Umatilla School District

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

about 17 hours 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

Student dressed in an inflatable dinosaur costumes and another in a shark costume

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.

about 18 hours 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.

about 20 hours 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

about 21 hours 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

4 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.

4 days ago, Elizebeth Burres

📢 CONFERENCE TIME UPDATE!

Parent-Teacher Conference times for Umatilla High School and Clara Brownell Middle School have been adjusted for Wednesday, November 4, to give families and staff the opportunity to attend the UHS Girls Soccer State Playoff game that evening! ⚽️💙🧡

Updated Conference Times:
📅 Wednesday, November 4
⏰ 3:15–5:00 PM & 5:30–6:45 PM
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📢 ¡CAMBIO DE HORARIO PARA LAS CONFERENCIAS!

Se han ajustado los horarios de las conferencias entre padres y maestros de Umatilla High School y Clara Brownell Middle School para el miércoles 4 de noviembre, con el fin de que las familias y el personal escolar tengan la oportunidad de asistir al partido de fútbol femenil de UHS de los playoffs estatales esa tarde. ⚽️💙🧡

Horarios actualizados de las conferencias:
📅 Miércoles 4 de noviembre
⏰ De 3:15 a 5:00 PM y de 5:30 a 6:45 PM

5 days ago, Elizebeth Burres

All four schools will conduct a lockdown drill today, Thursday, October 29, at 10:00 AM. Families may notice police vehicles at our schools during this time. This is part of the scheduled drill, and there is no reason for alarm. Thank you to the Umatilla Police Department for assisting with the drill!

Please note that students will not be able to be picked up during the drill. If you need to pick up your student, please do so before 10:00 AM or after the drill is over.
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Las cuatro escuelas realizarán un simulacro de confinamiento hoy, jueves 29 de octubre, a las 10:00 AM. Es posible que las familias vean vehículos de la policía en nuestras escuelas durante este tiempo. Esto es parte del simulacro programado y no hay motivo de alarma. ¡Gracias al Departamento de Policía de Umatilla por su apoyo durante el simulacro!

Tengan en cuenta que no será posible recoger a los estudiantes durante el simulacro. Si necesitan recoger a su estudiante, por favor háganlo antes de las 10:00 AM o después de que termine el simulacro.

5 days ago, Elizebeth Burres

Our UHS Girls Soccer team is headed to the STATE PLAYOFFS! ⚽️💙🧡

Come cheer them on as they take on Salem Academy on Wednesday, November 4, at 6:30 PM at Columbia Vista Intermediate School!

🎟️ Tickets MUST be purchased online in advance through the OSAA website. Purchase tickets here: https://events.hometownticketing.com/boxoffice/osaa/L2VtYmVkL2V2ZW50LzQ5NDE=

#GoVikings #UmatillaVikings #StatePlayoffs #GirlsSoccer #VikingPride
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¡Nuestro equipo de fútbol femenino de UHS se dirige a los PLAYOFFS ESTATALES! ⚽️💙🧡

¡Vengan a apoyar a nuestras Vikings mientras se enfrentan a Salem Academy el miércoles 4 de noviembre a las 6:30 PM en Columbia Vista Intermediate School!

🎟️ Los boletos DEBEN comprarse en línea con anticipación a través del sitio web de OSAA. Compre sus boletos aquí: https://events.hometownticketing.com/boxoffice/osaa/L2VtYmVkL2V2ZW50LzQ5NDE=

6 days ago, Elizebeth Burres

Graphic announcing the Umatilla High School Girls Soccer State Playoffs. The graphic features a team photo of Umatilla girls soccer players and coaches against a black background with blue, orange, and white accents. Large text reads “STATE PLAYOFFS,” with “UMATILLA GIRLS SOCCER” above it. Umatilla will face Salem Academy on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, at 6:30 PM at Columbia Vista Intermediate School. At the bottom, the graphic states: “Tickets MUST be purchased ahead of time online through the OSAA website!” Ticket prices are $11.00 for adults and $7.00 for students.

