Congratulations to Umatilla High School’s STEP up winners! Every month UHS recognizes students and staff who STEP it up and demonstrate the month's chosen character trait. STEP stands for Seeking to Thrive in Everyday Places and is UHS’s theme for the year. To read more about this year's theme at UHS, please visit the following link. https://www.umatilla.k12.or.us/article/1259638 We are proud of all those who have been recognized so far this year. Keep up the good work, Vikings! – ¡Felicitaciones a los ganadores de STEP up de Umatilla High School! Cada mes, UHS reconoce a los estudiantes y al personal que dan un paso adelante y demuestran el rasgo de carácter elegido del mes. STEP significa Buscando Prosperar en Lugares Cotidianos y es el tema de UHS para el año. Para leer más sobre el tema de este año en UHS, visite el siguiente enlace. https://www.umatilla.k12.or.us/article/1259638 Estamos orgullosos de todos aquellos que han sido reconocidos en lo que va de año. ¡Sigan con el buen trabajo, vikingos!
almost 2 years ago, Elizebeth Burres
August/September Student & Staff Winners. Character traits were respect and responsibility.
August/September athlete winners Character Trait was Respect/Responsibility
October student winners. Character trait was integrity.
October Staff & Athletic  Winners
Mrs. Buckallew took her students to visit the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave (LIGO) Observatory at Hanford last week! They explored the sight, learned from experts about gravitational waves, and participated in interactive science experiments. – ¡La Sra. Buckallew llevó a sus estudiantes a visitar el Observatorio de Ondas Gravitacionales del Interferómetro Láser (LIGO) en Hanford la semana pasada! Exploraron la vista, aprendieron de expertos sobre las ondas gravitacionales y participaron en experimentos científicos interactivos.
almost 2 years ago, Elizebeth Burres
Group photo of students at LIGO
Students listening to presentation from LIGO expert
Students listening to presentation from LIGO expert
Students listening to presentation from LIGO expert
Students taking a tour of LIGO
Students taking a tour of LIGO
Students participating in LIGO hands on activities
Students participating in LIGO hands on activities
Congratulations to volleyball and soccer All-League Selections for Umatilla High School! The following athletes are being recognized for their hard work and dedication this season. Volleyball Honorable Mentions Leslie Rivera Maddisyn Rico Boys Soccer First Team Abel Medrano Jayden Perches Boys Soccer Second Team Larry Manennche Matthew Pina Goal Keeper First Team Pedro Morfin Girls Soccer Second Team Kaylonni Shafer Girls Soccer Honorable Mention Jaily Rodriguez-Gonzalez Alyiah Howard Way to go, Vikings! – ¡Felicitaciones a las Selecciones de todas las Ligas de voleibol y fútbol de la Escuela Preparatoria Umatilla! Los siguientes atletas recibirán reconocimiento por su arduo trabajo y dedicación esta temporada. Menciones Honoríficas de Voleibol leslie rivera Maddisyn Rico Primer Equipo de Fútbol de Hombres Abel Medrano Jayden Perchas Segundo Equipo de Fútbol de Hombres Larry Manenche Mateo Piña Portero Primer Equipo Pedro Morfín Segundo Equipo de fútbol de Mujeres Kaylonni Shafer Mención Honoríficas de Fútbol de Mujeres Jaily Rodríguez-González Aliyah Howard ¡Bien hecho, vikingos!
almost 2 years ago, Elizebeth Burres
Congratulations to Clara Brownell Middle School’s students of the Month for October! Keep up the great work, Vikings! – ¡Felicitaciones a los estudiantes del mes de octubre de la escuela secundaria Clara Brownell! ¡Sigan con el gran trabajo, vikingos!
