Parent Teacher Conferences are next week!

Grades K–5 have scheduled conference times. If you’re unsure of your time, please contact your child’s teacher. / Los grados K–5 tienen conferencias programadas. Si no está seguro de su horario, comuníquese con el maestro o la maestra de su hijo.

Grades 6–12 will have drop-in conferences. Families are welcome to stop by during the times listed below to meet with teachers. / Los grados 6–12 tendrán conferencias sin cita previa. Las familias pueden pasar durante los horarios indicados a continuación para reunirse con los maestros.

Umatilla High School
Wednesday, April 8, from 3:30–7:00 PM
Thursday, April 9, from 12:30–3:30 PM

Clara Brownell Middle School
Wednesday, April 8, from 3:30–5:00 PM and 5:30–7:00 PM
Thursday, April 9, from 12:30–3:30 PM

Columbia Vista Intermediate School
(Drop-in conferences for 6th grade only / Conferencias sin cita previa solo para sexto grado)
Wednesday, April 8, from 1:15–8:00 PM
Thursday, April 9, from 8:20 AM–4:00 PM

McNary Heights Elementary School
(Please check with your child’s teacher if you’re unsure of your scheduled conference time / Por favor, consulte con el maestro de su hijo si no está seguro de la hora programada para su cita )
Wednesday, April 8, from 1:00–8:00 PM
Thursday, April 9, from 8:00 AM–3:40 PM
about 12 hours ago, Elizebeth Burres
Parent Teacher Conferences! Wednesday, April 8th. Thursday, April 9th. Umatilla School District.
Did you know the STEAM Academy of Umatilla has a Facebook page? Check it out and give them a follow for updates, reminders, and a look at the fun things students are doing! Visit their page using the link below.
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100070058777989

¿Sabías que la Academia STEAM de Umatilla tiene una página de Facebook? Visítala y síguelos para recibir actualizaciones, recordatorios y ver las actividades divertidas que están realizando los estudiantes. ¡Accede a su página usando el enlace a continuación!
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100070058777989
about 14 hours ago, Elizebeth Burres
STEAM Academy of Umatilla logo. Follow the STEAM Academy on Facebook @STEAM Academy of Umatilla
UHS students took on the MRE Pizza Challenge, turning Meals Ready-to-Eat into creative and unique pizzas. Read more about the challenge and see the winning teams here: https://www.umatilla.k12.or.us/article/2799358

Los estudiantes de UHS participaron en el MRE Pizza Challenge (desafío de pizza con raciones militares), convirtiendo raciones militares en pizzas creativas y únicas. Lee más sobre el desafío y conoce a los equipos ganadores aquí: https://www.umatilla.k12.or.us/article/2799358
about 15 hours ago, Elizebeth Burres
Student rolling out and forming their dough crust
student spreading sauce on pizza
student grating cheese for pizza
student blending sauce for pizza
student blending ingredient for pizza topping
finished baked pizza
student cutting a slice of pizza
student cutting slices of pizza
students presenting pizza slices to judges
Photo of sliced pizzas and sign made by students
Lunch menus for April are available on our website! View them here: https://www.umatilla.k12.or.us/page/lunch-menus

¡Los menús del almuerzo para abril ya están disponibles en nuestro sitio web! Véelos aquí: https://www.umatilla.k12.or.us/page/lunch-menus
about 17 hours ago, Elizebeth Burres
Spring soccer through the STEAM/after-school program is getting started!

This is a free program open to 7th and 8th grade students. It begins Monday, April 6 and runs Monday through Thursday, with tournaments on Saturdays. Transportation home, along with a snack and dinner, will be provided. Students will also be coached by a few UHS coaches this season!

To sign up or learn more, please call or visit the CBMS office.

¡El fútbol de primavera del programa STEAM/después de clases ya está por comenzar!

Este es un programa gratuito abierto para estudiantes de séptimo y octavo grado. Comienza el lunes 6 de abril y se llevará a cabo de lunes a jueves, con torneos los sábados. Se proporcionará transporte a casa, además de un refrigerio y cena. Los estudiantes también serán entrenados por algunos entrenadores de UHS esta temporada.

Para inscribirse o para más información, por favor llame o visite la oficina de CBMS.
1 day ago, Elizebeth Burres
Umatilla STEAM Academy Soccer Sign-Ups are open! Open to 7th & 8th grade students. Sign up at the CBMS office!
Reminder: There is no STEAM/after-school program this week. The 4th session of STEAM will begin next Monday, April 6.

If your student normally stays for STEAM, please contact the school with their alternate dismissal plans for this week. Thank you!

