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!
33 minutes 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!
about 6 hours 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!
about 24 hours 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
1 day 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
4 days ago, Elizebeth Burres
Thank you to all the families who joined us for MHES Family Reading Night! We loved sharing an evening focused on reading. Read more about the event here: https://www.umatilla.k12.or.us/article/2766000

¡Gracias a todas las familias que nos acompañaron en la Noche de Lectura Familiar de MHES! Nos encantó compartir una noche enfocada en la lectura. Lea más sobre el evento aquí: https://www.umatilla.k12.or.us/article/2766000
4 days ago, Elizebeth Burres
student reading book to family members
A student and family enjoying the snacks provided at the event
Mrs. Hottman reading book to families
student reading book to family
Student reading book to family
Student reading book to family
3rd grade teacher Ms. Silvani reading to families
A student reading a book to their family
A family reading a book together
1st Grade teacher Mrs. Gutierrez reading to families
CBMS track practice is canceled for today. Practice will resume on Monday, March 16th.

La práctica de atletismo de CBMS está cancelada por hoy. La práctica se reanudará el lunes 16 de marzo.
5 days ago, Elizebeth Burres
Need help completing FAFSA? STCU is offering free, one-on-one FAFSA assistance appointments with trained staff at their branch locations.

Students and families can schedule a time and learn more at: www.stcu.org/fafsa

¿Necesita ayuda para completar la FAFSA? STCU está ofreciendo citas gratuitas de asistencia personalizada para la FAFSA con personal capacitado en sus sucursales.

Los estudiantes y las familias pueden programar una cita y obtener más información en: www.stcu.org/fafsa
5 days ago, Elizebeth Burres
STCU Logo. It's FAFSA season. We're here to help. Getting started with federal student aid can be tricky. Schedule a free FAFSA appointment at an STCU branch near you. Open to everyone, membership not required. Find details and schedule a session today at stcu.org/FAFSA
The City of Umatilla has inmate crews working in the downtown area. Please remind students to not approach them. Thank you!
5 days ago, Elizebeth Burres
Last week was National School Breakfast Week, and students at McNary Heights Elementary celebrated in a variety of ways! This year’s theme was “The Quest for School Breakfast.” Students dressed as knights on their quest and participated in a taste test, trying a breakfast item—overnight oatmeal.

La semana pasada fue la Semana Nacional del Desayuno Escolar, y los estudiantes de McNary Heights Elementary lo celebraron de diferentes maneras. El tema de este año fue “En busca del desayuno escolar.” Los estudiantes se disfrazaron de caballeros en su búsqueda y participaron en una prueba de sabor, donde probaron un desayuno: avena preparada durante la noche.
6 days ago, Elizebeth Burres
nutrition educator Lourdes giving out oatmeal samples
student voting at the voting table
student holding up the oatmeal sample
student holding up the oatmeal sample with a thumbs up
Student voting at the voting table
student enjoying their breakfast and dressed as a knight
students dressed as knights
student dressed as a knight
Lourdes dressed as a princess giving out samples of oatmeal
Photo of class dressed up as knights
Join us tomorrow at 7 PM for Umatilla High School’s Winter Sports Awards Night!

Únase a nosotros mañana a las 7 PM para la Noche de Premios de Deportes de Invierno de Umatilla High School.
7 days ago, Elizebeth Burres
Join us to celebrate athletes who earned all-district and all-state honors at Winter Sports Awards Night 2026. Wednesday, March 11th, at 7pm at Umatilla High School Commons
Congratulations to our Oregon Battle of the Books winners at Columbia Vista Intermediate and McNary Heights Elementary! Both schools recently crowned their champions. Read more here: https://www.umatilla.k12.or.us/article/2759484

¡Felicitaciones a nuestros equipos ganadores de Oregon Battle of the Books en Columbia Vista Intermediate y McNary Heights Elementary! Ambas escuelas recientemente coronaron a sus campeones. Lee más aquí: https://www.umatilla.k12.or.us/article/2759484
7 days ago, Elizebeth Burres
Columbia Vista Intermediate 1st place team from the 3rd-5th grade division
Columbia Vista Intermediate 1st place team from the 6th grade division
Columbia Vista Intermediate 3rd place team from the 3rd-5th grade division
Columbia Vista Intermediate 2nd place team from the 6th grade division
Columbia Vista Intermediate 2nd place team from the 3rd-5th grade division
Columbia Vista Intermediate 3rd place team from the 6th grade division
McNary Heights 3rd place team
McNary Heights 2nd place team
Members of the 1st place team from McNary Heights
Join us for McTeacher’s Night!

On March 17 from 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm, McNary Heights Elementary staff will be at the Hermiston McDonald’s for McTeacher’s Night. Stop by to enjoy the “Happiest Meal” ever and say hello to some familiar faces from MHES.

¡Acompáñenos para McTeacher’s Night!

El 17 de marzo de 5:00 a 7:00 pm, el personal de McNary Heights Elementary estará en el McDonald’s de Hermiston para McTeacher’s Night. Pase a disfrutar de la “comida más feliz” y saludar a algunas caras conocidas de MHES.
8 days ago, Elizebeth Burres
McTeacher's Night Tuesday, March 17th, 2026. McNary Heights McTeacher Night 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm @ Hermiston McDonalds
We’re excited to share episodes from the podcast series “Al Sonar de La Campana,” which focuses on connecting Hispanic families with information about their children’s education through conversations with school staff, parents, and other members of the school community.

The first episode includes a conversation with Delma Bernal, receptionist at Umatilla School District.

Watch the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ky9ztcXnk1A

Estamos emocionados de compartir episodios de la serie de podcast “Al Sonar de La Campana,” que se enfoca en conectar a las familias hispanas con información sobre la educación de sus hijos a través de conversaciones con personal escolar, padres y otros miembros de la comunidad escolar.

El primer episodio incluye una conversación con Delma Bernal, recepcionista del Distrito Escolar de Umatilla.

Vea el video aquí:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ky9ztcXnk1A
8 days ago, Elizebeth Burres
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
11 days 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!
11 days 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!
11 days 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
12 days 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
12 days 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
12 days 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