There is NO SCHOOL in the Umatilla School District for Spring Break from March 23rd-27th. School resumes on Monday, March 30th.

No habrá clases en el Distrito Escolar de Umatilla durante las vacaciones de primavera del 23 al 27 de marzo. Las clases se reanudan el lunes 30 de marzo.
4 months ago, Elizebeth Burres
Happy Spring Break! There is no school in the Umatilla School District March 23rd-27th. School resumes March 30th.
Congratulations to Columbia Vista’s REP award winners! REP stands for Respect, Excellence, and Perseverance, the school’s theme for the year. Teachers recognized students who stood out for showing perseverance this quarter. Great job, Vikings!

Thank you to Mrs. Trevino and her leadership class for planning the assemblies and creating videos that helped share the REP message in a fun way!

View all the photos here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1em-r--KsOcqgB0oH72gzfhCTZ30a4vru?usp=sharing

¡Felicitaciones a los estudiantes de Columbia Vista que recibieron el premio REP! REP significa Respeto, Excelencia y Perseverancia, el tema escolar de este año. Los maestros reconocieron a los estudiantes que se destacaron por demostrar perseverancia durante este trimestre. ¡Buen trabajo, Vikings!

¡Gracias a la Sra. Treviño y a su clase de liderazgo por planificar las asambleas y crear videos que ayudaron a compartir el mensaje REP de una manera divertida!

Ver todas las fotos aquí: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1em-r--KsOcqgB0oH72gzfhCTZ30a4vru?usp=sharing
4 months ago, Elizebeth Burres
Photo of Mrs. Estrella's students who received REP Awards
Photo of Mr. Williams student's who received REP Awards
Photo of Mrs. Carillo's students who received REP Awards
Photo of Ms. Mendoza's students receiving REP Awards
Photo of Mrs. Hernandez's students receiving REP Awards
Photo of 5th grade students receiving REP Award
Photo of Mr. Storagee's 6th grade students receiving REP Award
photo of Mrs. Trevino's 6th grade students receiving REP Award
Photo of 6th grade students receiving REP Award
Photo of 6th grade students receiving REP Award
The InterMountain Education Service District (IMESD) is hosting an informational training focused on understanding attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and strategies for supporting students.

The training is open to parents, caregivers, and family members of K–12 students experiencing ADHD and will take place on April 8 from 5:30–7:00 pm at the Pendleton IMESD. Register using the QR-code on the graphic attached or at this link: https://events.imesd.k12.or.us/event/2026-04-08/adhd-what-parents-need-to-know

El Distrito de Servicios Educativos InterMountain (IMESD) está organizando una capacitación informativa enfocada en comprender el trastorno por déficit de atención e hiperactividad (ADHD) y en estrategias para apoyar a los estudiantes.

La capacitación está abierta a padres, cuidadores y familiares de estudiantes de K–12 que experimentan ADHD y se llevará a cabo el 8 de abril de 5:30 a 7:00 pm en el IMESD de Pendleton. Regístrese utilizando el código QR en el gráfico adjunto o en este enlace: https://events.imesd.k12.or.us/event/2026-04-08/adhd-what-parents-need-to-know
4 months ago, Elizebeth Burres
InterMountain Education Service District Presents ADHD: What parents need to know. What: Informational training focused on understanding attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) including types & risk factors plus strategies for home & school support, resources, and time for Q & A. When April 8th (5:30-7:00 pm). Where: Pendleton IMESD (Lodgepole/Ponderosa room). Who: parents, caregivers, & family members of K-12 students experiencing ADHD. Space is limited, so register early to hold your spot. Questions? Contact liz.durant@imesd.k12.or.us Join IMESD School Psychologist, Liz Durant, to learn more about best practices for supporting students experiencing ADHD. April 8th (5:30-7:00 PM) @ Pendleton IMESD (Lodgepole/Ponderosa Register Here
Congratulations to our Oregon Battle of the Books winners at Columbia Vista Intermediate and McNary Heights Elementary! Both schools recently crowned their champions. Read more here: https://www.umatilla.k12.or.us/article/2759484

¡Felicitaciones a nuestros equipos ganadores de Oregon Battle of the Books en Columbia Vista Intermediate y McNary Heights Elementary! Ambas escuelas recientemente coronaron a sus campeones. Lee más aquí: https://www.umatilla.k12.or.us/article/2759484
4 months ago, Elizebeth Burres
Columbia Vista Intermediate 1st place team from the 3rd-5th grade division
Columbia Vista Intermediate 1st place team from the 6th grade division
Columbia Vista Intermediate 3rd place team from the 3rd-5th grade division
Columbia Vista Intermediate 2nd place team from the 6th grade division
Columbia Vista Intermediate 2nd place team from the 3rd-5th grade division
Columbia Vista Intermediate 3rd place team from the 6th grade division
McNary Heights 3rd place team
McNary Heights 2nd place team
Members of the 1st place team from McNary Heights
We’re excited to share episodes from the podcast series “Al Sonar de La Campana,” which focuses on connecting Hispanic families with information about their children’s education through conversations with school staff, parents, and other members of the school community.