almost 2 years ago, Elizebeth Burres
CBMS Students of the Month for October
CBMS Students of the Month for October
CBMS Students of the Month for October
Join us to celebrate our athletes at Fall Sports Award Night! The dates and times for each sport are below: Volleyball - November 7th, 5:30 pm at UHS Library Girls Soccer - November 7th, 6:00 pm at UHS Commons Cross Country - November 8th, 4:30 pm at Coach Kathy’s House Boys Soccer - November 8th, 6:00 pm at UHS Commons Football - November 13th, 4:30 pm at UHS Commons – ¡Únase a nosotros para celebrar a nuestros atletas en la Noche de premios deportivos de otoño! Las fechas y horarios de cada deporte se encuentran a continuación: Voleibol: 7 de noviembre, 5:30 pm en la biblioteca de UHS Fútbol de mujeres: 7 de noviembre, 6:00 pm en UHS Commons Cross Country: 8 de noviembre, 4:30 pm en la casa de la entrenadora Kathy Fútbol de hombres: 8 de noviembre, 6:00 pm en UHS Commons Fútbol Americano: 13 de noviembre, 4:30 pm en UHS Commons
almost 2 years ago, Elizebeth Burres
Last Tuesday, Clara Brownell wrapped up Red Ribbon Week with a special assembly! Officer Wilson organized a fun game that allowed students to experience the effects of impaired vision and coordination while wearing special goggles, thereby raising awareness about the risks of substance abuse. Thank you, Officer Wilson, for helping with Red Ribbon Week Festivities and promoting drug safety to our students! Students who won the Door Decorating Competition and best dressed in the Red Ribbon Spirit Week were also awarded prizes during the assembly. To learn more about Red Ribbon Week, please visit the following link. https://www.redribbon.org/about – ¡El martes pasado, Clara Brownell concluyó la Semana del Red Ribbon con una asamblea especial! El oficial Wilson organizó un juego divertido que permitió a los estudiantes experimentar los efectos de la visión y la coordinación deficientes mientras usaban gafas especiales, creando así conciencia sobre los riesgos del abuso de sustancias. ¡Gracias, Oficial Wilson, por ayudar con las festividades de la Semana del Red Ribbon y promover la seguridad de las drogas entre nuestros estudiantes! Los estudiantes que ganaron el Concurso de Decoración de Puertas y los mejores vestidos en la Semana del Espíritu del Red Ribbon también recibieron premios durante la asamblea. Para obtener más información sobre la Semana del Listón Rojo, visite el siguiente enlace. https://www.redribbon.org/about
almost 2 years ago, Elizebeth Burres
Red Ribbon Week Assembly
Red Ribbon Week Assembly
Red Ribbon Week Assembly
Red Ribbon Week Assembly
Red Ribbon Week Assembly
Red Ribbon Week Assembly
Red Ribbon Week Assembly
Red Ribbon Week Assembly Prize Winners
Red Ribbon Week Assembly Prize Winners
Red Ribbon Week Assembly Prize Winners
Picture retakes at MHES are next week on Wednesday, November 15th! If your student missed picture day or needs retakes, order now using the following link. Please note that picture retakes can ONLY be ordered online. https://www.barksdalestorefront.com/shop/login/?ac=0096679AR – ¡Las retomas de fotografías en MHES serán la próxima semana, el miércoles 15 de noviembre! Si su estudiante se perdió el día de la fotografía o necesita volver a tomarla, haga su pedido ahora usando el siguiente enlace. Tenga en cuenta que las retomas de fotografías SÓLO se pueden ordenar en línea. https://www.barksdalestorefront.com/shop/login/?ac=0096679AR
almost 2 years ago, Elizebeth Burres
McNary Heights Elementary School Absentee/Retake Picture Day is November 15, 2023. 0096679AR order code for online purchases (password expires 24 hrs. after picture day) This is a prepay event. Payment is due on Picture day.
Conferences are next week! Conference times for each school can be found below. Umatilla High School Wednesday, November 8th, from 3:00pm - 7:00pm Thursday, November 9th, from 12:30pm - 3:00pm Clara Brownell Middle School Wednesday, November 8th, from 3:00pm - 5:00pm; 5:30pm - 7:00pm Thursday, November 9th, from 12:30pm - 3:00pm McNary Heights Elementary School Wednesday, November 8th, from 1:15pm - 8:00pm Thursday, November 9th, from 8:00am - 4:00pm - ¡Las conferencias son la próxima semana! Los horarios de las conferencias para cada escuela se pueden encontrar a continuación. Escuela Preparatoria de Umatilla Miércoles 8 de noviembre, de 3:00pm a 7:00pm. Jueves 9 de noviembre, de 12:30pm a 3:00pm. Escuela Secundaria Clara Brownell Miércoles 8 de noviembre, de 3:00pm a 5:00pm; 5:30pm - 7:00pm Jueves 9 de noviembre, de 12:30pm a 3:00pm Escuela primaria McNary Heights Miércoles 8 de noviembre, de 1:15pm a 8:00pm Jueves 9 de noviembre, de 8:00am a 4:00pm
almost 2 years ago, Elizebeth Burres
CBMS Halloween Dance 2023/Baile de Halloween de CBMS 2023 https://youtu.be/P3K-mn9KT_Y
almost 2 years ago, Elizebeth Burres
We had an amazing turnout of families for Dual Language Family Night yesterday! Parents and students learned about the curriculum, received resources to help with at-home support, set goals, and explored bridging gaps between languages. Thank you to everyone who attended! – ¡Ayer tuvimos una increíble participación de familias en la Noche Familiar de Lenguaje Dual! Los padres y estudiantes aprendieron sobre el plan de estudios, recibieron recursos para ayudar con apoyo en la casa, establecieron metas y exploraron cómo cerrar brechas entre idiomas. ¡Gracias a todos los que asistieron!
