Livestreaming will be available for Umatilla High School graduation, Saturday, May 30th, at 10 am. Use this link to watch: https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/schools/umatilla-high-school-umatilla-or Thank you, Mr. Olson and team, for making the livestream possible.
about 2 hours ago, Heidi Sipe
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Great job to our 3rd graders at McNary Heights Elementary and our 6th graders at Columbia Vista Intermediate! They were the winners of this year's food waste audit competition. Throughout the school year, students at both schools participated in waste audits to help reduce food waste in our cafeterias.

As a reward for throwing away the least amount of food this year, students received a special treat during lunch! They enjoyed a yogurt parfait with mini pancakes and received a fun prize, choosing between a yo-yo or a wavy straw.

¡Excelente trabajo a nuestros estudiantes de tercer grado de McNary Heights Elementary y de sexto grado de Columbia Vista Intermediate! Fueron los ganadores de la competencia de auditoría de desperdicio de alimentos de este año. Durante todo el año escolar, los estudiantes de ambas escuelas participaron en auditorías para ayudar a reducir el desperdicio de alimentos en nuestras cafeterías.

Como recompensa por haber desperdiciado la menor cantidad de comida este año, los estudiantes recibieron un regalo especial durante el almuerzo. Disfrutaron de un parfait de yogur con mini panqueques y recibieron un divertido premio, pudiendo elegir entre un yo-yo o un popote ondulado.
about 21 hours ago, Elizebeth Burres
students at MHES with their prizes
Students at MHES with their prizes
Students at MHES with their prizes
Students at MHES with their prizes
Students at MHES with their prizes
Student at CVI with their prizes
Student at CVI with their yogurt parfait
Students at CVI with their yogurt parfait
Student at CVI with their prize
Students at CVI with their prizes

The City of Umatilla will have inmate crews working near Columbia Vista Intermediate tomorrow. Please remind students not to interact with the crews. Thank you!

about 23 hours ago, Elizebeth Burres
Congratulations to our Vikings who left yesterday to compete at the STATE Track & Field Championships!

Thank you to the Umatilla Police Department and Umatilla Fire Department for escorting the team out of town.

We would also like to give a thank you to Daniella Campos for capturing photos and videos of the send-off!

Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/qHMNBQyWFoQ

¡Felicitaciones a nuestros Vikings que salieron ayer para competir en el Campeonato Estatal de Atletismo!

Gracias al Departamento de Policía de Umatilla y al Departamento de Bomberos de Umatilla por escoltar al equipo fuera de la ciudad.

¡También nos gustaría agradecer a Daniella Campos por capturar fotos y videos de la despedida!

Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/qHMNBQyWFoQ
1 day ago, Elizebeth Burres
Photo of athletes competing at STATE
We loved watching the Class of 2026 visit McNary Heights Elementary, Columbia Vista Intermediate, and Clara Brownell Middle School today for their Senior Memory Walk!

Younger students were excited to celebrate the graduates and cheer them on as they get closer to graduation. Way to be role models, seniors!

Watch the full video here: https://youtu.be/qHMNBQyWFoQ

¡Nos encantó ver a la Clase de 2026 visitar hoy McNary Heights Elementary, Columbia Vista Intermediate y Clara Brownell Middle School durante su Senior Memory Walk!

Los estudiantes más pequeños estuvieron emocionados de celebrar a los graduados y animarlos mientras se acercan cada vez más a la graduación. ¡Buen trabajo siendo modelos a seguir, seniors!

Mira el video completo aquí: https://youtu.be/qHMNBQyWFoQ
2 days ago, Elizebeth Burres
Senior waving at the camera as they participate in the senior memory walk at McNary Heights Elementary
Oregon Summer EBT is back for 2026! Summer EBT helps kids eat healthy when school is out. Kids who qualify can get $120 in benefits to buy food starting June 5, 2026. Learn more at sebt.oregon.gov.

