This month, our remaining fourth grade classes completed their visits to the Teddy Bear Clinic! Thank you to Family Health Associates and Dr. Earl for continuing to host our students, and to Brynna and Katie from Advantage Dental for teaching them how to care for their teeth and keep their smiles healthy. If you didn’t catch our previous story about the Teddy Bear Clinic, you can find it here: https://www.umatilla.k12.or.us/article/2661170
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¡Este mes, nuestras clases restantes de cuarto grado completaron sus visitas a la Clínica del Osito! Gracias a Family Health Associates y al Dr. Earl por continuar recibiendo a nuestros estudiantes, y a Brynna y Katie de Advantage Dental por enseñarles cómo cuidar sus dientes y mantener sus sonrisas saludables. Si no vio nuestra historia anterior sobre la Clínica del Osito, puede encontrarla aquí: https://www.umatilla.k12.or.us/article/2661170
1 day ago, Elizebeth Burres
student putting a band aid on their teddy bear buddy
students checking the paperwork on their teddy bear buddy
student giving their teddy bear buddy a vaccine
student giving their teddy bear buddy a vaccine
student brushing the teeth on their teddy bear buddy
students performing an exam on their teddy bear buddy
students checking the vitals of their teddy bear buddy
student brushing the teeth of their teddy bear buddy
Nurse showing student how to properly open a band aid
students measuring the heights of their teddy bear buddy
Happy 100th Day of School to our kindergarten students! Last Friday marked day 100, and they celebrated with a glow party. A big thank you to Umatilla Parks and Rec for sponsoring this fun celebration for our students!
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¡Feliz Día 100 de clases para nuestros estudiantes de kínder! El viernes pasado marcó el día número 100, y lo celebraron con una fiesta brillante. ¡Un gran agradecimiento a Umatilla Parks and Rec por patrocinar esta divertida celebración para nuestros estudiantes!
2 days ago, Elizebeth Burres
students walking into the flow party
students with their glow accessories
Student with their flow accessories
Students playing limbo
photo of student and teacher playing limbo
photo of students dancing
Photo of student dancing
Photo of student with their glow accessories
Student playing limbo
Students playing limbo
Last week, students at McNary Heights taste tested Mexican Street Corn (Esquite). We loved seeing so many students give this a try and share their thoughts. CVI students will be trying it next!
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La semana pasada, los estudiantes de McNary Heights participaron en una prueba de sabor de Elote en Vaso (Esquite). Nos encantó ver a tantos estudiantes probarlo y compartir sus opiniones. ¡Los estudiantes de CVI lo probarán próximamente!
3 days ago, Elizebeth Burres
Photo of students with Mexican Street Corn sample
student being handed a Mexican Street Corn sample
Photo of students with Mexican Street Corn sample
photo of students voting at the voting table
photo of student voting at the voting table
photo of student voting at the voting table
Photo of student voting at the voting table
Photo of student with Mexican Street Corn sample
Photo of Nutrition Educator Lourdes at Taste Testing Table
Taste Test Results - Mexican Street Corn (Esquite) 101 students liked it. 69 students sort of liked it. 96 students didn't like it.
Last week for Kinder Career Ready, our students had a special visit from Carrie Holmes from Umatilla Parks & Recreation to learn about her role as a Parks and Rec Coordinator. During her visit, students stepped into the role by creating their own badges and planning a fun event using an activity plan. Thank you, Mrs. Carrie, for visiting our students and sharing about your work!
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La semana pasada, como parte de Kinder Career Ready, nuestros estudiantes recibieron una visita especial de Carrie Holmes de Parques y Recreación de Umatilla para aprender sobre su función como Coordinadora de Parques y Recreación. Durante su visita, los estudiantes asumieron ese rol al crear sus propias credenciales y planear un evento divertido utilizando un plan de actividades. ¡Gracias, Sra. Carrie, por visitar a nuestros estudiantes y compartir sobre su trabajo!
3 days ago, Elizebeth Burres
Mrs. Carrie introducing herself to students
Mrs. Carrie handing out supplies to students
students filling out their badges
student holding up their badge
students holding up their badges
students raising their hands asking questions
Mrs. Carrie writing event activities on white board
Mrs. Carrie explaining the event plan to students
Today is National School Resource Officer Appreciation Day! Join us in recognizing our SRO, Officer Wilson, for the important role he plays in supporting a safe, respectful, and positive learning environment for our students. We are grateful for his dedication to our schools and the commitment he shows each day.

Thank you, Officer Wilson, for all you do for our students!
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¡Hoy es el Día Nacional de Apreciación del Oficial de Recursos Escolares! Acompáñenos a reconocer a nuestro SRO, el Oficial Wilson, por el importante papel que desempeña al apoyar un ambiente de aprendizaje seguro, respetuoso y positivo para nuestros estudiantes. Estamos agradecidos por su dedicación a nuestras escuelas y el compromiso que demuestra cada día.

