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Six Madras High students elected to Warm Springs Youth Council

In early November, six Madras High students were sworn in to their elected positions on the Warm Springs Youth Council.. According to the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs, The Warm Springs Youth Councils’ vision is to establish and maintain a positive voice for the...

MHS October Athlete of the Month

Announcing Madras High School’s October Athletes of the Month! We are thrilled to continue the 23-24 school year with this new initiative, MHS Athlete of the Month! These exceptional athletes from cross country, boys and girls soccer, football, volleyball, and...

Game On! Madras High School eSports Scores Big with $14,000 Donation

By 509J Communications Madras High School’s eSports team was a recent recipient of a $14,000 check from Best Buy of Central Oregon and Intel Corporation. The store chose MHS’ team due to the fact the school has the largest eSports team and the most active players in...

Jefferson County School District 509J Acquires land from City of Madras for Agricultural Science Land Lab

PRESS RELEASEFor Immediate ReleaseOctober 17, 2023MEDIA CONTACT:Joseph Prechtl, Communications Coordinatorjprechtl@509j.net | 541-475-6192 Ext. 2225 JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ore. - Jefferson County School District 509J is excited to announce a new collaboration with the City...

Jefferson County School District 509J Celebrates Grand Opening of Madras High’s Soccer Complex with Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Jefferson County School District 509J recently celebrated the grand opening of Madras High’s soccer complex. This project was made possible by the support of voters in the 2021 November Bond. Four speakers delivered inspiring speeches. Superintendent Jay Mathisen and...

Jefferson County School District 509J Board of Directors Appoints new Board Member

PRESS RELEASEFor Immediate ReleaseSeptember 12, 2023MEDIA CONTACT:Joseph Prechtl, Communications Coordinatorjprechtl@509j.net | 541-475-6192 Ext. 2225Jefferson County School District 509J Board of Directors Appoints new Board Member Jefferson County, Ore. – Jefferson...