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
Carruth Data Breach
Carruth Compliance Consulting (Carruth) is the third-party administrator that handles 403(b) and 457(b) retirement savings plans for many Oregon school districts, including Jefferson County School District 509J. Carruth recently discovered suspicious activity on their...
PowerSchool Cybersecurity Incident
Dear JCSD 509J Community, Our student information system provider, PowerSchool, has notified our IT Department that JCSD 509J was among PowerSchool’s many worldwide clients whose data may have been accessed during a cybersecurity incident. They became aware of the...
Buff Bazaar: Building a Season of Giving and Responsibility
For the students at Jefferson County Middle School, the holidays come with more than just the usual excitement. This December, the Buff Bazaar returned for its third year, offering students a chance to spread holiday cheer while practicing life skills that will serve...
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...