The first episode includes a conversation with Delma Bernal, receptionist at Umatilla School District.

Watch the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ky9ztcXnk1A

Estamos emocionados de compartir episodios de la serie de podcast “Al Sonar de La Campana,” que se enfoca en conectar a las familias hispanas con información sobre la educación de sus hijos a través de conversaciones con personal escolar, padres y otros miembros de la comunidad escolar.

El primer episodio incluye una conversación con Delma Bernal, recepcionista del Distrito Escolar de Umatilla.

Vea el video aquí:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ky9ztcXnk1A
4 months ago, Elizebeth Burres
Our last dress-up theme for Read Across America Week was Pajama Day! The perfect theme for curling up with a good book. View more photos here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1MZPgzjkRx0ABPkm8DXLaj80xMPr3k3m4?usp=sharing

Nuestro último tema para disfrazarse durante la Semana de Read Across America fue el Día de Pijama. ¡El tema perfecto para acurrucarse con un buen libro! Ver más fotos aquí: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1MZPgzjkRx0ABPkm8DXLaj80xMPr3k3m4?usp=sharing
4 months ago, Elizebeth Burres
MHES students wearing pajamas
MHES students wearing pajamas
MHES students wearing pajamas
MHES students wearing pajamas
MHES students wearing pajamas
CVI students wearing pajamas
CVI student wearing pajamas
CVI student wearing pajamas
CVI student and staff member wearing pajamas
CVI students wearing pajamas
Several guest readers visited McNary Heights Elementary and Columbia Vista Intermediate this week to share stories with students in celebration of Read Across America Week. Thank you to everyone who took time to read in our classes and help celebrate the joy of reading!

Varios lectores invitados visitaron McNary Heights Elementary y Columbia Vista Intermediate esta semana para compartir historias con los estudiantes en celebración de la Semana de Read Across America. ¡Gracias a todos los que tomaron tiempo para leer en nuestras clases y ayudar a celebrar el gusto por la lectura!
4 months ago, Elizebeth Burres
The Cat in the Hat Reading to students
Superintendent Sipe reading to students
High School student reading to students
High School student reading to students
High School student reading to students
High School student reading to students
The Cat in the Hat Reading to students
The Cate in the Hat Reading to students
High school student reading to students
Superintendent Sipe reading to students
Today’s Read Across America Week dress-up theme was Fox in Socks Day! We loved seeing all the silly socks students wore to school. View more photos here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1MZPgzjkRx0ABPkm8DXLaj80xMPr3k3m4?usp=sharing

¡El tema de la vestimenta de hoy para la Semana de Read Across America fue Fox in Socks! Nos encantó ver todos los calcetines divertidos que los estudiantes usaron en la escuela. Ver más fotos aquí: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1MZPgzjkRx0ABPkm8DXLaj80xMPr3k3m4?usp=sharing
4 months ago, Elizebeth Burres
MHES students wearing silly socks
MHES student wearing silly socks
MHES student dressed as a fox
MHES student wearing silly socks
MHES student dressed like a fox
MHES student wearing silly socks
CVI student wearing silly socks
CVI students wearing silly socks
CVI student wearing silly socks
CVI student wearing silly socks
Thank you to all the families who joined us for Dual Language Family Night last week! We appreciate everyone who attended and helped make it a great evening. Read more here: https://www.umatilla.k12.or.us/article/2750052

¡Gracias a todas las familias que nos acompañaron en la Noche Familiar de Lenguaje Dual la semana pasada! Agradecemos a todos los que asistieron y ayudaron a que fuera una gran noche. Lea más aquí: https://www.umatilla.k12.or.us/article/2750052
4 months ago, Elizebeth Burres
Teacher, Mr. Lemus sharing with families the importance of routines
3rd Grade Teacher Mrs. Stites explains how students are introduced to multiplication
students playing the board game candy land
A USD parent, Chuchy, presenting to families
students posing for a photo
students coloring pages
students coloring pages
students playing the board game ladders
students playing bingo
Students playing the board game battle ship
Do you know an educator who goes above and beyond in their work for our district? Nominate them today for a Crystal Apple “Excellence in Education” Award! Anyone can nominate. Nominations will be accepted through April 1, 2026. Use the links below to find out more information about the Crystal Apple Awards and to submit your nomination today.

