Senior Spotlight! Valeria Alaniz has her sights set on attending Spokane Community College to study to become a Radiologic Technician. – Valeria Alaniz tiene la mira puesta en asistir al Spokane Community College para estudiar y convertirse en técnico radiólogo.
about 1 month ago, Elizebeth Burres
Photo of Valeria Alaniz
Senior Spotlight! Tanner Prindle plans to head into the Electric Apprenticeship Program at Blue Mountain Community College. Once he gains more experience in the field, he hopes to start his own business. – Tanner Prindle planea ingresar al Programa de Aprendiz de Electricista en Blue Mountain Community College. Una vez que adquiera más experiencia en el campo, espera iniciar su propio negocio.
about 1 month ago, Elizebeth Burres
Photo of Tanner Prindle
Senior Spotlight! Sara Wilson has made the courageous decision to serve her country by enlisting in the Air Force. After training, she plans to pursue special investigations and cross-train in the medical field, with long-term goals in forensics, radiology, or physical therapy. – Sara Wilson ha tomado la valiente decisión de servir a su país al enlistarse en la Fuerza Aérea. Después de su entrenamiento, planea enfocarse en investigaciones especiales y capacitarse también en el área médica, con metas a largo plazo en forense, radiología o fisioterapia.
about 1 month ago, Elizebeth Burres
Photo of Sara Wilson
The Jordan Bennett Legacy Foundation is hosting a FREE Youth Softball Clinic! See the flyer for more details. – ¡La Fundación Jordan Bennett Legacy está organizando una clínica de sóftbol GRATUITA para jóvenes! Consulta el volante para más detalles.
about 1 month ago, Elizebeth Burres
Free Youth Softball Clinic. The Jordan Bennett Legacy Foundation invites you to come to our first FREE softball clinic in Umatilla. Former players and teammates from Ms. Bennett's career will coach ALL levels about the game that Coach loved. Saturday May 17, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. At Hash Park, Umatilla, OR (McNary Neighborhood) NO COST for any 6-14 year old FREE Lunch and refreshments will be provided. First 50 athletes signed up get a FREE shirt. Questions? Or to sign up ahead email: UHS Softball Head Coach Erick Olson, olsone@umatillasd.org or contact Ms. Liebe, Mrs. Coyle, or Mrs. Lorence at McNary Heights. Join the JBLF and Umatilla Softball for Strike Out Cancer on Friday, May 16 at Coach Bennett's former field as a coach and player in Pendleton at Blue Mountain Community College. The Vikings play Burns at 1 p.m./3 p.m. and Umatilla Little League plays Irrigon at 6 p.m. There will be a silent auction and more to raise funds for the Foundation. Learn about the foundation at: www.jordanbennettlegacy.org
Clínica Gratis de Sóftbal Para Jóvenes. La Fundación Jordan Bennett Legacy te invita a nuestra primera clínca de sóftbal GRATUITA en Umatilla. Exjugadores y compañeras del tiempo de la Sra. Bennett como jugadora serán entrenadoras y enseñarán a TODOS los niveles sobre el deporte que tanto amaba la entrenadora. Sábado, 17 de mayo de 10 a.m. a 1 p.m. En Hash Park, Umatilla, OR (vecindario de McNary) SIN COSTO para niños y niñas de 6 a 14 años Se ofrecerà almuerzo y refrigerios  GRATUITOS Las primeras 50 atletas inscritas recibirán una camiseta GRATIS. Preguntas? O quieres inscribirte con anticipación? Escríbele al entrenador principal de sóftbal de UHS, Erick Olson, a olsone@umatillasd.org or comunícate con la Sra. Liebe, la Sra, Coyle o la Sra. Lorence McNary Heights. Ùnete a JBLF y al equipo de sóftbal de Umatilla para "Strike Out Cancer" el viernes 16 de mayo en el campo donde la entrenadora Bennett fue jugadora y entrenadora en Pendleton, en Blue Mountain Community College. Los Vikings jugarán contra Burns a la 1 p.m. y 3 p.m., y la Liga Pequeña de Umatilla jugará contra Irrigon a las 6 p.m. Habrá una subasta silenciosa y más actividades para recaudar fondos para la Fundación  Conoce más sobre la fundación en: www.jordanbennettlegacy.org
Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! Check out this video featuring thank-you messages from CBMS students to their teachers. https://youtu.be/ri6WHVa2tLI – ¡Feliz Semana de Agradecimiento a los Maestros! Mira este video con mensajes de agradecimiento de los estudiantes de CBMS para sus maestros. https://youtu.be/ri6WHVa2tLI
