Our last dress-up theme for Read Across America Week was Pajama Day! The perfect theme for curling up with a good book. View more photos here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1MZPgzjkRx0ABPkm8DXLaj80xMPr3k3m4?usp=sharing

Nuestro último tema para disfrazarse durante la Semana de Read Across America fue el Día de Pijama. ¡El tema perfecto para acurrucarse con un buen libro! Ver más fotos aquí: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1MZPgzjkRx0ABPkm8DXLaj80xMPr3k3m4?usp=sharing
about 8 hours ago, Elizebeth Burres
MHES students wearing pajamas
MHES students wearing pajamas
MHES students wearing pajamas
MHES students wearing pajamas
MHES students wearing pajamas
CVI students wearing pajamas
CVI student wearing pajamas
CVI student wearing pajamas
CVI student and staff member wearing pajamas
CVI students wearing pajamas
Several guest readers visited McNary Heights Elementary and Columbia Vista Intermediate this week to share stories with students in celebration of Read Across America Week. Thank you to everyone who took time to read in our classes and help celebrate the joy of reading!

Varios lectores invitados visitaron McNary Heights Elementary y Columbia Vista Intermediate esta semana para compartir historias con los estudiantes en celebración de la Semana de Read Across America. ¡Gracias a todos los que tomaron tiempo para leer en nuestras clases y ayudar a celebrar el gusto por la lectura!
about 10 hours ago, Elizebeth Burres
The Cat in the Hat Reading to students
Superintendent Sipe reading to students
High School student reading to students
High School student reading to students
High School student reading to students
High School student reading to students
The Cat in the Hat Reading to students
The Cate in the Hat Reading to students
High school student reading to students
Superintendent Sipe reading to students
Happy Classified Staff Appreciation Week! Today we’re recognizing the incredible classified staff at Umatilla High School. Their work plays an essential role in supporting students, staff, and families each day. Thank you, Classified Staff!

¡Feliz Semana de Agradecimiento al Personal Clasificado! Hoy reconocemos al increíble personal clasificado de Umatilla High School. Su trabajo desempeña un papel esencial en el apoyo a los estudiantes, al personal y a las familias cada día. ¡Gracias, Personal Clasificado!
about 15 hours ago, Elizebeth Burres
Happy Classified Staff Appreciation Week! Photos of classified staff. UHS Logo. Thank you for all you do!
Today’s Read Across America Week dress-up theme was Fox in Socks Day! We loved seeing all the silly socks students wore to school. View more photos here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1MZPgzjkRx0ABPkm8DXLaj80xMPr3k3m4?usp=sharing

¡El tema de la vestimenta de hoy para la Semana de Read Across America fue Fox in Socks! Nos encantó ver todos los calcetines divertidos que los estudiantes usaron en la escuela. Ver más fotos aquí: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1MZPgzjkRx0ABPkm8DXLaj80xMPr3k3m4?usp=sharing
1 day ago, Elizebeth Burres
MHES students wearing silly socks
MHES student wearing silly socks
MHES student dressed as a fox
MHES student wearing silly socks
MHES student dressed like a fox
MHES student wearing silly socks
CVI student wearing silly socks
CVI students wearing silly socks
CVI student wearing silly socks
CVI student wearing silly socks
Thank you to all the families who joined us for Dual Language Family Night last week! We appreciate everyone who attended and helped make it a great evening. Read more here: https://www.umatilla.k12.or.us/article/2750052

¡Gracias a todas las familias que nos acompañaron en la Noche Familiar de Lenguaje Dual la semana pasada! Agradecemos a todos los que asistieron y ayudaron a que fuera una gran noche. Lea más aquí: https://www.umatilla.k12.or.us/article/2750052
1 day ago, Elizebeth Burres
Teacher, Mr. Lemus sharing with families the importance of routines
3rd Grade Teacher Mrs. Stites explains how students are introduced to multiplication
students playing the board game candy land
A USD parent, Chuchy, presenting to families
students posing for a photo
students coloring pages
students coloring pages
students playing the board game ladders
students playing bingo
Students playing the board game battle ship
Do you know an educator who goes above and beyond in their work for our district? Nominate them today for a Crystal Apple “Excellence in Education” Award! Anyone can nominate. Nominations will be accepted through April 1, 2026. Use the links below to find out more information about the Crystal Apple Awards and to submit your nomination today.