Crystal Apple Awards: https://www.imesd.k12.or.us/page/crystal-apple-awards
Nomination Link: https://forms.imesd.k12.or.us/crystal_apple_nomination_form

¿Conoce a algún educador que se esfuerce al máximo en su trabajo por nuestro distrito? ¡Nomínelo hoy para los Premios de Manzana de Cristal por “Excelencia en la Educación”! Cualquier persona puede nominar. Se aceptarán nominaciones hasta el 1 de abril de 2026. Utilice los enlaces que siguen para obtener más información sobre los Premios de Manzana de Cristal y enviar su nominación hoy.

Premios Manzana de Cristal: https://www.imesd.k12.or.us/page/crystal-apple-awards
Enlace de nominación: https://forms.imesd.k12.or.us/crystal_apple_nomination_form
4 months ago, Elizebeth Burres
Do you know an outstanding employee in our district? Nominate them for a 2026 Crystal Apple Award! Nominate at this link: https://forms.imesd.k12.or.us/crystal_apple_nominations_form Deadline is April 1, 2026
It was Wacky Wednesday today! We saw so many amazingly crazy looks! View more photos here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1MZPgzjkRx0ABPkm8DXLaj80xMPr3k3m4?usp=sharing

¡Hoy fue Miércoles Loco! ¡Vimos tantos estilos increíblemente locos! Ver más fotos aquí: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1MZPgzjkRx0ABPkm8DXLaj80xMPr3k3m4?usp=sharing
4 months ago, Elizebeth Burres
students with crazy clothes
student with crazy hair
student with crazy hair
students with crazy clothes
student with crazy hair
students with crazy hair
student with crazy hair and clothes
student with crazy hair and clothes
Student with crazy hair
students with crazy makeup and hair
Happy Classified Staff Appreciation Week! Today we’re recognizing the incredible classified staff at Columbia Vista Intermediate School. Their work plays an essential role in supporting students, staff, and families each day. Thank you, Classified Staff!

¡Feliz Semana de Agradecimiento al Personal Clasificado! Hoy reconocemos al increíble personal clasificado de la Escuela Intermedia Columbia Vista. Su trabajo desempeña un papel esencial en el apoyo a los estudiantes, al personal y a las familias cada día. ¡Gracias, Personal Clasificado!
4 months ago, Elizebeth Burres
Happy Classified Staff Appreciation Week! Photos of classified staff. CVI logo. Thank you for all you do!
Today was “Thing One and Thing Two Day” at MHES and “Green Eggs and Ham Day” at CVI! View more photos here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1MZPgzjkRx0ABPkm8DXLaj80xMPr3k3m4?usp=sharing

¡Hoy fue el “Día de la Cosa Uno y la Cosa Dos” en MHES y el “Día de Huevos Verdes con Jamón” en CVI! Ver más fotos aquí: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1MZPgzjkRx0ABPkm8DXLaj80xMPr3k3m4?usp=sharing
4 months ago, Elizebeth Burres
student and teacher dressed as twins
student and teacher dressed as thing one and thing two
students dressed as twins
students dressed as twins
students dressed as twins
students wearing green
student wearing green
students wearing green
students wearing green
Students wearing green
This week is Classified Staff Appreciation Week, and we’re taking time to recognize the dedicated classified staff who keep our schools running each and every day.

From classrooms to cafeterias and front offices to custodial teams, their work supports students in countless ways. Whether they’re assisting in classes, preparing meals, maintaining clean and safe learning environments, or helping families at the front desk, their contributions make a real difference across our district.

We’ll be featuring each of our school's staff throughout the week — be sure to follow along as we celebrate them!

Esta semana celebramos la Semana de Agradecimiento al Personal Clasificado, y estamos dedicando este tiempo para reconocer al personal clasificado que mantiene nuestras escuelas funcionando todos los días.

Desde las clases hasta las cafeterías, las oficinas y el equipo de conserjería, su trabajo apoya a los estudiantes de muchas maneras. Ya sea que estén ayudando en las clases, preparando comidas, manteniendo entornos de aprendizaje limpios y seguros, o apoyando a las familias en la oficina, sus contribuciones realmente marcan la diferencia en todo nuestro distrito.

