Parent Teacher Conferences are next week!

Grades K–5 have scheduled conference times. If you’re unsure of your time, please contact your child’s teacher. / Los grados K–5 tienen conferencias programadas. Si no está seguro de su horario, comuníquese con el maestro o la maestra de su hijo.

Grades 6–12 will have drop-in conferences. Families are welcome to stop by during the times listed below to meet with teachers. / Los grados 6–12 tendrán conferencias sin cita previa. Las familias pueden pasar durante los horarios indicados a continuación para reunirse con los maestros.

Umatilla High School
Wednesday, April 8, from 3:30–7:00 PM
Thursday, April 9, from 12:30–3:30 PM

Clara Brownell Middle School
Wednesday, April 8, from 3:30–5:00 PM and 5:30–7:00 PM
Thursday, April 9, from 12:30–3:30 PM

Columbia Vista Intermediate School
(Drop-in conferences for 6th grade only / Conferencias sin cita previa solo para sexto grado)
Wednesday, April 8, from 1:15–8:00 PM
Thursday, April 9, from 8:20 AM–4:00 PM

McNary Heights Elementary School
(Please check with your child’s teacher if you’re unsure of your scheduled conference time / Por favor, consulte con el maestro de su hijo si no está seguro de la hora programada para su cita )
Wednesday, April 8, from 1:00–8:00 PM
Thursday, April 9, from 8:00 AM–3:40 PM
about 19 hours ago, Elizebeth Burres
Parent Teacher Conferences! Wednesday, April 8th. Thursday, April 9th. Umatilla School District.
Did you know the STEAM Academy of Umatilla has a Facebook page? Check it out and give them a follow for updates, reminders, and a look at the fun things students are doing! Visit their page using the link below.
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100070058777989

¿Sabías que la Academia STEAM de Umatilla tiene una página de Facebook? Visítala y síguelos para recibir actualizaciones, recordatorios y ver las actividades divertidas que están realizando los estudiantes. ¡Accede a su página usando el enlace a continuación!
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100070058777989
about 21 hours ago, Elizebeth Burres
STEAM Academy of Umatilla logo. Follow the STEAM Academy on Facebook @STEAM Academy of Umatilla
Lunch menus for April are available on our website! View them here: https://www.umatilla.k12.or.us/page/lunch-menus

¡Los menús del almuerzo para abril ya están disponibles en nuestro sitio web! Véelos aquí: https://www.umatilla.k12.or.us/page/lunch-menus
1 day ago, Elizebeth Burres
Reminder: There is no STEAM/after-school program this week. The 4th session of STEAM will begin next Monday, April 6.

If your student normally stays for STEAM, please contact the school with their alternate dismissal plans for this week. Thank you!

Recordatorio: No habrá programa STEAM/después de clases esta semana. La cuarta sesión de STEAM comenzará el próximo lunes 6 de abril.

Si su estudiante normalmente se queda en STEAM, por favor comuníquese con la escuela para informar sobre su plan de salida alternativo para esta semana. ¡Gracias!
3 days ago, Elizebeth Burres
McNary Heights Elementary School’s spring picture day is this Thursday, April 2! Families can order photos online using the link below with the order code 0096679SG. https://www.barksdalestorefront.com/store/gallery_login_customer_info_entry/a34d660f-2579-4b88-a58b-6219566bc6cc/

El día de fotos de primavera de McNary Heights Elementary School es este jueves 2 de abril. Las familias pueden ordenar las fotos en línea utilizando el enlace a continuación con el código 0096679SG.
https://www.barksdalestorefront.com/store/gallery_login_customer_info_entry/a34d660f-2579-4b88-a58b-6219566bc6cc/
3 days ago, Elizebeth Burres
Today's moments are tomorrow's memories. Backgrounds may vary, more choices online. Ordering online is fast & easy. Build your own package or select one of our packages. Go paperless and order online. McNary Heights Elementary School Picture Day is April 2, 2026 0096679SG order code for online purchases (password expires 24 hours after picture day) questions? 1.800.220.7667 This is a prepay event. Payment is due on picture day. Este es un evento prepagado. Pago se debe entregar el día de las fotos. Barksdale School Portraits www.barksdalephoto.com. Pictures with class by Barksdale www.pictureswithclass.com
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.
13 days ago, Elizebeth Burres
Happy Spring Break! There is no school in the Umatilla School District March 23rd-27th. School resumes March 30th.
Congratulations to our 3rd quarter MOST Award winners at MHES! These awards recognize students for academic growth and positive character. Keep up the great work, Mustangs!

