Thank you for the amazing response, Umatilla Police Department and Umatilla Rural Fire Protection District, and other emergency responders! All is resolved and we're back in normal operations and roadways are re-opening for traffic. Thank you!
23 days ago, Heidi Sipe
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Dear Families,

We've been notified that there is a natural gas leak near Madison/Powerline. Emergency crews are on site and are managing the situation. We are keeping students inside the school at CVI as a precautionary measure and have not been asked to evacuate at this time. The school is not in an area of concern at this time. To assist emergency personnel, please stay away from the Madison/Powerline area until it is fully cleared.

Thank you,

Heidi Sipe, Superintendent

23 days ago, Heidi Sipe
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Yesterday was another fun day of Homecoming Week! It was Mathlete vs. Athlete Day, and at CVI it was Twin Day. We saw so many great looks across all our schools! During UHS’s assembly, students and staff had a pedal bike rematch and joined in on other fun games. We’ll be posting photos of the Wednesday night Homecoming activities soon, so keep an eye out!

View more photos here:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/14dZ7UqvTQXocpMwNcee6is6ldTUu-5rS?usp=sharing

¡Ayer fue otro día divertido de la Semana de Homecoming! Fue el día de Mathlete vs. Athlete, y en CVI fue el Día de los Gemelos. ¡Vimos muchos atuendos creativos en todas nuestras escuelas! Durante la asamblea de UHS, estudiantes y personal tuvieron una revancha de bicicletas de pedales y participaron en otros juegos divertidos. Muy pronto estaremos compartiendo fotos de las actividades del miércoles por la noche de Homecoming.

Ver más fotos aquí: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/14dZ7UqvTQXocpMwNcee6is6ldTUu-5rS?usp=sharing
about 1 month ago, Elizebeth Burres
photo of students participating in assembly game
photo of teachers participating in assembly game
photo of student participating in assembly game
Photo of seniors dressed up
photo of CBMS students dressed up
photo of CBMS students dressed up
photo of CVI students dressed up
Photo of Mr. Young and Mrs. Church dressed as twins
Photo of MHES student dressed up
photo of MHES students dressed up
Yesterday’s Homecoming theme brought double the fun! Students and staff dressed as twins and iconic duos for “Birds of a Feather” day, while CVI rocked Pajama vs. Jersey Day!

Big thank you to Sergeant Sullivan for bringing pedal cars for Umatilla High School’s assembly. Students and staff had a blast racing around the court!

View more photos here:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/14dZ7UqvTQXocpMwNcee6is6ldTUu-5rS?usp=sharing

¡El tema de Homecoming de ayer trajo el doble de diversión! Estudiantes y personal se vistieron como gemelos y dúos icónicos para el día de “Birds of a Feather", mientras que CVI se unió con su propio toque: ¡Pijama vs. Jersey Day!

Un gran agradecimiento al Sargento Sullivan por traer los carros de pedales para la asamblea de la High School de Umatilla. ¡Estudiantes y personal se divirtieron mucho corriendo por el gimnasio!

Ver más fotos aquí: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/14dZ7UqvTQXocpMwNcee6is6ldTUu-5rS?usp=sharing
about 1 month ago, Elizebeth Burres
students and staff racing on pedal bikes
students playing hungry hippo game
photo of staff racing on pedal bikes
Photo of best dressed sophomores
cbms students dressed up as an iconic duo
cbms staff dressed up as an iconic duo
CVI students dressed in their pajamas/jerseys
CVI students dressed up in pajamas
MHES students wearing matching shirts
MHES students dressed up as an iconic duo
Homecoming Week is in full swing! UHS is celebrating with assemblies every day, and all four schools are joining in the fun with themed dress-up days. Yesterday’s theme was “Into the Jungle.” Stay tuned for more spirit week highlights!

View more photos here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/14dZ7UqvTQXocpMwNcee6is6ldTUu-5rS?usp=sharing

¡La Semana de Homecoming ya está en marcha! La High School de Umatilla está celebrando con asambleas todos los días, y las cuatro escuelas están participando con días de disfraces temáticos. El tema de ayer fue “En la jungla.” ¡Manténganse atentos para ver más momentos de la semana del espíritu escolar!

Ver más fotos aquí: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/14dZ7UqvTQXocpMwNcee6is6ldTUu-5rS?usp=sharing
about 1 month ago, Elizebeth Burres
UHS students participating in assembly game
UHS students participating in assembly game
UHS students dressed up
UHS students dressed up
CBMS students dressed up
CBMS students dressed up
CVI students dressed up
cvi staff dressed up
Mhes students dressed up
MHES students dressed up
Happy National Instructional Coach Appreciation Day! Today we celebrate our incredible Instructional Coaches who support teachers, enhance classroom instruction, and help students succeed. Their dedication to continuous learning and collaboration makes a lasting impact across our schools. Thank you for everything you do!

