We had lots of Halloween fun across our district!

Our schools were filled with costumes, pumpkins, and spooktacular activities! Here are a few highlights from the celebrations!

A special thank you to the Umatilla Police Department for visiting Clara Brownell Middle School today to speak with students and lead an activity for Red Ribbon Week! We also want to thank Wolfies in Benton City for providing discounted pumpkins for our kindergarten students!

Happy Halloween! 🎃🧡

View more photos here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/12vc13sl3gaW6SPiAdg5xnlOhm8BMtTT2?usp=sharing
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¡Nos divertimos muchísimo celebrando Halloween en todo nuestro distrito!

¡Nuestras escuelas se llenaron de disfraces, calabazas y actividades espeluznantemente divertidas! ¡Aquí les compartimos algunos momentos destacados de las celebraciones!

¡Un agradecimiento especial al Departamento de Policía de Umatilla por visitar hoy la Escuela Secundaria Clara Brownell, conversar con los estudiantes y organizar una actividad para la Semana del Listón Rojo! También queremos agradecer a Wolfies de Benton City por ofrecer calabazas a precio reducido para nuestros estudiantes de kínder.

¡Feliz Halloween! 🎃🧡

Ver más fotos aquí: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/12vc13sl3gaW6SPiAdg5xnlOhm8BMtTT2?usp=sharing
1 day ago, Elizebeth Burres
Mrs. Bestebreur's class and their pumpkins they got to pick
UHS students wrapping another student up in toilet paper to look like a mummy
Officer Tovey directing student where to run in the CBMS relay race
CBMS staff dressed up as Shrek Characters
UHS students who dressed in their costumes
CVI students dressed in their halloween costumes
Mrs. Garcia's class and their pumpkins they got to pick
Mr. Lougee dressed as Dracula while reading a spooky story to students at MHES
Mr. Hill and student waiting to see who can guess the next song the fast at the UHS assembly
students and Mr. Silver cheering on students during the relay race at the CBMS assembly
CBMS Boys Basketball rosters have been set. Please contact Mr. Brown or Mr. Bedolla if you have any questions regarding those. Practice times are as follows:

Monday-Thursday
3:30-4:30PM B Team (Tuesdays A team will practice at this time)
4:15-5:45PM A Team (Tuesdays B team will practice at this time)
5:30-6:30PM C Teams (Both 8th grade C team and 7th grade C team will practice together)

The official schedule will be sent out early next week once it is all finalized.
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Ya se han definido los equipos de baloncesto masculino de CBMS. Si tienen alguna pregunta sobre los equipos, comuníquese con el Sr. Brown o el Sr. Bedolla. Los horarios de práctica son los siguientes:

De lunes a jueves:
3:30–4:30 PM: Equipo B (los martes, el equipo A practicará en este horario).
4:15–5:45 PM: Equipo A (los martes, el equipo B practicará en este horario).
5:30–6:30 PM: Equipos C (los equipos C de 7.º y 8.º grado practicarán juntos).

El calendario oficial de partidos se compartirá a principios de la próxima semana, una vez que esté finalizado.
1 day ago, Elizebeth Burres
📢 CONFERENCE TIME UPDATE!

Parent-Teacher Conference times for Umatilla High School and Clara Brownell Middle School have been adjusted for Wednesday, November 4, to give families and staff the opportunity to attend the UHS Girls Soccer State Playoff game that evening! ⚽️💙🧡

Updated Conference Times:
📅 Wednesday, November 4
⏰ 3:15–5:00 PM & 5:30–6:45 PM
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📢 ¡CAMBIO DE HORARIO PARA LAS CONFERENCIAS!

