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RJ Grey Junior High School

September 27, 2026

An early Nor'easter Can't Dampen Our Excitement for this school year

We are finishing out the first month of the school year, hard to believe it will be October this week! At the PTSO we love seeing school back in session and all the growth and accomplishments of our students, teachers and staff. Please help us continue to support them by making an Annual Donation. We suggest $50 per family, but any amount is appreciated (and don't forget corporate matching!)

We are also always looking for new volunteers, especially if you are intersted in working with fundraising, outreach, the school committee, or the joint PTSO. Please contact us at chair@abrptso.org, secretary@abrptso.org if you are interested. 

Your donations go directly to:

• 10 college scholarships
• Jr. High Events like Summer Fun, March Madness, 7th and 8th grade end of the year celebrations
• High School programs such as World Cultures Week and the Community Service Program
• Thousands of dollars in grant monies to each school for projects that directly impact students, such as supplies, Community Day, and field trips.
• Teacher and Staff Appreciation events
• and more! 

*Paypal Link - to make donations via PayPal, Credit Card, or Venmo*

RJG Clubs & Activities

Click here to see the 2026-27 LIST OF CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES. 

Keep an eye out for more additions/changes!

It's time for the annual AB Music Car Wash on Saturday, October 3rd!

Need your car washed? Save the date for this Acton Boxborough Friends of Music (ABFOM) fundraising event supporting student musicians in band, chorus, orchestra and color guard. 

AB Music Car Wash

Saturday, October 3rd, 9am-1pm

Admin Building at 15 Charter Road

$10/car

Note: Rain date is Sunday, October 4th, 9am-1pm

AB Special Education Parent Advisory Council (AB SEPAC)

AB SEPAC is an advisory group to the Acton-Boxborough Regional School District and a resource for caregivers of students with disabilities. The council works to support families, share information and resources, and provide a parent/caregiver perspective on special education in our schools.



To learn more about AB SEPAC, visit www.absepac.org or follow them on Facebook at @absepac.

Process for Daily Announcement Sign Ups!

The School invites any interested parent or guardian to sign up to receive our Daily Announcements email. The Daily Announcements email is exactly what it sounds like. Generally, in mid-morning, our Main Office will compile any of our ongoing or new announcements and send them to interested families. Examples would be: listing which clubs meet that week; sign ups for Ski Club; Jazz Band auditions; when the next Early Release is; and notification of a postponed athletic game or meet. We don't use the Daily Announcements to send emergency information. 

We send our Daily Announcements through Parent Square. Please click on the link on our website to sign up. If you're already registered with Parent Square, just sign in and go to Groups and add the Daily Announcements to your groups.

Absent, Tardy & Dismissals

Parent/Guardians: Please email the Main Office with all planned absences. You will receive a confirmation email.

rjgrey_main_office@abschools.org

(Please include your student's full name/grade and DATES of absence)

Main Office: 978-264-3350

Before 8am, ext. 3333

After 8am, ext. 3304

Please note: ALL dismissals are due by 8:00am RJ Grey website

Late Bus

NORTH Late Bus

*The North late bus leaves the junior high at 4:30 pm. Students should know their "LATE bus stop" before getting on the late bus.

SOUTH Late Bus

*The South late bus leaves the junior high at 4:30 pm. Students should know their "LATE bus stop" before getting on the late bus.

See the late bus routes here.

Community Education - Fall Catalog

Autumn is here! Check out Community Education classes in our Fall Catalog! For questions, email ceregistrar@abschools.org.

Junior High 

• Taekwondo Teens (Ages 13-17) - October 1-31 
• Pre-Teen Yoga (Ages 10-13) - October 8-22
• Social Skills Workshop (Gr. 2-7) - October 14
• Teen Interview Workshop (Gr. 8-12) - October 14
• Youth Badminton Beginner (Ages 9-18) - October 15-December 10
• Youth Badminton Advanced Beginner (Ages 9-18) - October 15-December 10
• Youth Badminton Intensive (Ages 9-18) - October 13-December 8
• Home Alone (Gr. 3+) - October 17
• New Year Fashion Design (Ages 7-14) - October 19-November 9; October 21-November 18
• Pad Thai with Asako (Ages 10+) - October 24
• Dining Etiquette: Prep for Thanksgiving (Gr. 2-7) - November 5
• Conversation Skills Workshop (Gr. 2-7) - November 5

Helpful Links:



RJ Grey Website

Academic Calendar 

Food Services Welcome Letter

Eye on the Junior High

Student Handbook

Acton-Boxborough Special Education Parent Advisory Council (AB SEPAC)