about 1 month ago, Elizebeth Burres
Congratulations to our April Students of the Month at CBMS! Keep up the great work, Vikings! Not pictured: Yuritzy Escamilla-Barajas – ¡Felicidades a nuestros Estudiantes del Mes de abril en CBMS! ¡Sigan con el gran trabajo, Vikings! Sin foto: Yuritzy Escamilla-Barajas
about 1 month 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
Photo of student of the month
McNary Heights students spent the day exploring, learning, and celebrating Earth Day at the McNary Nature Trails and Dam! Check out the full story and photos here: https://www.umatilla.k12.or.us/article/2202354 – ¡Los estudiantes de McNary Heights pasaron el día explorando, aprendiendo y celebrando el Día de la Tierra en los Caminos Naturales y la represa de McNary! Vea la historia completa y las fotos aquí: https://www.umatilla.k12.or.us/article/2202354
about 1 month ago, Elizebeth Burres
Student using the "smoothie bike" to blend a smoothie
Student holding their newly planted seeds
students looking at their bird feeder
students painting rocks
students listening to a presentation by the US Army Corps of Engineers
Students visiting the dam
students playing a fun recycling game
students listening to a presentation by high school students
students with their solar oven
students walking the trails
Here is the schedule for this Saturday’s middle school soccer tournament in La Grande. – Aquí está el calendario del torneo de fútbol de secundaria de este sábado en La Grande.
about 1 month ago, Elizebeth Burres
La Grande Soccer Tournament 5/10 EOU Community Stadium. 9:00 La Grande 1 vs Milton Freewater. 10:00 La Grande 2 vs Umatilla Girls. 11:00am Umatilla Boys vs La Grande 1. 12:00pm. Umatilla Girls vs Pendleton. La Grande Middle School. 9:00am La Grande 2 vs Pendleton. 10:00am Umatilla Boys vs Milton Freewater. 11:00am 12:00pm. Game time will be two 20 minute halves with a 10 minutes half time. There will be 10-minute warm up between games. Please clean up you area and vacate as quickly as possible for the next team so that we can stay on schedule. No spectators are allowed on the EOU field. Only players and coaches. (Additional information regarding field usage will be sent out). Buses can park at EOU and we will provide transport to the LMS if necessary. EOU Community Stadium 598 6th Street, La Grande OR. La Grande Middle School 1108 4th Street, La Grande OR
Tonight is the first showing of Umatilla High School’s drama production of “Fast Food” by Tracy Wells. The show begins at 7:00 pm, and FCCLA will be selling concessions from 6:30 to 7:00 pm. Come early to grab a snack! Concessions will also be available before Friday and Saturday’s performances. – Esta noche es la primera presentación de la obra de teatro de Umatilla High School, “Fast Food” de Tracy Wells. La función comienza a las 7:00 pm y FCCLA estará vendiendo refrigerios de 6:30 a 7:00 pm. ¡Llega temprano para disfrutar un bocadillo! También habrá refrigerios disponibles antes de las funciones del viernes y sábado.
about 1 month ago, Elizebeth Burres
Drama Production FAST FOOD. Love Potion - Make your own soda $4.00. French fries $2.00. Milkshakes (vanilla and Oreo) $5.00. Captain Cluck Cookies $3.00. Popcorn $1.00. May 8th, 9th, and 10th. 6:30-7:00pm Cash Only!
Summer school registrations are open! Forms are available at McNary Heights and Clara Brownell and are due by Friday, May 23rd. After that date, students will be placed on a wait list. High school students who need credit recovery can sign up in the counseling office. – ¡Las inscripciones para la escuela de verano están abiertas! Los formularios están disponibles en McNary Heights y Clara Brownell y deben entregarse antes del viernes 23 de mayo. Después de esa fecha, los estudiantes serán puestos en una lista de espera. Los estudiantes de la high school que necesitan recuperación de créditos pueden inscribirse en la oficina de consejería.
about 1 month ago, Elizebeth Burres
STEAM Academy of Umatilla Summer School Registrations Summer school registrations are open! Forms are due by Friday, May 23rd.
