COMMUNICATIONs
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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
Flavors of Mariposa Dual Language: A Multicultural Cookbook Celebration
At Mariposa Dual Language, something truly special unfolded just in time for Mother's Day. Every student, from kinder to first grade, worked on a heartwarming project to celebrate the diverse backgrounds that make up the program. “We have so many students from...
Jefferson County Middle School’s first art show in two decades: A celebration of creativity
On a sunny evening in late April, the Jefferson County Middle School Commons was transformed into an art exhibit. The hum of excitement and anticipation filled the air as community members saw the hard work and creativity on display of more than 150 students and staff...
JCSD 509J Senior Class Unites: Warm Springs Tribal Member Students Organize Inclusive Round Dance Celebration for Seniors Across the District
In the heart of Warm Springs, Oregon, a remarkable celebration unfolded as graduating seniors from Madras and Bridges High Schools in JCSD 509J came together for a memorable event. Organized by two Warm Springs Tribal Member seniors at Madras High School, Dasan Begay...
MHS April Athlete of the Month
Announcing Madras High School’s April Athletes of the Month! We are thrilled to contiue highlighting our student-athletes in 24 Spring Sports season with Athlete of the Month! These exceptional athletes from baseball, softball, track and field, golf, and tennis have...
Warm Springs K-8 Academy Students Dive into Creativity with LAIKA Animation Workshop
Recently, half of the library at Warm Springs K-8 Academy was turned into a painting and animation studio. LAIKA studios, a stop-motion animation studio that specializes in feature films based in Hillsboro, provided an opportunity for around 60 middle school students...