Today’s Red Ribbon Week dress-up theme was ‘Don’t Carry the Load Alone.’ Students brought anything but a backpack to school and we saw some very creative ideas!

El tema de vestimenta de hoy para Red Ribbon fue ‘No cargues con el peso tú solo’. Los estudiantes trajeron cualquier cosa menos una mochila a la escuela y vimos muchas ideas muy creativas.
about 1 hour ago, Elizebeth Burres
Group of students who brought anything but a backpack to school. Items include a toy car, paper bag, suite case, and ice cooler on wheels.
Student with a garbage can
Student with a tote bag
Student with a lego storage container
Student with an ice chest with wheels and another with a paper basket
Student with a laundry hamper and another with a large tote bag
Student with a mini grocery cart
Student with a pillow case and one with a duffle bag
Student with a green pillow case
Student with a mini backpack
Today’s the deadline to turn in STEAM Afterschool registration forms for Session Two! The new session begins November 12. Late forms will still be accepted, but class placement and start date will depend on availability.

¡Hoy es el último día para entregar los formularios de inscripción del programa STEAM después de clases para la Segunda Sesión! La nueva sesión comenzará el 12 de noviembre. Se aceptan formularios después de la fecha límite, pero la asignación de clases y la fecha de inicio dependen de la disponibilidad.
about 2 hours ago, Elizebeth Burres
STEAM logo on orange background
Last Wednesday, CBMS held a pep assembly to celebrate their fall athletes! The volleyball and football teams joined in some friendly competition and fun games.

¡El miércoles pasado, CBMS celebró una asamblea para reconocer a sus atletas de otoño! Los equipos de voleibol y fútbol participaron en una competencia amistosa y juegos divertidos.
about 3 hours ago, Elizebeth Burres
Volleyball players playing a game of volleyball against each other
Volleyball players playing a game of volleyball against each other
Volleyball players playing a game of volleyball against each other
Volleyball players playing a game of volleyball against each other
Volleyball players playing a game of volleyball against each other
Volleyball players playing a game of volleyball against each other
Volleyball players playing a game of volleyball against each other
Congratulations to our McNary Heights students who received MOST Awards for the 1st quarter! MOST stands for McNary Outstanding Student Team. These awards recognize students for their academic growth and positive character. Keep up the great work, Mustangs!

View more photos here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1e8GkpnCyjpQ5Q_8iuSB9wSlsSqqgF4E9?usp=sharing

¡Felicitaciones a nuestros estudiantes de McNary Heights que recibieron los premios MOST del primer trimestre! MOST significa McNary Outstanding Student Team. Estos premios reconocen a los estudiantes por su crecimiento académico y su buen carácter. ¡Sigan con el gran trabajo, Mustangs!

Ver más fotos aquí: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1e8GkpnCyjpQ5Q_8iuSB9wSlsSqqgF4E9?usp=sharing
about 8 hours ago, Elizebeth Burres
Photo of teacher with MOST Award Winners
Photo of teacher with MOST Award Winners
Photo of teacher with MOST Award Winners
Photo of teacher with MOST Award Winners
Photo of teacher with MOST Award Winners
Photo of teacher with MOST Award Winners
Photo of teacher with MOST Award Winners
Photo of teacher with MOST Award Winners
Photo of teacher with MOST Award Winners
Photo of teacher with MOST Award Winners
It’s Red Ribbon Week! For today’s theme, “Be the Hero Against Drugs,” students and staff dressed up as superheroes.

To learn more about Red Ribbon Week, visit: https://www.redribbon.org/

¡Es la Semana de Red Ribbon! Para el tema de hoy, “Sé el héroe contra las drogas", los estudiantes y el personal se disfrazaron de superhéroes.

Para obtener más información sobre la Semana de Red Ribbon, visite: https://www.redribbon.org/
1 day ago, Elizebeth Burres
Student dressed up as superhero
Student dressed up as superhero
Student dressed up as superhero
Student dressed up as superheroe
Student dressed up as superhero
Staff member dressed up as superhero
Students dressed up as superheroes
Students dressed up as superheroes
Student dressed up as superhero
Students dressed up as superheroes
Join us for the Drama Club’s Play Production!
Performances will be held November 20–22 at 7:00 pm at Umatilla High School.

The Drama Club will present “12 Angry Jurors”, a play in three acts by Sherman L. Sergel, adapted from the television show by Reginald Rose.