Se han ajustado los horarios de las conferencias entre padres y maestros de Umatilla High School y Clara Brownell Middle School para el miércoles 4 de noviembre, con el fin de que las familias y el personal escolar tengan la oportunidad de asistir al partido de fútbol femenil de UHS de los playoffs estatales esa tarde. ⚽️💙🧡

Horarios actualizados de las conferencias:
📅 Miércoles 4 de noviembre
⏰ De 3:15 a 5:00 PM y de 5:30 a 6:45 PM
2 days ago, Elizebeth Burres
Graphic announcing updated Parent-Teacher Conference times for Umatilla High School and Clara Brownell Middle School. Conferences will take place on Wednesday, November 4, from 3:15–5:00 PM and 5:30–6:45 PM. The graphic has a white background with bold black text, an orange horizontal line, and a large blue section on the right featuring the Umatilla Vikings logo in blue, orange, black, and white.
All four schools will conduct a lockdown drill today, Thursday, October 29, at 10:00 AM. Families may notice police vehicles at our schools during this time. This is part of the scheduled drill, and there is no reason for alarm. Thank you to the Umatilla Police Department for assisting with the drill!

Please note that students will not be able to be picked up during the drill. If you need to pick up your student, please do so before 10:00 AM or after the drill is over.
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Las cuatro escuelas realizarán un simulacro de confinamiento hoy, jueves 29 de octubre, a las 10:00 AM. Es posible que las familias vean vehículos de la policía en nuestras escuelas durante este tiempo. Esto es parte del simulacro programado y no hay motivo de alarma. ¡Gracias al Departamento de Policía de Umatilla por su apoyo durante el simulacro!

Tengan en cuenta que no será posible recoger a los estudiantes durante el simulacro. Si necesitan recoger a su estudiante, por favor háganlo antes de las 10:00 AM o después de que termine el simulacro.
3 days ago, Elizebeth Burres
Join us for a Thanksgiving Feast with your student! 🦃🍂

Tickets are $6.00 for adults and $2.00 for non-school-aged children. Tickets will be sold during Parent-Teacher Conferences.
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¡Acompáñenos a disfrutar de una cena de Acción de Gracias con su estudiante! 🦃🍂

Los boletos cuestan $6.00 para adultos y $2.00 para niños que aún no están en edad escolar. Los boletos se venderán durante las conferencias de padres y maestros.
4 days ago, Elizebeth Burres
Thanksgiving Feast flyer for Umatilla School District. The flyer reads “Save the Date” and lists the following dates and schools:  Wednesday, November 18, 2026: Columbia Vista Intermediate and Umatilla High School.  Thursday, November 19, 2026: McNary Heights Elementary and Clara Brownell Middle School.  Tickets will be available for purchase during Parent-Teacher Conferences.  The flyer features fall-colored pennant banners across the top and two illustrated geese dressed in Thanksgiving attire. One goose holds a pumpkin pie, while the other wears a pilgrim hat.
Folleto de la Cena de Acción de Gracias del Distrito Escolar de Umatilla. El folleto dice “Reserva la fecha” e incluye las siguientes fechas y escuelas:  Miércoles 18 de noviembre de 2026: Escuela Intermedia Columbia Vista y Escuela Secundaria Umatilla.  Jueves 19 de noviembre de 2026: Escuela Primaria McNary Heights y Escuela Secundaria Clara Brownell.  Las entradas estarán disponibles para su compra durante las reuniones de padres y profesores.  El folleto está decorado con banderines de colores otoñales en la parte superior y dos gansos ilustrados con vestimenta de Acción de Gracias. Uno sostiene un pastel de calabaza y el otro lleva un sombrero de peregrino.
October is National Principals Month! Please join us in thanking our principals for their dedication, exceptional leadership, and commitment to our students' success. We appreciate all that you do for our schools and community!
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¡Octubre es el Mes Nacional de los Directores Escolares! Acompáñennos a agradecer a nuestros directores por su dedicación, liderazgo excepcional y compromiso con el éxito de nuestros estudiantes. ¡Agradecemos todo lo que hacen por nuestras escuelas y comunidad!
5 days ago, Elizebeth Burres
Graphic celebrating National Principals Month in October 2026. The graphic features a blue geometric background with large white text at the top reading, “Happy National Principals Month! October 2026.” Below are eight staff headshots arranged in two rows of four. The bottom of the graphic reads, “Thank you for your leadership and dedication!”
Registration forms for Session Two of the STEAM Academy are due Thursday, October 29! Forms are available at all four schools and the district office.

