GSDS Weekly Update from our HS Broadcasting Team

💛September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month 💛

We Stand Together!

This September, we stand together in honor, memory, and support of the children and families whose lives have been impacted by childhood cancer—including members of our own Gray Stone community.

We proudly stand with our students who are battling, have battled, and have courageously overcome childhood cancer. Their strength, resilience, and courage inspire us all.

This month, we remember, we support, and we stand together.

Once a Knight, always a Knight.

Connection is Prevention

National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month.

Parents and Guardians, September 28 - October 2, Gray Stone Middle School is recognizing National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month.

Our theme is “Connection,” where we will emphasize to students that the people in their lives are there to support them, and that students can support each other. Students will be encouraged to talk to trusted adults such as parents / guardians or school personnel If they are under stress or in crisis.

Here is a suicide prevention resource for parents / guardians: click HERE As always, we want to work together with parents / guardians in support of your student’s growth and development.

In the coming days, we will also share information with students, as required by NCDPI, about the Say Something Anonymous Reporting System. For more information, click HERE

Risk Factors and Warning Signs

SAY SOMETHING

Important Schedule Change for October 23

Mark your Calendars for a School Calendar Change for the Middle School.

📚 Friday, October 23 Schedule

6th–8th Grade: Early Release — students will follow the normal Middle School Early Release Day schedule
9th & 12th Grade: Virtual learning
10th & 11th Grade: On campus for the PSAT and PreACT

🥳CELEBRATING Our Knight of the Week🥳

Caleb B 6th Grade

Caleb brings a positive and encouraging energy wherever he goes at Gray Stone. He is a model student who consistently demonstrates strong leadership, particularly when working with others. Caleb makes a genuine effort to ensure that everyone feels supported, included, and encouraged in the classroom. His respectful demeanor, kindness, and willingness to uplift those around him make him an outstanding example of Gray Stone’s values. We are truly fortunate to have Caleb as a student and are grateful for the positive example he sets for others each day.

Each week, we recognize a Gray Stone Middle School student who truly embodies our core values — Service, Integrity, and Responsibility. Whether it's lending a hand to a peer, doing the right thing even when it's hard, or simply showing up with a great attitude, we seek to nominate students who are a wonderful example of what it means to be a Gray Stone Knight. As a token of our appreciation, each Knight of the Week receives a voucher for a free slice of pizza and a drink from The Lance — a small treat to celebrate a big example of Knight character!

KNIGHTFEST 2026

Middle School Students Only

Middle School Students are invited to KNIGHTFEST!

Middle school students are invited to KnightFest on Friday, October 16 from 3:15–5:00 PM on the Gray Stone Soccer Field! Come hang out with friends and enjoy an afternoon of fun, food, and activities.

Wristbands are $10 and include admission to KnightFest plus inflatables, club games, yard games, photo opportunities, and a DJ. Wristbands will be sold during lunch October 5–7 and will be delivered to students through their advisory teachers.

Students can also preorder a $5 Meal Deal, which includes a hot dog, chips, and a drink. A limited number of hot dogs will be available for purchase at KnightFest, so preordering the Meal Deal is encouraged.

Snack and dessert food trucks will also be at KnightFest! These purchases are not included with admission, so students who would like to visit the food trucks should bring additional money.

Water stations will be available throughout KnightFest. Students should bring their own reusable water bottle to refill during the event.

We hope to see our middle school Knights there for an afternoon of food, friends, games, and fun!

Middle School ATHLETICS

BOYS Middle School Basketball

COMING SOON

FILL OUT THE FORM BELOW IF YOU ARE INTERESTED

If you are interested in middle school boys basketball for the winter season, please use the link below. We only need the form filled out once per athlete.

MS BOYS BASKETBALL INTEREST FORM- CLICK HERE

Click Here for All Gray Stone Athletic Events

Important Upcoming Dates

What's Happening at Gray Stone?

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

LUNCH MENU

🍁 September 28-October 2 🍁

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

Tuesday Hot Dogs, Mac & Cheese, Salad Bar

Wednesday Beef or Chicken Tacos, Salad Bar

Thursday Baked Potato Bar, Fruit, Salad Bar

Friday Cheese or Pepperoni Pizza

Habeeb Catering

Lunch Made Easy!

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!

👀 DID YOU LOSE SOMETHING? 👀

OUR LOST AND FOUND IS GROWING!

IT MIGHT BE YOURS!!! COME TAKE A LOOK!

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!

The Lance

September Newsletter

HERE IS YOUR CHANCE TO SKIP THE LINE!

🛡️ Skip the Line Fundraiser!

Want to skip the car rider line and give yourself a little extra time? Our Skip the Line Fundraiser gives you the chance to win!

For just $5 per chance (or 5 for $20), families can enter for a chance to drop off and pick up their student from the front parking lot instead of using the regular car rider line. We’ll have one Middle School winner and one High School winner!

