JCSD 509J School Board swears in student representative
By 509J Communications On Monday night, The Jefferson County School Board of Directors officially swore in their student representative for the 22-23 school year. The student is Yael Carlon from Madras High School. He took the oath of office and will regularly bring...
JCMS adds Spanish class to bolster options for students
By 509J Communications JCMS is now proudly offering students the opportunity to learn Spanish inside a classroom. Starting in the 2nd quarter, seventh and eighth grade students could add Spanish to their schedule. The plan is for students to take the class the rest...
Metolius Elementary students honored at JCSD 509J School Board Meeting
By 509J Communications More than a dozen Metolius Elementary students were highlighted at JCSD 509J’s School Board Meeting on Monday, January 9. These students were selected by the school for their involvement in the Wolf Pack Leader Program. “This is pretty cool...
JCMS revamps sixth-grade elective ‘wheel’ options for 22-23 school year
In the 22-23 school year, JCMS is offering new courses as part of their sixth-grade ‘wheel’ elective classes. This year, each 6th-grade student will have the opportunity to take CTE, STEM, AVID, and Culinary. The students will take each class for nine weeks and then...
509J Set to Begin MHS Soccer Complex Enhancements in 2023
The Jefferson County School District will begin a series of enhancements to the Madras High School Soccer Complex in early 2023. “There is a huge need for upgraded locker rooms and bathrooms,” Boys Varsity Soccer Coach Clark Jones said. Right now, there are only...
Madras High School Students reflect on their experience attending the National Indian Education Association Conference
By 509J Communications As Dasan Begay packed his bags to fly for the first time in his life, he was excited about what he was about to experience. He was about to attend the National Indian Education Association (NIEA) Conference in Oklahoma City, OK. The theme for...
JCSD 509J using ParentSquare for School to Home Communication
Jefferson County School District 509J is using a school-to-home mass communiation platform called ParentSquare. This unified communications platform is designed to keep parents and guardians informed and encourage greater engagement and connection with 509J. It...
‘I am over the moon’: Madras FFA has successful year with continued growth
By 509J Communications On a hot, sunny day at the Jefferson County Fair in Madras, Oregon, Madras FFA students from the Jefferson County School District attended to their animals. They were preparing to show in one of many competitions at the fair. Six more students...
JCSD 509J launches new website for public to stay up to date on bond projects
By 509J Communications The Jefferson County School District 509J launched a new website for the community to stay up to date on bond projects: www.509JSchoolBond.org. The work is starting to take shape after voters approved the district’s $24 million bond request in...
JCSD 509J Begins Roof Replacement at Bridges High School
By 509J Communications The Jefferson County School District began work to replace the roof of the Bridges High School campus. The West Side building was built in 1938 and although structurally sound, the aging roof has caused hurdles for full utilization of the...