¡El EBT de Verano de Oregon está de regreso en el 2026! El EBT de Verano ayuda a que los niños coman sano cuando no hay clases. Los niños que califican reciben $120 en beneficios para comprar comida a partir del 5 de junio del 2026. Encuentre más información en ebtv.oregon.gov.
3 days ago, Elizebeth Burres
Summer EBT is back in 2026 Learn how the program can help feed kids. Summer EBT (SEBT) is a grocery benefits program. It helps families buy food for their school-aged children when school is out. Each summer, families will get one payment of $120 on an Oregon EBT card for each eligible child to buy groceries. Unused Summer EBT benefits expire 122 days after issuance. Families may automatically receive Summer EBT in 2026 if: Your child experienced one of the following anytime during the 2025-26 school year: • SNAP food benefits. • TANF cash assistance. • Medicaid and your household has income under 185% of the federal poverty level. • Foster care. Key Dates June 1, 2026 Call Center opens. Call 833-673-7328 weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., PDT. June 4, 2026 Benefits begin issuing for families who are automatically eligible. June 5, 2026 Online application opens. Sept. 1, 2026 Application deadline. Families may need to apply if: Your household meets the income requirements for free or reduced-price meals at school, AND Your child attends a school that participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) or School Breakfast Program (SBP). For more information, visit our webpage at https://sebt.oregon.gov or by scanning the QR code. You can get this document in other languages, large print, braille or a format you prefer free of charge. Contact the Summer EBT Unit at summerEBTinfo@odhs.oregon.gov or 503-945-5600. We accept relay calls.
El EBT de Verano está de vuelta en el 2026 Aprenda cómo el programa puede ayudar a dar alimentos a los niños. El EBT de Verano (Summer EBT en inglés) es un programa de beneficios de alimentos. Ayuda a las familias a comprar comida para sus niños de edad escolar durante las vacaciones. Cada verano, las familias recibirán un solo pago de 120 dólares en una tarjeta EBT de Oregon por cada niño elegible. Los beneficios de EBT de Verano que no se usan vencen 122 días después de que se entregan. Las familias pueden recibir el EBT de Verano automáticamente en el 2026 si: Durante cualquier momento del año escolar 2025-2026, su hijo o hija: • Recibió beneficios de alimentos SNAP • Recibió asistencia en efectivo TANF • Tuvo Medicaid y su grupo familiar cumple con los límites de ingreso de menos de 185% del nivel federal de pobreza • Estuvo en cuidado de crianza (foster care) Fechas Importantes: 1 de junio del 2026 Abre el centro de llamadas. Llame al 833-673-7328 entre semana de 8 a.m. a 5 p.m. PDT. 4 de junio del 2026 Empezamos a entregar beneficios a familias que son automáticamente elegibles. 5 de junio del 2026 Puede comenzar a aplicar en línea. 1 de septiembre de 2026 Fecha límite para aplicar. Es posible que las familias necesiten aplicar si: Los ingresos de su grupo familiar cumplen con los requisitos para recibir comidas escolares gratuitas o a precio reducido, Y Su niño asiste a una escuela que participa en el Programa Nacional de Almuerzos Escolares (NSLP) o el Programa de Desayunos Escolares (SBP). Para más información, visite nuestra página web ebtv.oregon.gov o escanee el código QR Puede obtener este documento en otros idiomas, letra grande, braille o el formato que usted prefiera sin costo alguno. Comuníquese con la unidad de EBT de Verano enviando un correo electrónico a summerEBTinfo@odhs.oregon.gov o llamando al 503-945-5600. Aceptamos las llamadas de retransmisión.
Senior Spotlight!
Olive Enkey will be attending Oregon State University, where she plans to pursue a bachelor’s degree in marketing. She has received OSU’s Finley Academic Excellence Scholarship to help with tuition costs. Afterward, she hopes to begin a career in public relations.

Olive Enkey asistirá a la Oregon State University, donde planea obtener una licenciatura en mercadotecnia. Ha recibido la beca Finley Academic Excellence de OSU para ayudar con los costos de matrícula. Después de graduarse, espera comenzar una carrera en relaciones públicas.
3 days ago, Elizebeth Burres
Olive Enkey Senior Photo
Not Affiliated with the School District, sharing on behalf of Senior Parents. Thanks for all your work, Senior Parents!

No está afiliado con el Distrito Escolar, compartido en nombre de los seniors. ¡Gracias por todo su trabajo, padres de seniors!
7 days ago, Elizebeth Burres
Class of 2027 Senior Meeting May 28th, 2026. 7:00 pm. Umatilla High School Commons
On Monday, May 25th, there will be no school in honor of Memorial Day.

