(541) 475-6192

COMMUNICATIONs

Joseph Prechtl

Joseph Prechtl

Communications Director

jprechtl@509j.net

(541) 475-6192 Ext. 2225

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.

District News

2025 Summer Acceleration Program Information

509J Families, Welcome to the 2025-26 Summer Acceleration Program. Below is some important information to keep in mind throughout our three week program. We're so exicted to offer this program where our students will prepare for the next grade level, practice...

Celebrating their Dedication: Honoring Our 2025 District Retirees

Pictured left to right: Kay Short, Scott Shannon, Casey Claus, Lark Earnest, Cherie Brown, Melinda Boyle. (Not Pictured: Bear Ross, Gloria Gomez, Larinda Galloway, Dan Gehring).On Wednesday, June 11, our district came together to celebrate ten incredible staff members...

Madras High Class of 2025 Graduation Photos

More pictures are available at the links below. Click on the links to see or download the pictures from Madras High School's graduation ceremony. Graduation Ceremony Pictures Diploma Portraits Senior Scholarship Ceremony Pictures

Bridges High Class of 2025 Graduation Photos

More pictures are available at the links below. Click on the links to see or download the pictures from Bridges High School's graduation ceremony. Graduation Ceremony Pictures Senior Portraits & More Ceremony Pictures Robing Ceremony Pictures

May Athlete of the Month

Introducing Madras High School’s May 2025 Athletes of the Month! We are thrilled to finish off the 24-25 school year with our final round of athletes who have earned Athlete of the Month! These exceptional athletes from baseball, softball, boys & girls track &...

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