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
Introducing Buff Elementary’s New Principal
PRESS RELEASEFor Immediate ReleaseJuly 12, 2024MEDIA CONTACT:Joseph Prechtl, Communications Directorjprechtl@509j.net | 541-475-6192 Ext. 2225Introducing Buff Elementary’s New Principal Jefferson County, Ore. - We are thrilled to announce a new principal of Buff...
Warm Springs K8 Academy’s Inaugural Art and Poetry Showcase: Celebrating Creativity and Expression
It was a night unlike any other at Warm Springs K 8 Academy. For the first time in the school’s 10 year history, staff organized an art and poetry show to showcase their student’s talents. The event came together in a beautiful way as the cafeteria was filled with...
MHS May Athlete of the Month
Introducing Madras High School’s May Athletes of the Month! We are thrilled to wrap up the 23-24 school year with our final round our MHS Athlete's of the Month! These exceptional athletes from baseball, softball, track and field, golf, and tennis have shown...
Two MHS Seniors Earn Ford Family Foundation Scholarship
The Ford Family Foundation recently awarded its prestigious scholarship to two outstanding seniors from Madras High School (MHS). Congratulations to both Kahmussa Green and David Diaz! Both students have demonstrated exceptional resilience, dedication, and leadership,...
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...