¡Feliz Día Nacional de Apreciación a los Coaches Instruccionales! Hoy celebramos a nuestros increíbles Coaches Instruccionales que apoyan a los maestros, mejoran la enseñanza en las clases y ayudan a que los estudiantes tengan éxito. Su dedicación al aprendizaje continuo y la colaboración deja un impacto duradero en nuestras escuelas. ¡Gracias por todo lo que hacen!
about 1 month ago, Elizebeth Burres
Happy Instructional Coaches Day! October 6, 2025 Mrs. Johnston Certified Instructional Coach Mrs. Russell Classified Instructional Coach Mrs. Muldowney Certified Instructional Coach
Feliz día de los coaches instruccionales 6 de octubre de 2025. Señora Johnston Coach instruccional del personal certificado. Señora Russell Coach instruccional del personal clasificado. Señora Muldowney Coach instruccional del personal certificado gracias por todo lo que hacen
Congratulations to our CBMS students of the month for September! Keep up the great work, Vikings!

¡Felicidades a nuestros estudiantes del mes de septiembre en CBMS! ¡Sigan con el gran trabajo, Vikings!
about 1 month ago, Elizebeth Burres
Photo of student of the month
Photo of student of the month
Photo of student of the month
Photo of student of the month
Umatilla High School is back again this year with their Haunted House! 🎃 Check out all the details on their flyer below.

¡La High School de Umatilla regresa este año con su Casa Encantada! 🎃 Consulta todos los detalles en el folleto adjunto.
about 1 month ago, Elizebeth Burres
Haunted House First Hour (Family) - $1 Spooky Hour - $2 1400 7th St, Umatilla, OR 97882 Time: 6:30-8:30 PM 24 October 2025 All Money goes to non-profit organizations for the prevention and treatment of drug abuse
Happy Custodian and Maintenance Appreciation Day! We’re grateful for our incredible staff who keep our schools running smoothly. Their hard work helps create safe and welcoming spaces for learning. We appreciate you today and every day!

¡Feliz Día de Aprecio a los Conserjes y al Personal de Mantenimiento! Estamos agradecidos por nuestro increíble personal que mantiene nuestras escuelas funcionando sin problemas. Su arduo trabajo ayuda a crear espacios seguros y agradables para el aprendizaje. ¡Los apreciamos hoy y todos los días!
about 1 month ago, Elizebeth Burres
Oct 2 Happy National Custodian/Maintenance Day! Thank you for keeping our schools safe and sparkling!
oct 2. Feliz día nacional de custodio/mantenimiento. Gracias por mantener nuestras escuelas seguras y brillantes.
Phones have been restored. Thank you for your patience, and thanks to our tech support team for resolving the issue!

Los teléfonos han sido restablecidos. Gracias por su paciencia y gracias a nuestro equipo de soporte técnico por resolver el problema.
about 1 month ago, Elizebeth Burres
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Phones are currently down at all of our schools. We are working to resolve the issue. If you need to contact a school in the meantime, please use the emails below.

Los teléfonos no funcionan en todas nuestras escuelas. Estamos trabajando para resolver el problema. Si necesita contactar con una escuela, utilice los correos electrónicos a continuación.

McNary Heights:
simmonsk@umatillasd.org
ivesone@umatillasd.org
ybarras@umatillasd.org

Columbia Vista:
cruzi@umatillasd.org
cranstonm@umatillasd.org

Clara Brownell:
castrod@umatillasd.org
gomezc@umatillasd.org

Umatilla High:
armental@umatillasd.org
ramirezbl@umatillasd.org
about 1 month ago, Elizebeth Burres
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🍁 Fall is the perfect time to gather! 🍁
Join us for the Parent Club’s Fall Family Dance and enjoy a night of music and fun. See the flyer for all the details. We hope to see you there!

🍁 ¡El otoño es el momento perfecto para juntarse! 🍁
Acompáñenos en el Baile Familiar de Otoño organizado por el Parent Club y disfrute de una noche de música y diversión. Vea el folleto para todos los detalles. ¡Esperamos verlos allí!
about 1 month ago, Elizebeth Burres
You're invited to our Fall Family Dance. This is a free event for all families in the Umatilla School District. Sunday, October 12, 2025 from 1 pm to 3 pm at the Umatilla High School Commons. DJ & Dancing, Photo booth, games, refreshments, & lots of fun
Estás invitado a nuestro baile familiar de otoño. Este es un evento gratis para todas las familias del Distrito Escolar de Umatilla. Domingo 12 de octubre de 2025 de 1 pm a 3 pm en Umatilla High School. DJ y Baile, booth de fotos, juegos, refrescos, y mucha diversión
Lunch menus for October are available on our website! View them here: https://www.umatilla.k12.or.us/page/lunch-menus

¡Los menús de almuerzo de octubre ya están disponibles en nuestra página web! Verlos aquí: https://www.umatilla.k12.or.us/page/lunch-menus
about 1 month ago, Elizebeth Burres
October is National Principals Month! We’re proud to recognize our incredible principals who lead with dedication, compassion, and vision. Their hard work helps build strong schools where students can thrive and succeed. This month—and every month—we are grateful for the leadership and care our principals provide for our students, staff, and community. Thank you for everything you do!

