UHS Leadership planned some fun activities to keep students energized during MAPS testing this week and next! On Monday and Tuesday, students enjoyed assemblies with games, and today during Advisory they took part in a paper crane folding relay. Each advisory worked to fold 50 cranes, and the first to deliver theirs to the office was crowned the winner for their grade.

The winners were:
9th Grade – Mr. Hill
10th Grade – Mrs. Shuman
11th Grade – Mr. Lougee
12th Grade – Mr. Kopf

¡UHS Leadership organizó algunas actividades divertidas para mantener a los estudiantes con energía durante las pruebas MAPS esta semana y la próxima! El lunes y martes, los estudiantes disfrutaron de asambleas con juegos, y hoy durante Advisory participaron en una competencia de grullas de papel. Cada Advisory trabajó para doblar cincuenta grullas, y el primero en entregarlas a la oficina fue coronado como ganador de su grado.

Los ganadores fueron:
Noveno Grado – Sr. Hill
Décimo Grado – Sra. Shuman
Undécimo Grado – Sr. Lougee
Duodécimo Grado – Sr. Kopf
about 19 hours ago, Elizebeth Burres
student playing cup stacking game
students playing assembly game
students playing assembly game
Staff member playing assembly game
Staff member playing assembly game
students folding paper cranes
Students heading to the office to deliver paper cranes
Students and staff delivering paper cranes to office
Students heading to the office to deliver paper cranes
Students and staff heading to the office to deliver paper cranes
CBMS Volleyball A & B Teams will practice today and tomorrow right after school until 5:00pm. C Team practice will remain at its usual time.

Los equipos de Voleibol A y B de CBMS tendrán práctica hoy y mañana después de clases hasta las 5:00 pm. La práctica del equipo C se mantendrá en su horario normal.
about 22 hours ago, Elizebeth Burres
Clara Brownell Middle School celebrated IT Professionals Day by giving our IT Team goodie bags to show their appreciation. We’re thankful for our IT Team and all the ways they help our schools every day!

La Escuela Intermedia Clara Brownell celebró el Día de los Profesionales de IT dando bolsitas de regalos a nuestro IT Team para mostrar su agradecimiento. ¡Estamos agradecidos por nuestro IT Team y por todo lo que hacen para ayudar a nuestras escuelas cada día!
2 days ago, Elizebeth Burres
Photo of IT Specialists with goodie bags
Columbia Vista Intermediate School’s picture day is next week on September 25th! To order photos online, please visit: https://www.barksdalestorefront.com/store/gallery_login_customer_info_entry/545bf3b9-f31d-4749-8175-ac56d741f468/

¡El día de fotos de Columbia Vista Intermediate School es la próxima semana, el 25 de septiembre! Para ordenar fotos en línea, por favor visite: https://www.barksdalestorefront.com/store/gallery_login_customer_info_entry/545bf3b9-f31d-4749-8175-ac56d741f468/
2 days ago, Elizebeth Burres
Today's moments are tomorrows memories backgrounds may vary more choices online design it your way you can select multiple backgrounds & build your package must purchase online to select multiple backgrounds columbia vista intermediate school picture day is september 25 2025 0119331IN order code for online purchases password expires 24 hours after picture click to order this is a prepay event payment is due on picture day barksdale school portraits www.barksdale.photo.com pictures with class by barksdale www.pictureswithclass.com questions 1 800 220 7667
The City will be utilizing inmate work crews in the downtown area on the following dates: October 13th to November 21st. Please remind students not to approach them. Thank you!
2 days ago, Elizebeth Burres
Happy IT Professionals Day! Today we recognize and thank our district’s IT professionals for the essential role they play in keeping our technology running smoothly. From ensuring our classrooms stay connected to supporting staff and students every day, their behind-the-scenes work helps our schools thrive.

We’re grateful for their dedication, problem-solving skills, and commitment to making sure technology supports learning across the district.

Thank you for all you do!

¡Feliz Día de los Profesionales de IT! Hoy reconocemos y agradecemos a los profesionales de IT de nuestro distrito por la importante labor que realizan al mantener nuestra tecnología funcionando sin problemas. Desde asegurar que nuestras clases permanezcan conectadas hasta apoyar a nuestro personal y estudiantes cada día, su trabajo diario ayuda a que nuestras escuelas prosperen.

Estamos agradecidos por su dedicación, habilidades para resolver problemas y compromiso para garantizar que la tecnología apoye el aprendizaje en todo el distrito.