Gracias, Oficial Wilson, por todo lo que hace por nuestros estudiantes.
6 days ago, Elizebeth Burres
February 15, 2026 Happy National School Resource Officer Appreciation Day! Thank you for all you do, Officer Wilson!
There will be no school on Monday, February 16, for Presidents Day.
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No habrá clases el lunes 16 de febrero debido al Día de los Presidentes.
8 days ago, Elizebeth Burres
Happy Presidents' Day! The Umatilla School District office and school will be closed Monday, February 16th.
Feliz Día de los Presidentes! La ofician y las escuelas del Distrito Escolar de Umatilla estarán cerradas el lunes 16 de febrero.
CBMS Girls Basketball game today is only the B team at Irrigon starting at 4:30pm.
Tomorrow's games are now taking place at the high school. All three teams will play starting with the C team game at 3pm versus Baker.
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El partido de baloncesto femenino de CBMS de hoy es únicamente del equipo B en Irrigon, comenzando a las 4:30 pm.
Los partidos de mañana ahora se llevarán a cabo en la preparatoria. Los tres equipos jugarán, comenzando con el partido del equipo C a las 3:00 pm contra Baker.
9 days ago, Elizebeth Burres
Last week, our kindergarten students participated in a hands-on experiment exploring how different liquids may affect their teeth. Using eggs to represent tooth enamel, students submerged them in coffee, soda, vinegar, and water, made predictions, and eagerly waited to see the results.
Read the full story here: https://www.umatilla.k12.or.us/article/2702750
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La semana pasada, nuestros estudiantes de kínder participaron en un experimento práctico para explorar cómo diferentes líquidos pueden afectar sus dientes. Usando huevos para representar el esmalte dental, los estudiantes los sumergieron en café, refresco, vinagre y agua, hicieron predicciones y esperaron con entusiasmo para ver los resultados.
Lea la historia completa aquí: https://www.umatilla.k12.or.us/article/2702750
10 days ago, Elizebeth Burres
students getting to hold the coffee egg
Miss. CeCe explaining to students that soda is not good for their teeth
student pouring soda over the egg
student coloring in their egg prediction
Students coloring an egg drawing to show their predictions
student getting to hold the vinegar egg
students being shown the results of the coffee egg
students being shown the results of one of the eggs
Results of all four eggs
We celebrated our senior basketball and cheer athletes during their final home basketball game. Congratulations to our seniors, and thank you for your leadership and dedication! We wish you all the best in your next chapter beyond high school.

In addition, we recognized senior David for surpassing 1,000 career points during the game. What an incredible achievement!
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Celebramos a nuestros atletas de último año de baloncesto y cheer durante su último partido en casa de la temporada. ¡Felicidades a nuestros estudiantes de último año y gracias por su liderazgo y dedicación! Les deseamos mucho éxito en la siguiente etapa de su vida después de la preparatoria.

Además, reconocimos al estudiante de último año David por superar los 1,000 puntos en su carrera durante el partido. ¡Un logro increíble!
12 days ago, Elizebeth Burres
photo of basketball senior athlete with family and friends
photo of basketball senior athlete with family
photo of basketball senior athlete with family
photo of basketball senior athlete with family
photo of basketball senior athlete with family
photo of cheer senior athlete with family
photo of coaches with David holding poster saying he reached 1000 points
Photos of all seniors with coaches
CBMS Girls Basketball games tomorrow are as follows:

- CBMS A team VS Weston A- 10AM @ Sam Boardman Elementary
- CBMS B team VS Weston B- 10AM @ Windy River Elementary
- CBMS A team VS Riverside A- 11AM @ Sam Boardman Elementary
- CBMS B team VS Riverside B- 11AM @ Windy River Elementary
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Los partidos de baloncesto femenil de CBMS para mañana son los siguientes:

- CBMS equipo A vs. Weston A – 10:00 AM @ Sam Boardman Elementary
- CBMS equipo B vs. Weston B – 10:00 AM @ Windy River Elementary
- CBMS equipo A vs. Riverside A – 11:00 AM @ Sam Boardman Elementary
- CBMS equipo B vs. Riverside B – 11:00 AM @ Windy River Elementary
15 days ago, Elizebeth Burres
Spanish 2 students in Mrs. Chase’s class wrapped up their unit on fiestas with a classroom fiesta of their own. The class decorated the room, played games including Pin the Tail on the Donkey, and even hit a piñata before enjoying food at the end of class.
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Los estudiantes de Español 2 en la clase de la Sra. Chase concluyeron su unidad sobre las fiestas con una fiesta en el salón de clases organizada por ellos mismos. La clase decoró el salón, jugó juegos como Ponle la cola al burro e incluso rompieron una piñata antes de disfrutar comida al final de la clase.
16 days ago, Elizebeth Burres
student playing pin the tail on the donkey
student playing pin the tail on the donkey
students playing pin the tail on the donkey
student decorating the classroom
Students playing hula hoop musical chairs
student trying to hit the piñata
student trying to hit the piñata
student trying to hit the piñata
Picture of food
Students enjoying food
It’s National School Counseling Week! Please join us in thanking our school counselors for their invaluable contributions. From academic guidance to social-emotional support, they play an important role in helping students succeed. Thank you for all you do for our students and families.
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¡Es la Semana Nacional de Consejería Escolar! Acompáñenos a agradecer a nuestros consejeros escolares por sus valiosas contribuciones. Desde el apoyo académico hasta el apoyo socioemocional, desempeñan un papel importante en ayudar a los estudiantes a tener éxito. Gracias por todo lo que hacen por nuestros estudiantes y familias.
17 days ago, Elizebeth Burres
National School Counseling Week School Counselors Amplify Student Success Feb 2-6 2026 Thank you School Counselors !
The CBMS Girls Basketball A Team will not have practice today. Games tomorrow at CBMS start at 4:00 PM with the C team.
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El equipo A de baloncesto femenil de CBMS no tendrá práctica hoy. Los juegos de mañana en CBMS comienzan a las 4:00 pm con el equipo C.
17 days ago, Elizebeth Burres

