Student Field Trips

iFly (Concord, NC)
Grade: 7th
Dates: March 4 or 6, 2026
Contact: Amber Martin, amartin@graystoneday.org

Seventh grade students will participate in a field trip to iFly in Concord, North Carolina. They will explore concepts in Physics and Forces and Motion as they rotate through various stations tailored to seventh grade standards. Buses from Gray STone will be taken to the location.

Arrival/Dismissal Procedure

• Report to school following normal procedure
• Buses will load at 8:25
• Return to school at 2:15
• Follow normal pick-up procedures at regualr dismissal time
• Bring drinks and bag lunches on your field trip day.
• Students who do not attend will participate in a normal school day.
• All chaperones will be staff members

An iFly waiver and school permission form will need to be completed for your child to attend the field trip. Payment is due by February 20, 2026.

Students will bring a lunch from home. No coolers or Stanly cups. Water bottles are allowed. There is also a vending machine there with some snacks and drinks.

Video link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z6Fn2hdA9no

Permission Form: click here

iFly Electronic Release Form (Click on "Select a flyer" and find your child's name)
Wednesday Trip (Martin advisory class, Morgan advisory class, some of Mr. Bolen’s advisory- last names beginning with He-V)
Friday Trip (Thompson advisory class, Plylers advisory class, some of Mr. Bolen’s advisory- last names beginning with A-Ha)

Greensboro Science Center (Greensboro, NC)
Grade: 6th
Dates: March 11 or 12, 2026
Contact: Katie Morgan, kmorgan@graystoneday.org

Sixth grade students will be traveling to the Greensboro Science Museum. While at the museum, students will have the opportunity to explore the aquarium, zoo, and museum as well as attend an Energy Program connected to 6th grade standards.

Arrival/Dismissal Procedure

• Arrive to school no later than 7:45
• Buses will load at 8:00
• Return to school at 2:30
• Follow normal pick-up procedures at regular dismissal time
• Students must bring their own lunch for the field trip.
• All chaperones will be staff members

A school permission form will need to be completed for your child to attend the field trip. Payment is due by March 6, 2026.

Permission Form: click here

Junior Trip (Washington, D.C.)
Grade: 11th
Dates: March 25-27, 2026
Contact: Clay Honeycutt, choneycutt@graystoneday.org

Departure Time:
TBD

Return Time:
TBD

Description of Trip:
The Juniors will have the opportunity to travel to Washington DC to explore our nation’s capital and gain a better understanding of American government and history.

Sights that we will see include:

• The US Capitol
• Holocaust Museum
• Smithsonian Museums
• Arlington National Cemetery
• Monuments on the Mall

Cost of Trip & Payment Due Date:
The price of the trip is $350 and includes travel, meals, and hotel costs.

Places on the trip must be reserved by making a $100 deposit (or full payment) no later than September 12th.

Payment Options:

• Deposit $100 must be payed online. (Due September 12)
• 2nd Payment $125 (Due November 7)
• 3rd Payment $125 (Due January 9)

Senior Trip (Charleston, SC)
Grade: 12th
Dates: March 25-27, 2026
Contact: Ashley Smith, asmith@graystoneday.org

WE STILL HAVE AVAILABLE SPOTS FOR THE TRIP!

We are excited to announce that we have put together the senior class trip to Charleston SC scheduled for April 2-4, 2025. The itinerary is still being developed but will include visits to Patriot's Point Naval Museum, an Eco Barrier Tour, a Riverboat Dinner Cruise, Topgolf, and other fun activities in downtown Charleston. Once the itinerary is finalized, we will be sure to share it with you.

We are working with Holiday Tours of Randleman to provide transportation, accommodations, and meals while on the trip. The cost of the trip is $375 per student. Students will need additional money for any souvenirs and/or snacks.

To secure a spot on the trip, a $100 non-refundable deposit is required and must be received by October 15, 2024 along with a permission slip. Once deposits and permission slips are received, the following payment plan is as follows:

• Down payment of $100 is due by November 1, 2025
• Second payment of $275 is due by March 1, 2026

Permission Slip: click here

Japan (Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka)
Grade: TBD
Dates: Summer, 2028
Contact: Chris Deal, cdeal@graystoneday.org

Get ready for an unforgettable opportunity—Japan Summer 2028! After recent trips to Europe and South America, it’s been a while since Gray Stone has explored Asia, and we’re excited to bring students a truly immersive experience in Japan.

This 10-day journey goes far beyond sightseeing. Students will explore iconic castles and temples, participate in hands-on cultural experiences like a traditional tea ceremony and Zen meditation, travel by bullet train, and experience both historic villages and the vibrant energy of cities like Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka.

Highlights include:

• Osaka Castle, Fushimi Inari Shrine, and Kyoto’s Golden Pavilion
• Cultural experiences such as the tea ceremony, Zen meditation, and gold-leaf crafts
• Visits to Takayama, Shirakawa-go, and local markets
• Tokyo city life, Shibuya Crossing, Harajuku, and Akihabara
• Authentic Japanese food and street culture

This tour is designed for students who want to truly understand Japan—its traditions, daily life, and modern culture—while creating lifelong memories.

Interest Meeting Details
Date: Thursday, February 26th
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: GSD Commons

Meeting registration is required. Please RSVP here: RSVP link

We hope you’ll join us to learn more about this exciting opportunity!

We can't wait to see you there!