STEAM Academy of Umatilla Escuela de Verano Inscripciones Las inscripciones para la escuela de verano están abiertas! Los formularios deben entregarse antes del viernes 23 de mayo.
Today is National School Nurse Day! Help us thank our school nurses for the care and support they provide our students every day. Nurses Tamara Bow and Trista Tovey play a vital role in keeping students healthy, in school, and ready to learn. We appreciate all you do! – ¡Hoy es el Día Nacional de la Enfermera Escolar! Ayúdanos a agradecer a nuestras enfermeras escolares por el cuidado y apoyo que brindan a nuestros estudiantes cada día. Las enfermeras Tamara Bow y Trista Tovey desempeñan un papel fundamental en mantener a los estudiantes sanos, en la escuela y listos para aprender. ¡Agradecemos todo lo que hacen!
about 1 month ago, Elizebeth Burres
Happy National School Nurses Day! May 7, 2025. Thank you for all you do!
The Umatilla High School Drama Club has their Spring Play this week. Showings are May 8-10 starting at 7pm. This event is free for the whole family. Please join us to support our Vikings! – La obra de primavera del club de teatro de Umatilla High School es esta semana. Las funciones serán del 8 al 10 de mayo, comenzando a las 7:00 pm cada noche. Es gratis y abierta para todos. ¡Vengan a apoyar a nuestros Vikings!
about 2 months ago, Elizebeth Burres
UHS Drama Club Evangeline Gifts & STEAM Academy of Umatilla Present: "Fast Food" by Tracy Wells. MacBurgers Spring 2025 7:00PM Thursday - 5/8 Friday - 5/9 Saturday - 5/10 UHS Cafeteria Free for the whole family!
Seventh and eighth grade students from Clara Brownell participated in the 2025 Pentagames Math Competition on April 25, competing with schools from across Eastern Oregon. Our 8th grade team—Miguel O., Emma A., and Daniel M.—earned 2nd place in the regional team competition, and Miguel took 1st place in the 8th grade individual category. Great job, Vikings! – Estudiantes de séptimo y octavo grado de Clara Brownell participaron en la Competencia de Matemáticas Pentagames 2025 el 25 de abril, junto a escuelas de toda la región del este de Oregón. Nuestro equipo de octavo grado —Miguel O., Emma A. y Daniel M.— obtuvo el segundo lugar en la competencia regional por equipos, y Miguel ganó el primer lugar en la categoría individual de octavo grado. ¡Buen trabajo, Vikingos!
about 2 months ago, Elizebeth Burres
Photo of students at competition
photo of 8th grade team
Photo of Miguel with award
Photo of Miguel with math teacher Mr. Karan
The lunch menus for May are available! View them on our website. https://www.umatilla.k12.or.us/page/lunch-menus – ¡Ya están disponibles los menús de mayo! Véalos en nuestro sitio web. https://www.umatilla.k12.or.us/page/lunch-menus
about 2 months ago, Elizebeth Burres
Clara Brownell Middle School is also celebrating Teacher Appreciation Week with themed dress-up days. View the flyer below to see the theme for each day. – La Escuela Secundaria Clara Brownell también celebra la Semana de Agradecimiento al Maestro con días de disfraces temáticos. Vea el folleto a continuación para ver la temática de cada día.
about 2 months ago, Elizebeth Burres
Clara Brownell Middle School Teacher Appreciation  Dress-up Week May 5-9th, 2025. Monday Pajama day wear your pajamas to school! Tuesday crazy hair day do something wild to your hair. Wednesday Color Explosion Wear bright colors to school. Thursday Anything But a Cup bring your drink in anything but a cup. Friday BBQ Dad/Soccer Mom Dress like a BBQ Dad or a Soccer Mom.
Escuela secundaria Clara Brownell. Agradecimiento a los maestros semana de disfraces 5-9 de Mayo de 2025. Lunes DÌa del pijama. Usa tu pijama para ir a la escuela! Martes Pelo Loco. Haz algo loco con tu cabello. Miércoles Explosión de Color Use colores brillantes para ir a la escuela. Jueves cualquier cosa menos una taza trae tu bebida en cualquier cosa menos en una taza viernes Papá BBQ/Mamá de futbol Vistete como un papà de barbacoa o una mamá futbolera
It’s School Lunch Hero Day! Please join us as we recognize our school lunch professionals’ dedication and hard work. They are essential to making sure our students eat well and learn. We’re so grateful for all you do everyday! – ¡Es el Día del Héroe del Almuerzo Escolar! Únase a nosotros para reconocer la dedicación y el trabajo duro de nuestros profesionales del almuerzo escolar. Son esenciales para asegurar que nuestros estudiantes coman bien y aprendan. ¡Estamos muy agradecidos por todo lo que hacen a diario!
