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
about 15 hours 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.
about 16 hours 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
about 18 hours 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!
about 22 hours 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
2 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.
2 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.
2 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
2 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
5 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.
5 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
6 days ago, Elizebeth Burres
Graphic announcing updated Parent-Teacher Conference times for Umatilla High School and Clara Brownell Middle School. Conferences will take place on Wednesday, November 4, from 3:15–5:00 PM and 5:30–6:45 PM. The graphic has a white background with bold black text, an orange horizontal line, and a large blue section on the right featuring the Umatilla Vikings logo in blue, orange, black, and white.
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.
6 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=
7 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.
8 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
8 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
9 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!
9 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!
9 days ago, Elizebeth Burres
Umatilla STEAM Academy Logo on Gray Background
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.
9 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!
12 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.