After a six-day murder trial, a 19-year-old defendant’s life rests in the hands of a jury — twelve ordinary Americans doing their best to uphold the Constitutional right to a fair trial. However, not everyone agrees on the fate of the boy, tempers get short, arguments grow heated, and the participants become Twelve Angry Jurors. Adapted from the Emmy award-winning television movie, 12 Angry Men, this drama is presented in three twenty-minute acts.

Content Warning: This production explores mature themes of prejudice and violence and is recommended for audiences ages 12 and up. Some simulated knife violence is depicted.

¡Acompáñenos en la presentación teatral del Club de Drama!
Las funciones se llevarán a cabo del 20 al 22 de noviembre a las 7:00 pm en Umatilla High School.

El Club de Drama presentará “12 Jurados Furiosos”, una obra en tres actos escrita por Sherman L. Sergel y adaptada del programa de televisión de Reginald Rose.

Después de un juicio por asesinato de seis días, la vida de un acusado de 19 años está en manos de un jurado: doce personas comunes que hacen lo posible por defender el derecho constitucional a un juicio justo. Sin embargo, no todos están de acuerdo sobre el destino del joven; las tensiones aumentan, los ánimos se encienden y los participantes se convierten en Doce Jurados Furiosos. Adaptada de la película televisiva ganadora del premio Emmy 12 Hombres en Pugna, este drama se presenta en tres actos de veinte minutos cada uno.

Aviso de contenido: Esta producción aborda temas maduros de prejuicio y violencia y se recomienda para público de 12 años en adelante. Se incluye una breve escena con violencia simulada con cuchillo.
1 day ago, Elizebeth Burres
UHS Drama Club Loyal Restoration LLC & STEAM Academy of Umatilla Present: 12 Angry Jurors "Prejudice Always Obscures the Truth" 7:00 Pm Thursday 11/20 Friday 11/21 Saturday 11/22 UHS Cafeteria A play in three acts by Sherman L. Sergel Adapted from the television show by Reginald Rose
Families, this is a friendly reminder to contact the office before 2:30 pm Monday through Thursday or before 11:15 am on Friday if you need to leave a message for your student. If your student’s end-of-day plans change, such as being picked up instead of walking or needing to ride the bus, calling early helps ensure we can deliver the message in time. Thank you!

Familias, este es un recordatorio amistoso para comunicarse con la oficina antes de las 2:30 p. m. de lunes a jueves o antes de las 11:15 a. m. los viernes si necesitan dejar un mensaje para su estudiante. Si los planes al final del día cambian, como que lo recojan en lugar de que camine o que necesite tomar el autobús, llamar con anticipación nos ayuda a asegurar que el mensaje se entregue a tiempo. ¡Gracias!
1 day ago, Elizebeth Burres
Need to get a message to your student? Please call the school offices before 2:30 pm Monday through Thursday or before 11:15 am on Friday. This helps ensure we can deliver messages before the end of the school day. Umatilla School District
Necesitas enviarle un mensaje a tu estudiante? Por favor, llama a la oficina de la escuela antes de las 2:30 pm de lunes a jueves o antes de las 11:15 am los viernes. Esto ayuda a garantizar que podamos entregar los mensajes antes de que termine el día escolar.  Distrito Escolar de Umatilla
Columbia Vista Intermediate celebrated their 1st Quarter REP Awards last Wednesday! 🎉 REP stands for Respect, Excellence, and Perseverance, the school’s theme for the year. Teachers recognized students who stood out for showing respect this quarter. Congratulations to all the students who were recognized!

Thank you to Mrs. Trevino and her leadership class for planning the assemblies and creating videos that helped share the REP message in a fun way!

View more photos here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1rFlSRWm2l4e5MEsrPUxKdXPNy80-zf11?usp=sharing

¡La escuela Columbia Vista Intermediate celebró su asamblea de premios REP del primer trimestre el miércoles pasado! 🎉 REP significa Respeto, Excelencia y Perseverancia, el tema escolar de este año. Los maestros reconocieron a los estudiantes que se destacaron por demostrar respeto durante este trimestre. ¡Felicitaciones a todos los estudiantes que fueron reconocidos!

¡Gracias a la Sra. Trevino y su clase de liderazgo por planear las asambleas y crear videos que ayudaron a compartir el mensaje de REP de una manera divertida!