Crystal Apple Awards: https://www.imesd.k12.or.us/page/crystal-apple-awards
Nomination Link: https://forms.imesd.k12.or.us/crystal_apple_nomination_form

¿Conoce a algún educador que se esfuerce al máximo en su trabajo por nuestro distrito? ¡Nomínelo hoy para los Premios de Manzana de Cristal por “Excelencia en la Educación”! Cualquier persona puede nominar. Se aceptarán nominaciones hasta el 1 de abril de 2026. Utilice los enlaces que siguen para obtener más información sobre los Premios de Manzana de Cristal y enviar su nominación hoy.

Premios Manzana de Cristal: https://www.imesd.k12.or.us/page/crystal-apple-awards
Enlace de nominación: https://forms.imesd.k12.or.us/crystal_apple_nomination_form
1 day ago, Elizebeth Burres
Do you know an outstanding employee in our district? Nominate them for a 2026 Crystal Apple Award! Nominate at this link: https://forms.imesd.k12.or.us/crystal_apple_nominations_form Deadline is April 1, 2026
Happy Classified Staff Appreciation Week! Today we’re recognizing the incredible classified staff at Clara Brownell Middle School. Their work plays an essential role in supporting students, staff, and families each day. Thank you, Classified Staff!

¡Feliz Semana de Agradecimiento al Personal Clasificado! Hoy reconocemos al increíble personal clasificado de la Escuela Secundaria Clara Brownell. Su trabajo desempeña un papel esencial en el apoyo a los estudiantes, al personal y a las familias cada día. ¡Gracias, Personal Clasificado!
1 day ago, Elizebeth Burres
Happy Classified Staff Appreciation Week! Photos of classified staff members. CBMS Logo. Thank you for all you do!
It was Wacky Wednesday today! We saw so many amazingly crazy looks! View more photos here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1MZPgzjkRx0ABPkm8DXLaj80xMPr3k3m4?usp=sharing

¡Hoy fue Miércoles Loco! ¡Vimos tantos estilos increíblemente locos! Ver más fotos aquí: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1MZPgzjkRx0ABPkm8DXLaj80xMPr3k3m4?usp=sharing
2 days ago, Elizebeth Burres
students with crazy clothes
student with crazy hair
student with crazy hair
students with crazy clothes
student with crazy hair
students with crazy hair
student with crazy hair and clothes
student with crazy hair and clothes
Student with crazy hair
students with crazy makeup and hair
Join us for Family Reading Night at McNary Heights Elementary School!

¡Acompáñenos en la Noche de Lectura Familiar en la Escuela Primaria McNary Heights!
2 days ago, Elizebeth Burres
MHES Family Reading Night MHES Noche de Lectura Familiar Thursday, March 5, 2026 at McNary Heights Elementary School Jueves, 5 de Marzo de 2026 En la escuela primaria McNary Heights 6-7pm come join us for storytime with the teachers and some ideas of how to support your readers at home! Únase a nosotros para la hora del cuento con los maestros y algunas ideas sobre cómo apoyar a sus lectores en casa!
Congratulations to our February CBMS Students of the Month! Keep up the great work, Vikings!

¡Felicitaciones a nuestros Estudiantes del Mes de febrero de CBMS! ¡Sigan con el gran trabajo, Vikings!
2 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
Happy Classified Staff Appreciation Week! Today we’re recognizing the incredible classified staff at Columbia Vista Intermediate School. Their work plays an essential role in supporting students, staff, and families each day. Thank you, Classified Staff!

