GSDS Back-to-School Newsletter
2024-2025
As a reminder
General Information
2024-2025 School Calendar
Please click here for the 2024-2025 Academic Calendar.
Daily Schedule
Please click here for our normal daily schedule.
Supply Lists
Middle School
Please click here for the complete lists.
High School
We do not publish a list of supplies for high school. Students should bring a charged electronic device (laptop or Chromebook) with them each day. Additionally, students should have traditional supplies like notebooks, three-ring binders, loose-leaf paper, and writing utensils. We also recommend that students have a graphing calculator (Texas Instrument, TI-84).
Carpool
To sign up for the carpool list for the 2024-2025 school year, please click here. The list will be sorted by town and grade level once we get closer to the first day of school. More information will be sent to those who sign up on how to access the list once they have been created.
Technology Requirement
Please click here to read more about this requirement.
What's My Schedule?
Student Schedules will be sent via email by Monday, August 5.
How does lunch work?
A catered lunch is available for purchase from Monday-Thursday for $6. Students may also purchase a 10-meal lunch card for $60 or a 20-meal lunch card for $120. The meal includes an entree, side, full salad bar, and either tea or lemonade. On Fridays, students can purchase cheese or pepperoni pizza from Domino's at $1.50 a slice. Catered lunch service will begin on Thursday, August 8 , and we will begin pizza sales on Friday, August 09.
How early can I drop my child off?
The high school doors by the designated drop off point will open at 7:30 a.m. Middle school students should proceed to the Main Gym to wait until they crossover to the Middle School at 8:00 a.m. High School students should wait in the Commons until 8:10 a.m. and then proceed to class.
When will students be asked to leave?
Where should I drop my child off in the morning/pick them up in the afternoon?
Early Release Day Schedule
The schedule below will be used on the following days:
Wednesday, August 7
Friday, August 30
Friday, October 11 (MS Only; HS Testing/Remote - refer to Academic Calendar)
Tuesday, November 26
Thursday, December 19 (MS Only; HS Testing - refer to Academic Calendar)
Friday, December 20 (MS Only; HS Testing - refer to Academic Calendar)
Thursday, February 13
Friday, March 14 (MS Only; HS Testing/Remote - refer to Academic Calendar)
Thursday, April 17
Thursday, May 29 (MS Only; HS Testing - refer to Academic Calendar)
Friday, May 30 (MS Only; HS Testing - refer to Academic Calendar)
Middle School Information
Transition Training and Open House for 6th Grade
Tuesday, August 6th
7:30am - 7:45am Drop off- everyone meet in the main gym
7:45am-8:00am- Introductions (Meet PE teachers, Health teachers, Elective teachers)
8:00am- teachers will lead students to the Middle School in their 4 Groups.
8:00am-8:30am- PARENT MEETING WITH MRS. RHODES in the main gym
6th Grade Students
The 6th Grade teachers will take all students to their designated group area to begin the rotations. Students MUST HAVE THEIR DEVICES to set up for the first day of school.
Rotations-
Group 1: 8:00 - 9:00
Group 2: 9:00 - 10:00
Group 3: 10:00 -11:00
Group 4: 11:00 -12:00 - parents meet with their child at 12:00 in their last rotation.
Open house for parents to meet teachers 12:00-12:30
12:30 LUNCH- Making Connections- Please join us for Hot Dogs/ Chips/ Water- All parents, teachers, staff, and students are welcome.
Open House for 7th & 8th Grades
Date: Tuesday, August 6th
If you are new to Gray Stone this year:
4:30pm-5:30pm Meet in the Middle School building in “The Square.”
5:30pm-6:00pm Meet your teachers in the Middle School Building.
If you attended Gray Stone last year:
5:30pm - 6:00pm Meet in the main gym.
6:00pm -7:00pm VIsit classrooms in the Middle School building and meet the teachers.
Morning Drop-off Procedure
Please refer to the map above.