Ver más fotos aquí:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1rFlSRWm2l4e5MEsrPUxKdXPNy80-zf11?usp=sharing
1 day ago, Elizebeth Burres
Ms. Estrella pictured with her REP Award Winners
Mr. Lemus pictured with Mrs. Carrillo's REP Award Winners
Ms. Mendoza pictured with her REP Award Winners
Mr. Williams pictured with his REP Award Winners
Mrs. Jepsen pictured with her REP Award Winners
Mrs. Hernandez pictured with her REP Award Winners
Mrs. Trevino pictured with her REP Award Winners
Mr. Karan pictured with his REP Award Winners
Mr. Storagee pictured with his REP Award Winners
The six grade team pictured with Mrs. Jaimez's award winners
Join us TONIGHT for some spooky fun…if you dare!
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¡Acompáñanos ESTA NOCHE para disfrutar de una diversión espeluznante…si te atreves!
4 days ago, Elizebeth Burres
Haunted House First hour (family) - $1 Spooky Hour $2 1400 7th st Umatilla, OR 97882 time 6:30 - 8:30 pm 24 October 2025 All money goes to non-profit organizations for the prevention and treatment of drug abuse
We appreciate the parents and staff who alerted us to a concerning Facebook post this morning. We have reported the concern to the Umatilla Police Department. Please support modeling appropriate social media usage for students. When safety concerns exist, https://www.safeoregon.com/ is a way to report things immediately (24 hours a day, 7 days a week) to both police and school staff at the same time. Reports can even be anonymous. Sharing unconfirmed allegations is potentially cyberbullying. Reporting concerns through appropriate channels helps protect student safety.
4 days ago, Heidi Sipe
safe oregon
Conferences are coming up in November! See each school’s schedule below. / ¡Las conferencias se acercan en noviembre! Vea el horario de cada escuela a continuación.

Umatilla High School
Thursday, November 6th, from 3:30pm - 7:00pm
Friday, November 7th, from 12:30pm - 3:00pm

Clara Brownell Middle School
Thursday, November 6th, from 3:30pm - 5:00pm and 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Friday, November 7th, from 12:30pm - 3:00pm

Columbia Vista Intermediate School
Thursday, November 6th, from 1:15 pm - 8:00 pm
Friday, November 7th, from 8:20 am - 4:00 pm

McNary Heights Elementary School
(Parents, please check with the school or your student’s teacher to find out your scheduled conference time. / Padres, por favor consulten con la escuela o con el maestro de su estudiante para averiguar la hora programada de su conferencia.)

Thursday, November 6th, from 1:15pm - 8:00pm
Friday, November 7th, from 8:00am - 4:00pm
4 days ago, Elizebeth Burres
Parent Teacher Conferences Thursday, November 6th, 2025 Friday, November 7th, 2025 Umatilla School District
Next week is Red Ribbon Week at CBMS! Students will celebrate with a different dress-up theme each day. Check them out below.

¡La próxima semana es la Semana Red Ribbon en CBMS! Los estudiantes celebrarán con un tema de vestimenta diferente cada día. Revísalos a continuación.
4 days ago, Elizebeth Burres
Red Ribbon Week (Oct 27-31) Monday Oct 27: Be the hero against the drug (superhero day) Tuesday Oct 28: Don't carry the load alone (anything but a backpack) Wednesday Oct 29: Your future is bright (neon day) Thursday Oct 30: Leave drugs in the past (decade day) Friday Oct 31: Say boo to drugs (costume day)
The end of 1st quarter is tomorrow, October 24th! There is no school for McNary Heights Elementary School and Columbia Vista Intermediate School students that day.

¡El primer trimestre termina el viernes 24 de octubre! Ese día no habrá clases para los estudiantes de McNary Heights Elementary y Columbia Vista Intermediate.
5 days ago, Elizebeth Burres
End of First Quarter Friday, October 24th - No School for McNary Heights Elementary and Columbia Vista Intermediate students Umatilla School District
Fin del Primer Trimestre Viernes 24 de octubre - no hay clases para los estudiantes de McNary Heights Elementary y Columbia Vista Intermediate Umatilla School District

We celebrated our senior Cross Country athletes during their home meet. Thank you, seniors, for your leadership and dedication! We’re proud of your accomplishments and wish you continued success beyond high school.

