McNary Heights Elementary School is currently conducting a lockdown drill. This is only a drill, and all students and staff are safe.

La Escuela Primaria McNary Heights está realizando actualmente un simulacro de cierre de seguridad. Esto es solo un simulacro y todos los estudiantes y el personal están seguros.
about 10 hours ago, Elizebeth Burres
Senior Spotlight!
Jaylyn Garcia will be attending the University of Oregon to pursue a bachelor’s degree in biology. After completing her undergraduate studies, she plans to attend medical school and specialize in radiology. She is also a PathwayOregon recipient, which covers full tuition and fees at the University of Oregon, and has received the Oregon Opportunity Grant.

Jaylyn Garcia asistirá a la University of Oregon para obtener una licenciatura en biología. Después de completar sus estudios universitarios, planea asistir a la escuela de medicina y especializarse en radiología. También es beneficiaria de PathwayOregon, un programa que cubre la matrícula y los costos completos en la University of Oregon, y ha recibido la beca Oregon Opportunity Grant.
about 12 hours ago, Elizebeth Burres
Senior photo for Jaylyn Garcia
Congratulations to our students at CBMS who received awards during last Friday’s Honor Roll Assembly!

¡Felicitaciones a nuestros estudiantes de CBMS que recibieron premios durante la Asamblea del Cuadro de Honor del viernes pasado!
about 15 hours ago, Elizebeth Burres
photo of students with awards
Photo of students with awards
Photo of students with awards
Senior Spotlight!
Allan Castaneda Silva is excited to attend Walla Walla Community College, where he will study diesel and automotive mechanics. Afterward, he plans to gain experience working in a mechanic shop before eventually opening his own business.

Allan Castaneda Silva está emocionado de asistir a Walla Walla Community College, donde estudiará mecánica diésel y mecánica automotriz. Después, planea adquirir experiencia trabajando en un taller mecánico antes de abrir su propio negocio.
1 day ago, Elizebeth Burres
Senior photo of Allan Castaneda Silva
We had the honor of recognizing our Bridge Builder Award recipients at the Umatilla Distinguished Citizens Award Banquet last Friday!

Congratulations to Anay Mendoza, 5th-grade teacher at Columbia Vista Intermediate, and Courtney Bivins, educational assistant and STEAM site coordinator at Columbia Vista Intermediate.

Read more about each award recipient here: https://www.umatilla.k12.or.us/article/2920568

Photo credit: Casey’s Place

¡Tuvimos el honor de reconocer a nuestros recipientes del premio Bridge Builder durante el Banquete de Ciudadanos Distinguidos de Umatilla el viernes pasado!

Felicitaciones a Anay Mendoza, maestra de quinto grado en Columbia Vista Intermediate, y a Courtney Bivins, asistente educativa y coordinadora del programa STEAM en Columbia Vista Intermediate.

Lee más sobre cada recipiente del premio aquí: https://www.umatilla.k12.or.us/article/2920568

Crédito de las fotografías: Casey’s Place
1 day ago, Elizebeth Burres
Anay Mendoza (right) accepts Bridge Builder Award from Columbia Vista Intermediate Principal Mr. Young
Courtney Bivins (left) accepts Bridge Builder Award from Columbia Vista Intermediate Principal Mr. Young
Columbia Vista Intermediate Principal Mr. Young announcing award winners
The City of Umatilla will have inmate crews working in the McNary area on May 20–21. Please remind students to refrain from interacting with the crews. Thank you!
1 day ago, Elizebeth Burres
Thank you to everyone who came out to support UHS Drama’s Taskmaster event on Saturday night! Our students put on an entertaining show filled with plenty of laughs! We appreciate everyone who helped support the drama department and made the night a success.

