GSDS High School Weekly Update

We Are an A School!

I am beyond excited to share some incredible news with our Gray Stone Day community. We officially earned an A on our 2025–26 NC School Performance Grade! This is our highest mark in at least five years, and it reflects something truly special happening in our classrooms every single day.

Our School Performance Score climbed to 85, up 8 points from last year, driven by real gains across the board — reading, math, science, and biology scores all rose, our ACT/WorkKeys results hit a five-year high, and our graduation rate reached its best mark yet at 93.9%. Just as important, our students didn't just perform well — they grew more than expected, earning the state's "Met Expected Growth" designation.

This achievement belongs to all of you. To our students, who showed up ready to learn and gave their best every day. To our incredible teachers and staff, whose dedication and hard work made this growth possible. And to our families, who partner with us every step of the way.

We've been a strong B school for years — steady, consistent, committed to our kids. This year, that consistency turned into something even greater. I could not be prouder to lead this school community.

Go Knights! 🛡️

This translates to:

Congratulations, Vice President! I hope that one day you can fulfill your goal of becoming bilingual. I have no doubt that you will achieve it. Keep it up, because you are going far. I wish you all the best and I hope you succeed with all of your personal and professional dreams - and, may everyday be "Grace's Day”.

Gray Stone Mock Trial competed in a scrimmage against Ardrey Kell High School this Saturday as they prepare to attend the Bulldog Invitational at Yale University at the end of September. This is the fourth year in a row that Gray Stone has qualified for this competition (which requires teams to have qualified for State Finals in their state the previous school year), and the team will compete against schools from across the country.

Pictured left to right: Teddy Morton, Maddie Vang, Lindsey Stirewalt, Wrigley Petrea, Michael Bristol, Mrs. Petersen (coach), Kaelyn Crowell, Paisley Rocco, and Millie Klauder.

It's time to purchase and design an ad in the yearbook to recognize your seniors and their accomplishments! I have attached a flyer that contains all the information that you will need to complete your purchase. You must order and create the senior ad by Saturday, October 3! If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me!

September 7 - Labor Day Holiday- No School

September 10- Club Offering Event (see Flyer)

September 14 - GSDS Picture Day

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

• Monday Labor Day - No School

• Tuesday Cheese Quesadillas, Soup, Crackers, Salad Bar
• Wednesday Beef or Chicken Tacos, Salad Bar
• Thursday Chicken Pie, Fruit, Salad Bar
• Friday Cheese or Pepperoni Pizza

Buying lunch is as easy as 1-2-3! Habeeb's Catering serves our Knights Monday through Thursday, and getting your student set up is simple.

Choose your card:

🎟️ 10-Punch Card – $70 ($7/meal)

🎟️ 20-Punch Card – $140 ($7/meal)

Pay your way:

💵 Cash

📝 Check

📱 Venmo — please include your student's name in the subject line so we know whose lunch card to send home!

Note for Venmo payments: when your student comes to the counter, have them let the Habeeb's know they have a card paid for on Venmo. The Habeeb's will check for the parent's name and the amount paid, then hand over the appropriate card and write your student's name on it at that time.

That's it — easy, quick, and one less thing on your to-do list!

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