GSDS High School Weekly Update

Jude brings an incredible positive energy to our school every single day. He is incredibly respectful, polite, and always greets everyone with a bright smile, a warm hello, and a thoughtful "have a good day." What truly stands out about Jude is his eagerness to get involved and his readiness to help. He constantly looks out for his peers and our school environment, always volunteering to clean up classroom materials, even when they were left behind by someone else.

Thank you, Jude, for your outstanding character, helpful spirit, and for making our school a brighter place for everyone!

We've noticed an increase in food being brought into the long hall, classrooms, lockers, and locker rooms—and it's creating challenges. The extra crumbs and spills attract unwanted pests and add significant work to our dedicated custodial staff.

Here's where we need your help: please remember that meals belong in the Commons. We have plenty of large trash cans there specifically for this purpose, making cleanup easy and keeping our shared learning spaces pest-free.

Many of you are already doing a wonderful job with this, and we truly appreciate your partnership. For those still working on it, we ask for your support in redirecting yourselves to finish meals in the Commons rather than in classrooms or other spaces. Eating during instruction isn't just disruptive and disrespectful to teachers and peers—it also detracts from learning.

Together, we can keep our building clean, welcoming, and focused on learning.

Poor Dr. Smith has to regularly spend time gathering and cleaning up trash and leftover food items from the outdoor tables and pavilion after lunch; keeping our campus clean starts with each of us..

A clean campus is something we create together. After finding trash and leftover food on tables outside and beneath the pavilion, Dr. Smith, along with the custodial team, stepped in to collect it. Her reminder is simple: our students are capable of doing better—and small choices make a big difference.

Before heading to class, practice the two-minute cleanup: take your trash, wipe up spills, and leave the space ready for the next person. Families and staff can help reinforce this shared expectation. Let’s show pride in our school by treating every campus space with care.

Take action: Pause, look around, and leave your spot cleaner than you found it. Come on; we've got this!

Students need parent/guardian permission to attend. Here is the link:

https://permission.graystoneday.org/

If you would like to attend this seminar, please complete the permission form by 1:00 PM on Sunday, November 1.

For Halloween this year, the Gray Stone Day School high school Art Students did a project called an Exquisite Corpse. Students were given a body part, the list of possible body parts were; Head, Torso, or legs to complete the artwork for. The only requirements for the artwork were, the image must be school appropriate and must try and have a five inch section on the edge of the paper to connect to the other parts. After the artwork is completed the body parts are compiled to complete the Exquisite Corpse. The Art Classes this year did not have enough students to complete all of the corpses, so the Mr. Honeycutt, one of Gray Stone's History teachers was willing to complete the last head. See the completed corpses in the attached photos.

For her senior project, Breanna Freeman is working with Faith Alive Ministries of Albemarle. They are an organization that prioritizes helping widows and orphans. They provide emergency placement care for kids in foster care. Good luck, Breanna!

Hello Knight Families!

We are honored to invite family members of our students who have served or are currently serving in the military to Gray Stone Day School’s Annual Veterans Pancake Breakfast on Monday, November 9, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. in the Commons.

This special tradition is an opportunity to recognize and honor the men and women who have served our country while enjoying a delicious breakfast graciously provided by The Lance.

Please click here to register attendance no later than October 30, 2026. Guest parking will be available in both lots in front of the high school building.

We look forward to welcoming our special guests to campus as we express our gratitude for their service and sacrifice.

November 1: Daylight Saving Time Ends

November 3: LANCE Zoom Meeting at 6PM

November 3: Election Day

November 4: Holocaust Education Center Seminar in Commons

November 4: Junior College Night @ GSDS: 6-7 PM

November 9: Veterans Day Breakfast @ 8:30 AM

November 9: Board of Directors Meeting in the GSDS Board Room

November 11: Veterans Day Holiday - School Closed

November 24: Early Release for Students: No Lunch Served

November 24: LAUNCH for Seniors 8:15 AM/LAUNCH for Juniors 10:00 AM

November 25-27: Thanksgiving Holiday Break

See Attached Fliers for Other Updates

Frequently check the website for any updates about schedules and events. (Access button below)

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

• Tuesday Sub Sandwiches, Chips, Salad Bar

• Wednesday Beef or Chicken Tacos, Salad Bar
• Thursday Corn Dogs, Mac & Cheese, Fruit, Salad Bar
• Friday Cheese or Pepperoni Pizza

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. Here is the LANCE email address: graystonelance@gmail.com

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

GSDS students continue to balance rigorous academics, community service, leadership, and integrity with grace and determination.

HS Office Manager 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