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!
1 day 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!
1 day 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.
2 days ago, Elizebeth Burres
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 Jon Lorence. Thank you, Jon, 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, Jon Lorence. ¡Gracias, Jon, por todo lo que haces por el Distrito Escolar de Umatilla!
3 days ago, Elizebeth Burres
OSBA School Board Superheroes Recognition Month January Board Spotlight Jon Lorence I have served over 11 years. When my son started school I decided to become active in education and community service. I really enjoy the opportunities that our district provides to our students. Not many district and certainly very few districts our size offer the level of stem/trades and college credits. If a student is focused he or she can really be ahead of the game upon graduation. A fun fact about me is while I am not a graduate of Umatilla, my father was and my great Uncle was a Umatilla Board member back in the early 60s. I am also known to get a little misty eyed at sporting events. Umatilla School District logo
CBMS Girls Basketball Team pictures will be tomorrow after school. Remember your uniforms!
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Las fotos del equipo de baloncesto femenino de CBMS se tomarán mañana después de clases. ¡No olviden sus uniformes!
4 days ago, Elizebeth Burres
Thank you to Family Health Associates in Umatilla and Dr. Earl for hosting a Teddy Bear Clinic for our fourth grade students! Students learned what to expect during a doctor’s visit by caring for their own teddy bear patient and rotating through hands on stations. The rest of our fourth grade students will visit the Teddy Bear Clinic throughout February. Read the full story here: https://www.umatilla.k12.or.us/article/2661170
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Gracias a Family Health Associates en Umatilla y al Dr. Earl por organizar una Clínica del Osito para nuestros estudiantes de cuarto grado. Los estudiantes aprendieron qué esperar durante una visita al médico al cuidar de su propio osito como paciente y rotar por diferentes estaciones prácticas. El resto de nuestros estudiantes de cuarto grado visitarán la Clínica del Osito durante el mes de febrero. Lea la historia completa aquí: https://www.umatilla.k12.or.us/article/2661170
4 days ago, Elizebeth Burres
students checking the ears of their stuffed animal
Dr. Earl showing students how to check ears of stuffed animal
students measuring length of teddy bear
students rotating through stations
students learning about vaccinations
students learning about vaccinations
students learning about healthy habits
students being taught how to properly brush teeth
student brushing teeth on stuffed animal with help of student nurse
student brushing teeth on stuffed animal
A big thank you to Rogers Toyota Subaru of Hermiston and Hermiston Generating for helping energize our students at Columbia Vista Intermediate as they head into MAPs testing. Both partners joined CVI for an assembly last Friday to motivate students and encourage them to do their best. They also donated prizes that students can choose from when they meet their MAPs goals. CVI has already had students turn in tickets and receive a prize!
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Un gran agradecimiento a Rogers Toyota Subaru of Hermiston y Hermiston Generating por ayudar a motivar y llenar de energía a nuestros estudiantes de Columbia Vista Intermediate mientras se preparan para las pruebas MAPS. Ellos se unieron a CVI para una asamblea el viernes pasado con el fin de motivar a los estudiantes y animarlos a dar lo mejor en las pruebas. También donaron premios que los estudiantes pueden elegir cuando alcanzan sus metas en MAPS. ¡CVI ya tiene estudiantes que entregaron sus boletos y recibieron un premio!
5 days ago, Elizebeth Burres
photos of candy bars
photos of chips
Photos of tickets
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 Jorge Meza. Thank you, Jorge, 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, Jorge Meza. ¡Gracias, Jorge, por todo lo que haces por el Distrito Escolar de Umatilla!
