COMMUNICATIONs
All media requests are directed through the Communications Department. Please contact our Communications Director at Jprechtl@509j.net or call the number below.
541-475-6192
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Our Communications Plan
Jefferson County School District 509J is committed to providing timely, accurate and clear communication to all stakeholders. We seek to provide resources and materials to ensure families, students, staff, partners, media, citizens, and other members of the community are kept informed about our key priorities, successes, and challenges.
The Communications department works with schools and departments to ensure that everyone is informed and up to date on student’s, staff’s, and faculty’s experience in 509J schools.
We aim to ensure that families, students, staff, and the community know that students flourish here, we care for each other, and we get better every day.
We aim to celebrate the successes that happen every day in our buildings. If you wish to share an idea with us, please reach out at communications@509j.net.
We communicate through multiple channels including social media networks and our direct communication tool, ParentSquare. In order to receive important updates from the district, please ensure your contact information is up to date by checking with your children’s school.
509J Communication Resources
District News
October 2024 Athlete of the Month
Announcing Madras High School’s October Athletes of the Month! We are thrilled to announce our October Madras High Athletes of the Month! These exceptional athletes from cross country, boys and girls soccer, football, volleyball, and cheerleading have shown...
509J Preschool Open Enrollment
509J Preschool Open Enrollment Now Available! We are excited to announce that open enrollment for 509J Preschool is now underway! Our preschool program is designed to provide a nurturing, engaging, and enriching environment for your child to thrive. Program Details...
Show Up Everyday: Students Flourish Here
In Jefferson County School District 509J, we believe that students flourish in our schools. They do this in a number of ways. Whether a student is engaged with a lesson in their classroom, connecting with one of the many resources we have available in our schools to...
Christa Rohrbach Named Jefferson County Regional Teacher of the Year
PRESS RELEASEFor Immediate ReleaseSeptember 20, 2024MEDIA CONTACT:Joseph Prechtl, Communications Directorjprechtl@509j.net | 541-475-6192 Ext. 2225Christa Rohrbach Named Jefferson County Regional Teacher of the YearCandidate for 2024-25 Oregon Teacher of the Year The...
Warm Springs K-8 Academy celebrates six new classrooms with ribbon-cutting ceremony
In a heartfelt ceremony, Jefferson County School District 509J and Warm Springs K-8 Academy celebrated the opening of a six-classroom addition, marking a significant milestone for the district and community. The event was held just before our community's annual...