Recordatorio: No habrá programa STEAM/después de clases esta semana. La cuarta sesión de STEAM comenzará el próximo lunes 6 de abril.

Si su estudiante normalmente se queda en STEAM, por favor comuníquese con la escuela para informar sobre su plan de salida alternativo para esta semana. ¡Gracias!
3 days ago, Elizebeth Burres
McNary Heights Elementary School’s spring picture day is this Thursday, April 2! Families can order photos online using the link below with the order code 0096679SG. https://www.barksdalestorefront.com/store/gallery_login_customer_info_entry/a34d660f-2579-4b88-a58b-6219566bc6cc/

El día de fotos de primavera de McNary Heights Elementary School es este jueves 2 de abril. Las familias pueden ordenar las fotos en línea utilizando el enlace a continuación con el código 0096679SG.
https://www.barksdalestorefront.com/store/gallery_login_customer_info_entry/a34d660f-2579-4b88-a58b-6219566bc6cc/
3 days ago, Elizebeth Burres
Today's moments are tomorrow's memories. Backgrounds may vary, more choices online. Ordering online is fast & easy. Build your own package or select one of our packages. Go paperless and order online. McNary Heights Elementary School Picture Day is April 2, 2026 0096679SG order code for online purchases (password expires 24 hours after picture day) questions? 1.800.220.7667 This is a prepay event. Payment is due on picture day. Este es un evento prepagado. Pago se debe entregar el día de las fotos. Barksdale School Portraits www.barksdalephoto.com. Pictures with class by Barksdale www.pictureswithclass.com
There is NO SCHOOL in the Umatilla School District for Spring Break from March 23rd-27th. School resumes on Monday, March 30th.

No habrá clases en el Distrito Escolar de Umatilla durante las vacaciones de primavera del 23 al 27 de marzo. Las clases se reanudan el lunes 30 de marzo.
12 days ago, Elizebeth Burres
Happy Spring Break! There is no school in the Umatilla School District March 23rd-27th. School resumes March 30th.
Congratulations to our 3rd quarter MOST Award winners at MHES! These awards recognize students for academic growth and positive character. Keep up the great work, Mustangs!

View all the photos here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1dT5AVNVZOUfZVTLwjWvjeiWDmH_9Twte?usp=sharing

¡Felicitaciones a los ganadores del premio MOST del tercer trimestre en MHES! Estos premios reconocen a los estudiantes por su crecimiento académico y su buen carácter. ¡Sigan con el buen trabajo, Mustangs!

Ver todas las fotos aquí: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1dT5AVNVZOUfZVTLwjWvjeiWDmH_9Twte?usp=sharing
12 days ago, Elizebeth Burres
Mrs. Traver and her MOST Award Winners
Mrs. Lorence and her MOST Award Winners
Mrs. Summerlin and her MOST Award Winners
Mrs. Britt and her MOST Award Winners
Mrs. Johnson and her MOST Award Winners
Mrs. Escamilla and her MOST Award Winners
Mrs. Garcia and her MOST Award Winners
Mrs. Navarrette and her MOST Award Winners
Ms. Fuentes and her MOST Award Winners
Mrs. Liebe and her MOST Award Winners
Every Friday, Umatilla High School robotics students spend time at the Links Apartments serving meals to seniors in our community! They also recently hosted a Pi Day pie contest for residents.

Read more and find out the winners of the pie contest here: https://www.umatilla.k12.or.us/article/2778341

Cada viernes, los estudiantes de robótica de Umatilla High School pasan tiempo en los apartamentos Links sirviendo comidas a las personas mayores de nuestra comunidad. ¡También recientemente organizaron un concurso de pasteles por el Día de Pi para los residentes!

Lee más y descubre a los ganadores del concurso de pasteles aquí: https://www.umatilla.k12.or.us/article/2778341
12 days ago, Elizebeth Burres
Senior residents in line to get their meal
Photos of Pies
Photo of senior residents and pie judges
Group photo of senior residents and pie judges
UHS students helping serve senior residents their meals
UHS students speaking with senior resident while they get their meal
Student serving meal to senior resident
UHS softball opened the season on Wednesday, playing their first game on their brand new home field! Superintendent Heidi Sipe threw out the ceremonial first pitch, with Board Member Steve Warr behind the plate!

Thank you to our voters for making this new field possible!

La softbol de UHS abrió la temporada el miércoles, jugando su primer partido en su nuevo campo local. La superintendente Heidi Sipe realizó el lanzamiento ceremonial de la primera bola, con el miembro de la junta Steve Warr detrás del plato.