about 2 months ago, Elizebeth Burres
School Lunch Hero Day. May 2nd, 2025
Clara Brownell Middle School FACS students helped preschoolers' monster designs become real! Check out this fun collaborative project: https://www.umatilla.k12.or.us/article/2183173. – Los estudiantes de FACS de la Escuela Secundaria Clara Brownell ayudaron a que los diseños de monstruos de los niños de preescolar se hicieran realidad. Mira este divertido proyecto de colaboración: https://www.umatilla.k12.or.us/article/2183173.
about 2 months ago, Elizebeth Burres
middle school student with drawing of monster and sewed together monster
middle school student with drawing of monster and sewed together monster
middle school student with drawing of monster and sewed together monster
middle school student with drawing of monster and sewed together monster
middle school student with drawing of monster and sewed together monster
middle school student with drawing of monster and sewed together monster
Preschool student coloring monster
Preschool student coloring monster
Preschool student coloring monster
Students filling out characteristics page
Today is School Principal’s Day! Please join us in thanking our principals for being incredible leaders! We appreciate their dedication, guidance, and unwavering commitment to students, staff, and the community! Thank you for ALL that you do! – ¡Hoy es el Día del Director de Escuela! ¡Por favor, acompáñenos a agradecer a nuestros directores por ser líderes increíbles! ¡Agradecemos su dedicación, guía y compromiso inquebrantable con los estudiantes, el personal y la comunidad! ¡Gracias por TODO lo que hacen!
about 2 months ago, Elizebeth Burres
School Principal's Day! Mrs. Coyle McNary Heights Elementary School. Mr. Cotterell Clara Brownell Middle School. Mr. Tesch Umatilla High School. Thank you for all you do for students, staff, and the community. Umatilla School District.
Día Del Director Escolar! Señora Coyle Escuela Primaria McNary Heights. Señor Cotterell Escuela Secundaria Clara Brownell. Señor Tesch Preparatoria De Umatilla. Gracias por todo lo que hacen por los estudiantes, el personal, y la comunidad! Distrito Escolar de Umatilla.
Dear families, today, April 30th, a text message was sent by Technical Assistance for Excellence in Special Education (TAESE), in partnership with the Oregon Department of Education (ODE). This is a legitimate and secure message inviting you to participate in a confidential Parent Survey. Your feedback helps us improve special education services at both the state and district levels. If you received the message and are a family of a student with a disability, we encourage you to take a few moments to complete the survey. – Estimadas familias, hoy, 30 de abril, la Asistencia Técnica para la Excelencia en Educación Especial (TAESE), en colaboración con el Departamento de Educación de Oregon (ODE), ha enviado un mensaje de texto. Este es un mensaje legítimo y seguro que les invita a participar en una Encuesta para Padres confidencial. Sus comentarios nos ayudan a mejorar los servicios de educación especial tanto a nivel estatal como distrital. Si recibieron el mensaje y son familiares de un estudiante con una discapacidad, les animamos a dedicar unos momentos para completar la encuesta.
about 2 months ago, Elizebeth Burres
McNary Heights Elementary School is celebrating Teacher Appreciation Week with a colorful themed dress-up week, May 5th–9th! Check out the flyer below to see the color theme for each day. – ¡La próxima semana, del 5 al 9 de mayo, McNary Heights Elementary School celebrará la Semana de Agradecimiento a los Maestros con una divertida semana de vestimenta temática de colores! Consulta el folleto a continuación para ver el color asignado para cada día.
about 2 months ago, Elizebeth Burres
Teacher Appreciation Dress up Week. We're over the rainbow appreciative for our teachers! Monday 5th to start the week off we are wearing red! Tuesday 6th Next up is orange! Wednesday 7th Yellow. Thursday 8th Green. Friday 9th Blue and Purple.
Semana de Agradecimiento a Los maestros Estamos sobre el arco iris agradecidos por nuestros maestros! Lunes 5th rojo. Martes 6th anaranjado. Miércoles 7th amarillo. Jueves 8th verde. Viernes 9 azul y morado.