A big THANK YOU to the City of Umatilla for sponsoring FREE admission for all Umatilla School District students to tomorrow's Girls Soccer State Quarterfinal game! 💙🧡⚽️

Come out and support our Lady Vikings as they take on Sisters at 2:00 PM at Columbia Vista Intermediate School!

GO VIKINGS! 💙🧡
about 6 hours ago, Elizebeth Burres
Graphic announcing free admission for all Umatilla School District students to the UHS Girls Soccer State Quarterfinal game, sponsored by the City of Umatilla. The Vikings will face the Sisters Outlaws on Saturday, November 7, 2026, at 2:00 PM at Columbia Vista Intermediate School, located at 251 Grants Street, Umatilla, OR 97882. The graphic encourages fans to pack the stands, cheer on the Lady Vikings, and wear orange and blue to show their Viking pride. The design features the City of Umatilla logo, an illustrated female Viking soccer player, a soccer field background, and the words “Good Luck Lady Vikings!” at the bottom.
View the CBMS Boys Basketball schedule by clicking the link below or scanning the QR code!
https://docs.google.com/document/d/16l1mpidnpMOH4D7bY_1_FI-ISawPAmk9fZFd1bdYKg0/edit?usp=sharing
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¡Consulta el calendario de partidos de baloncesto masculino de CBMS haciendo clic en el siguiente enlace o escaneando el código QR! https://docs.google.com/document/d/16l1mpidnpMOH4D7bY_1_FI-ISawPAmk9fZFd1bdYKg0/edit?usp=sharing
about 7 hours ago, Elizebeth Burres
Graphic for Clara Brownell Middle School Boys Basketball game schedule. The graphic features a dark background with blue accents, orange basketballs, and the CBMS Vikings logo at the top. Large orange and white text reads “Clara Brownell Middle School Boys Basketball Schedule.” A QR code is displayed at the bottom with the words “Scan to View,” allowing viewers to access the game schedule.
Congratulations to our October students of the month at CBMS! Way to go, Vikings!

Not pictured: Lionel Ruiz Araiza
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¡Felicitaciones a nuestros Estudiantes del Mes de octubre de CBMS! ¡Muy bien hecho, Vikings!

Sin foto: Lionel Ruiz Araiza
about 7 hours ago, Elizebeth Burres
Photo of student of the month
Photo of student of the month
Photo of student of month
The Fall 2026 edition of “Tasty Times: Your USD Nutrition Update” is here! 🍎

Take a look at what's been happening in our school kitchens, from new menu items and fresh produce to student taste tests and nutrition activities!

Visit our new Nutrition News webpage to flip through the newsletter and explore our Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Program handouts!

Read the newsletter here: https://www.umatilla.k12.or.us/page/nutrition
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¡Ya está disponible la edición de otoño 2026 de “Tasty Times: Your USD Nutrition Update”! 🍎

¡Descubre lo que ha estado pasando en nuestras cafeterías escolares, desde nuevos platillos y productos frescos hasta degustaciones de alimentos y actividades de nutrición para los estudiantes!

¡Visita nuestra nueva página web de Noticias de Nutrición para hojear el boletín y explorar los materiales educativos de nuestro Programa de Frutas y Verduras Frescas!

Lee el boletín aquí: https://www.umatilla.k12.or.us/page/nutrition
about 9 hours ago, Elizebeth Burres
Promotional graphic for the Fall 2026 edition of “Tasty Times: Your USD Nutrition Update.” Large blue text at the top reads, “Explore Tasty Times!” Below, a green banner reads “Fall 2026 Edition,” followed by “Catch up on the latest school nutrition news and updates!” The graphic features a tilted preview of the newsletter alongside a smartphone displaying the district’s newsletter webpage. Text at the bottom reads, “Flip through the full newsletter on our website!”
Gráfico promocional de la edición de otoño de 2026 de “Tiempos Sabrosos: Actualización nutricional de la USD”. En la parte superior, un título grande en azul dice: “¡Descubre Tasty Times!”. Debajo, una franja verde dice “Edición Otoño 2026”, seguida del texto “¡Manténgase al día con las últimas noticias y novedades sobre nutrición escolar!”. El gráfico muestra una vista previa del boletín informativo junto a un teléfono celular que presenta la página web del boletín. En la parte inferior, el texto dice: “¡Consulta el boletín completo en nuestro sitio web!”.
Reminder: There is no school for all students tomorrow, November 6, 2026.
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Recordatorio: Mañana, 6 de noviembre de 2026, no habrá clases para todos los estudiantes.
1 day ago, Elizebeth Burres
No School! Reminder: There is no school for all students on Friday, November 6th Umatilla School District
No hay clases! Recordatorio: No hay clases para todos los estudiantes el viernes 6 de noviembre Distrito Escolar de Umatilla
REMINDER FOR REGISTERED STUDENTS! 🤖🚀

