Homecoming is right around the corner, October 6–9! Take a look at the Rio-themed spirit week days for Umatilla High School. McNary Heights and Clara Brownell will also be joining in with the same dress-up days.

Stay tuned for Columbia Vista’s spirit week themes coming soon!

¡La semana de Homecoming ya casi está aquí, del 6 al 9 de octubre! Echa un vistazo a los días de disfraces de la semana de espíritu con temática de Río en Umatilla High School. McNary Heights y Clara Brownell también participarán con los mismos días de disfraces.

Muy pronto compartiremos los temas de la semana de espíritu de Columbia Vista.
4 months ago, Elizebeth Burres
Homecoming Spirit Week October 6-9 Monday into the jungle get lost in the jungle and wear animal print Tuesday birds of a feather be just like Blue and Jewel by being a iconic duo or twins Wednesday Mathlete vs athlete show your nerdy side with your thick rimmed glasses and suspenders or gear up like neymar with your jerseys Thursday school spirit show your Viking pride by coming decked out in blue and orange
Congratulations to Umatilla High School student Patty Oseguera Gonzalez! She earned 2nd place in the Eastern Oregon Climate Change Coalition Poster Contest! Her work will be on display at the Pendleton Center for the Arts through October. We’re so proud of Patty and her achievement!

¡Felicidades a la estudiante de Umatilla High School, Patty Oseguera Gonzalez! Obtuvo el segundo lugar en el Concurso de Carteles de la Eastern Oregon Climate Change Coalition. Su arte estará en exhibición en el Pendleton Center for the Arts durante todo octubre. ¡Estamos muy orgullosos de Patty y de su logro.
4 months ago, Elizebeth Burres
Photo of Patty Oseguera Gonzalez's art on Display. caption on work is, "I used acrylic paint and three different paintbrushes to create this poster. I didn't have a certain technique for this painting I just started by painting the famous towers first. The hardest part was painting the water and ensuring each small area was painted. I got inspiration from my favorite movie. The Day after Tomorrow, and decided I wanted to do something like a city underwater. The movie is also about hope, and that's what I want my poster to spread."
MAPS testing wrapped up with a boost of Viking spirit! To keep energy high, students continued to enjoy fun assemblies and took part in a backdrop competition inspired by this year’s Rio-themed homecoming. Each class was challenged to stick to the Rio theme, get creative, and incorporate Viking pride into their projects. The backdrop competition winners were:

Freshmen: Mrs. Silver & Mr. Hill
Sophomores: Mrs. Rivera
Juniors: Mr. Navarette
Seniors: Mr. Kopf

Great job to all the classes for their creativity and school spirit!

¡Las pruebas MAPS concluyeron con más espíritu Vikingo! Para mantener la energía alta, los estudiantes siguieron disfrutando de divertidas asambleas y participaron en una competencia de murales inspirada en el tema de Río de este año para homecoming. A cada clase se le desafió a mantenerse fiel al tema de Río, ser creativos e incorporar el orgullo Vikingo en sus proyectos.
Los ganadores de la competencia de murales fueron:

Freshmen: Sra. Silver y Sr. Hill
Sophomores: Sra. Rivera
Juniors: Sr. Navarrete
Seniors: Sr. Kopf

¡Excelente trabajo de todas las clases por su creatividad y espíritu escolar!
4 months ago, Elizebeth Burres
Photo of rio backdrop painted by students
Photo of rio backdrop painted by students
Photo of rio backdrop painted by students
Photo of rio backdrop painted by students
Photo of rio backdrop painted by students
students playing basketball musical chairs
students playing basketball musical chairs
students playing basketball musical chairs
Students playing capture the flag
Students playing capture the flag
Today is National School Parent Group Appreciation Day! We want to give a big THANK YOU to our Parent Teacher Club for all they do to support our schools, students, and staff. Your time, energy, and care make a lasting difference in our district.

Our UHS Leadership class helped put together this special video to share just how much we appreciate them! Watch it here: https://youtu.be/1FbsrG4makc

To learn more about the Parent Teacher Club or to join, visit: https://www.umatilla.k12.or.us/page/umatilla-parent-teacher-club

Hoy es el Día Nacional de Apreciación de los Grupos de Padres de la Escuela! Queremos dar un gran GRACIAS a nuestro Club de Padres y Maestros por todo lo que hacen para apoyar a nuestras escuelas, estudiantes y personal. Su tiempo, energía y dedicación marcan una diferencia duradera en nuestro distrito.