¡Gracias a nuestros votantes por hacer posible este nuevo campo!
12 days ago, Elizebeth Burres
Board member Steve Warr and Superintendent Heidi Sipe with ceremonial ball that says Opening Day Thank you Umatilla Voters
UHS team high-fiving teammate
UHS player pitching the ball
UHS player 14 ready to bat
UHS player catching the ball
UHS player catching the ball as opponent races to second base
UHS player catching the ball as opponent races to first base
UHS player up to bat
UHS team huddled up for team cheer
UHS outfield player throwing the ball
Thank you to Officer Wilson and the Umatilla Police Department for visiting our students this week! Students learned about the dangers of alcohol and wore impairment simulation goggles while walking and riding pedal bikes through a cone course to experience how it affects coordination and decision-making.

We appreciate their time and their commitment to helping our students stay safe!

¡Gracias al Oficial Wilson y al Departamento de Policía de Umatilla por visitar a nuestros estudiantes esta semana! Los estudiantes aprendieron sobre los peligros del alcohol y usaron gafas de simulación de impedimento mientras caminaban y montaban bicicletas de pedales a través de un circuito de conos para experimentar cómo afecta la coordinación y la toma de decisiones.

¡Agradecemos su tiempo y su compromiso con ayudar a mantener seguros a nuestros estudiantes!
13 days ago, Elizebeth Burres
students steering the pedal bike
students steering the pedal bike
students steering the pedal bike
photo of students steering the pedal bike
students trying to maintain their balance with the impairment goggles
student walking with the impairment goggles
student trying to maintain their balance with the impairment goggles
student walking with the impairment goggles
Photo of crashed car with story
Photo of crashed car with story
We had a blast at McTeacher night! Thank you to everyone who joined us. 💚💛

¡Nos divertimos mucho en la Noche de McTeacher! ¡Gracias a todos los que nos acompañaron! 💚💛
13 days ago, Elizebeth Burres
Mrs. Britt deliver food to families
family posing for photo while enjoying their meal
Superintendent Sipe enjoying meal with students
Mrs. Garcia preparing ketchup
family posing for a photo while enjoying their meal
family posing for a photo while waiting for their food
students posing for a photo
Family posing for a photo
Principal Coyle and Vice Principal Lorence greeting families at door
Mrs. Enkey holding tray of food
Congratulations to Columbia Vista’s REP award winners! REP stands for Respect, Excellence, and Perseverance, the school’s theme for the year. Teachers recognized students who stood out for showing perseverance this quarter. Great job, Vikings!

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 all the photos here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1em-r--KsOcqgB0oH72gzfhCTZ30a4vru?usp=sharing

¡Felicitaciones a los estudiantes de Columbia Vista que recibieron el premio REP! REP significa Respeto, Excelencia y Perseverancia, el tema escolar de este año. Los maestros reconocieron a los estudiantes que se destacaron por demostrar perseverancia durante este trimestre. ¡Buen trabajo, Vikings!

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

Ver todas las fotos aquí: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1em-r--KsOcqgB0oH72gzfhCTZ30a4vru?usp=sharing
13 days ago, Elizebeth Burres
Photo of Mrs. Estrella's students who received REP Awards
Photo of Mr. Williams student's who received REP Awards
Photo of Mrs. Carillo's students who received REP Awards
Photo of Ms. Mendoza's students receiving REP Awards
Photo of Mrs. Hernandez's students receiving REP Awards
Photo of 5th grade students receiving REP Award
Photo of Mr. Storagee's 6th grade students receiving REP Award
photo of Mrs. Trevino's 6th grade students receiving REP Award
Photo of 6th grade students receiving REP Award
Photo of 6th grade students receiving REP Award
Thank you to Advantage Dental for providing dental services to students at Umatilla High School! Over 150 students received care during their last two visits, including sealants and temporary fillings. We appreciate their support and look forward to their return for the next round of services.

¡Gracias a Advantage Dental por brindar servicios dentales a los estudiantes de Umatilla High School! Más de 150 estudiantes recibieron atención durante sus dos últimas visitas, incluyendo selladores y empastes temporales. Agradecemos su apoyo y esperamos su regreso para la próxima ronda de servicios.
15 days ago, Elizebeth Burres
Photo of dental hygienists
Photo of dental hygienist working on student's teeth
Photo of dental hygienist working on student's teeth
Photo of dental hygienist working on student's teeth
Photo of dental hygienist working on student's teeth
Photo of dental hygienist working on student's teeth
Dental hygienist getting supplies ready
Dental hygienist showing student the temporary filling product
Photo of dental hygienist working on student's teeth
Join us as our Vikings play their first game on their new home field! Umatilla Softball takes on Pilot Rock on Wednesday, March 18 at 4:00pm. We hope to see you there!