¡Feliz Semana de Agradecimiento al Personal Clasificado! Hoy reconocemos al increíble personal clasificado de la Escuela Intermedia Columbia Vista. Su trabajo desempeña un papel esencial en el apoyo a los estudiantes, al personal y a las familias cada día. ¡Gracias, Personal Clasificado!
3 days ago, Elizebeth Burres
Happy Classified Staff Appreciation Week! Photos of classified staff. CVI logo. Thank you for all you do!
Today was “Thing One and Thing Two Day” at MHES and “Green Eggs and Ham Day” at CVI! View more photos here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1MZPgzjkRx0ABPkm8DXLaj80xMPr3k3m4?usp=sharing

¡Hoy fue el “Día de la Cosa Uno y la Cosa Dos” en MHES y el “Día de Huevos Verdes con Jamón” en CVI! Ver más fotos aquí: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1MZPgzjkRx0ABPkm8DXLaj80xMPr3k3m4?usp=sharing
3 days ago, Elizebeth Burres
student and teacher dressed as twins
student and teacher dressed as thing one and thing two
students dressed as twins
students dressed as twins
students dressed as twins
students wearing green
student wearing green
students wearing green
students wearing green
Students wearing green
It’s Classified Staff Appreciation Week, and today we’re recognizing the incredible classified staff at McNary Heights Elementary School! Their work plays an essential role in supporting students, staff, and families each day. Thank you, Classified Staff!

¡Es la Semana de Agradecimiento al Personal Clasificado, y hoy reconocemos al increíble personal clasificado de la Escuela Primaria McNary Heights! Su trabajo desempeña un papel esencial en el apoyo a los estudiantes, al personal y a las familias cada día. ¡Gracias, Personal Clasificado!
4 days ago, Elizebeth Burres
Happy Classified Staff Appreciation Week! Picture of all classified staff. McNary Heights Logo. Thank you for all you do!
This week is Classified Staff Appreciation Week, and we’re taking time to recognize the dedicated classified staff who keep our schools running each and every day.

From classrooms to cafeterias and front offices to custodial teams, their work supports students in countless ways. Whether they’re assisting in classes, preparing meals, maintaining clean and safe learning environments, or helping families at the front desk, their contributions make a real difference across our district.

We’ll be featuring each of our school's staff throughout the week — be sure to follow along as we celebrate them!

Esta semana celebramos la Semana de Agradecimiento al Personal Clasificado, y estamos dedicando este tiempo para reconocer al personal clasificado que mantiene nuestras escuelas funcionando todos los días.

Desde las clases hasta las cafeterías, las oficinas y el equipo de conserjería, su trabajo apoya a los estudiantes de muchas maneras. Ya sea que estén ayudando en las clases, preparando comidas, manteniendo entornos de aprendizaje limpios y seguros, o apoyando a las familias en la oficina, sus contribuciones realmente marcan la diferencia en todo nuestro distrito.

Durante la semana estaremos destacando a cada una de nuestras escuelas — ¡asegúrense de seguirnos mientras los celebramos!
4 days ago, Elizebeth Burres
Happy Classified appreciation week! Thank you for all that you do!
Happy Read Across America Week! McNary Heights and Columbia Vista are celebrating with fun activities all week long, including themed dress-up days. Today was Book Character Day at MHES and Cat in the Hat Day at CVI. View more photos here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1MZPgzjkRx0ABPkm8DXLaj80xMPr3k3m4?usp=sharing

¡Feliz Semana de Read Across America! McNary Heights y Columbia Vista están celebrando con actividades divertidas durante toda la semana, incluyendo días temáticos para disfrazarse. Hoy fue el Día de Personajes de Libros en MHES y el Día del Gato en el Sombrero en CVI. Ver más fotos aquí: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1MZPgzjkRx0ABPkm8DXLaj80xMPr3k3m4?usp=sharing
4 days ago, Elizebeth Burres
students dressed as cat in the hat
student dressed like a book character
student dressed as a book character
student dressed like cat in the hat
Student dressed like a mouse
students dressed as book characters
student dressed as cat in the hat
student wearing a hat
Students posing for a picture
Students wearing a hat
Lunch menus for March are available on our website! View them here: https://www.umatilla.k12.or.us/page/lunch-menus