The Amazon Think Big Experience is happening this Saturday, November 7, at Hermiston High School! Students who have registered and are riding the bus need to be at the CBMS bus lane by 8:00 AM for departure. Please see the flyer for additional event details!
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¡RECORDATORIO PARA LOS ESTUDIANTES INSCRITOS! 🤖🚀

¡El evento Amazon Think Big Experience se llevará a cabo este sábado 7 de noviembre en Hermiston High School! Los estudiantes que se hayan inscrito y vayan a tomar el autobús deben estar en el área de autobuses de CBMS a más tardar a las 8:00 AM para la salida. ¡Consulten el folleto para obtener más detalles sobre el evento!
1 day ago, Elizebeth Burres
Flyer titled “Event Reminder: Amazon Think Big Experience” featuring a colorful robot, rocket, and science and technology-themed illustrations. The event will take place on Saturday, November 7, 2026, from 8:30 AM to 2:00 PM at Hermiston High School. Students riding the bus must be at the CBMS bus lane by 8:00 AM for departure. For questions, contact Mrs. Pottorff in Room 148 at CBMS.
Help us celebrate our amazing staff!

Please share a message of gratitude for a teacher or staff member who has positively impacted your child or family.

Whether it's a teacher, principal, custodian, office staff member, or someone else who makes a difference in our schools, we want to make sure they know how much they are appreciated!

Submit your message of thanks here: https://forms.gle/fA8A8VWq9dpegkia6
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¡Ayúdenos a reconocer a nuestro increíble personal!

Los invitamos a compartir un mensaje de agradecimiento para un maestro o miembro del personal que haya tenido un impacto positivo en la vida de sus hijos o su familia.

Ya sea un maestro, director, conserje, miembro del personal de oficina o cualquier otra persona que marque la diferencia en nuestras escuelas, ¡queremos que sepan cuánto los apreciamos!

Envíen su mensaje de agradecimiento aquí: https://forms.gle/fA8A8VWq9dpegkia6
1 day ago, Elizebeth Burres
Fall-themed flyer decorated with orange pumpkins and autumn leaves. The flyer reads: "Send a note of gratitude. Staff THANKSgiving. Show appreciation for our amazing staff!" Staff members include teachers, principals, maintenance, office staff, custodians, teacher assistants, lunch staff, and after-school staff. At the bottom, the flyer reads: "Scan the QR code to send your thankful note." A QR code is provided.
Folleto con temática otoñal, decorado con calabazas naranjas y hojas de otoño. El folleto dice: "Envía un mensaje de agradecimiento. Acción de Gracias del personal. ¡Demuestra tu agradecimiento a nuestro increíble personal!" Se invita a reconocer a maestros, directores, personal de mantenimiento, personal de oficina, personal de limpieza, asistentes de maestros, personal de cafetería y personal de programas extracurriculares. En la parte inferior dice: "Escanea el código QR para enviar tu mensaje de agradecimiento". Se incluye un código QR.
OUR VIKINGS ARE HEADED TO THE STATE QUARTERFINALS!

Come cheer on our UHS Girls Soccer team as they take on Sisters this Saturday, November 7, at 2:00 PM at Columbia Vista Intermediate School!

Tickets must be purchased online in advance through OSAA. Purchase tickets here: https://events.hometownticketing.com/boxoffice/osaa/L2VtYmVkL2V2ZW50LzUxNjM=

GO VIKINGS! 💙🧡

#GoVikings #VikingPride #UmatillaVikings #StateQuarterfinals #UHSGirlsSoccer #OSAAPlayoffs #UmatillaProud
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¡NUESTROS VIKINGOS AVANZAN A LOS CUARTOS DE FINAL ESTATALES!