- Drop off occurs between 7:30 and 8:05 for middle school. Please take note that if you are dropping your student off after 8:05, they are likely to be tardy to class. The expectation is that students will be in class by 8:10 ready to go, and it is the parent/guardian responsibility to ensure their student is arriving on time.
- Be patient and drive cautiously on campus. We have young drivers and students crossing the street. This is not the time to be in a hurry.
- Drop your child off in the designated area between the High School and Middle School. You should never drop your child off anywhere else besides the designated area.
- Prior to 8:00 a.m., you should drop your child off on the High School side of the designated area only.
- Once you enter the drop off zone and come to a stop, your child should exit the vehicle. Do not wait to get to the front of the line as this slows down the process for everyone.
- Do not pull into a crosswalk and stop. These are for people to cross.
- Your child should exit your car on the side of the vehicle closest to the sidewalk on the High School side.
- After 8:00 a.m., you may use either the High School or Middle School lanes for drop off. Your child should exit your car on the side of the vehicle closest to the sidewalk of the lane you are in.
- If your child needs to cross over, they must proceed to the crosswalk and wait to be motioned by the staff member on duty. Your child should never cross through the lanes of traffic. They must cross at the crosswalk.
Afternoon Pick-up Procedure
Please refer to the map above.
- Pick up occurs between 2:40 and 3:30. It is the parent/guardian responsibility to ensure their student is picked up in a timely manner.
- Please do not arrive on campus prior to 2:10 p.m.
- Be patient and drive cautiously on campus. We have young drivers and students crossing the street. This is not the time to be in a hurry.
- You should pick up your student in the designated area between the High School and Middle School. You should never pick up your student anywhere else besides the designated area.
- Prior to 3:00 p.m., you should proceed to the Middle School lane and do not park in a crosswalk.
- You should pull alongside the middle school sidewalk. Do not block the exit lane.
- Your child will be assigned a number where they should wait for you to pull around the Middle School building.
- Your child should enter your car on the side closest to the sidewalk.If you need to utilize the passenger side of your car for space, your child should proceed with caution and be mindful of the cars moving in the exit lane.
- If you do not see your child when you pull around the building, you should pull as far forward as you can. We have multiple spaces reserved for students who are not where they are supposed to be.
- After 3:00 p.m., you may use either the High School or Middle School lanes.
- If your child needs to cross over, they must proceed to the crosswalk and wait to be motioned by the staff member on duty. Your child should never cross through the lanes of traffic. They must cross at the crosswalk.
I'm a parent/guardian, and I need to come to school to check out my child. Where should I park?
Please use the marked visitors spaces located in front of the Middle School. Please keep in mind that early check-outs are not permitted for any reason after 2:10 p.m. Please plan accordingly.
Should you have further questions:
Cell Phone Policy
Middle School students are not permitted to have their phones during the school day. In the case of an emergency, please contact the school at 704-463-0567.
High School Information
Morning Drop-off Procedure
Please refer to the map above.
- Drop off occurs between 7:30 and 8:20 (Monday-Wednesday) for high school. Please take note that if you are dropping your student off after 8:20, they are likely to be tardy to class. The expectation is that students will be in class by 8:25 (9:25 on Thursday/Friday) ready to go, and, unless the student drives themself to school, it is the parent/guardian responsibility to ensure their student is arriving on time.
- Be patient and drive cautiously on campus. We have young drivers and students crossing the street. This is not the time to be in a hurry.
- Drop your child off in the designated area between the High School and Middle School. You should never drop your child off anywhere else other than the designated area.
- Prior to 8:00 a.m., you should drop your child off on the High School side of the designated area.
- Once you enter the drop off zone and come to a stop, your child should exit the vehicle. Do not wait to get to the front of the line as this slows down the process for everyone.
- Do not pull into a crosswalk and stop. These are for people to cross.
- Your child should exit your car on the side of the vehicle closest to the sidewalk on the High School side.
- After 8:00 a.m., you may use either the High School or Middle School lanes for drop off. Your child should exit your car on the side of the vehicle closest to the sidewalk of the lane you are in.