La clase de liderazgo de UHS preparó este video especial para mostrar cuánto los apreciamos! Míralo aquí: https://youtu.be/1FbsrG4makc

Para conocer más sobre el Club de Padres y Maestros o unirse, visite: https://www.umatilla.k12.or.us/page/umatilla-parent-teacher-club
4 months ago, Elizebeth Burres
Mrs. Rivera’s physical science students stepped into the role of detectives during a hands-on crime scene lab called The Case of the Lab Mishap! Students searched for clues, pieced together evidence, and worked to solve the mystery. This investigation gave students an exciting way to practice critical thinking, teamwork, and—most importantly—lab safety!

¡Los estudiantes de ciencias físicas de la Sra. Rivera se convirtieron en detectives durante un laboratorio práctico de escena del crimen llamado El Caso del Accidente en el Laboratorio! Los estudiantes buscaron pistas, reunieron evidencias y trabajaron para resolver el misterio. Esta investigación les dio una manera emocionante de practicar el pensamiento crítico, el trabajo en equipo y, lo más importante, la seguridad en el laboratorio.
4 months ago, Elizebeth Burres
students working together to find clues
Students searching for clues at mystery station
student looking for clues at crime scene station
students searching for clues during lab
student filling out lab form
student pointing to prop at crime scene station
classroom door taped with crime scene tape

Picture day for Umatilla High School is on September 22, 2025! To order pictures online please use the following link: https://www.barksdalestorefront.com/store/event_login/. The access code is 0096601IN.

¡El día de las fotos para la Preparatoria de Umatilla es el 22 de septiembre de 2025! Para ordenar fotos en línea, por favor use el siguiente enlace: https://www.barksdalestorefront.com/store/event_login/. El código de acceso es 0096601IN.

4 months ago, Elizebeth Burres
Picture day is coming todays moments are tomorrows memories picture day ordering instructions ordering window you can place your order during the following timeframes: starting two weeks before picture day ending 24 hours after picture day please notes ordering portable will close exactly 24 hours after picture day be sure to place your order on time to avoid additional fees 3 ways to communicate live person chat email toll free 800.220.7667
UHS Leadership planned some fun activities to keep students energized during MAPS testing this week and next! On Monday and Tuesday, students enjoyed assemblies with games, and today during Advisory they took part in a paper crane folding relay. Each advisory worked to fold 50 cranes, and the first to deliver theirs to the office was crowned the winner for their grade.

The winners were:
9th Grade – Mr. Hill
10th Grade – Mrs. Shuman
11th Grade – Mr. Lougee
12th Grade – Mr. Kopf

¡UHS Leadership organizó algunas actividades divertidas para mantener a los estudiantes con energía durante las pruebas MAPS esta semana y la próxima! El lunes y martes, los estudiantes disfrutaron de asambleas con juegos, y hoy durante Advisory participaron en una competencia de grullas de papel. Cada Advisory trabajó para doblar cincuenta grullas, y el primero en entregarlas a la oficina fue coronado como ganador de su grado.

Los ganadores fueron:
Noveno Grado – Sr. Hill
Décimo Grado – Sra. Shuman
Undécimo Grado – Sr. Lougee
Duodécimo Grado – Sr. Kopf
4 months ago, Elizebeth Burres
student playing cup stacking game
students playing assembly game
students playing assembly game
Staff member playing assembly game
Staff member playing assembly game
students folding paper cranes
Students heading to the office to deliver paper cranes
Students and staff delivering paper cranes to office
Students heading to the office to deliver paper cranes
Students and staff heading to the office to deliver paper cranes
CBMS Volleyball A & B Teams will practice today and tomorrow right after school until 5:00pm. C Team practice will remain at its usual time.

Los equipos de Voleibol A y B de CBMS tendrán práctica hoy y mañana después de clases hasta las 5:00 pm. La práctica del equipo C se mantendrá en su horario normal.
4 months ago, Elizebeth Burres
Clara Brownell Middle School celebrated IT Professionals Day by giving our IT Team goodie bags to show their appreciation. We’re thankful for our IT Team and all the ways they help our schools every day!

