High School Weekly Update
9/20/24
Principal Thoughts
October is just on the horizon, and it will be an exciting and very busy month here at Gray Stone. We will begin the month with our annual Homecoming celebration on Friday, October 4. Our Middle Schoolers will attend Knight Fest prior to the Varsity High School Soccer match, which will take place at Pfeiffer's Lefko-Mills field beginning at 6:00 p.m. In anticipation of Homecoming, we will have our fall Spirit Week with a different theme each day leading up to Friday. Additionally, we will have a pep rally to recognize our fall sports athletes, and Mrs. Rinaggio and her Leadership class have been working very hard to plan these events for our students. We will cap off our Homecoming celebration with a dance on Saturday, October 5 from 7-10 p.m. in the Commons, and our parent organization, the Lance, has been working diligently to make this a very special event for our students. On Friday, October 11, our sophomores will take the PSAT, and our juniors will take the PACT. This will be an asynchronous virtual day for freshmen and seniors and an early release day for the Middle School. Mrs. Gray will be sending more details to students who are taking these tests and their parents when we get closer to that day. The last main event in October will be a Knight Under the Stars, which will take place on Friday, October 25 and is also being planned by the Lance. This was a magnificent event last year, and we are looking forward to an even bigger and better evening this year. More details about a Knight Under the Stars will be shared soon. That's all for now, and I wish all of you a wonderful weekend!
Regards,
Jeff Walter
Principal
Gray Stone Hosts First Knight Time Speaker Series
This morning, Lt. Richard Lowder, Retired, spoke to students about his experiences serving our country in the Vietnam War.
Coming Soon - Fall Spirit Week
Homecoming is Friday, October 4
High School students will need a digital ticket (or pass) to attend the game.
Tickets can be purchased the following ways:
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.
Homecoming Dance is Saturday, October 5
Knight of the Week
We are proud of you, Ty!
Upcoming Athletic Events
Lunch Menu
September 23-27
Monday Pasta (Meat or Alfredo Sauce), Garlic Bread, Salad Bar
Tuesday Hot Dogs, Mac & Cheese, Salad Bar
Wednesday Beef Taco Bar, Salad Bar
Thursday Southern BBQ, Chips, Slaw, Salad BarFriday Pizza (Cheese or Pepperoni)
Previously Shared Information
NHS to Host Student Trivia Night
Team sign-up: https://forms.gle/c8YkLkvFW8CFJZdS9
Gray Stone Band and Chorus
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 General Meeting
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
Help Needed with Concessions
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#/
I'm a parent, and I need to come to school to check out my child. Where should I go?
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.
Parking Pass Payment Link Ready
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.
Driver's Ed
About Us
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