Join us for a Thanksgiving Feast with your student! 🦃🍂

Tickets are $6.00 for adults and $2.00 for non-school-aged children. Tickets will be sold during Parent-Teacher Conferences.
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¡Acompáñenos a disfrutar de una cena de Acción de Gracias con su estudiante! 🦃🍂

Los boletos cuestan $6.00 para adultos y $2.00 para niños que aún no están en edad escolar. Los boletos se venderán durante las conferencias de padres y maestros.

7 days ago, Elizebeth Burres

Thanksgiving Feast flyer for Umatilla School District. The flyer reads “Save the Date” and lists the following dates and schools: Wednesday, November 18, 2026: Columbia Vista Intermediate and Umatilla High School. Thursday, November 19, 2026: McNary Heights Elementary and Clara Brownell Middle School. Tickets will be available for purchase during Parent-Teacher Conferences. The flyer features fall-colored pennant banners across the top and two illustrated geese dressed in Thanksgiving attire. One goose holds a pumpkin pie, while the other wears a pilgrim hat.

Folleto de la Cena de Acción de Gracias del Distrito Escolar de Umatilla. El folleto dice “Reserva la fecha” e incluye las siguientes fechas y escuelas: Miércoles 18 de noviembre de 2026: Escuela Intermedia Columbia Vista y Escuela Secundaria Umatilla. Jueves 19 de noviembre de 2026: Escuela Primaria McNary Heights y Escuela Secundaria Clara Brownell. Las entradas estarán disponibles para su compra durante las reuniones de padres y profesores. El folleto está decorado con banderines de colores otoñales en la parte superior y dos gansos ilustrados con vestimenta de Acción de Gracias. Uno sostiene un pastel de calabaza y el otro lleva un sombrero de peregrino.

Congratulations to our students who received MOST awards at McNary Heights Elementary School! MOST stands for McNary Outstanding Student Team, and these awards recognize students for their academic growth and positive character.

Way to go, Mustangs!

View all the photos here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1-EaRvKgBz4_R-5VC13euwRaQEZ-N7yoy?usp=sharing
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¡Felicitaciones a nuestros estudiantes que recibieron los premios MOST en McNary Heights Elementary School! MOST significa McNary Outstanding Student Team (Equipo de Estudiantes Destacados de McNary), y estos premios reconocen a los estudiantes por su progreso académico y buen carácter.

¡Muy bien hecho, Mustangs!

Pueden ver todas las fotos aquí: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1-EaRvKgBz4_R-5VC13euwRaQEZ-N7yoy?usp=sharing

7 days ago, Elizebeth Burres

Photo of Ms. Escamilla with her MOST Award winners

Photo of Mrs. Johnston with her MOST Award winners

Photo of PE teacher Mrs. Lorence with her kinder and 1st grade MOST award winners

Photo of Ms. Pope with her MOST Award winners

Photo of Ms. Chavez with her MOST Award winners

Photo of Ms. Liebe with her MOST Award winners

Photo of Ms. Navarrete with her MOST Award winners

Photo of Mrs. Finck with her MOST Award winners

Photo of Ms. Mendoza with her MOST Award winners

Photo of Vice Principal Ms. Lorence with 2nd and 3rd grade behavior award winners

Congratulations to our 1st Quarter REP Award winners at Columbia Vista Intermediate! REP stands for Respect, Excellence, and Perseverance. This quarter, teachers recognized students who demonstrated Respect.

Great job, Vikings! Keep up the great work!

View all the photos here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ujdtwJSs3tYHMK8WqQe_-l-PR61Up5up?usp=sharing
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¡Felicitaciones a los estudiantes de Columbia Vista Intermediate que recibieron los premios REP del primer trimestre! REP representa Respeto, Excelencia y Perseverancia. Este trimestre, los maestros reconocieron a los estudiantes que demostraron Respeto.

¡Buen trabajo, Vikings! ¡Sigan así!