- If your child needs to cross over, they must proceed to the crosswalk and wait to be motioned by the staff member on duty. Your child should never cross through the lanes of traffic. They must cross at the crosswalk.
Afternoon Pick-up Procedure
Please refer to the map above. These rules apply to parents who are picking up high school only and a combination of high school/middle school.
- Pick up occurs between 2:55 and 3:30. It is the parent/guardian responsibility to ensure their student is picked up in a timely manner.
- Please do not arrive on campus prior to Middle School dismissal at 2:40
- Be patient and drive cautiously on campus. We have young drivers and students crossing the street. This is not the time to be in a hurry.
- Prior to 3:00 p.m., you should proceed to the High School lane and do not park in a crosswalk.
- You should pull alongside the High School sidewalk. Do not block the exit lane.
- When it is safe for you to do so, please call/text your child to let them know you are here to pick them up. Your child should be outside and waiting to get in your car once you pull into the pick up zone. Please do not call/text your child prior to 2:55 as they are still in class at this time.
- Your child should enter your car on the side closest to the sidewalk, not on the side facing the exit lane.
- After 3:00 p.m., you may use either the High School or Middle School lanes.
- If your child needs to cross over, they must proceed to the crosswalk and wait to be motioned by the staff member on duty. Your child should never cross through the lanes of traffic. They must cross at the crosswalk.
I'm a high school student, and I need to drop off/pick up my middle school sibling. Should I use the parking lot or the designated drop off/pick up area?
For morning drop-off:
If you have a first period class and will be staying on campus, you may pull into your designated parking space. If you have an online class and are simply dropping off your sibling and leaving, you should use the designated area for pick-up/drop-off like everyone else.
For afternoon pick-up:
If you have a sixth period class on campus, your sibling should meet you at your designated parking space. If you have an online class and are just coming to campus to pick up your sibling, you should use the designated area for pick-up/drop-off like everyone else.
I'm a parent, and I need to come to school to check out my child. Where should I park?
Please use the marked visitors spaces located in front of the high school. Please keep in mind that early check-outs are not permitted for any reason after 2:25 p.m. Please plan accordingly.
Orientation for Students Completely New to Gray Stone
Wednesday, July 31 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Students who are completely new (this does not include students who attended 8th grade at Gray Stone) to high school will set up their email and Canvas accounts. They will also receive a crash course on how to be successful at Gray Stone from our Counselor, Mr. Morgan.
Parking Passes
Open House - High School
Date: Monday, August 5
6:00-6:25 - Principal's Message (all are welcome, primarily aimed at rising 9th grade and new to GSDS families)
6:30-6:40 - 1st Period
6:45-6:55 - 2nd Period
7:00-7:10 - 3rd Period
7:15-7:25 - 4th Period
7:30-7:40 - 5th Period
7:45-7:55 - 6th Period
What should high school students who arrive early to campus do?
When do I go to lunch?
Early Lunch
Math
Science
Health & PE
Art
Late Lunch
English
Social Studies
Spanish
Online
Mills
What are the expectations for Knight Time in the High School?
On most Thursdays and Fridays, we will have Knight Time from 8:25-9:20. This is an academic time set aside for students to make up quizzes, tests, and for tutoring. Additionally, this is a time when clubs can meet and students can get together to work on group projects. Students must be under the direct supervision of a Gray Stone employee at all times. Students who are dropped off and do not have a club or need additional help from a teacher will be required to attend Study Hall. At times, students may be required to attend Knight Time for special events. If there is nothing planned, however, students are not required to be at school until the start of the first period of the day, which is 9:25 a.m. on the days we have Knight Time.
Driver's Ed
If you are interested in registering for Driver's Ed classes, please click here.
Should you have further questions:
Please email Mrs. Shannon Lisk at slisk@graystoneday.org.
About Us
Website: graystoneday.org
Location: 49464 Merner Terrace, Misenheimer, NC, USA
Phone: 704-463-0567
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GrayStoneDay/
Twitter: @graystoneday