Durante la semana estaremos destacando a cada una de nuestras escuelas — ¡asegúrense de seguirnos mientras los celebramos!
4 months ago, Elizebeth Burres
Happy Classified appreciation week! Thank you for all that you do!
Happy Read Across America Week! McNary Heights and Columbia Vista are celebrating with fun activities all week long, including themed dress-up days. Today was Book Character Day at MHES and Cat in the Hat Day at CVI. View more photos here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1MZPgzjkRx0ABPkm8DXLaj80xMPr3k3m4?usp=sharing

¡Feliz Semana de Read Across America! McNary Heights y Columbia Vista están celebrando con actividades divertidas durante toda la semana, incluyendo días temáticos para disfrazarse. Hoy fue el Día de Personajes de Libros en MHES y el Día del Gato en el Sombrero en CVI. Ver más fotos aquí: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1MZPgzjkRx0ABPkm8DXLaj80xMPr3k3m4?usp=sharing
4 months ago, Elizebeth Burres
students dressed as cat in the hat
student dressed like a book character
student dressed as a book character
student dressed like cat in the hat
Student dressed like a mouse
students dressed as book characters
student dressed as cat in the hat
student wearing a hat
Students posing for a picture
Students wearing a hat
Lunch menus for March are available on our website! View them here: https://www.umatilla.k12.or.us/page/lunch-menus

¡Los menús de almuerzo para el mes de marzo ya están disponibles en nuestra página web! Véelos aquí: https://www.umatilla.k12.or.us/page/lunch-menus
4 months ago, Elizebeth Burres
Here are next week's dress-up days for Columbia Vista Intermediate!

¡Aquí están los días de vestimenta de la próxima semana para Columbia Vista Intermediate!
4 months ago, Elizebeth Burres
Read Across America Week March 2nd-6th Monday 3/2: Cat in the Hat Day - Wear a hat to school Tuesday 3/3: Green Eggs and Ham Day - Wear Green Wednesday 3/4: Wacky Wednesday - Wear Wacky Clothes, Hair, Etc. Thursday 3/5 Fox in Socks Day - Wear Fun Socks Friday 3/6: Curl up and read Wear Pajamas
Semana De Leer a Través America 2 al 6 de marzo Lunes 2/3: Día del gato con sombrero - Ponte una gorra Martes 3/3: Día de los huevos verdes con Jamón - Ponte Verde Miércoles 4/3: Miércoles Loco - Usar Ropa Extravagante, Cabello, ETC. Jueves 5/3: Día del Zorro en calcetines - Usa Calcetines Divertidos Viernes 6/3: Acurrúcate y Lee - Ven En Pijama
This month, our remaining fourth grade classes completed their visits to the Teddy Bear Clinic! Thank you to Family Health Associates and Dr. Earl for continuing to host our students, and to Brynna and Katie from Advantage Dental for teaching them how to care for their teeth and keep their smiles healthy. If you didn’t catch our previous story about the Teddy Bear Clinic, you can find it here: https://www.umatilla.k12.or.us/article/2661170

¡Este mes, nuestras clases restantes de cuarto grado completaron sus visitas a la Clínica del Osito! Gracias a Family Health Associates y al Dr. Earl por continuar recibiendo a nuestros estudiantes, y a Brynna y Katie de Advantage Dental por enseñarles cómo cuidar sus dientes y mantener sus sonrisas saludables. Si no vio nuestra historia anterior sobre la Clínica del Osito, puede encontrarla aquí: https://www.umatilla.k12.or.us/article/2661170
5 months ago, Elizebeth Burres
student putting a band aid on their teddy bear buddy
students checking the paperwork on their teddy bear buddy
student giving their teddy bear buddy a vaccine
student giving their teddy bear buddy a vaccine
student brushing the teeth on their teddy bear buddy
students performing an exam on their teddy bear buddy
students checking the vitals of their teddy bear buddy
student brushing the teeth of their teddy bear buddy
Nurse showing student how to properly open a band aid
students measuring the heights of their teddy bear buddy
Today is National School Resource Officer Appreciation Day! Join us in recognizing our SRO, Officer Wilson, for the important role he plays in supporting a safe, respectful, and positive learning environment for our students. We are grateful for his dedication to our schools and the commitment he shows each day.

Thank you, Officer Wilson, for all you do for our students!

¡Hoy es el Día Nacional de Apreciación del Oficial de Recursos Escolares! Acompáñenos a reconocer a nuestro SRO, el Oficial Wilson, por el importante papel que desempeña al apoyar un ambiente de aprendizaje seguro, respetuoso y positivo para nuestros estudiantes. Estamos agradecidos por su dedicación a nuestras escuelas y el compromiso que demuestra cada día.

Gracias, Oficial Wilson, por todo lo que hace por nuestros estudiantes.
5 months ago, Elizebeth Burres
February 15, 2026 Happy National School Resource Officer Appreciation Day! Thank you for all you do, Officer Wilson!
There will be no school on Monday, February 16, for Presidents Day.

No habrá clases el lunes 16 de febrero debido al Día de los Presidentes.
5 months ago, Elizebeth Burres
Happy Presidents' Day! The Umatilla School District office and school will be closed Monday, February 16th.
Feliz Día de los Presidentes! La ofician y las escuelas del Distrito Escolar de Umatilla estarán cerradas el lunes 16 de febrero.