¡Vengan a apoyar a nuestro equipo de fútbol femenino de UHS este sábado 7 de noviembre, cuando se enfrente a Sisters a las 2:00 pm en Columbia Vista Intermediate School!

Los boletos deben comprarse en línea con anticipación a través de OSAA. Compren sus boletos aquí: https://events.hometownticketing.com/boxoffice/osaa/L2VtYmVkL2V2ZW50LzUxNjM=

¡VAMOS, VIKINGOS! 💙🧡
1 day ago, Elizebeth Burres
Umatilla High School Girls Soccer State Quarterfinals announcement. The flyer features a team photo of the UHS girls soccer players wearing blue and orange Vikings uniforms against a black textured background with blue accents. Large orange text at the top reads, “State Quarterfinals,” with smaller white text above stating, “Umatilla Girls Soccer Onto the.” Below the team photo, an orange banner reads, “Umatilla vs Sisters.” The game will take place on Saturday, November 7, 2026, at 2:00 PM at Columbia Vista Intermediate School. The Umatilla Vikings logo appears near the bottom of the flyer.
An inmate work crew will be working on the Umatilla High School campus on Friday, November 6. As a reminder, there is no school for students that day. We ask that students and families avoid the areas where crews are working. Thank you!
1 day ago, Elizebeth Burres
It's GAME DAY! ⚽️💙🧡

Our UHS Girls Soccer team takes on Salem Academy tonight at 6:30 PM at Columbia Vista Intermediate School!

🎟️ REMINDER: Tickets can ONLY be purchased online through the OSAA website and must be purchased before the game. Scan the QR code on the flyer or use the link below to get your tickets!

Purchase tickets here: https://events.hometownticketing.com/boxoffice/osaa/L2VtYmVkL2V2ZW50LzQ5NDE=
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¡HOY ES DÍA DE PARTIDO! ⚽️💙🧡

¡Nuestro equipo femenino de fútbol de UHS se enfrenta a Salem Academy esta noche a las 6:30 pm en Columbia Vista Intermediate School!

🎟️ RECORDATORIO: Los boletos SOLO se pueden comprar en línea a través del sitio web de OSAA y deben adquirirse antes del partido. ¡Escanea el código QR del volante o utiliza el enlace de abajo para comprar tus boletos!

Compra tus boletos aquí: https://events.hometownticketing.com/boxoffice/osaa/L2VtYmVkL2V2ZW50LzQ5NDE=
3 days ago, Elizebeth Burres
Blue flyer with a patterned background featuring the OSAA ticket website, OSAAtickets.com, in large white text at the top. A large QR code is centered on the flyer, with white text at the bottom reading, “SCAN QR CODE TO BUY TICKETS NOW!” The QR code directs spectators to purchase tickets online for the Umatilla High School Girls Soccer State Playoff game against Salem Academy.
The Amazon Think Big Experience is happening Saturday, November 7, at Hermiston High School! This FREE event is open to students in grades 6–8, and transportation is provided. For questions, contact Mrs. Pottorff in Room 148 at CBMS.

Register here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=Ujc8Fr4EhUCAIChGutOsrGzKJBb3WOhHqPLOqUOQtP5UQUZSSU1SQUpXS0VZQktKU0IzOE4wRlIxVi4u&route=shorturl
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¡La experiencia Amazon Think Big se llevará a cabo el sábado 7 de noviembre en Hermiston High School! Este evento GRATUITO está dirigido a estudiantes de 6.º a 8.º grado y se ofrecerá transporte. Si tiene preguntas, comuníquese con la Sra. Pottorff en el salón 148 de CBMS.

