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
about 6 hours 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!
about 11 hours 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!
1 day 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
1 day 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
4 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!
4 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!
4 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.
4 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.
5 days ago, Elizebeth Burres
Umatilla High School Spring Sports Parent Meeting March 2nd, 2026 7:00 pm @ UHS Commons
Here are next week's dress-up days for Columbia Vista Intermediate!

¡Aquí están los días de vestimenta de la próxima semana para Columbia Vista Intermediate!
6 days ago, Elizebeth Burres
Read Across America Week March 2nd-6th Monday 3/2: Cat in the Hat Day - Wear a hat to school Tuesday 3/3: Green Eggs and Ham Day - Wear Green Wednesday 3/4: Wacky Wednesday - Wear Wacky Clothes, Hair, Etc. Thursday 3/5 Fox in Socks Day - Wear Fun Socks Friday 3/6: Curl up and read Wear Pajamas
Semana De Leer a Través America 2 al 6 de marzo Lunes 2/3: Día del gato con sombrero - Ponte una gorra Martes 3/3: Día de los huevos verdes con Jamón - Ponte Verde Miércoles 4/3: Miércoles Loco - Usar Ropa Extravagante, Cabello, ETC. Jueves 5/3: Día del Zorro en calcetines - Usa Calcetines Divertidos Viernes 6/3: Acurrúcate y Lee - Ven En Pijama
Good luck at STATE, Rylee! HUGE thank you to the Umatilla Rural Fire Protection District for escorting our Vikings out of town today! Watch the Send-Off here: https://youtu.be/48D5wwK8phE

¡Buena suerte en el ESTATAL, Rylee! ¡Un enorme agradecimiento al Distrito Rural de Protección contra Incendios de Umatilla por escoltar a nuestros Vikings fuera de la ciudad hoy! Mira la despedida aquí: https://youtu.be/48D5wwK8phE
6 days ago, Elizebeth Burres
Photo of Rylee with coaches and sister
Read Across America Week is next week! Take a look at the attached flyer to see the dress-up days planned for McNary Heights.

¡La Semana de Read Across America es la próxima semana! Consulte el volante adjunto para ver los días temáticos programados para McNary Heights.
6 days ago, Elizebeth Burres
McNary Heights Read Across America Dress-Up Days Monday March 2 Book Character Day Dress like your favorite Book Character Lunes 2 de Marzo Día del personaje del libro Vístete como tu personaje favorito Tuesday March 3 "Thing One and Thing Two's Day Find a friend and dress the same to be twins for the day Martes el 3 de Marzo "El día de la primera cosa y la segunda cosa" Encuentra un amigo y se vestían como gemelos por el día Wednesday March 4 Wacky Wednesday Go Wacky! Wacky hair, wacky hat, or wacky clothes Miércoles 4 de marzo Miércoles loco Vuélvete loco Cabello extravagante, sombrero extravagante o ropa extravagante Thursday March 5 Fox in Socks Day Wear fun and silly socks to school Jueves 5 de marzo Día del zorro en calcetines Usa calcetines divertidos para la escuela Friday March 6 Pajama Day Wear your pajamas to curl up with a good book Viernes 6 de Marzo Día del pijama Ponte tus pijamas para acurrucarte con un buen libro March 2 through March 6, 2026 El 2 de Marzo al 6 de Marzo de 2026
Right before the end of ice skating season, our STEAM Academy students had the opportunity to visit the ice skating rink hosted by Umatilla Parks and Recreation. Students had a great time on the ice! Thank you to Umatilla Parks and Recreation for providing this experience for our students.

Justo antes de que terminara la temporada de patinaje sobre hielo, nuestros estudiantes de STEAM Academy tuvieron la oportunidad de visitar la pista de patinaje organizada por Umatilla Parks and Recreation. ¡Los estudiantes la pasaron muy bien en el hielo! Gracias a Umatilla Parks and Recreation por brindar esta experiencia a nuestros estudiantes.
6 days ago, Elizebeth Burres
Group photo of students and Umatilla Parks and Rec staff
students playing hockey on the rink
students playing hockey on the rink
students skating on the rink and also playing hockey
students skating on the rink
students playing cards while taking a snack break
students skating in the rink
Students skating in the rink
Wrestling STATE Send-Off! Join us tomorrow, February 25, at 2:30 pm as we Send-Off Rylee to STATE. Congratulations, Rylee!

¡Despedida de lucha libre ESTATAL! Acompáñanos mañana, 25 de febrero, a las 2:30 pm para despedir a Rylee. ¡Felicidades, Rylee!
7 days ago, Elizebeth Burres
State Send-Off Wrestling State Send-Off! February 25 @ 2:30 pm Line the Streets! Congratulations Rylee!
Earlier this month, Clara Brownell Middle School hosted its Heart Hoops Assembly to celebrate our girls basketball athletes. During halftime, the school recognized students who made honor roll for the second quarter and raffled off prizes to those who met their MAP growth goals. We loved celebrating these achievements and highlighting the hard work of our students!

A principios de este mes, Clara Brownell Middle School celebró su asamblea Heart Hoops para reconocer a nuestras atletas del equipo de baloncesto femenino. Durante el medio tiempo, la escuela reconoció a los estudiantes que lograron el cuadro de honor del segundo trimestre y también rifó premios entre quienes alcanzaron sus metas de crecimiento en MAP. Nos encantó celebrar estos logros y destacar el esfuerzo de nuestros estudiantes.
8 days ago, Elizebeth Burres
player number 14 going in for a lay up
player passing the ball to teammate
photo of students who made honor roll
student choosing a prize for meeting maps growth goal
student choosing a prize for meeting maps growth goal
Player dribbling the ball down the court while other players follow behind
Play blocking basketball shot
Athlete number 5 going in for a lay up
Girls teams playing basketball against each other
Girls teams playing basketball against each other
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

¡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
11 days 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!

¡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!
12 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!

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!
13 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!

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!
13 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!

¡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.
16 days ago, Elizebeth Burres
February 15, 2026 Happy National School Resource Officer Appreciation Day! Thank you for all you do, Officer Wilson!