items below. While it is impossible to ignore the sorrow created by Hurricane Helene, I am uplifted by the response of our staff, students, and parents, who have answered the call to help those impacted by the storm.

Gray Stone has earned a place on the College Board's AP School Honor Roll for the 2023-24 school year! The AP School Honor Roll recognizes schools that have done outstanding work to welcome more students into AP courses and support them on the path to college success. Research shows students who take AP courses and exams are more likely to attend college and graduate on time. The students who enter four-year colleges with credit from AP accelerate their path to graduation and build confidence for college success. And even for those who don’t earn college credit, AP coursework provides early exposure to college-level work and contributes to a college-going school culture.

Picture make-up day is Monday, October 7. Please do not wear green, as it will interfere with the image background.

Next Thursday, students will attend all six classes beginning with 1st period. Please see the schedule below.

Juniors will take the PSAT on Friday, October 11, and Sophomores will take the PACT on this date. These students should arrive no later than 8:15, and they will finish at approximately 11:15.

Freshmen and seniors will have a remote learning day. They will receive instructions from their teachers.

Middle school will dismiss at 11:40.

Please plan accordingly.

School will be closed on Monday, October 14 for a Teacher Workday. Grades will be updated in Infinite Campus by Tuesday, October 15.

High School students will need a digital ticket (or pass) to attend the game.

Tickets can be purchased the following ways:

tickets.graystoneday.org. OR

www.graystoneday.org under athletics. OR

GoFan.co - search gray stone. OR

GoFan app

Students involved in Homecoming/halftime/game festivities will be admitted free.

This week's Knight of the Week is Peter Bentley. One of our Custodians wrote, "Peter is polite, respectful, and always does a fantastic job cleaning up after he eats lunch."

We are proud of you, Peter!

Food Trucks that will be in attendance:

What-A-Burger Food Truck https://whataburger13.com/

AstroDogs https://www.astrodogs.us/

Tacoverse https://linktr.ee/thetacoverse

BBQ Food truck vender: TBD

MeanMug: https://meanmugcoffeeco.com/

Kona Ice https://www.facebook.com/KonaIceofCabarrusCounty/

To make a donation click the link below:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050C4AAFAE23AAFF2-51696116-candy#/

or scan the QR code below:

This past Monday, the Spanish National Honor Society inducted _____ new members. They celebrated by eating lunch at Jalapeños in Albemarle.

October 7-11

Monday Pasta (Meat or Alfredo Sauce), Garlic Bread, Salad Bar

Tuesday Baked Potato Bar, Soup, Salad Bar

Wednesday Beef or Chicken Tacos, Salad Bar

Thursday Shredded BBQ Chicken (Bun), Corn, Salad Bar

Friday No Lunch Served (PSAT/PACT)

Gray Stone Day School seniors Maxwell Foote and Hudson Sharp have been named Commended Students in the 2025 National Merit Scholarship Program. About 34,000 Commended Students throughout the nation are being recognized for their exceptional academic promise. Although they will not continue in the 2025 competition for National Merit Scholarship awards, Commended Students placed among the top 50,000 students who entered the 2025 competition by taking the 2023 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT).

“Hudson and Max truly embody the high academic standards we hold at Gray Stone and have

demonstrated outstanding potential for academic success. We know they both have incredibly

bright futures ahead and we proudly celebrate this achievement with them,” said Principal Jeff

Walter.

We are excited to begin band at both middle and high school.

Band Rehearsals are scheduled for (Room 903 in the MS):

Monday 3:00 to 4:00

Tuesday 3:00 to 4:00

Wednesday 3:00 to 4:00

Thursday during Knight/Squire Time (8:15 am)

Chorus Rehearsal for high school (Room 102 in the HS):

Friday 8:15 am

If your student is interested in band and needs an instrument, you can rent/buy from these or any music store. Used/borrowed instruments are also fine.

Albemarle Music Store- Albemarle, NC 704-982-3815

Band Attic- Spencer, NC 877-230-4282

If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact me. We will be starting on Monday, September 9. I’m looking forward to expanding the arts at Gray Stone Day!!

Dr. Frank Poolos - fpoolos@graystoneday.org

The LANCE is a parent led organization that supports and enhances the existing programs of Gray Stone Day School. We work with the school, parents, teachers and community to support academics, athletics and social programs for the students and staff.

If you are interested in joining, please visit the Lance page on the GSDS website by clicking here.

General Meeting Schedule

Sep 3, 2024 6:30 PM
Nov 5, 2024 6:30 PM
Jan 7, 2025 6:30 PM
Mar 4, 2025 6:30 PM
May 6, 2025 6:30 PM

Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86941536323

https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/customer/1345630/Gray-Stone-Day-High-School/

Hey Knight Families! We need your help to support our athletic programs by volunteering for concessions for our 2024 fall season. Please review the available slots on Sign Up Genius. Thank you!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050C4AAFAE23AAFF2-50493426-fall?useFullSite=true#/

If your student will be parking on campus, they will need to purchase a parking pass for $35. You may make payment by clicking here.

If you are interested in registering for Driver's Ed classes, please click here.

Gray Stone Day School is a regional school that provides a rigorous, college preparatory curriculum for students in grades 6 - 12. While developing strong character, students engage in highly challenging courses that will require them to work diligently in and out of the classroom. A high caliber teaching staff prepares a rigorous curriculum to prepare students for post-secondary opportunities.

Email: slisk@graystoneday.org
Website: graystoneday.org
Location: 49464 Merner Terrace, Misenheimer, NC, USA
Phone: 704-463-0567
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GrayStoneDay/
Twitter: @graystoneday