View all the photos here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1dT5AVNVZOUfZVTLwjWvjeiWDmH_9Twte?usp=sharing

¡Felicitaciones a los ganadores del premio MOST del tercer trimestre en MHES! Estos premios reconocen a los estudiantes por su crecimiento académico y su buen carácter. ¡Sigan con el buen trabajo, Mustangs!

Ver todas las fotos aquí: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1dT5AVNVZOUfZVTLwjWvjeiWDmH_9Twte?usp=sharing
13 days ago, Elizebeth Burres
Mrs. Traver and her MOST Award Winners
Mrs. Lorence and her MOST Award Winners
Mrs. Summerlin and her MOST Award Winners
Mrs. Britt and her MOST Award Winners
Mrs. Johnson and her MOST Award Winners
Mrs. Escamilla and her MOST Award Winners
Mrs. Garcia and her MOST Award Winners
Mrs. Navarrette and her MOST Award Winners
Ms. Fuentes and her MOST Award Winners
Mrs. Liebe and her MOST Award Winners
We had a blast at McTeacher night! Thank you to everyone who joined us. 💚💛

¡Nos divertimos mucho en la Noche de McTeacher! ¡Gracias a todos los que nos acompañaron! 💚💛
13 days ago, Elizebeth Burres
Mrs. Britt deliver food to families
family posing for photo while enjoying their meal
Superintendent Sipe enjoying meal with students
Mrs. Garcia preparing ketchup
family posing for a photo while enjoying their meal
family posing for a photo while waiting for their food
students posing for a photo
Family posing for a photo
Principal Coyle and Vice Principal Lorence greeting families at door
Mrs. Enkey holding tray of food
McTeacher Night is Tonight!

¡La Noche de McTeacher es esta noche!
16 days ago, Elizebeth Burres
McTeacher's Night. Ever dream of having your principal or teacher prepare dinner for you and your schoolmates? Now's your chance to assign the homework! Join family and friends on a field trip to your neighborhood McDonald's and enjoy one of the "Happiest Meals" ever" Tuesday, March 17th 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM 1320 N 1st St Hermiston, OR. We hope to see you there! Go Mustangs! A portion of sales from McTeacher's Night will be donated to your school.
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
17 days 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
Thank you to all the families who joined us for MHES Family Reading Night! We loved sharing an evening focused on reading. Read more about the event here: https://www.umatilla.k12.or.us/article/2766000

¡Gracias a todas las familias que nos acompañaron en la Noche de Lectura Familiar de MHES! Nos encantó compartir una noche enfocada en la lectura. Lea más sobre el evento aquí: https://www.umatilla.k12.or.us/article/2766000
20 days ago, Elizebeth Burres
student reading book to family members
A student and family enjoying the snacks provided at the event
Mrs. Hottman reading book to families
student reading book to family
Student reading book to family
Student reading book to family
3rd grade teacher Ms. Silvani reading to families
A student reading a book to their family
A family reading a book together
1st Grade teacher Mrs. Gutierrez reading to families
Last week was National School Breakfast Week, and students at McNary Heights Elementary celebrated in a variety of ways! This year’s theme was “The Quest for School Breakfast.” Students dressed as knights on their quest and participated in a taste test, trying a breakfast item—overnight oatmeal.

La semana pasada fue la Semana Nacional del Desayuno Escolar, y los estudiantes de McNary Heights Elementary lo celebraron de diferentes maneras. El tema de este año fue “En busca del desayuno escolar.” Los estudiantes se disfrazaron de caballeros en su búsqueda y participaron en una prueba de sabor, donde probaron un desayuno: avena preparada durante la noche.
22 days ago, Elizebeth Burres
nutrition educator Lourdes giving out oatmeal samples
student voting at the voting table
student holding up the oatmeal sample
student holding up the oatmeal sample with a thumbs up
Student voting at the voting table
student enjoying their breakfast and dressed as a knight
students dressed as knights
student dressed as a knight
Lourdes dressed as a princess giving out samples of oatmeal
Photo of class dressed up as knights
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
23 days 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.
24 days 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
24 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
27 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!
27 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
28 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
28 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
28 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