¡Únete a nosotros mientras nuestros Vikings juegan su primer partido en su nuevo campo local! El equipo de sóftbol de Umatilla se enfrenta a Pilot Rock el miércoles 18 de marzo a las 4:00 pm ¡Esperamos verte allí!
15 days ago, Elizebeth Burres
UHS Softball Opener. Join us as our Vikings open their season on their brand new home field! Wednesday, March 18 at 4pm
McTeacher Night is Tonight!

¡La Noche de McTeacher es esta noche!
16 days ago, Elizebeth Burres
McTeacher's Night. Ever dream of having your principal or teacher prepare dinner for you and your schoolmates? Now's your chance to assign the homework! Join family and friends on a field trip to your neighborhood McDonald's and enjoy one of the "Happiest Meals" ever" Tuesday, March 17th 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM 1320 N 1st St Hermiston, OR. We hope to see you there! Go Mustangs! A portion of sales from McTeacher's Night will be donated to your school.
Our juniors had the opportunity to meet with representatives from Oregon’s eight public universities last Thursday. Students learned about admissions, campus life, academic programs, and more. Thank you to the representatives for visiting our school!

Nuestros juniors tuvieron la oportunidad de reunirse con representantes de las ocho universidades públicas de Oregón el jueves pasado. Los estudiantes aprendieron sobre admisiones, la vida en el campus, los programas académicos y más. ¡Gracias a los representantes por visitar nuestra escuela!
16 days ago, Elizebeth Burres
group photo of all representative's together
Students talking to Portland State University's representative
students speaking with Southern Oregon University's representative
students meeting with Western Oregon's representative
University of Oregon's representative speaking with students
students asking OSU cascades campus representative questions
Students speaking with Oregon Tech's representative
Photo of students holding the program booklets from the universities
students talking to Eastern Oregon University's representative
The InterMountain Education Service District (IMESD) is hosting an informational training focused on understanding attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and strategies for supporting students.

The training is open to parents, caregivers, and family members of K–12 students experiencing ADHD and will take place on April 8 from 5:30–7:00 pm at the Pendleton IMESD. Register using the QR-code on the graphic attached or at this link: https://events.imesd.k12.or.us/event/2026-04-08/adhd-what-parents-need-to-know

El Distrito de Servicios Educativos InterMountain (IMESD) está organizando una capacitación informativa enfocada en comprender el trastorno por déficit de atención e hiperactividad (ADHD) y en estrategias para apoyar a los estudiantes.

La capacitación está abierta a padres, cuidadores y familiares de estudiantes de K–12 que experimentan ADHD y se llevará a cabo el 8 de abril de 5:30 a 7:00 pm en el IMESD de Pendleton. Regístrese utilizando el código QR en el gráfico adjunto o en este enlace: https://events.imesd.k12.or.us/event/2026-04-08/adhd-what-parents-need-to-know
17 days ago, Elizebeth Burres
InterMountain Education Service District Presents ADHD: What parents need to know. What: Informational training focused on understanding attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) including types & risk factors plus strategies for home & school support, resources, and time for Q & A. When April 8th (5:30-7:00 pm). Where: Pendleton IMESD (Lodgepole/Ponderosa room). Who: parents, caregivers, & family members of K-12 students experiencing ADHD. Space is limited, so register early to hold your spot. Questions? Contact liz.durant@imesd.k12.or.us Join IMESD School Psychologist, Liz Durant, to learn more about best practices for supporting students experiencing ADHD. April 8th (5:30-7:00 PM) @ Pendleton IMESD (Lodgepole/Ponderosa Register Here
​​Thanks to an $8,000 grant from the Wildhorse Foundation, Clara Brownell Middle School students now have new classroom desks. The new desks will help provide a more comfortable and supportive learning environment for students.

See the new desks in the classroom at this link: https://youtu.be/vqvoxmRHQ74

Read our original press release about this project here: https://www.umatilla.k12.or.us/article/2577055

Gracias a una subvención de $8,000 de la Wildhorse Foundation, los estudiantes de Clara Brownell Middle School ahora tienen nuevos escritorios en sus aulas. Estos nuevos escritorios ayudarán a crear un ambiente de aprendizaje más cómodo y adecuado para los estudiantes.

Vea los nuevos escritorios en el aula en este enlace: https://youtu.be/vqvoxmRHQ74

Si se perdió nuestro comunicado de prensa original sobre este proyecto, puede leerlo aquí: https://www.umatilla.k12.or.us/article/2577055
20 days ago, Elizebeth Burres