¡Gracias por todo lo que hacen!
2 days ago, Elizebeth Burres
Happy IT Professionals Day! September 16, 2025.  Frank IT Specialist. Pat Regional Technology Manager. Syler IT Specialist. Thank you for all you do!
Picture Day at McNary Heights Elementary is Tuesday, September 23rd! Order photos ahead of time online using the following link. https://www.barksdalestorefront.com/store/gallery_login_customer_info_entry/e54c2f50-bd5c-43ce-9ba6-2eb500a80a42/

El Día de las Fotos en McNary Heights Elementary es el martes 23 de septiembre. Ordene sus fotos con anticipación en línea usando el siguiente enlace. https://www.barksdalestorefront.com/store/gallery_login_customer_info_entry/e54c2f50-bd5c-43ce-9ba6-2eb500a80a42/
3 days ago, Elizebeth Burres
Today's moments are tomorrow's memories! Backgrounds may vary - more choices online! Design it your way! you can select multiple backgrounds & build your package. Must purchase online to select multiple backgrounds! McNary Heights Elementary School Picture Day is September 23, 2025. 0096679IN order code for online purchases (password expires 24 hrs. after picture day) Click to order this is a prepay event. Payment is due on picture day. Barksdale school portraits www.barksdale.com Pictures with Class by Barksdale www.pictureswithclass.com questions 1.800.220.7667
Yesterday was an exciting day for Viking soccer! Our high school athletes played their first home games on the new field at Columbia Vista Intermediate, and CVI students filled the sidelines during recess to cheer them on.

Ayer fue un día emocionante para el fútbol de los Vikingos. Nuestros atletas de high school jugaron sus primeros partidos en casa en el nuevo campo de Columbia Vista Intermediate, y los estudiantes de CVI llenaron las gradas durante su recreo para animarlos.
6 days ago, Elizebeth Burres
CVI students cheering for Vikings
CVI students cheering for Vikings
CVI student holding sign supporting Vikings
CVI students sitting cheering for viking athletes
high school soccer athlete throwing ball from sidelines
high school soccer player dribbling ball with opponent chasing after
high school soccer athlete and opponent racing towards the ball
high school soccer athlete fighting for the ball
high school soccer player #2 kicking the ball towards goal
high school soccer player taking the ball away from opponent
CBMS Families: We’re sharing a few important updates to the student handbook this year. Please see the flyer below for the changes.

Familias de CBMS: Estamos compartiendo algunas actualizaciones importantes del manual estudiantil de este año. Por favor, revisen los cambios en el folleto a continuación.
7 days ago, Elizebeth Burres
2025-2026 School Year CBMS Handbook Changes Three tardies is a lunch detention gum is am automatic lunch detention no water bottles capable of projecting liquids during the school day (okay during athletics with coaches approval) there is a $15 fee for lost PE locks at any time a student owes five lunch detentions, they will be required to stay for Friday afternoon detention instead please contact the CBMS office if you have any questions at 541-922-6625
Año escolar 2025-2026 Cambios en el manual de CBMS tres tardanzas son una detención durante el almuerzo. Masticar chicle es una detención automática durante el almuerzo. No se permiten botellas de agua que puedan proyectar líquidos durante el día escolar (se permiten durante la práctica deportiva con la aprobación del entrenador) Hay una tarifa de $15 por candados de educación física perdidos. en Cualquier momento que un estudiante deba cinco detenciones durante el almuerzo, se le requerirá quedarse a la detención del viernes por la tarde en su lugar. Si tiene preguntas, por favor comuníquese con la oficina de CBMS al 541-922-6625
Opening the doors of Columbia Vista Intermediate was an unforgettable moment. Here’s a look at our students’ first impressions! https://youtu.be/fYPCBYd8lyI

Abrir las puertas de Columbia Vista Intermediate fue un momento inolvidable. ¡Aquí están las primeras impresiones de nuestros estudiantes! https://youtu.be/fYPCBYd8lyI
7 days ago, Elizebeth Burres
Officer Lemmon and Detective Claustro joined CBMS students today to share tips on online safety and how SafeOregon can help. We appreciate their time and commitment to supporting our students!

El Oficial Lemmon y el Detective Claustro se unieron hoy a los estudiantes de CBMS para compartir consejos sobre seguridad en línea y cómo SafeOregon puede ayudar. ¡Agradecemos su tiempo y su compromiso en apoyar a nuestros estudiantes!
9 days ago, Elizebeth Burres
Officer Lemmon speaking to students
students listening to presentation
students raising hands
Students listening to presentation
New spaces, new opportunities! Thank you to everyone who joined us to celebrate the ribbon cuttings at Columbia Vista Intermediate and the UHS CTE Building.

With these new facilities, students have modern classrooms, hands-on learning spaces, and room to grow.

Read more about the celebrations and see photos here: https://www.umatilla.k12.or.us/article/2404331

¡Nuevos espacios, nuevas oportunidades! Gracias a todos los que nos acompañaron para celebrar las inauguraciones de Columbia Vista Intermediate y el edificio de CTE de UHS.

Con estas nuevas instalaciones, los estudiantes cuentan con salones modernos, espacios de aprendizaje práctico y lugar para crecer.