almost 2 years ago, Elizebeth Burres
Dual Language Family Night Photos
Dual Language Family Night Photos
Dual Language Family Night Photos
Dual Language Family Night Photos
Dual Language Family Night Photos
Dual Language Family Night Photos
Dual Language Family Night Photos
Dual Language Family Night Photos
Dual Language Family Night Photos
Dual Language Family Night Photos
UHS had a spook-tacular Halloween assembly this week! Students and staff had lots of fun participating in several games, a fun costume contest, and a pumpkin carving contest. Check out a few photos below! – ¡UHS tuvo una asamblea de Halloween espeluznante esta semana! Los estudiantes y el personal se divirtieron mucho participando en varios juegos, un divertido concurso de disfraces y un concurso de tallado de calabazas. ¡Mira algunas fotos a continuación!
almost 2 years ago, Elizebeth Burres
UHS students dressed in costumes
UHS students dressed in costumes
UHS students dressed in costumes
UHS students dressed in costumes
UHS Halloween Assembly
UHS Halloween Assembly
UHS Halloween Assembly
UHS Halloween Assembly
UHS Halloween Assembly
Carved pumpkins at UHS
November calendars for each school are now available. View them below or on our website. https://www.umatilla.k12.or.us/page/calendars – Los calendarios de noviembre para cada escuela ya están disponibles. Véalos a continuación o en nuestro sitio web. https://www.umatilla.k12.or.us/page/calendars
almost 2 years ago, Elizebeth Burres
MHES November Calendar
MHES November Calendar
CBMS November Calendar
CBMS November Calendar
UHS November Calendar
UHS November Calendar
Pumpkin fun at the daycare! Our little students had lots of fun picking out their pumpkins for Halloween yesterday! – ¡Diversión con calabazas en la guardería de la escuela! ¡Nuestros pequeños estudiantes se divirtieron mucho eligiendo sus calabazas para Halloween ayer!
almost 2 years ago, Elizebeth Burres
Daycare students picking out pumpkins
Daycare students picking out pumpkins
Daycare students picking out pumpkins
Daycare students picking out pumpkins
Daycare students picking out pumpkins
Daycare students picking out pumpkins
Daycare students picking out pumpkins
Daycare students picking out pumpkins
Daycare students picking out pumpkins
Daycare students picking out pumpkins
Dracula’s spooky stories kept students on the edge of their seats this Halloween! Thank you, Dracula, for reading to our students at MHES! – ¡Las historias de miedo de Drácula mantuvieron a los estudiantes al borde de sus asientos este Halloween! ¡Gracias, Drácula, por leerles a nuestros estudiantes de MHES!
almost 2 years ago, Elizebeth Burres
Dracula Reading Scary Halloween Stories to MHES Students
Dracula Reading Scary Halloween Stories to MHES Students
Dracula Reading Scary Halloween Stories to MHES Students
"The life of the dead lasts in the memories of the living."Día de los Muertos is a celebration to honor the lives of our loved ones who have passed on. At all three schools, we are commemorating this special day with beautiful ofrendas. For more information on Día de los Muertos and ofrendas, you can refer to this article from The Smithsonian. https://www.si.edu/blog/5-facts-about-dia-de-los-muertos-day-dead – "La vida de los muertos perdura en los memoria de los vivos". El Día de los Muertos es una celebración para honrar las vidas de nuestros seres queridos que han fallecido. En las tres escuelas conmemoramos este día especial con hermosas ofrendas. Para obtener más información sobre el Día de los Muertos y las ofrendas, puede consultar este artículo de The Smithsonian. https://www.si.edu/blog/5-facts-about-dia-de-los-muertos-day-dead
almost 2 years ago, Elizebeth Burres
UHS Día de los Muertos ofrenda
CBMS Día de los Muertos ofrenda
MHES Día de los Muertos ofrenda
Thank you, Swain Motors and Umatilla Police Department, for supporting safe Trick or Treating and Red Ribbon Week for students. We appreciate you!
almost 2 years ago, Umatilla School District
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Fall isn't complete without a trip to the pumpkin patch! Life Skills students from Mrs. Humphreys' class had a blast picking out pumpkins and carving them for Halloween last Friday! – ¡El otoño no está completo sin un viaje al huerto de calabazas! ¡Los estudiantes de Life Skills de la clase de la Sra. Humphreys se divirtieron mucho eligiendo calabazas y tallándolas para Halloween el viernes pasado!