¡Gracias a todos los que asistieron para apoyar el evento Taskmaster de Drama UHS el sábado por la noche! Nuestros estudiantes presentaron un espectáculo entretenido lleno de muchas risas. Agradecemos a todos los que ayudaron a apoyar al departamento de drama y hacer que la noche fuera todo un éxito.
2 days ago, Elizebeth Burres
Contestants being introduced to audience on stage
Contestants showing what gift item they brought from home
Board showing how much water contestants were able to transfer from one bucket to another using random objects
Board showing how many minutes/seconds contestants were able to eat an egg in
Students throwing rubber ducks into buckets
Students throwing rubber ducks into buckets
Mr. Hill showing how many rubber ducks contestants were able to throw into their buckets
Contestant Xander winning the game show
Taskmaster Mr. Gebers and Taskmaster's Assistant Mr. Hill
Senior Spotlight!
Hannah Arbogast has their sights set on attending University of British Columbia to study theater production and design. Afterwards, they plan on working for a production company and designing costumes for theater productions.

Hannah Arbogast tiene la meta de asistir a la University of British Columbia, donde estudiará producción y diseño teatral. Después, planean trabajar para una compañía de producción y diseñar vestuario para producciones teatrales.
2 days ago, Elizebeth Burres
Hannah Arbogast Photo
Congratulations to our Crystal Apple Award and Legacy Award recipients! We had the pleasure of celebrating them at the Intermountain ESD Awards Banquet on May 11th.

Our Crystal Apple awardees are Dorothy Estrada, alternative education teacher at Umatilla High School; Salesh Karan, 6th-grade math teacher at Columbia Vista Intermediate; Daphne Castro, head secretary at Clara Brownell Middle School; and Molly Hottman, 2nd-grade teacher at McNary Heights Elementary School.

Our Legacy Award awardees are Corinne Funderburk, language arts teacher and instructional coach at Umatilla High School, and David Lougee, the district’s librarian and ESL coordinator.

Read more about each award winner here: https://www.umatilla.k12.or.us/article/2903452

¡Felicitaciones a nuestros reconocidos con los premios Crystal Apple y Legacy Award! Tuvimos el placer de celebrarlos en el banquete de premios de InterMountain ESD el 11 de mayo.

Los reconocidos con el premio Crystal Apple son Dorothy Estrada, maestra de educación alternativa en Umatilla High School; Salesh Karan, maestro de matemáticas de sexto grado en Columbia Vista Intermediate; Daphne Castro, secretaria principal en Clara Brownell Middle School; y Molly Hottman, maestra de segundo grado en McNary Heights Elementary School.

Los reconocidos con el Legacy Award son Corinne Funderburk, maestra de lengua y literatura y entrenadora instructiva en Umatilla High School, y David Lougee, bibliotecario y coordinador de ESL del distrito.

Lea más sobre cada ganador aquí: https://www.umatilla.k12.or.us/article/2903452
6 days ago, Elizebeth Burres
Left to right: Salesh Karan, Daphne Castro, Molly Hottman, Dorothy Estrada, Superintendent Heidi Sipe
Left to right: Corinne Funderburk, David Lougee, Superintendent Heidi Sipe
McNary Heights Elementary School is currently conducting a secure drill. This is only a drill, and all is well.

McNary Heights Elementary School está realizando actualmente un simulacro de seguridad. Esto es solo un simulacro y todo está bien.
6 days ago, Elizebeth Burres
Thank you to all the friends and families who joined us for STEAM’s Family Day yesterday!

We also want to thank our community partners for helping make the event possible: Umatilla Public Library, Umatilla Parks and Recreation, Umatilla Fire Department, Umatilla Police Department, Good Shepherd, and the Umatilla Parent Club!

¡Gracias a todos los amigos y familias que nos acompañaron ayer en el Día Familiar de STEAM!

También queremos agradecer a nuestros colaboradores comunitarios por ayudar a hacer posible este evento: la Biblioteca Pública de Umatilla, el Departamento de Parques y Recreación de Umatilla, el Departamento de Bomberos de Umatilla, el Departamento de Policía de Umatilla, Good Shepherd y el Club de Padres de Umatilla!
7 days ago, Elizebeth Burres
Firefighters pictured with student wearing firefighter hat
Student playing fun dice game
Attendees visiting the FCCLA tables
Family visiting with Good Shepherd
Student coloring their own button design
Intro to education student showing presentation to attendee
CBMS Principal Cotterell showing students how to make buttons
Photo of FCCLA students
Mr. Early pictured with his intro to education students
Student participating in fun ring toss carnival game
Free sports physicals are being offered by Family Health Associates at UHS next week! Check out the flyer for more details.