El lunes 25 de mayo no habrá clases en conmemoración del Día de los Caídos.
7 days ago, Elizebeth Burres
Remember and Honor Memorial Day. There will be no school on Monday, May 25th, in observance of Memorial Day
Wednesday was a special day as we celebrated our Class of 2026 seniors during Senior Signing Day! Students shared their postsecondary education plans and were recognized for the exciting next steps they’ll be taking after high school.

Seniors were also honored for their achievements in clubs, programs, and organizations with sashes, cords, and medals recognizing their involvement and accomplishments throughout high school.

We also celebrated senior Cristobal Moreno as he officially signed to continue his track career at Bushnell University. Way to go, Cristobal!

We are proud of all of our seniors and look forward to seeing where their future takes them!

View all of the photos here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/19-dIUoQWpH-kw-98-x_Dd7y082R_s1l0?usp=sharing

¡El miércoles fue un día especial mientras celebramos a nuestros seniors de la Clase de 2026 durante el Senior Signing Day! Los estudiantes compartieron sus planes de educación postsecundaria y fueron reconocidos por los emocionantes próximos pasos que tomarán después de la high school.

Los seniors también fueron reconocidos por sus logros en clubes, programas y organizaciones con estolas, cordones y medallas que reconocen su participación y logros durante la high school.

También celebramos al estudiante Cristobal Moreno, quien oficialmente firmó para continuar su carrera de atletismo en Bushnell University. ¡Buen trabajo, Cristobal!

¡Estamos orgullosos de todos nuestros estudiantes de último año y esperamos ver a dónde los llevará su futuro!

View all of the photos here:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/19-dIUoQWpH-kw-98-x_Dd7y082R_s1l0?usp=sharing
7 days ago, Elizebeth Burres
Seniors receiving national honor society recognition
senior receiving honor cord from Principal Mr. Lorence
seniors posing for a photo
Senior Cristobal with family and coach
Student declaring they will be attending Pacific University
Student declaring they will be attending Eastern Oregon University
Student declaring they will be attending Western Oregon University
Seniors being awarded sashes for Key Club
Senior being awarded a medal for earning the Seal of Biliteracy
senior declaring that they are going to culinary school after graduation
Senior Spotlight!
Tania Uribe is excited to attend the University of Oregon, where she plans to pursue a bachelor’s degree in psychology before continuing on to earn her doctoral degree. After completing her education, she hopes to become an occupational therapist.

Tania Uribe está emocionada de asistir a la University of Oregon, donde planea obtener una licenciatura en psicología antes de continuar sus estudios para obtener un doctorado. Después de completar su educación, espera convertirse en terapeuta ocupacional.
7 days ago, Elizebeth Burres
Tania Uribe Senior Photo
Senior Spotlight!
Alexia Martinez will be pursuing a bachelor’s degree in marketing and advertising at Oregon State University. She would also like to give a shoutout to Richard and her parents.

Alexia Martinez obtendrá una licenciatura en mercadotecnia y publicidad en la Oregon State University. También le gustaría dar un reconocimiento especial a Richard y a sus padres.
8 days ago, Elizebeth Burres
Alexia Martinez Senior Photo
There are emergency vehicles at CBMS responding to a student medical concern. There are no safety concerns for other students or staff.

Hay vehículos de emergencia en CBMS respondiendo a una situación médica de un estudiante. No hay preocupaciones de seguridad para otros estudiantes o miembros del personal.
8 days ago, Elizebeth Burres
Thank you to STARBASE Rees for visiting Ms. Roth’s classes on Tuesday for a fun robotics day! Students had the opportunity to work with Sphero balls and construct their own mini battle bots. Students really enjoyed this activity and had a great time testing out their robots!

¡Gracias a STARBASE Rees por visitar las clases de la Sra. Roth el martes para un divertido día de robótica! Los estudiantes tuvieron la oportunidad de trabajar con pelotas Sphero y construir sus propios mini robots de batalla. Los estudiantes realmente disfrutaron esta actividad y se divirtieron mucho probando sus robots.
8 days ago, Elizebeth Burres
students driving their battle bots
students driving their battle bots
photo of students with their finished battle bot
battle bots placed in the arena and ready for battle
student driving their battle bot
Students driving their battle bots
Students constructing their battle bot
Students constructing their battle bot
Students constructing their battle bot
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.
9 days 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.
9 days 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!
9 days 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.
10 days 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
10 days 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!
10 days ago, Elizebeth Burres