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
about 17 hours 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
Join us for McTeacher’s Night!

On March 17 from 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm, McNary Heights Elementary staff will be at the Hermiston McDonald’s for McTeacher’s Night. Stop by to enjoy the “Happiest Meal” ever and say hello to some familiar faces from MHES.

¡Acompáñenos para McTeacher’s Night!

El 17 de marzo de 5:00 a 7:00 pm, el personal de McNary Heights Elementary estará en el McDonald’s de Hermiston para McTeacher’s Night. Pase a disfrutar de la “comida más feliz” y saludar a algunas caras conocidas de MHES.
1 day ago, Elizebeth Burres
McTeacher's Night Tuesday, March 17th, 2026. McNary Heights McTeacher Night 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm @ Hermiston McDonalds
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
2 days 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
5 days 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!
5 days 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
6 days 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
6 days 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
6 days 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
7 days 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
Join us for Family Reading Night at McNary Heights Elementary School!

¡Acompáñenos en la Noche de Lectura Familiar en la Escuela Primaria McNary Heights!
7 days ago, Elizebeth Burres
MHES Family Reading Night MHES Noche de Lectura Familiar Thursday, March 5, 2026 at McNary Heights Elementary School Jueves, 5 de Marzo de 2026 En la escuela primaria McNary Heights 6-7pm come join us for storytime with the teachers and some ideas of how to support your readers at home! Únase a nosotros para la hora del cuento con los maestros y algunas ideas sobre cómo apoyar a sus lectores en casa!
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
8 days 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
It’s Classified Staff Appreciation Week, and today we’re recognizing the incredible classified staff at McNary Heights Elementary School! Their work plays an essential role in supporting students, staff, and families each day. Thank you, Classified Staff!

¡Es la Semana de Agradecimiento al Personal Clasificado, y hoy reconocemos al increíble personal clasificado de la Escuela Primaria McNary Heights! Su trabajo desempeña un papel esencial en el apoyo a los estudiantes, al personal y a las familias cada día. ¡Gracias, Personal Clasificado!
8 days ago, Elizebeth Burres
Happy Classified Staff Appreciation Week! Picture of all classified staff. McNary Heights Logo. Thank you for all you do!
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!
9 days 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
9 days 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
12 days ago, Elizebeth Burres
Thank you to Umatilla Parks and Recreation for donating supplies to support our Kinder Career Ready program. Our students were so excited to receive them!

Gracias a Umatilla Parks and Recreation por donar materiales para apoyar nuestro programa Kinder Career Ready. ¡Nuestros estudiantes estaban muy emocionados de recibirlos!
12 days ago, Elizebeth Burres
kinder students holding supplies donated by Umatilla Parks and Recreation
Read Across America Week is next week! Take a look at the attached flyer to see the dress-up days planned for McNary Heights.

¡La Semana de Read Across America es la próxima semana! Consulte el volante adjunto para ver los días temáticos programados para McNary Heights.
14 days ago, Elizebeth Burres
McNary Heights Read Across America Dress-Up Days Monday March 2 Book Character Day Dress like your favorite Book Character Lunes 2 de Marzo Día del personaje del libro Vístete como tu personaje favorito Tuesday March 3 "Thing One and Thing Two's Day Find a friend and dress the same to be twins for the day Martes el 3 de Marzo "El día de la primera cosa y la segunda cosa" Encuentra un amigo y se vestían como gemelos por el día Wednesday March 4 Wacky Wednesday Go Wacky! Wacky hair, wacky hat, or wacky clothes Miércoles 4 de marzo Miércoles loco Vuélvete loco Cabello extravagante, sombrero extravagante o ropa extravagante Thursday March 5 Fox in Socks Day Wear fun and silly socks to school Jueves 5 de marzo Día del zorro en calcetines Usa calcetines divertidos para la escuela Friday March 6 Pajama Day Wear your pajamas to curl up with a good book Viernes 6 de Marzo Día del pijama Ponte tus pijamas para acurrucarte con un buen libro March 2 through March 6, 2026 El 2 de Marzo al 6 de Marzo de 2026
Happy 100th Day of School to our kindergarten students! Last Friday marked day 100, and they celebrated with a glow party. A big thank you to Umatilla Parks and Rec for sponsoring this fun celebration for our students!

¡Feliz Día 100 de clases para nuestros estudiantes de kínder! El viernes pasado marcó el día número 100, y lo celebraron con una fiesta brillante. ¡Un gran agradecimiento a Umatilla Parks and Rec por patrocinar esta divertida celebración para nuestros estudiantes!
20 days ago, Elizebeth Burres
students walking into the flow party
students with their glow accessories
Student with their flow accessories
Students playing limbo
photo of student and teacher playing limbo
photo of students dancing
Photo of student dancing
Photo of student with their glow accessories
Student playing limbo
Students playing limbo
Last week, students at McNary Heights taste tested Mexican Street Corn (Esquite). We loved seeing so many students give this a try and share their thoughts. CVI students will be trying it next!

La semana pasada, los estudiantes de McNary Heights participaron en una prueba de sabor de Elote en Vaso (Esquite). Nos encantó ver a tantos estudiantes probarlo y compartir sus opiniones. ¡Los estudiantes de CVI lo probarán próximamente!
21 days ago, Elizebeth Burres
Photo of students with Mexican Street Corn sample
student being handed a Mexican Street Corn sample
Photo of students with Mexican Street Corn sample
photo of students voting at the voting table
photo of student voting at the voting table
photo of student voting at the voting table
Photo of student voting at the voting table
Photo of student with Mexican Street Corn sample
Photo of Nutrition Educator Lourdes at Taste Testing Table
Taste Test Results - Mexican Street Corn (Esquite) 101 students liked it. 69 students sort of liked it. 96 students didn't like it.
Last week for Kinder Career Ready, our students had a special visit from Carrie Holmes from Umatilla Parks & Recreation to learn about her role as a Parks and Rec Coordinator. During her visit, students stepped into the role by creating their own badges and planning a fun event using an activity plan. Thank you, Mrs. Carrie, for visiting our students and sharing about your work!

La semana pasada, como parte de Kinder Career Ready, nuestros estudiantes recibieron una visita especial de Carrie Holmes de Parques y Recreación de Umatilla para aprender sobre su función como Coordinadora de Parques y Recreación. Durante su visita, los estudiantes asumieron ese rol al crear sus propias credenciales y planear un evento divertido utilizando un plan de actividades. ¡Gracias, Sra. Carrie, por visitar a nuestros estudiantes y compartir sobre su trabajo!
21 days ago, Elizebeth Burres
Mrs. Carrie introducing herself to students
Mrs. Carrie handing out supplies to students
students filling out their badges
student holding up their badge
students holding up their badges
students raising their hands asking questions
Mrs. Carrie writing event activities on white board
Mrs. Carrie explaining the event plan to students