Middle School Newsletter

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

We are incredibly grateful to Mr. Hodges for his passion and excellence in bringing the written word to life for our students! The high school students went all out, arriving in full costume and bringing their characters to life through vivid descriptions, poetry, and an impressive depth of detail. What a wonderful and engaging experience for our middle school students!

Perhaps one of the most special parts of the day was seeing these high school students return to the very classrooms and teachers who helped shape their own journeys. Having them back at the middle school to share their love of literature with the next generation of Knights was truly a full-circle moment. What a special experience for everyone involved!

Our 6th grade ELA students are bringing history to life! Students went all out, transforming themselves into characters from the 1920–1950 era for their presentations. From their costumes to the details they shared, their creativity and enthusiasm made this a wonderful experience!

A special thank-you to Pam Rutherford for creating such an engaging learning opportunity for our students. What a fun way to step into the past, research historical figures, and bring their stories to life!

We love seeing our Knights learning beyond the textbook!

We do not have any athletic events for middle school next week. Basketball games will start the week of 11/16.

Frequently check the website for any updates about schedules and events.

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 25-27: Thanksgiving Holiday Break

November 9-13

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

Wednesday Veterans Day - No School

Thursday Hot Dogs, Baked Beans, 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!

Just a quick reminder — we have a Lost and Found, and it’s already filling up fast! You’ll find it in the square by the windows, marked with a sign that says “LOST AND FOUND!” We already have a big pile of belongings waiting to be claimed. Please stop by and check for anything that might be yours — and remember to keep track of your things going forward!

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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.

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