ABRPTSO

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RJ Grey Junior High School

March 1, 2026

PTSO Update!

Spring is near, but our learning continues! 🌷 We still have a significant portion of the school year left, and many exciting events will take place over the next few months. Please help us support our teachers and students in their academics, sports, clubs, research, community service, scholarship pursuits, and more!

Use the codes below to donate or contact secretary@abrptso.org to volunteer. Your donation matters and helps support students.

March Madness Basketball Tournament on March, 6th

We are thrilled and looking forward to the electrifying March Madness Basketball Tournament on March 6th 2026, from 3 pm to 4:30 pm.  The PTSO Hospitality Team is looking for donations of snacks and drinks and a few parent volunteers to set-up/man/tear-down the snack tables. If you are willing to donate items or time, please sign-up via the SignUp link: https://signup.com/go/xSgHRCW

If you have any questions, please contact Nikita Pendharkar at jhhospitality@abrptso.org.

Thank you for your support!

Project Graduation: An Online Auction, March 14-28th!

Please consider donating items for our online auction here. This is a great, easy way to cover the costs of our annual effort to keep kids safe on commencement night. Thanks!

The AB Project Graduation 2026 Team

abprojectgraduation@gmail.com

https://www.abprojectgrad.org

Online Student Directory 2025-2026 is now available!

Log in to your PowerSchool Portal today to access the directory.

All completely FREE—a gift from the ABRPTSO!

Stay connected and access your directory now.

Time to order the 2025-2026 RJ Grey Yearbook!

• Over 70 color pages to chronicle the school year! 

• Portraits of all students in both grades 

• Photos of clubs, sports, activities, events, and school productions

 

To Order & Pay Online: 

• Go to www.yearbookordercenter.com  

• Enter school code 13545

8th Grade Yearbook Tributes

Would you like to include a tribute to your graduating student in this year's yearbook? If so, here are the necessary details should you wish to participate:

1. For $40, you will receive a 1/8th-page space in our yearbook, which is room for 1-2 photos and a message of pride and congratulations to your child.

2. You will design, pay, and submit everything online. We have to submit these pages for printing as they are completed, so please be sure to proof your file very carefully. Unfortunately, changes aren't possible after it is submitted.

3. When you're ready, go to this link to begin, and scroll down to find the button that says "Start Your Ad": 

https://www.yearbookordercenter.com/index.cfm/job/13545 

We will keep the portal open until all the pages allocated to tributes have been filled.

Any questions should be directed to Mr. Lewis at MLewis@abschools.org

Applying to private school?

Please visit the Counseling Office's webpage for the required procedure as there are quite a few steps and important details. The first step is for a parent to complete this form at least 20 days before the school application is due. 

Questions? Email Kerry Lewis at klewis@abschools.org. 

AB Forward Updates

AB Forward Updates are scheduled for Tuesday evenings at 7:00 p.m. and will last approximately 45 minutes. These sessions provide parents and caregivers with the latest information and a clear overview of any new developments. Our next webinar will be on March 10.



For more information, please visit the School Committee meeting page and AB Forward page.

Activity Fees and RJG Clubs/Activities



There is something for everyone! RJG Club Activities

If your child is joining one of our clubs, we now have a $50 Activity Fee that helps support the costs of running our extracurricular programs. If your child has already joined a club, you can send a check for $50 (made out to Acton-Boxborough Regional School District) that they can drop off at the Main Office. You can also pay online here. If your family is in need of financial assistance, please submit a request for financial assistance according to the instructions on our District's website.

Community Education Update

Check out our on-line catalog. Contact us at ceregistrar@abschools.org with any questions.

Dining Etiquette Workshop (Gr. 2-7): March 2

Conversation Skills Workshop (Gr. 2-7): March 2

Fashion Foundation & Sewing Basics (Ages 7-14): March 10-31

Fabrics, Draping & Pattern Making (Ages 7-14): April 7-28

Archery (Ages 8+):: April 13-June 1

Youth Badminton - Beginner (Ages 9-18): April 16-June 18

Youth Badminton - Advanced Beginner (Ages 9-18): April 16-June 18

Youth Badminton - Intensive (Ages 9-18): May 5-June 23 (6:00 PM)

Youth Badminton - Intensive (Ages 9-18): May 5-June 23 (7:30 PM)

Asian Crispy Noodle Dish (Ages 10+): April 21

Creamy Meatball Stew (Ages 10+): April 23

Home Alone (Gr. 3+): May 16

Calling All Ultimate Frisbee Enthusiasts – No Experience Needed!

Acton-Boxborough Ultimate Frisbee welcomes all 7-12 graders to join in playing this fun and competitive team sport. All skill levels are welcome, and no experience is necessary. Spring'26 pre-season practice kicks off on Saturday, March 21th 11am . 

Learn more at https://www.abultimate.com/ or contact us at abrenegade@gmail.com.

Open Door Theater Takes Flight with HONK! at R.J. Grey's Dragonfly Theater March 20-29

Open Door Theater is proud to announce our production of HONK!, a musical telling of “The Ugly Duckling” story. HONK! is a heartwarming celebration of being different that is sure to delight audiences of all ages. Ugly looks quite a bit different from his siblings, and others are quick to notice and point this out. Ugly is kind-hearted, awkward and innocent, and his journey of self-discovery is the heart of the show. This messaging supports the mission of Open Door Theater and will resonate with audiences now more than ever. Like Open Door Theater, HONK! has the audacity to assert that the default state of community should be inclusion and that “fowl” behavior will no longer be tolerated. Open Door’s cast will present 6 performances March 20-29, 2026 at the Dragonfly Theater. All performances are relaxed/sensory friendly and feature ASL interpretation and open captioning. There will be audio-described performances on the second weekend. Tickets are $20. Discounted tickets for EBT, WIC and ConnectorCare Cardholders.

Tickets at https://www.OpenDoorTheater.org/

Danny's Place Winter Programs start here!  

From preschoolers to high schoolers, Danny’s Place has something for everyone. Explore our programs and save your spot today!  www.dannys-place.org/winter

Work Permits

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Work Permits - Are you fourteen years old and thinking about a part-time job? Please see the  the Counseling website for more information regarding the student work permit process.  Questions? Check in with or email Mrs. Lewis (klewis@abschools.org).

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 of parts of our email 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. 

This year, we have moved to sending our Daily Announcements through Parent Square. Please click on the link below to sign up. If you're already registered with Parent Square, just sign in and got to Groups and add the Daily Announcements to your groups. If you are not yet registered, you will need to enter the email address that we have on file (the address where you are receiving this message).

Please click here to sign up to receive the Daily Announcements email!

LATE BUS

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The Late Bus will arrive at the Junior High at approximately 4:30pm each day (Monday through Friday), and then pick up students at the High School at approximately 4:40pm. The Late Bus will then depart the campus around 4:45pm and begin its route.  The Late Bus will not be in service on days when both the Junior High and High School have an early release schedule.

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