Pueden ver todas las fotos aquí: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ujdtwJSs3tYHMK8WqQe_-l-PR61Up5up?usp=sharing

8 days ago, Elizebeth Burres

Photo of Mrs. Serratos and her REP Award winners

Photo of Mrs. Armenta and her REP Award winners

Photo of Mrs. Fuentes and her REP Award winners

Photo of Mr. Williams and his REP Award winners

Photo of Mrs. Trevino and her REP Award winners

Photo of Mr. Storagee and his REP Award winners

Photo of Mrs. Jepsen and her 6th grade award winners

Photo of Mrs. Hernandez and her 6th Grade Rep Award Winners

Photo of Mrs. May and her 6th grade REP Award winner.

Photo of 5th Grade Teacher Mrs. Estrella and her REP Award winners

October is National Principals Month! Please join us in thanking our principals for their dedication, exceptional leadership, and commitment to our students' success. We appreciate all that you do for our schools and community!
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¡Octubre es el Mes Nacional de los Directores Escolares! Acompáñennos a agradecer a nuestros directores por su dedicación, liderazgo excepcional y compromiso con el éxito de nuestros estudiantes. ¡Agradecemos todo lo que hacen por nuestras escuelas y comunidad!

8 days ago, Elizebeth Burres

Graphic celebrating National Principals Month in October 2026. The graphic features a blue geometric background with large white text at the top reading, “Happy National Principals Month! October 2026.” Below are eight staff headshots arranged in two rows of four. The bottom of the graphic reads, “Thank you for your leadership and dedication!”

Registration forms for Session Two of the STEAM Academy are due Thursday, October 29! Forms are available at all four schools and the district office.

Late registration forms will still be accepted; however, start date and class placement will depend on availability.

Session Two begins November 9!
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¡Los formularios de inscripción para la segunda sesión de STEAM Academy deben entregarse antes del jueves 29 de octubre! Los formularios están disponibles en las cuatro escuelas y en la oficina del distrito.

Se seguirán aceptando formularios de inscripción después de la fecha límite; sin embargo, las fechas de inicio y la asignación de clases dependerán de la disponibilidad.

¡La segunda sesión comienza el 9 de noviembre!

8 days ago, Elizebeth Burres

CBMS Boys Basketball try outs begin Monday, October 26th. 8th grade try out times are 3:30-5pm, 7th grade times are 5-6:30pm. Try outs will be Monday-Thursday. Teams will be announced by Friday. Reach out to Mr.Brown for further details.
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Las pruebas de selección para el equipo de baloncesto masculino de CBMS comienzan el lunes 26 de octubre. Las pruebas para los estudiantes de 8.º grado serán de 3:30 a 5:00 pm, y para los estudiantes de 7.º grado serán de 5:00 a 6:30 pm. Las pruebas se llevarán a cabo de lunes a jueves. Los equipos se anunciarán a más tardar el viernes. Para obtener más información, comuníquese con el Sr. Brown.

8 days ago, Elizebeth Burres

Join us this Saturday, October 24, as the Vikings take on Grant Union at home at 1 PM! Wear pink to help raise cancer awareness and show your support! Free pink shirts will be available at the gate. Come cheer on our Vikings!
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¡Acompáñenos este sábado 24 de octubre a la 1:00 p. m. para apoyar a los Vikings en su partido contra Grant Union! ¡Vístanse de rosa para ayudar a crear conciencia sobre el cáncer y mostrar su apoyo! Habrá camisetas rosas gratis disponibles en la entrada. ¡Vengan a animar a nuestros Vikings!

11 days ago, Elizebeth Burres

Flyer for the Umatilla Girls Soccer Pink Out Game on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at 1:00 PM against Grant Union. The flyer features a black textured background with large pink lettering that reads “PINK OUT GAME” and a large black-and-white soccer ball in the center. Below the soccer ball, white text reads “UMATILLA VS GRANT UNION,” followed by the date and time in pink. At the bottom, the flyer reads “WEAR PINK FOR CANCER AWARENESS” and “FREE PINK SHIRTS AVAILABLE AT THE GATE.” Pink paint splatter graphics decorate the bottom corners of the flyer.