🎟️ Tickets on sale: September 21–October 5
🎉 Drawing: October 6
🚗 Skip-the-line privilege: October 13–December 18

It’s a fun way to support Gray Stone while giving yourself less time in line and more time for what matters! ❤️

Important Middle School Timelines

🚘🚦Driver's Ed🚦🚘

If you are interested in registering for Driver's Ed classes, please click here!

https://ncdrivingschool.com/county/stanly-county/

Download the School Calendar Here

Gray Stone Day School Website

Gray Stone Day School Facebook

CLICK HERE FOR NEWSLETTERS- PAST AND PRESENT

View Staff Directory- 26-27 - click here

💟 Energy. Enthusiasm. Engagement.💟

ABOUT GRAY STONE DAY SCHOOL

OUR MISSION

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

Middle School Newsletter

HOLDING HIGH STANDARDS EVERY DAY

💛September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month 💛

We Stand Together!

Connection is Prevention

National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month.

Important Schedule Change for October 23

Mark your Calendars for a School Calendar Change for the Middle School.

🥳CELEBRATING Our Knight of the Week🥳

Caleb B 6th Grade

KNIGHTFEST 2026

Middle School Students Only

Middle School Students are invited to KNIGHTFEST!

Middle School ATHLETICS

BOYS Middle School Basketball

COMING SOON

FILL OUT THE FORM BELOW IF YOU ARE INTERESTED

Important Upcoming Dates

What's Happening at Gray Stone?

LUNCH MENU

Habeeb Catering

Lunch Made Easy!

👀 DID YOU LOSE SOMETHING? 👀

OUR LOST AND FOUND IS GROWING!

IT MIGHT BE YOURS!!! COME TAKE A LOOK!

The Lance

September Newsletter

HERE IS YOUR CHANCE TO SKIP THE LINE!

🛡️ Skip the Line Fundraiser!

Important Middle School Timelines

🚘🚦Driver's Ed🚦🚘

If you are interested in registering for Driver's Ed classes, please click here!

💟 Energy. Enthusiasm. Engagement.💟

ABOUT GRAY STONE DAY SCHOOL

OUR MISSION

💛September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month 💛 💛September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month 💛

We Stand Together!

Connection is Prevention Connection is Prevention

National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month.

Important Schedule Change for October 23 Important Schedule Change for October 23

Mark your Calendars for a School Calendar Change for the Middle School.

🥳CELEBRATING Our Knight of the Week🥳 🥳CELEBRATING Our Knight of the Week🥳

Caleb B 6th Grade

KNIGHTFEST 2026 KNIGHTFEST 2026

Middle School Students Only Middle School Students Only

Middle School Students are invited to KNIGHTFEST!

Middle School ATHLETICS Middle School ATHLETICS

BOYS Middle School Basketball BOYS Middle School Basketball

COMING SOON COMING SOON

FILL OUT THE FORM BELOW IF YOU ARE INTERESTED

Important Upcoming Dates Important Upcoming Dates

What's Happening at Gray Stone?

LUNCH MENU LUNCH MENU

Habeeb Catering Habeeb Catering

Lunch Made Easy! Lunch Made Easy!

👀 DID YOU LOSE SOMETHING? 👀 👀 DID YOU LOSE SOMETHING? 👀

OUR LOST AND FOUND IS GROWING! OUR LOST AND FOUND IS GROWING!

IT MIGHT BE YOURS!!! COME TAKE A LOOK!

The Lance The Lance

September Newsletter September Newsletter

HERE IS YOUR CHANCE TO SKIP THE LINE! HERE IS YOUR CHANCE TO SKIP THE LINE!

🛡️ Skip the Line Fundraiser!

Important Middle School Timelines Important Middle School Timelines

🚘🚦Driver's Ed🚦🚘 🚘🚦Driver's Ed🚦🚘

If you are interested in registering for Driver's Ed classes, please click here!

💟 Energy. Enthusiasm. Engagement.💟 💟 Energy. Enthusiasm. Engagement.💟

ABOUT GRAY STONE DAY SCHOOL ABOUT GRAY STONE DAY SCHOOL

OUR MISSION

💛September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month 💛

Connection is Prevention

Important Schedule Change for October 23

🥳CELEBRATING Our Knight of the Week🥳

KNIGHTFEST 2026

Middle School Students Only

Middle School ATHLETICS

BOYS Middle School Basketball

COMING SOON

Important Upcoming Dates

LUNCH MENU

Habeeb Catering

Lunch Made Easy!

👀 DID YOU LOSE SOMETHING? 👀

OUR LOST AND FOUND IS GROWING!

The Lance

September Newsletter

HERE IS YOUR CHANCE TO SKIP THE LINE!

Important Middle School Timelines

🚘🚦Driver's Ed🚦🚘

💟 Energy. Enthusiasm. Engagement.💟

ABOUT GRAY STONE DAY SCHOOL