Late registration forms will still be accepted; however, start date and class placement will depend on availability.

Session Two begins November 9!
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¡Los formularios de inscripción para la segunda sesión de STEAM Academy deben entregarse antes del jueves 29 de octubre! Los formularios están disponibles en las cuatro escuelas y en la oficina del distrito.

Se seguirán aceptando formularios de inscripción después de la fecha límite; sin embargo, las fechas de inicio y la asignación de clases dependerán de la disponibilidad.

¡La segunda sesión comienza el 9 de noviembre!
6 days ago, Elizebeth Burres
Umatilla STEAM Academy Logo on Gray Background
CBMS Boys Basketball try outs begin Monday, October 26th. 8th grade try out times are 3:30-5pm, 7th grade times are 5-6:30pm. Try outs will be Monday-Thursday. Teams will be announced by Friday. Reach out to Mr.Brown for further details.
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Las pruebas de selección para el equipo de baloncesto masculino de CBMS comienzan el lunes 26 de octubre. Las pruebas para los estudiantes de 8.º grado serán de 3:30 a 5:00 pm, y para los estudiantes de 7.º grado serán de 5:00 a 6:30 pm. Las pruebas se llevarán a cabo de lunes a jueves. Los equipos se anunciarán a más tardar el viernes. Para obtener más información, comuníquese con el Sr. Brown.
6 days ago, Elizebeth Burres
Clara Brownell Middle School is celebrating Red Ribbon Week October 26–30! Check out the attached flyer for their dress-up theme for each day!
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¡Clara Brownell Middle School celebrará la Semana del Listón Rojo del 26 al 30 de octubre! ¡Consulten el folleto adjunto para conocer el tema de vestimenta de cada día!
9 days ago, Elizebeth Burres
Clara Brownell Middle School Red Ribbon Week, October 26–30, 2026. Theme: “Make A Difference. Be A Hero. Stay Drug Free.” Students and staff are encouraged to participate in the following dress-up days: Monday, October 26: Team Up Against Drugs! Staff dress as witches or wizards, 7th graders dress as ghosts, and 8th graders dress as skeletons. Tuesday, October 27: Live Like Royalty, Stay Drug Free. Dress in royal attire. Wednesday, October 28: I’m Too Bright for Drugs. Dress in neon and bright colors. Thursday, October 29: Don’t Let Drugs Mix You Up! Dress in mixed-up or tacky clothes. Friday, October 30: Spook Out Drugs! Wear your costume. No masks allowed. The flyer features a Halloween-inspired design with a white ghost dressed as a superhero wearing a red cape and Red Ribbon Week ribbon. Red ribbons, bats, stars, and fall leaves decorate the dark purple and black background.
Parent-Teacher Conferences are coming up the first week of November! Check out the conference dates and times for each school below. / ¡Las conferencias de padres y maestros se llevarán a cabo durante la primera semana de noviembre! Consulte las fechas y horarios de las conferencias de cada escuela a continuación.

Umatilla High School & Clara Brownell Middle School
Wednesday, November 4: 3:30–5:00 PM and 5:30–7:00 PM (Full Day of School Nov 5; no conference times)

Columbia Vista Intermediate School
4th & 5th Grades: Conferences are scheduled by appointment. Please check with the school or your student's teacher for your scheduled conference time. / 4.º y 5.º grado: Las conferencias son con cita previa. Por favor, consulte con la escuela o con el maestro de su estudiante para confirmar la hora programada de su conferencia.

Wednesday, November 4: 1:15–8:00 PM
Thursday, November 5: 8:00 AM–4:00 PM

6th Grade: Families are welcome to stop by anytime during the following hours: / 6.º grado: Las familias pueden asistir en cualquier momento durante los siguientes horarios:

Wednesday, November 4: 1:15–8:00 PM
Thursday, November 5: 8:00 AM–4:00 PM

McNary Heights Elementary School
Conferences are scheduled by appointment. Please check with the school or your student's teacher for your scheduled conference time. / Las conferencias son con cita previa. Por favor, consulte con la escuela o con el maestro de su estudiante para confirmar la hora programada de su conferencia.