5 days ago, Elizebeth Burres
OSBA School Board Superheroes Recognition Month January Board Spotlight Jorge Meza Board Member I have served on the school board for 7 years, almost 8. What inspired me to serve on the board was my daughters. I wanted to be more involved and informed in their education. What I enjoy most about being on the board is being able serve my latino community and make positive decisions alongside my fellow district members for a better future for our students. A fun fact about me is that I'm shy, but if you hand me a microphone, I don't stop talking-I become a completely different person. Umatilla School District logo
The CBMS Girls Basketball game next week has changed. The B and A team games are now on Monday, January 26th starting with B team at 4PM versus Heppner. Thursday's game versus Weston stays the same with all 3 teams playing with C team starting at 4PM.
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El juego de baloncesto femenil de CBMS de la próxima semana ha cambiado. Los juegos de los equipos B y A ahora serán el lunes 26 de enero, comenzando con el equipo B a las 4:00 PM contra Heppner.
El juego del jueves contra Weston se mantiene igual, con la participación de los tres equipos, comenzando con el equipo C a las 4:00 PM.
8 days ago, Elizebeth Burres
Congratulations, Peytan! #umatillastrong
9 days ago, Elizebeth Burres
Jan 12-18 Peytan Umatilla Girls Basketball Peytan set both a career high and a new school record for points scored in a single game, finishing the night with 37 points. In addition to her scoring performance, she contributed 7 rebounds, 2 assists, and 3 steals. OSAA Athlete of the week
Congratulations to our high school athletes who earned All-State recognition during the fall sports season. We’re proud of you!
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¡Felicitaciones a nuestros atletas del high school que obtuvieron reconocimiento All-State durante la temporada deportiva de otoño! ¡Estamos orgullosos de ustedes!
9 days ago, Elizebeth Burres
Photo of football athlete
Photo of boys soccer athlete
Photo of girls soccer athlete
Photo of girls soccer athlete
Photo of boys soccer athlete
Mrs. Day’s Algebra II students took math outside this week to launch rockets as part of a hands-on lesson. They used quadratic equations to model motion and calculate velocity.
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Los estudiantes de Álgebra II de la clase de la Sra. Day llevaron las matemáticas afuera esta semana para lanzar cohetes como parte de una lección práctica. Utilizaron ecuaciones cuadráticas para modelar el movimiento y calcular la velocidad.
9 days ago, Elizebeth Burres
rocket launched in the air
rocket launched in the air
students waiting to launch rockets
students working on building rocket
student filling rocket up with water
student preparing to launch rocket
student preparing to launch rocket
rocket launched in the air
Student preparing to launch rocket
Rocket launched in the air
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 Toby Cranston. Thank you, Toby, 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, Toby Cranston. ¡Gracias, Toby, por todo lo que haces por el Distrito Escolar de Umatilla!
9 days ago, Elizebeth Burres
OSBA School Board Superheroes Recognition Month January Board Spotlight Toby Cranston Board Member I have served on the school board since 2001. I was inspired to serve on the board by my neighbor, Pat Lafferty. I am also a proud Viking and I want to be a part of making important decisions for my children growing up through the district. My favorite part of being on the board is graduation, when I get to shake students' hands and wish them luck in all their future endeavors. A fun fact about me is I'm just a happy fun-loving guy and a bit of a prankster. Umatilla School District Logo
Nominations for 25-26 InterMountain Regional Teacher of the Year are NOW OPEN! Nominate a favorite teacher in your district by February 11, 2026 at this link: https://oregonteacheroftheyear.org/nominate/