Lea más sobre las celebraciones y vea fotos aquí: https://www.umatilla.k12.or.us/article/2404331
10 days ago, Elizebeth Burres
students cutting the ribbon at the CTE building ceremony
Guests at the CTE building ceremony
families touring the new CTE Building
families touring the new CTE Building
photo at of new 3D printers at CTE building
students cutting the ribbon at the CVI ceremony
students and families filling the bleachers up at the CVI ceremony
Superintendent Sipe giving speech at ceremony with school board
students and families visiting with teacher
Students and families visiting teachers classrooms
CBMS Volleyball will play at Irrigon tomorrow starting at 4:30 pm. The B Team game will be followed by the A Team game. There will not be a C Team game tomorrow.
Here are the links to the full Volleyball and Football schedules:
Volleyball: https://docs.google.com/document/d/17Ax7lmzrG3I9ktJtuRx8pI5zKETItkK3DMcHut7so4Y/edit?usp=sharing
Football: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1q1_QGIXC1Dh4bthGk522RdLUpZcefZ21BJnD-3qo_OM/edit?usp=sharing

El equipo de voleibol de CBMS jugará en Irrigon mañana a partir de las 4:30 p.m. El partido del equipo B será seguido por el partido del equipo A. Mañana no habrá partido del equipo C.
Aquí están los enlaces a los calendarios completos de Voleibol y Fútbol:
Voleibol: https://docs.google.com/document/d/17Ax7lmzrG3I9ktJtuRx8pI5zKETItkK3DMcHut7so4Y/edit?usp=sharing
Fútbol: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1q1_QGIXC1Dh4bthGk522RdLUpZcefZ21BJnD-3qo_OM/edit?usp=sharing
10 days ago, Elizebeth Burres
Here are the volleyball practice times for CBMS:
C team: 3:15-4:15 pm
B team: 4-5:30 pm
A team: 4-6 pm

A continuación se encuentran los horarios de práctica de voleibol para CBMS:
C equipo: 3:15–4:15 pm
B equipo: 4:00–5:30 pm
A equipo: 4:00–6:00 pm
11 days ago, Elizebeth Burres
AM Bus Routes have been updated. Please view them on this page: https://www.umatilla.k12.or.us/page/school-year-information. For busing questions please contact MidCo at 541-567-0551.

Las rutas de autobús de la mañana (AM) han sido actualizadas. Puede verlas en esta página: https://www.umatilla.k12.or.us/page/school-year-information. Para preguntas sobre transporte, por favor comuníquese con MidCo al 541-567-0551.
11 days ago, Elizebeth Burres
School Bus
UPDATE: Students are cleared to return to the main building. The problem was located and addressed. There was a leak in a roof area that caused water to leak on a regulator and cause a failure. The gas will remain off until the repair is fully complete.
14 days ago, Heidi Sipe
Attn
Clara Brownell Middle School is evacuating due to a suspected natural gas leak in the building. There are no injuries and gas repair staff are on their way. Please stay away from the building to allow emergency personnel to address the situation.

This is a precautionary evacuation only. We expect students to be back in classrooms and resuming normal operations shortly and will provide ongoing updates as the situation progresses. At this time, authorities have not advised for UHS to evacuate and they remain in classes and under normal operations.
14 days ago, Heidi Sipe
Attn

For bus concerns or questions, please phone Midco at 541-567-0551. Important McNary neighborhood updates for Columbia Street at Chenowith and Dos Palos in McNary.

Columbia Vista Students ONLY at Columbia and Dos Palos (4th-6th grades): Tigger at 7:30 am.

Columbia & Chenowith for CBMS/UHS (7th-12th grades): Snoopy at 7:45 am.

If the bus is too full at either stop, Eeyore will pick up students just after Snoopy.

15 days ago, Umatilla School District
maps
For busing questions, please contact Midco at. 541-567-0551. New routes are posted on this page: https://www.umatilla.k12.or.us/page/school-year-information
18 days ago, Umatilla School District
bus
UHS held its first all-school assembly of the year today. It was a great start as students and staff embraced this year’s theme, “Illuminate and Elevate,” a reminder to radiate positivity, be present, and lift others up every step of the way.

UHS tuvo hoy su primera asamblea escolar del año. Fue un gran comienzo mientras estudiantes y personal abrazaron el tema de este año, “Iluminar y Elevar”, un recordatorio de irradiar positividad, estar presentes y levantar a los demás en cada paso del camino.
20 days ago, Elizebeth Burres
students playing musical chairs
students getting ready to playdodgeball
Mr. Gebers announcing
students playing dodgeball
Teachers playing dodgeball against the teachers
students singing the class chant
Students singing the class chant
Students singing the class chant
Students singing the class chant
Students singing the class chant