La Escuela Intermedia Clara Brownell celebró el Día de los Profesionales de IT dando bolsitas de regalos a nuestro IT Team para mostrar su agradecimiento. ¡Estamos agradecidos por nuestro IT Team y por todo lo que hacen para ayudar a nuestras escuelas cada día!
4 months ago, Elizebeth Burres
Photo of IT Specialists with goodie bags
Columbia Vista Intermediate School’s picture day is next week on September 25th! To order photos online, please visit: https://www.barksdalestorefront.com/store/gallery_login_customer_info_entry/545bf3b9-f31d-4749-8175-ac56d741f468/

¡El día de fotos de Columbia Vista Intermediate School es la próxima semana, el 25 de septiembre! Para ordenar fotos en línea, por favor visite: https://www.barksdalestorefront.com/store/gallery_login_customer_info_entry/545bf3b9-f31d-4749-8175-ac56d741f468/
4 months ago, Elizebeth Burres
Today's moments are tomorrows memories backgrounds may vary more choices online design it your way you can select multiple backgrounds & build your package must purchase online to select multiple backgrounds columbia vista intermediate school picture day is september 25 2025 0119331IN order code for online purchases password expires 24 hours after picture click to order this is a prepay event payment is due on picture day barksdale school portraits www.barksdale.photo.com pictures with class by barksdale www.pictureswithclass.com questions 1 800 220 7667
The City will be utilizing inmate work crews in the downtown area on the following dates: October 13th to November 21st. Please remind students not to approach them. Thank you!
4 months ago, Elizebeth Burres
Happy IT Professionals Day! Today we recognize and thank our district’s IT professionals for the essential role they play in keeping our technology running smoothly. From ensuring our classrooms stay connected to supporting staff and students every day, their behind-the-scenes work helps our schools thrive.

We’re grateful for their dedication, problem-solving skills, and commitment to making sure technology supports learning across the district.

Thank you for all you do!

¡Feliz Día de los Profesionales de IT! Hoy reconocemos y agradecemos a los profesionales de IT de nuestro distrito por la importante labor que realizan al mantener nuestra tecnología funcionando sin problemas. Desde asegurar que nuestras clases permanezcan conectadas hasta apoyar a nuestro personal y estudiantes cada día, su trabajo diario ayuda a que nuestras escuelas prosperen.

Estamos agradecidos por su dedicación, habilidades para resolver problemas y compromiso para garantizar que la tecnología apoye el aprendizaje en todo el distrito.

¡Gracias por todo lo que hacen!
4 months ago, Elizebeth Burres
Happy IT Professionals Day! September 16, 2025.  Frank IT Specialist. Pat Regional Technology Manager. Syler IT Specialist. Thank you for all you do!
Picture Day at McNary Heights Elementary is Tuesday, September 23rd! Order photos ahead of time online using the following link. https://www.barksdalestorefront.com/store/gallery_login_customer_info_entry/e54c2f50-bd5c-43ce-9ba6-2eb500a80a42/

El Día de las Fotos en McNary Heights Elementary es el martes 23 de septiembre. Ordene sus fotos con anticipación en línea usando el siguiente enlace. https://www.barksdalestorefront.com/store/gallery_login_customer_info_entry/e54c2f50-bd5c-43ce-9ba6-2eb500a80a42/
4 months ago, Elizebeth Burres
Today's moments are tomorrow's memories! Backgrounds may vary - more choices online! Design it your way! you can select multiple backgrounds & build your package. Must purchase online to select multiple backgrounds! McNary Heights Elementary School Picture Day is September 23, 2025. 0096679IN order code for online purchases (password expires 24 hrs. after picture day) Click to order this is a prepay event. Payment is due on picture day. Barksdale school portraits www.barksdale.com Pictures with Class by Barksdale www.pictureswithclass.com questions 1.800.220.7667
Yesterday was an exciting day for Viking soccer! Our high school athletes played their first home games on the new field at Columbia Vista Intermediate, and CVI students filled the sidelines during recess to cheer them on.

Ayer fue un día emocionante para el fútbol de los Vikingos. Nuestros atletas de high school jugaron sus primeros partidos en casa en el nuevo campo de Columbia Vista Intermediate, y los estudiantes de CVI llenaron las gradas durante su recreo para animarlos.
4 months ago, Elizebeth Burres
CVI students cheering for Vikings
CVI students cheering for Vikings
CVI student holding sign supporting Vikings
CVI students sitting cheering for viking athletes
high school soccer athlete throwing ball from sidelines
high school soccer player dribbling ball with opponent chasing after
high school soccer athlete and opponent racing towards the ball
high school soccer athlete fighting for the ball
high school soccer player #2 kicking the ball towards goal
high school soccer player taking the ball away from opponent
CBMS Families: We’re sharing a few important updates to the student handbook this year. Please see the flyer below for the changes.