¡Los menús de almuerzo para el mes de marzo ya están disponibles en nuestra página web! Véelos aquí: https://www.umatilla.k12.or.us/page/lunch-menus
7 days ago, Elizebeth Burres
Thank you to Umatilla Parks and Recreation for donating supplies to support our Kinder Career Ready program. Our students were so excited to receive them!

Gracias a Umatilla Parks and Recreation por donar materiales para apoyar nuestro programa Kinder Career Ready. ¡Nuestros estudiantes estaban muy emocionados de recibirlos!
7 days ago, Elizebeth Burres
kinder students holding supplies donated by Umatilla Parks and Recreation
We appreciate Michelle Finn from the Umatilla Police Department and SRO Wilson for visiting our middle and high school students this week in recognition of Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. They shared important information about healthy relationships, warning signs to watch for, and how students can seek help if they ever need it.

Conversations like these help equip our students with knowledge, awareness, and the confidence to look out for themselves and one another. Thank you to our community partners for continuing to support the well-being of our students!

Agradecemos a Michelle Finn del Departamento de Policía de Umatilla y al SRO Wilson por visitar a nuestros estudiantes de la escuela secundaria y la high school esta semana en reconocimiento del Mes de Concientización sobre la Violencia en el Noviazgo Adolescente. Compartieron información importante sobre relaciones saludables, señales de advertencia a las que deben prestar atención y cómo los estudiantes pueden buscar ayuda si alguna vez la necesitan.

Conversaciones como estas ayudan a brindarles a nuestros estudiantes conocimiento, conciencia y la confianza para cuidarse a sí mismos y apoyarse mutuamente. ¡Gracias a nuestros socios comunitarios por seguir apoyando el bienestar de nuestros estudiantes!
7 days ago, Elizebeth Burres
Michelle asking students what makes a healthy relationship
Michelle speaking to students
Students raising hands to ask questions
SRO Wilson and Michelle speaking to students
Michelle speaking to students
students taking notes
We had the opportunity to host our most recent School Board meeting inside the newly remodeled middle school CTE building — a space that is nearing completion and already being utilized by students. Robotics students presented this year’s robot and shared how they will be using the new robotics field room. Board members and attendees also toured the building, which includes dedicated spaces for art, wood shop, and additional hands-on learning opportunities for our middle school students.

Tuvimos la oportunidad de llevar a cabo nuestra reunión más reciente de la Junta Escolar dentro del edificio remodelado de CTE de la escuela secundaria — un espacio que está cerca de completarse y que ya está siendo utilizado por los estudiantes. Los estudiantes de robótica presentaron el robot de este año y compartieron cómo estarán utilizando el nuevo salón del campo de robótica. Los miembros de la Junta y los asistentes también recorrieron el edificio, el cual incluye espacios dedicados para arte, carpintería y oportunidades adicionales de aprendizaje práctico para nuestros estudiantes de secundaria.
7 days ago, Elizebeth Burres
student showing robot bumper to board
Photo of 3-D printers
photo of art room
photo of wood shop
Photo of students explaining how they will utilize the field room
Photo of student talking about this years robot
Photo of high school teams robot
Photo of Principal Cotterell explaining the art room
Photo of field room
Join us for Umatilla High School’s spring sports parent meeting next week on March 2nd!

Acompáñenos a la reunión de padres de deportes de primavera de Umatilla High School la próxima semana, el 2 de marzo.
8 days ago, Elizebeth Burres
Umatilla High School Spring Sports Parent Meeting March 2nd, 2026 7:00 pm @ UHS Commons