¡Family Health Associates ofrecerá exámenes físicos deportivos gratuitos en UHS la próxima semana! Consulte el folleto para más detalles.
7 days ago, Elizebeth Burres
Free Sports Physicals by Family Health Associates May 20 8:00 am - 11:00 am UHS commons Physical forms will need to be signed by a parent and student in order to play sports
exámenes físicos deportivos gratuitos por Family Health Associates 20 de mayo 8:00 am - 11:00 am UHS commons Los formularios del examen físico deberán ser firmados por un padre/tutor y el estudiante para poder participar en deportes
Senior Spotlight!
Zander Wall will be attending George Fox University to major in psychology and minor in business administration, where he also earned the Merit Scholarship. Afterward, he plans to make connections, gain experience with a company he would like to work for, and eventually build his own business.

Zander Wall asistirá a George Fox University para especializarse en psicología y estudiar una especialización secundaria en administración de empresas, donde también recibió la beca Merit. Después, planea hacer conexiones, adquirir experiencia con una empresa en la que le gustaría trabajar y eventualmente crear su propio negocio.
7 days ago, Elizebeth Burres
Zander Wall Senior Photo
We enjoyed celebrating our senior baseball athletes last Thursday! Congratulations, seniors, and best wishes as you head into your next adventure after high school.

¡Disfrutamos celebrar a nuestros atletas senior de béisbol el jueves pasado! Felicidades, seniors, y les deseamos lo mejor en su próxima aventura después de la high school.
8 days ago, Elizebeth Burres
Senior athletes pictured with coaches
Senior athlete with family
Senior athlete with family
Senior athlete with family
UHS baseball player catches the ball as an opposing runner slides into second base
Umatilla Baseball player swings at a pitch during the game
senior #12 preparing to catch the ball
opponent running to 1st base while senior #12 prepares to catch ball
Umatilla pitcher throwing the ball
Umatilla Catcher catching the ball
Congratulations to our Vikings at CBMS who earned Student of the Month for April! Keep up the great work!

¡Felicitaciones a nuestros Vikings de CBMS que fueron reconocidos como Estudiantes del Mes de abril! ¡Sigan con el gran trabajo!
12 days ago, Elizebeth Burres
 Photo of student of the month
 Photo of student of the month
 Photo of student of the month
Photo of student of the month
Senior Spotlight!
Rachael Salas will continue her education at Columbia Basin College, where she plans to earn her Bachelor’s degree in Radiology.

Rachael Salas continuará su educación en Columbia Basin College, donde planea obtener su licenciatura en Radiología.
13 days ago, Elizebeth Burres
Rachael Salas Senior Photo
Our 5th graders at Columbia Vista Intermediate had a great time on Wednesday participating in the Wax Museum! Students researched historical figures, created presentations, dressed as the historical figure they researched, and shared what they learned with classmates and families. Great job, Vikings!

¡Nuestros estudiantes de quinto grado de Columbia Vista Intermediate se divirtieron mucho el miércoles participando en el Museo de Cera! Los estudiantes investigaron figuras históricas, crearon presentaciones, se disfrazaron como la figura histórica que investigaron y compartieron lo que aprendieron con sus compañeros de clase y familias. ¡Buen trabajo, Vikings!
13 days ago, Elizebeth Burres
Student giving speech to entire 4th and 5th grade class
Student giving speech to entire 4th and 5th grade class
Student giving speech to entire 4th and 5th grade class
Student giving speech to entire 4th and 5th grade class
Student presenting their speech to family
student presenting speech to Principal Mr. Young
students dressed as their historical figure
students dressed as their historical figure
Students dressed as their historical figure
Students dressed as their historical figure
Clara Brownell students recently turned a lesson on “micro adventures” into a real-life experience with a visit to the Umatilla Marina RV Park! Students gathered firewood, built a campfire, and roasted marshmallows while exploring how adventures can happen close to home. Read more here: https://www.umatilla.k12.or.us/article/2881213