Familias de CBMS: Estamos compartiendo algunas actualizaciones importantes del manual estudiantil de este año. Por favor, revisen los cambios en el folleto a continuación.
4 months ago, Elizebeth Burres
2025-2026 School Year CBMS Handbook Changes Three tardies is a lunch detention gum is am automatic lunch detention no water bottles capable of projecting liquids during the school day (okay during athletics with coaches approval) there is a $15 fee for lost PE locks at any time a student owes five lunch detentions, they will be required to stay for Friday afternoon detention instead please contact the CBMS office if you have any questions at 541-922-6625
Año escolar 2025-2026 Cambios en el manual de CBMS tres tardanzas son una detención durante el almuerzo. Masticar chicle es una detención automática durante el almuerzo. No se permiten botellas de agua que puedan proyectar líquidos durante el día escolar (se permiten durante la práctica deportiva con la aprobación del entrenador) Hay una tarifa de $15 por candados de educación física perdidos. en Cualquier momento que un estudiante deba cinco detenciones durante el almuerzo, se le requerirá quedarse a la detención del viernes por la tarde en su lugar. Si tiene preguntas, por favor comuníquese con la oficina de CBMS al 541-922-6625
Opening the doors of Columbia Vista Intermediate was an unforgettable moment. Here’s a look at our students’ first impressions! https://youtu.be/fYPCBYd8lyI

Abrir las puertas de Columbia Vista Intermediate fue un momento inolvidable. ¡Aquí están las primeras impresiones de nuestros estudiantes! https://youtu.be/fYPCBYd8lyI
4 months ago, Elizebeth Burres
Officer Lemmon and Detective Claustro joined CBMS students today to share tips on online safety and how SafeOregon can help. We appreciate their time and commitment to supporting our students!

El Oficial Lemmon y el Detective Claustro se unieron hoy a los estudiantes de CBMS para compartir consejos sobre seguridad en línea y cómo SafeOregon puede ayudar. ¡Agradecemos su tiempo y su compromiso en apoyar a nuestros estudiantes!
4 months ago, Elizebeth Burres
Officer Lemmon speaking to students
students listening to presentation
students raising hands
Students listening to presentation
New spaces, new opportunities! Thank you to everyone who joined us to celebrate the ribbon cuttings at Columbia Vista Intermediate and the UHS CTE Building.

With these new facilities, students have modern classrooms, hands-on learning spaces, and room to grow.

Read more about the celebrations and see photos here: https://www.umatilla.k12.or.us/article/2404331

¡Nuevos espacios, nuevas oportunidades! Gracias a todos los que nos acompañaron para celebrar las inauguraciones de Columbia Vista Intermediate y el edificio de CTE de UHS.

Con estas nuevas instalaciones, los estudiantes cuentan con salones modernos, espacios de aprendizaje práctico y lugar para crecer.

Lea más sobre las celebraciones y vea fotos aquí: https://www.umatilla.k12.or.us/article/2404331
5 months ago, Elizebeth Burres
students cutting the ribbon at the CTE building ceremony
Guests at the CTE building ceremony
families touring the new CTE Building
families touring the new CTE Building
photo at of new 3D printers at CTE building
students cutting the ribbon at the CVI ceremony
students and families filling the bleachers up at the CVI ceremony
Superintendent Sipe giving speech at ceremony with school board
students and families visiting with teacher
Students and families visiting teachers classrooms
CBMS Volleyball will play at Irrigon tomorrow starting at 4:30 pm. The B Team game will be followed by the A Team game. There will not be a C Team game tomorrow.
Here are the links to the full Volleyball and Football schedules:
Volleyball: https://docs.google.com/document/d/17Ax7lmzrG3I9ktJtuRx8pI5zKETItkK3DMcHut7so4Y/edit?usp=sharing
Football: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1q1_QGIXC1Dh4bthGk522RdLUpZcefZ21BJnD-3qo_OM/edit?usp=sharing

El equipo de voleibol de CBMS jugará en Irrigon mañana a partir de las 4:30 p.m. El partido del equipo B será seguido por el partido del equipo A. Mañana no habrá partido del equipo C.
Aquí están los enlaces a los calendarios completos de Voleibol y Fútbol:
Voleibol: https://docs.google.com/document/d/17Ax7lmzrG3I9ktJtuRx8pI5zKETItkK3DMcHut7so4Y/edit?usp=sharing
Fútbol: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1q1_QGIXC1Dh4bthGk522RdLUpZcefZ21BJnD-3qo_OM/edit?usp=sharing
5 months ago, Elizebeth Burres
Here are the volleyball practice times for CBMS:
C team: 3:15-4:15 pm
B team: 4-5:30 pm
A team: 4-6 pm

A continuación se encuentran los horarios de práctica de voleibol para CBMS:
C equipo: 3:15–4:15 pm
B equipo: 4:00–5:30 pm
A equipo: 4:00–6:00 pm
5 months ago, Elizebeth Burres