almost 2 years ago, Elizebeth Burres
Group photo of Life Skills students at pumpkin patch
Student with their pumpkin
Student with their pumpkin
Student with their pumpkin
Student with their pumpkin
Students carving their pumpkins
Student carving their pumpkin
Student carving their pumpkin
Student carving their pumpkin
Student carving their pumpkin
Dear seniors and senior parents, it is time to start ordering caps and gowns! Visit highschool.herffjones.com and search Umatilla High School to order. A representative will also be available on November 8th at Umatilla High School from 3-7 pm to assist with orders and questions. – Queridas estudiantes de grado doce y sus padres, ¡es hora de empezar a pedir togas y birretes! Visite highschool.herffjones.com y busque Umatilla High School para realizar su pedido. Un representante también estará disponible el 8 de noviembre en Umatilla High School de 3 a 7 pm para ayudar con pedidos y preguntas.
almost 2 years ago, Elizebeth Burres
Vikings, "it's time to order your Cap, Gown, and Tassel..." Order online: Highschool.herffjones.com, search: Umatilla High School. Order deadline: Dec. 1, 2023. Representative available: Umatilla High School. November 8th, 2023. 3-7pm.
The Pozole Taste Test earlier this month at CBMS was a success! Several students loved this nutritious food item and it will be added to the menu starting in November. Check out the recipe attached below to enjoy this meal at home! – ¡La Prueba de Sabor de Pozole a principio de este mes en CBMS fue un éxito! A varios estudiantes les encantó este alimento nutritivo y se agregará al menú a partir de noviembre. ¡Mira la receta adjunta a continuación para disfrutar de esta comida en casa!
almost 2 years ago, Elizebeth Burres
Students trying Pozole
Students trying Pozole
Students trying Pozole
Students trying Pozole
Students voting on Pozole
Students voting on Pozole
Students voting on Pozole
Pozole Tast Test per Grade. 55 8th graders liked. 47 7th graders liked.  66 of the 6th graders liked. 0 8th graders kinda liked. One 7th grader kinda liked. Three 6th graders kinda like. Zero students said the didn't like the pozole.
Pork pozole Recipe Number of Portions: 50 Serving Size: 3/4 cup Ingredients 5 oz pork base 1 1/2 gal + 1 cup water 3/4 teaspoons granulated garlic 1/4 cup + 1 tablespoon chili powder 24.75 cups white Hominy, drained & rinsed 7 lbs + 13 oz cooked pulled pork Optional toppings - radish, cabbage, lime. Directions • Boil water. Add base, chili powder and garlic • Add drained & rinsed hominy Add pork • Heat to 165 degrees fahrenheit for at least 15 seconds. • Hold at 135 degrees fahrenheit or higher • Serve with toppings, radish, cabbage, lime.
Pozole de Cerdo Receta Número de Porciones: 50 Tamaño de la Porción: 3/4 taza Ingredientes 5 onzas base de cerdo 1 1/2 galón + 1 taza de agua 3/4 cucharaditas de ajo granulado 1/4 taza + 1 cucharada de chile en polvo 24.75 tazas de maíz blanca, escurrida & enjuagada 7 libras + 13 onzas cerdo desmenuzado cocido Ingredientes opcionales: rábano, repollo, lima. Direcciones • Hervir la agua. Agregue la base, el chile en polvo y el ajo. • Agregue maíz escurrido y enjuagado Agregue la carne de cerdo ya cocido Calienta a 165 grados Fahrenheit durante al menos 15 segundos. • Mantener a 135 grados Fahrenheit o más • Sirva con aderezos, rábano, repollo y lima.
Last week, students in Ms. Lorence's class showcased their creativity by making beautiful Sugar Skulls to celebrate the Day of the Dead. They used icing, sugar, and their imagination to create stunning masterpieces. – La semana pasada, los estudiantes de la clase de la Sra. Lorence mostraron su creatividad haciendo hermosas calaveras de azúcar para celebrar el Día de Muertos. Usaron glaseado, azúcar y su imaginación para crear impresionantes obras maestras.
almost 2 years ago, Elizebeth Burres
CBMS students creating sugar skulls
CBMS students creating sugar skulls
CBMS students creating sugar skulls
CBMS students creating sugar skulls
CBMS students decorating sugar skulls
CBMS student holding sugar skull
CBMS student holding sugar skull
CBMS students decorating sugar skulls
CBMS student holding sugar skull
CBMS students holding sugar skulls