Wednesday, November 4: 1:15–8:00 PM
Thursday, November 5: 8:00 AM–4:00 PM
9 days ago, Elizebeth Burres
Parent Teacher Conferences! Wednesday, November 4th, 2026 Thursday, November 5th, 2026 Umatilla School District Logo Umatilla School District
Join us for Umatilla High School’s Haunted House this Friday, October 23, from 6:30–8:30 PM!

Admission is $2 for the first hour (family-friendly) and $3 for the scary hour. All proceeds will go toward local nonprofit organizations.
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¡Acompáñenos a la Casa Embrujada de Umatilla High School este viernes 23 de octubre, de 6:30 a 8:30 PM!

La entrada cuesta $2 durante la primera hora (para toda la familia) y $3 durante la hora de más sustos. Todo lo recaudado se destinará a organizaciones locales sin fines de lucro.
11 days ago, Elizebeth Burres
Umatilla High School Haunted House All Money goes to non-profit organizations who help with our environment and who help families with low income. First Hour (Family): $2 Scary Hour: $3 Friday, October 23, 2026 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM 1400 7th St, Umatilla, Oregon 97882
Something fresh is growing at Clara Brownell Middle School! This school year, our Nutrition Services team introduced a hydroponics garden that allows fresh lettuce and herbs to be grown right in the school cafeteria!

Read the full story to learn more: https://www.umatilla.k12.or.us/article/3197687
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¡Algo fresco está creciendo en la Escuela Secundaria Clara Brownell! Este año escolar, nuestro equipo de Servicios de Nutrición implementó un huerto hidropónico que permite cultivar lechuga fresca y hierbas aromáticas directamente en la cafetería de la escuela.

Lee la historia completa para obtener más información: https://www.umatilla.k12.or.us/article/3197687
11 days ago, Elizebeth Burres
Photo of lettuce growing in the hydroponics garden
Photo of lettuce chopped up and available in the salad bar for students to try
Photo of lettuce harvested
Photo of different herbs growing in the garden
CBMS Volleyball A and B Teams have a jamboree this Friday, October 23, in Stanfield! Check out the schedule below for game times and matchups. Admission is $5 per spectator, cash only. Come cheer on our Vikings!
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¡Los equipos A y B de voleibol de CBMS tendrán un torneo este viernes 23 de octubre en Stanfield! Consulten el calendario a continuación para ver los horarios de los partidos y los equipos que se enfrentarán. La entrada cuesta $5 por espectador, solo se acepta efectivo. ¡Vengan a apoyar a nuestros Vikings!
12 days ago, Elizebeth Burres
Volleyball Tournament Schedule  Admission is $5 per adult, cash only. Games will have a 20-minute running clock, with two courts in each gym. A teams play in the main high school gym (Court 1), and B teams play in the middle school gym (Court 2). Both gyms are in the same building.  Teams receive 10 minutes of warm-up time before their first match: 4 minutes for the visiting team, 4 minutes for the home team, 2 minutes of serving for the visiting team, and 2 minutes of serving for the home team.  Court 1 Schedule (A Teams): 8:00 AM – Stanfield vs. Heppner. Lines: Umatilla. 8:30 AM – Umatilla vs. Irrigon. Lines: Stanfield. 9:00 AM – Stanfield vs. Central. Lines: Heppner. 9:25 AM – Heppner vs. Central. Lines: Umatilla. 9:50 AM – Stanfield vs. Weston. Lines: Riverside. 10:15 AM – Umatilla vs. Heppner. Lines: Stanfield. 10:40 AM – Weston vs. Umatilla. Lines: Heppner. 11:05 AM – Heppner vs. Riverside. Lines: Weston. 11:30 AM – Stanfield vs. Irrigon. Lines: Riverside. 11:55 AM – Stanfield vs. Umatilla. Lines: Central.  Court 2 Schedule (B Teams): 8:00 AM – Central vs. Riverside. Lines: Weston. 8:30 AM – Weston vs. Heppner. Lines: Central. 9:00 AM – Umatilla vs. Riverside. Lines: Irrigon. 9:25 AM – Irrigon vs. Riverside. Lines: Weston. 9:50 AM – Irrigon vs. Heppner. Lines: Central. 10:15 AM – Central vs. Irrigon. Lines: Weston. 10:40 AM – Stanfield vs. Riverside. Lines: Irrigon. 11:05 AM – Central vs. Umatilla. Lines: Stanfield. 11:30 AM – Central vs. Weston. Lines: Heppner. 11:55 AM – Weston vs. Riverside. Lines: Irrigon. 12:20 PM – Weston vs. Irrigon. Lines: Stanfield.  Organizers will attempt to stay on schedule as much as possible.
Sports Update: CBMS Volleyball A Team practice will be at 4:15 PM today!
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Actualización deportiva: ¡La práctica del equipo A de voleibol de CBMS será hoy a las 4:15 pm!
12 days ago, Elizebeth Burres
Sports Update: The CBMS Football start time for tomorrow has changed to 5PM at Heppner.