Inscríbase aquí: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=Ujc8Fr4EhUCAIChGutOsrGzKJBb3WOhHqPLOqUOQtP5UQUZSSU1SQUpXS0VZQktKU0IzOE4wRlIxVi4u&route=shorturl
3 days ago, Elizebeth Burres
Flyer for the Amazon Think Big Experience, a free event for students in grades 6–8 on Saturday, November 7, from 8:30 AM to 2:00 PM at Hermiston High School. Transportation will be provided. The flyer includes a QR code to register and directs students with questions to Mrs. Pottorff in Room 148 at Clara Brownell Middle School.
📸 Picture retakes for Clara Brownell Middle School are tomorrow, November 4! Students who would like to retake their picture must bring their original picture packet that was given to them.
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📸 ¡Las retomas de fotos escolares en Clara Brownell Middle School serán mañana, 4 de noviembre! Los estudiantes que deseen tomarse la foto nuevamente deben traer el paquete de fotos original que recibieron.
3 days ago, Elizebeth Burres
Get ready for a zombie apocalypse!

The UHS Drama Club is bringing “10 Ways to Survive the Zombie Apocalypse” to the stage November 19–21! Students have been hard at work preparing for this fun-filled production, and they're excited to share it with the community!

Read the full story to learn more about the upcoming play: https://www.umatilla.k12.or.us/article/3229123
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¡Prepárense para un apocalipsis zombi! 🧟‍♂️🎭

¡El Club de Teatro de UHS presentará la obra “10 Ways to Survive the Zombie Apocalypse” del 19 al 21 de noviembre! Los estudiantes han estado trabajando mucho para preparar esta divertida obra y están emocionados de compartirla con la comunidad.

Lee el artículo completo para conocer más sobre la próxima presentación: https://www.umatilla.k12.or.us/article/3229123
3 days ago, Elizebeth Burres
Flyer for the Umatilla High School Drama Club’s production of “10 Ways to Survive the Zombie Apocalypse” by Don Zolidis, presented by Loyal Restoration LLC and STEAM Academy of Umatilla. Performances will take place at 7:00 PM on Thursday, November 19; Friday, November 20; and Saturday, November 21, in the UHS Cafeteria. The flyer features a yellow zombie apocalypse warning sign against a dark blue night sky, with a cartoon zombie hand reaching out of a striped popcorn bucket.
Thank you to everyone who joined us for Umatilla High School's Haunted House! 👻🎃

The UHS CommuniCare group exceeded their fundraising goal, raising over $870 to support nonprofit organizations that help low-income families and protect our environment!

A big thank you to all the clubs and programs that helped make this event a success by decorating rooms and bringing the scares to life!
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¡Gracias a todos los que nos acompañaron en la Casa Embrujada de Umatilla High School! 👻🎃

¡El grupo CommuniCare de UHS superó su meta de recaudación de fondos, logrando reunir más de $870 para apoyar a organizaciones sin fines de lucro que ayudan a familias de bajos ingresos y protegen nuestro medio ambiente!

¡Muchas gracias a todos los clubes y programas que ayudaron a que este evento fuera un éxito, decorando los salones y dando vida a los sustos!
3 days ago, Elizebeth Burres
Halloween-themed thank-you graphic with an orange background, purple lettering, and a black haunted house surrounded by bats, ghosts, pumpkins, and spooky trees. The text reads: “Thank you for joining us at our Haunted House! Thanks to your support, UHS CommuniCare raised OVER $870.”
Here are some more Halloween looks from students and staff at Columbia Vista Intermediate! 👻🎃

View more photos here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1vFD_pxCXKfIZsn7tswAXJzjUAKW2NFal?usp=sharing
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¡Aquí les compartimos más disfraces de Halloween de los estudiantes y el personal de Columbia Vista Intermediate! 👻🎃

