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JCSD 509J Senior Class Unites: Warm Springs Tribal Member Students Organize Inclusive Round Dance Celebration for Seniors Across the District
In the heart of Warm Springs, Oregon, a remarkable celebration unfolded as graduating seniors from Madras and Bridges High Schools in JCSD 509J came together for a memorable event. Organized by two Warm Springs Tribal Member seniors at Madras High School, Dasan Begay...
MHS April Athlete of the Month
Announcing Madras High School’s April Athletes of the Month! We are thrilled to contiue highlighting our student-athletes in 24 Spring Sports season with Athlete of the Month! These exceptional athletes from baseball, softball, track and field, golf, and tennis have...
Warm Springs K-8 Academy Students Dive into Creativity with LAIKA Animation Workshop
Recently, half of the library at Warm Springs K-8 Academy was turned into a painting and animation studio. LAIKA studios, a stop-motion animation studio that specializes in feature films based in Hillsboro, provided an opportunity for around 60 middle school students...
Revving up opportunities: Warm Springs based automotive program fuels success
A unique partnership between Jefferson County School Disrict 509J, the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs, and Central Oregon Community College (COCC) is driving forward new opportunities for high school students. The COCC-509J automotive program isn't just about...
Overview of 509J Spanish Dual Language Program
Have Questions about our Dual Language Program? Reach out to Laura Contreras Weiss, our Dual Language Coordinator. EmailBenefits Dual Language programs are based on decades of research that show learning academic content through two languages has positive effects on...
Madras High’s Taft Rice elected to state FFA office
For the first time in more than a decade, Jefferson County School District 509J and Madras High School will be represented on the Oregon FFA State Officer Team for 24-25. Taft Rice, a senior, was elected as the state sentinel at the annual state convention held in...