CBMS Volleyball is at Stanfield tomorrow with the first game starting at 4:30PM. The order is C team Orange, B team then A team.
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Actualización deportiva: El horario de inicio del partido de fútbol americano de CBMS de mañana en Heppner ha cambiado a las 5:00 PM.

El equipo de voleibol de CBMS jugará mañana en Stanfield, con el primer partido comenzando a las 4:30 PM. El orden de los partidos será: equipo C Naranja, equipo B y luego equipo A.
17 days ago, Elizebeth Burres
October’s Community Food Pantry is happening this Saturday! Thank you again to all those who continue to make this event possible!
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¡La distribución de alimentos de la comunidad de octubre se llevará a cabo este sábado! ¡Gracias de nuevo a todos aquellos que siguen haciendo posible este evento!
17 days ago, Elizebeth Burres
Umatilla's Open Table community pantry nourishing our community everyone is welcome Saturday, October 17 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM Umatilla Java Junkies Parking Lot 1510 6th Street Umatilla, OR 97882 Everyone is welcome no questions just support take what you need food is available for anyone in need Questions? Contact Lyle Smith 503 290 8423 Stronger together community cares
La Mesa Abierta de Umatilla Despensa Comunitaria Nutriendo a nuestra comunidad todos son bienvenidos Sábado 17 de Octubre 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM Estacionamiento de Umatilla Java Junkies 1510 6th Street Umatilla, OR 97882 Todos son bienvenidos no se hacen preguntas solo apoyo Toma lo que necesites los alimentos están disponibles para cualquier persona que lo necesite Preguntas Comunícate con Genesis 541-571-1611 Más fuertes juntos. La comunidad se importa
CBMS Volleyball has their last home game today versus Echo. A Team starts at 4PM followed by B and C-Blue. Come cheer on our Vikings!
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¡El equipo de voleibol de CBMS juega hoy su último partido en casa contra Echo! El equipo A comienza a las 4:00 PM, seguido por los equipos B y C-Blue. ¡Vengan a apoyar a nuestros Vikings!
20 days ago, Elizebeth Burres
The situation near CVI is resolved. Students will now be released from the STEAM Academy and the soccer game will resume. Thank you, Emergency Responders!
23 days ago, Umatilla School District
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There is a natural gas incident in the neighborhood near CVI. We are working with emergency personnel and have evacuated all attendees of the soccer game into the gym upon advice of emergency staff. We will continue to follow their guidance. Please stay away from the area to allow for emergency personnel to respond appropriately.
23 days ago, Umatilla School District
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Reminder: There will be no school for students tomorrow, October 9, due to Staff In-Service Day.
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Recordatorio: Mañana, 9 de octubre, no habrá clases para los estudiantes debido al Día de Entrenamiento.
23 days ago, Elizebeth Burres
No School Friday, October 9, due to Staff In-Service Day Umatilla School District
No hay clases! Viernes, 9 de octubre, debido al Día de Entrenamiento del personal Distrito Escolar de Umatilla