Ver más fotos aquí: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1vFD_pxCXKfIZsn7tswAXJzjUAKW2NFal?usp=sharing
4 days ago, Elizebeth Burres
Students dressed like Alvin and the Chipmunks
6th grade staff team dressed as book characters
Student dressed as the Joker and another dressed as Batman
Students dressed in scary clown costumes
Students wearing matching monster costumes
Vice Principal Mrs. Church, Principal Mr. Young and student dressed as characters from the Disney movie Frozen
Students dressed as sports players
Student dressed in an inflatable dinosaur costumes and another in a shark costume
Students dressed in inflatable costumes
Umatilla High School students will participate in a science demonstration involving sodium this afternoon. The demonstration is expected to produce loud noises that may be heard in the surrounding area. This is a planned classroom activity, and there is no reason for alarm.
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Los estudiantes de Umatilla High School participarán esta tarde en una demostración de ciencias que involucra sodio. Se espera que durante la demostración se produzcan ruidos fuertes que podrían escucharse en los alrededores. Esta es una actividad de clase planificada y no hay motivo para alarmarse.
4 days ago, Elizebeth Burres
During a system reset this morning, Columbia Vista Intermediate was accidentally placed into lockdown. All students and staff are safe, and there is no cause for alarm.
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Durante un reinicio del sistema esta mañana, la Escuela Intermedia Columbia Vista fue puesta accidentalmente en confinamiento de seguridad. Todos los estudiantes y el personal se encuentran a salvo y no hay motivo de alarma.
4 days ago, Elizebeth Burres
Lunch menus for November are now available on our website! View them here: https://www.umatilla.k12.or.us/page/lunch-menus
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¡Los menús de almuerzo de noviembre ya están disponibles en nuestro sitio web! Consúltalos aquí: https://www.umatilla.k12.or.us/page/lunch-menus
4 days ago, Elizebeth Burres
We had lots of Halloween fun across our district!

Our schools were filled with costumes, pumpkins, and spooktacular activities! Here are a few highlights from the celebrations!

A special thank you to the Umatilla Police Department for visiting Clara Brownell Middle School today to speak with students and lead an activity for Red Ribbon Week! We also want to thank Wolfies in Benton City for providing discounted pumpkins for our kindergarten students!

Happy Halloween! 🎃🧡

View more photos here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/12vc13sl3gaW6SPiAdg5xnlOhm8BMtTT2?usp=sharing
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¡Nos divertimos muchísimo celebrando Halloween en todo nuestro distrito!

¡Nuestras escuelas se llenaron de disfraces, calabazas y actividades espeluznantemente divertidas! ¡Aquí les compartimos algunos momentos destacados de las celebraciones!

¡Un agradecimiento especial al Departamento de Policía de Umatilla por visitar hoy la Escuela Secundaria Clara Brownell, conversar con los estudiantes y organizar una actividad para la Semana del Listón Rojo! También queremos agradecer a Wolfies de Benton City por ofrecer calabazas a precio reducido para nuestros estudiantes de kínder.

¡Feliz Halloween! 🎃🧡

Ver más fotos aquí: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/12vc13sl3gaW6SPiAdg5xnlOhm8BMtTT2?usp=sharing
7 days ago, Elizebeth Burres
Mrs. Bestebreur's class and their pumpkins they got to pick
UHS students wrapping another student up in toilet paper to look like a mummy
Officer Tovey directing student where to run in the CBMS relay race
CBMS staff dressed up as Shrek Characters
UHS students who dressed in their costumes
CVI students dressed in their halloween costumes
Mrs. Garcia's class and their pumpkins they got to pick
Mr. Lougee dressed as Dracula while reading a spooky story to students at MHES
Mr. Hill and student waiting to see who can guess the next song the fast at the UHS assembly
students and Mr. Silver cheering on students during the relay race at the CBMS assembly
CBMS Boys Basketball rosters have been set. Please contact Mr. Brown or Mr. Bedolla if you have any questions regarding those. Practice times are as follows:

Monday-Thursday
3:30-4:30PM B Team (Tuesdays A team will practice at this time)
4:15-5:45PM A Team (Tuesdays B team will practice at this time)
5:30-6:30PM C Teams (Both 8th grade C team and 7th grade C team will practice together)

The official schedule will be sent out early next week once it is all finalized.
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Ya se han definido los equipos de baloncesto masculino de CBMS. Si tienen alguna pregunta sobre los equipos, comuníquese con el Sr. Brown o el Sr. Bedolla. Los horarios de práctica son los siguientes:

De lunes a jueves:
3:30–4:30 PM: Equipo B (los martes, el equipo A practicará en este horario).
4:15–5:45 PM: Equipo A (los martes, el equipo B practicará en este horario).
5:30–6:30 PM: Equipos C (los equipos C de 7.º y 8.º grado practicarán juntos).

El calendario oficial de partidos se compartirá a principios de la próxima semana, una vez que esté finalizado.
7 days ago, Elizebeth Burres