Columbia Vista Intermediate is conducting a Secure and Lockdown drill in collaboration with the Umatilla Police Department and Fire Department today at 1:00 pm. This is only a drill, and all students and staff are safe.
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Columbia Vista Intermediate está realizando un simulacro de seguridad y confinamiento en colaboración con el Departamento de Policía de Umatilla y el Departamento de Bomberos hoy a la 1:00 pm. Esto es solo un simulacro, y todos los estudiantes y el personal están seguros.

17 days ago, Elizebeth Burres
Senior Night for boys basketball is this Saturday, February 7, at home against Nyssa. Game time is 4:30 PM. Join us to support the team and recognize our seniors!
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La Noche de Seniors del equipo de baloncesto masculino es este sábado 7 de febrero, en casa contra Nyssa. El juego comienza a las 4:30 pm. Acompáñenos para apoyar al equipo y reconocer a nuestros seniors.
18 days ago, Elizebeth Burres
Umatilla Boys Basketball February 7th, 2026 4:30 pm Senior Night Umatilla vs Nyssa @ Umatilla High School
Lunch menus for February are available on our website! View them here: https://www.umatilla.k12.or.us/page/lunch-menus
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¡Los menús de almuerzo para el mes de febrero ya están disponibles en nuestra página web! Véelos aquí: https://www.umatilla.k12.or.us/page/lunch-menus
19 days ago, Elizebeth Burres
CBMS Girls Basketball at La Grande on Tuesday, February 3rd has the following schedule:
- C team plays at 4PM
- B team and A team play at 5PM
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El partido de baloncesto femenil de CBMS en La Grande el martes 3 de febrero tiene el siguiente horario:
- El equipo C juega a las 4:00 PM
- Los equipos B y A juegan a las 5:00 PM
19 days ago, Elizebeth Burres
Congratulations to our students at CBMS who earned Student of the Month for January! Keep up the great work, Vikings!
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¡Felicidades a nuestros estudiantes de CBMS que obtuvieron el reconocimiento de Estudiante del Mes de enero! ¡Sigan con el gran trabajo, Vikings!
22 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
It’s School Board Appreciation Month! This month, we’re shining a spotlight on our school board members and the time they dedicate to leading our district. Today, we’re highlighting board member Steve Warr. Thank you, Steve, for all you do for the Umatilla School District!
#SchoolBoardMonth
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¡Es el Mes de Agradecimiento a la Junta Escolar! Este mes, destacamos a los miembros de nuestra junta escolar y el tiempo que dedican a liderar nuestro distrito. Hoy destacamos al miembro de la junta, Steve Warr. ¡Gracias, Steve, por todo lo que haces por el Distrito Escolar de Umatilla!
22 days ago, Elizebeth Burres
OSBA School Board Superheroes Recognition Month January Board Spotlight Steve Warr Board Member I have had the privilege of serving on our school board for 2 1/2 years. I am the "newbie" in our group. In that role, I greatly appreciate all the help and mentorship I have received from the entire board. Our community has served my family in many memorable ways, and my children proudly graduated from Umatilla. Prior to running for the chance to serve on our school board, I had become frustrated with the many tools of division that seemed to be promoted within society. As I looked for ways to possibly dispute that narrative, it made sense in my small mind to invest some of my time into the next generation. Over several months, after being elected, I became increasingly aware that the Umatilla School District was unique, and I mean that that in a very good way. Currently, my biggest concern is that I will be able to give back, as much as I have received from my association with this board, our superintendent, the entire staff, and students. As we continue to write our story, I appreciate your patience and understanding of a man that checks his fridge several times each day hoping that something new will magically appear. Umatilla School District Logo
The CBMS girls basketball game schedule for Saturday has changed. Only A team will travel and will play at 10 am and 11 am. The bus arrival time is 9 am and will depart by 9:10 am to Irrigon.
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El horario del juego de baloncesto femenil de CBMS para el sábado ha cambiado. Solo el equipo A viajará y jugará a las 10:00 am y a las 11:00 am. El autobús llegará a las 9:00 am y saldrá a las 9:10 am hacia Irrigon.
23 days ago, Elizebeth Burres