¡Los estudiantes de Clara Brownell recientemente convirtieron una lección sobre “micro aventuras” en una experiencia real con una visita al Umatilla Marina RV Park! Los estudiantes recogieron leña, construyeron una fogata y asaron malvaviscos mientras exploraban cómo las aventuras pueden suceder cerca de casa. Lea más aquí: https://www.umatilla.k12.or.us/article/2881213
13 days ago, Elizebeth Burres
Students roasting marshmallows
Group photo of students with paraprofessionals and teacher Karen Laurence
students roasting marshmallows
student roasting a marshmallow
two students posing for a photo
Students roasting marshmallows
Join us Wednesday, May 13 from 6:00–8:00 PM at Umatilla High School for STEAM Academy Afterschool Family Fun Night! Families can enjoy activity tables, student presentations, snacks, visits from Parks & Rec, the Fire and Police Departments, and meet the UHS high school robotics team.

¡Acompáñenos el miércoles 13 de mayo de 6:00 a 8:00 PM en Umatilla High School para la Noche Familiar Divertida del programa extracurricular STEAM Academy! Las familias podrán disfrutar de mesas de actividades, presentaciones estudiantiles, bocadillos, visitas de Parks & Rec, el Departamento de Bomberos y el Departamento de Policía, y conocer al equipo de robótica de la high school UHS.
13 days ago, Elizebeth Burres
STEAM Academy Afterschool Presents Family Fun Umatilla High School Wednesday, May 13th 6:00 - 8:00 PM Event highlights: Fresh from Houston- Robotics, Parks & Rec, Fire Trucks, Police Dept. Activity Tables, Snacks, Student Presentations Bring the whole family! Join us for a fun evening
Programa después de clases de la academia STEAM presenta Diversión familiar Umatilla High School Miércoles 13 de Mayo 6:00 - 8:00 pm Destacados: Recién llegados de Houston - Robótica! Parques y recreación, camiones de bomberos, departamento de policía, mesas de actividades, bocadillos, presentaciones estudiantiles. Traiga a toda la familia! Acompáñenos para una noche divertida!
MHES Kindergarten Registration for the 2026–27 school year starts next week! View the flyer below for dates, times, and required documents.

¡La inscripción de kínder de MHES para el año escolar 2026–27 comienza la próxima semana! Consulte el folleto a continuación para ver las fechas, horarios y documentos requeridos.
14 days ago, Elizebeth Burres
Umatilla School District (541) 922-6650 McNary Heights Elementary Kindergarten Registration for 2026-27. Dates: May 11th-15th. 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. Location: McNary Heights Elementary School 120 Columbia Blvd. Umatilla, OR 97882. What to bring: copy of immunization record and birth certificate for verification of legal name. Special Info: students must be 5 years old by September 1st, 2026 to enroll in Kindergarten for the 2026-27 school year. McNary Heights Elementary is Kindergarten through 3rd grade. Enrollment Questions: Erin Iveson, Office Manager. ivesone@umatillasd.org Sandra Ybarra (Español), Attendance Secretary. ybarras@umatillasd.org Katie Simmons, Sped Secretary simmonsk@umatillasd.org. Translators available: All forms available in English and Spanish. Spanish speaking staff on hand for assistance.
Umatilla School District (541) 922-6650 Escuela Primaria McNary Heights Inscripciónes para Kindergarten 2026-27. Fechas: Mayo 11th-15th 9:00 am a 2:00 pm Ubicacion: McNary Heights Elementary School 120 Columbia Blvd. Umatilla, OR 97882. Traer: Copia del registro de vacunas, y acta de nacimiento para la verficación del nombre legal. Información especial: el estudiante debe tener 5 ańos de edad para el 1 de septiembre de 2026 para inscribirse en Kindergarten para el año escolar 2026-27. McNary Heights es de Kindergarten a 3er grado. Preguntas sobre inscripcíones: Erin Iveson, Office Manager ivesone@umatillasd.org Sandra Ybarra (Español) Attendance Secretary ybarras@umatillasd.org Katie Simmons Sped Secretary simmonsk@umatillasd.org Interpretes Disponibles Todas la formas estan disponibles en Ingles y Español. Personal que habla Español disponible para asistencia.