Celebramos a nuestros atletas seniors de Cross Country durante su competencia en casa. ¡Gracias, seniors, por su liderazgo y dedicación! Estamos orgullosos de sus logros y les deseamos mucho éxito en esta nueva etapa después de high school.

5 days ago, Elizebeth Burres
Photo of all seniors with family & friends
photo of seniors with family & friends
photo of senior with family member
photo of senior with family member

As part of Safe Schools Week, Clara Brownell’s middle school leadership students reflected on school safety. Students shared appreciation for the people who keep them safe and gave their own ideas for building a safe school culture. Their answers were clear, heartfelt, and full of insight.

Watch the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lU_PE2DxSug

6 days ago, IMESD
📚Reading just got more exciting at Columbia Vista Intermediate! 📚
Columbia Vista Intermediate celebrated the arrival of its new book vending machine last week. A huge thank you to the Greater Hermiston Community Foundation and the Umatilla Parent Teacher Club for making this possible and for encouraging our students to keep reading!

Read the full story at this link: https://www.umatilla.k12.or.us/article/2500561

📚¡La lectura está más emocionante que nunca en Columbia Vista Intermediate! 📚
La escuela celebró la llegada de su nueva máquina expendedora de libros la semana pasada. Un enorme agradecimiento a la Greater Hermiston Community Foundation y al Club de Padres y Maestros de Umatilla por hacer esto posible y por motivar a nuestros estudiantes a seguir leyendo.

Lee la historia completa en este enlace: https://www.umatilla.k12.or.us/article/2500561
6 days ago, Elizebeth Burres
3rd grade students watch as the ribbon is cut for the machine
Photo of Parent Club Members, School board member Josiah Barron, Vice principal Kara Church, and member from the Greater Hermiston Community Foundation with the machine.
4th Grader Sophia choosing the first book from the machine
Photo of students with key partners who helped make this project possible
Photos of books inside machine
students excited for the ribbon cutting of the machine
Ms. Ridings Introducing member from the Greater Hermiston Community Foundation and explaining how the foundation awarded the grant for the machine
Students watching as the ribbon is cut for the new machine
Photo of Parent Club, Board Member Josiah Barron, and Vice Principal Kara Church with the new machine
CBMS Volleyball has a home game on Thursday, October 23rd, against Pendleton starting at 4 pm. This is their final home game of the season!

A/B Volleyball teams will play this Friday at Stanfield. Games begin at 8:00 am, and admission is $5 per adult.

El equipo de voleibol de CBMS juega en casa el jueves 23 de octubre contra Pendleton a partir de las 4 pm. ¡Este es su último partido en casa de la temporada!

Los equipos de voleibol A/B jugarán este viernes en Stanfield. Los partidos comienzan a las 8:00 am y la entrada cuesta $5 por adulto.
6 days ago, Elizebeth Burres
After-school buses are running behind schedule today. They were stuck in traffic due to an accident on Highways 730 and 395. - Los autobuses del programa después de clases están retrasados hoy. Se quedaron atrapados en el tráfico debido a un accidente en las carreteras 730 y 395.
7 days ago, Elizebeth Burres
The first day of CBMS Boys Basketball practice/tryouts will be Monday, October 27. Practice will run from 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm that whole week. Students need to have an athletic physical and insurance form turned in before the first practice. Linked below is the most up-to-date game schedule.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Y7oQnmO3mf3sCVWbF6kZH4-xDorg7AB3y9XHDkVi53Q/edit?usp=sharing

El primer día de práctica/pruebas de baloncesto masculino de CBMS será el lunes 27 de octubre. Los entrenamientos se llevarán a cabo de 3:30 pm a 5:30 pm durante toda esa semana. Los estudiantes deben entregar un exámen físico deportivo y el formulario del seguro antes del primer entrenamiento. A continuación, encontrará el calendario de partidos más actualizado.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Y7oQnmO3mf3sCVWbF6kZH4-xDorg7AB3y9XHDkVi53Q/edit?usp=sharing
7 days ago, Elizebeth Burres
CBMS Boys Basketball Tryouts Monday, October 27, from 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm @ CBMS
CBMS Football will play Baker tomorrow, October 22, at home at 4:00 PM. Don’t miss their final game of the season!

El equipo de fútbol de CBMS jugará contra Baker mañana, 22 de octubre, en casa a las 4:00 pm. ¡No te pierdas su último juego de la temporada!
7 days ago, Elizebeth Burres