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
JCSD 509J libraries look to build on a strong 2024/25 school year
Buff School Librarian, Andrea Hardgrave, works on checking out books to a fifth grade class.Last school year, our libraries saw more students expressing interest in checking out books. 32,430 books were checked out. That is the most checkouts we’ve seen in a single...
JCMS Social Studies Teacher, Maria Crowley, Named Jefferson County Regional Teacher of the Year
PRESS RELEASEFor Immediate ReleaseSeptember 19, 2025MEDIA CONTACT:Joseph Prechtl, Communications Directorjprechtl@509j.net | 541-475-6192 Ext. 2225Maria Crowley Named Jefferson County Regional Teacher of the YearCandidate for 2025-26 Oregon Teacher of the Year...
Flourishing in 509J – Student Spotlight Series
Our Communications Department is looking for the stories of our amazing students to feature in a new weekly student spotlight series titled, 'Flourishing in 509J.' We have students who every day are doing amazing things from elementary, to middle and high school and...
Free English Classes for 509J Families
Family University is excited to offer free English classes for our 509J families! Whether you're looking to improve your speaking skills, build confidence, or expand your vocabulary, these welcoming and supportive sessions are here to help. Class Details: 📅 Every...
School Bus Routes for 25-26 School Year
📬 Questions? We’re Here to Help! Please reach out to our transportation team with any questions:📧 Email: routes@509j.net📞 Phone: 541-475-3536 ext. 2101 We’re looking forward to a fun and successful school year. Thank you for helping us keep students safe and on track!...