The InterMountain Regional Teacher of the Year will be eligible to be named the Oregon Teacher of the Year.
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¡Las nominaciones para Maestro/a Regional del Año 2025-2026 de la zona InterMountain YA ESTÁN ABIERTAS! Nomine a uno de sus maestros favoritos de su distrito antes del día 11 de febrero del año 2026. Vote usando este enlace: https://oregonteacheroftheyear.org/nominate .

El/la Maestro/a Regional del Año de la zona InterMountain será elegible para ser nombrado Maestro del Año del estado de Oregón.
10 days ago, Elizebeth Burres
Nominations open for Intermountain Regional Teacher of the Year Anyone can nominate: oregonteacheroftheyear.org/nominate/ Deadline: February 11, 2026

Last Thursday, students at McNary Heights taste-tested a peanut butter yogurt dip! This nutritious dip was made with three simple ingredients: plain yogurt, peanut butter, and cinnamon.
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El jueves pasado, los estudiantes de McNary Heights probaron un dip de yogur con mantequilla de maní. Este dip fue preparado con tres ingredientes simples: yogur natural, mantequilla de maní y canela.

10 days ago, Elizebeth Burres
students trying peanut butter yogurt sample
students looking at peanut butter yogurt sample
students trying peanut butter yogurt sample
students trying peanut butter yogurt sample
student voting on peanut butter yogurt sample
student voting on peanut butter yogurt sample
student looking at peanut butter yogurt sample
Nutrition educator Lourdes pictured at taste test station
Taste Test Results - Peanut Butter Yogurt Dip. 179 students said they liked it. 53 students said they sort of liked it. 37 said they didn't like it.
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 Josiah Barron. Thank you, Josiah, 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, Josiah Barron. ¡Gracias, Josiah, por todo lo que haces por el Distrito Escolar de Umatilla!
10 days ago, Elizebeth Burres
OSBA School Board Superheroes Recognition Month January Josiah Barron Board Member I have served on the Umatilla School Board for 4 years now. I was inspired to serve on the school board because, one, working to support children and youth is a rewarding endeavor; two, education is the cornerstone of a community; and three, I'm an advocate for civic engagement. I have learned much and enjoyed serving with my fellow board members. I have also enjoyed the conversations I've had with students while attending school events. A fun fact about me is that I acted in a dramatic production each of the four years I was at college. Umatilla School District Logo
Congratulations to our McNary Heights students who received MOST Awards for the 2nd quarter! These awards recognize students for their academic growth and positive character. Keep up the great work, Mustangs!

View more photos here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1I9ITRqVS7OjUP2wTg8_gyGxbbrCYU3PI?usp=sharing
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¡Felicidades a nuestros estudiantes de McNary Heights que recibieron premios MOST del segundo trimestre! Estos premios reconocen a los estudiantes por su crecimiento académico y su carácter positivo. ¡Sigan con el excelente trabajo, Mustangs!

Vean más fotos aquí: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1I9ITRqVS7OjUP2wTg8_gyGxbbrCYU3PI?usp=sharing
11 days ago, Elizebeth Burres
Photo of MOST Award Winners with their teacher
Photo of MOST Award Winners with their teacher
Photo of MOST Award Winners with their teacher
Photo of MOST Award Winners with their teacher
Photo of MOST Award Winners with their teacher
Photo of MOST Award Winners with their teacher
Photo of MOST Award Winners with their teacher
Photo of MOST Award Winners with their teacher
Photo of MOST Award Winners with their teacher
Photo of MOST Award Winners with their teacher
The CBMS Girl's basketball game on Thursday, January 22nd is now at home against Stanfield. B team followed by A team starting at 4:30PM.
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El juego de baloncesto femenil de CBMS el jueves 22 de enero ahora será en casa contra Stanfield. El equipo B jugará primero, seguido por el equipo A, comenzando a las 4:30 PM.
11 days ago, Elizebeth Burres
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 advisor Jazmin Martinez. Thank you, Jazmin, 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 a la asesora de la junta, Jazmin Martinez. ¡Gracias, Jazmin, por todo lo que haces por el Distrito Escolar de Umatilla!
11 days ago, Elizebeth Burres
OSBA School Board Superheroes Recognition Month January Board Spotlight Jazmin Martinez Board Advisor I have been on the board for 2 years. I was inspired to join as a board advisor to see what it's about and learn more about how the school system runs. My favorite thing about being on the board is how everyone is so welcoming and easy to get along with. A fun fact about me is I don't plan on leaving the school district until my youngest graduates in 2041. Umatilla School District logo
There will be no school for the whole district on Monday, January 19th, due to Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Classes will resume at normal times on Tuesday, January 20th. Have a great weekend!
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No habrá clases en todo el distrito el lunes 19 de enero debido al Día de Martin Luther King Jr. Las clases se reanudarán en horario normal el martes 20 de enero. ¡Que tengan un buen fin de semana!
15 days ago, Elizebeth Burres
Martin Luther King Jr. Day No School January 19th