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.
about 9 hours 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
about 9 hours 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! 💚💛
about 16 hours 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!
4 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
5 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
8 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.
10 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
11 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.
12 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
12 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
14 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!
14 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
15 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
15 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
15 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
16 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!
16 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
17 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!
18 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!
18 days ago, Elizebeth Burres
Happy Classified appreciation week! Thank you for all that you do!