All aboard the Magic School Bus! 🚌✨ We're ready for Trick-or-Treat on 6th Street!
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¡Todos a bordo del Autobús Mágico! 🚌✨ ¡Estamos listos para Trick-or-Treat on 6th Street!

11 days ago, Elizebeth Burres

Photo of district staff standing in front of a school bus dressed as characters from the show the Magic School Bus

Reminder: There is no school for students at McNary Heights Elementary School and Columbia Vista Intermediate tomorrow, October 23rd.
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Recordatorio: Mañana, 23 de octubre, no habrá clases para los estudiantes de McNary Heights Elementary School y Columbia Vista Intermediate.

12 days ago, Elizebeth Burres

End of 1st Quarter. The last day of 1st quarter is Friday, October 23rd. Only McNary Heights and Columbia Vista students will not have school this day

Clara Brownell Middle School is celebrating Red Ribbon Week October 26–30! Check out the attached flyer for their dress-up theme for each day!
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¡Clara Brownell Middle School celebrará la Semana del Listón Rojo del 26 al 30 de octubre! ¡Consulten el folleto adjunto para conocer el tema de vestimenta de cada día!

12 days ago, Elizebeth Burres

Clara Brownell Middle School Red Ribbon Week, October 26–30, 2026. Theme: “Make A Difference. Be A Hero. Stay Drug Free.” Students and staff are encouraged to participate in the following dress-up days: Monday, October 26: Team Up Against Drugs! Staff dress as witches or wizards, 7th graders dress as ghosts, and 8th graders dress as skeletons. Tuesday, October 27: Live Like Royalty, Stay Drug Free. Dress in royal attire. Wednesday, October 28: I’m Too Bright for Drugs. Dress in neon and bright colors. Thursday, October 29: Don’t Let Drugs Mix You Up! Dress in mixed-up or tacky clothes. Friday, October 30: Spook Out Drugs! Wear your costume. No masks allowed. The flyer features a Halloween-inspired design with a white ghost dressed as a superhero wearing a red cape and Red Ribbon Week ribbon. Red ribbons, bats, stars, and fall leaves decorate the dark purple and black background.

Parent-Teacher Conferences are coming up the first week of November! Check out the conference dates and times for each school below. / ¡Las conferencias de padres y maestros se llevarán a cabo durante la primera semana de noviembre! Consulte las fechas y horarios de las conferencias de cada escuela a continuación.

Umatilla High School & Clara Brownell Middle School
Wednesday, November 4: 3:30–5:00 PM and 5:30–7:00 PM (Full Day of School Nov 5; no conference times)

Columbia Vista Intermediate School
4th & 5th Grades: Conferences are scheduled by appointment. Please check with the school or your student's teacher for your scheduled conference time. / 4.º y 5.º grado: Las conferencias son con cita previa. Por favor, consulte con la escuela o con el maestro de su estudiante para confirmar la hora programada de su conferencia.

Wednesday, November 4: 1:15–8:00 PM
Thursday, November 5: 8:00 AM–4:00 PM

6th Grade: Families are welcome to stop by anytime during the following hours: / 6.º grado: Las familias pueden asistir en cualquier momento durante los siguientes horarios:

Wednesday, November 4: 1:15–8:00 PM
Thursday, November 5: 8:00 AM–4:00 PM

McNary Heights Elementary School
Conferences are scheduled by appointment. Please check with the school or your student's teacher for your scheduled conference time. / Las conferencias son con cita previa. Por favor, consulte con la escuela o con el maestro de su estudiante para confirmar la hora programada de su conferencia.

Wednesday, November 4: 1:15–8:00 PM
Thursday, November 5: 8:00 AM–4:00 PM

12 days ago, Elizebeth Burres