¡Octubre es el Mes Nacional de los Directores! Estamos orgullosos de reconocer a nuestros increíbles directores, quienes lideran con dedicación, compasión y visión. Su arduo trabajo ayuda a construir escuelas sólidas donde los estudiantes puedan crecer y tener éxito. Este mes—y cada mes—agradecemos el liderazgo y el cuidado que nuestros directores brindan a nuestros estudiantes, personal y comunidad. ¡Gracias por todo lo que hacen!
about 1 month ago, Elizebeth Burres
Principal Appreciation Month October is national school principals month we are proud to honor out hardworking principals. Thank you, Mrs. Coyle, Mr. Young, Mr. Cotterell, and Mr. Lorence. Mrs Coyle McNary Heights. Mr. Young Columbia Vista. Mr Cotterell Clara Brownell. Mr. Lorence Umatilla High
Mes de Apreciación del director escolar. Octubre es el mes nacional de los directores escolares. Estamos orgullosos de honrar a nuestros directores trabajadores. Gracias señora Coyle, Señor Young, Señor Cotterell y señor Lorence. Señora Coyle mcnary heights Señor young columbia vista. Señor Cotterell Clara Brownell. Señor Lorence Umatilla High
Homecoming is right around the corner, October 6–9! Take a look at the Rio-themed spirit week days for Umatilla High School. McNary Heights and Clara Brownell will also be joining in with the same dress-up days.

Stay tuned for Columbia Vista’s spirit week themes coming soon!

¡La semana de Homecoming ya casi está aquí, del 6 al 9 de octubre! Echa un vistazo a los días de disfraces de la semana de espíritu con temática de Río en Umatilla High School. McNary Heights y Clara Brownell también participarán con los mismos días de disfraces.

Muy pronto compartiremos los temas de la semana de espíritu de Columbia Vista.
about 1 month ago, Elizebeth Burres
Homecoming Spirit Week October 6-9 Monday into the jungle get lost in the jungle and wear animal print Tuesday birds of a feather be just like Blue and Jewel by being a iconic duo or twins Wednesday Mathlete vs athlete show your nerdy side with your thick rimmed glasses and suspenders or gear up like neymar with your jerseys Thursday school spirit show your Viking pride by coming decked out in blue and orange
Today is National School Parent Group Appreciation Day! We want to give a big THANK YOU to our Parent Teacher Club for all they do to support our schools, students, and staff. Your time, energy, and care make a lasting difference in our district.

Our UHS Leadership class helped put together this special video to share just how much we appreciate them! Watch it here: https://youtu.be/1FbsrG4makc

To learn more about the Parent Teacher Club or to join, visit: https://www.umatilla.k12.or.us/page/umatilla-parent-teacher-club

Hoy es el Día Nacional de Apreciación de los Grupos de Padres de la Escuela! Queremos dar un gran GRACIAS a nuestro Club de Padres y Maestros por todo lo que hacen para apoyar a nuestras escuelas, estudiantes y personal. Su tiempo, energía y dedicación marcan una diferencia duradera en nuestro distrito.

La clase de liderazgo de UHS preparó este video especial para mostrar cuánto los apreciamos! Míralo aquí: https://youtu.be/1FbsrG4makc

Para conocer más sobre el Club de Padres y Maestros o unirse, visite: https://www.umatilla.k12.or.us/page/umatilla-parent-teacher-club
about 1 month ago, Elizebeth Burres
Clara Brownell Middle School celebrated IT Professionals Day by giving our IT Team goodie bags to show their appreciation. We’re thankful for our IT Team and all the ways they help our schools every day!

La Escuela Intermedia Clara Brownell celebró el Día de los Profesionales de IT dando bolsitas de regalos a nuestro IT Team para mostrar su agradecimiento. ¡Estamos agradecidos por nuestro IT Team y por todo lo que hacen para ayudar a nuestras escuelas cada día!
about 2 months ago, Elizebeth Burres
Photo of IT Specialists with goodie bags
The City will be utilizing inmate work crews in the downtown area on the following dates: October 13th to November 21st. Please remind students not to approach them. Thank you!
about 2 months ago, Elizebeth Burres
Happy IT Professionals Day! Today we recognize and thank our district’s IT professionals for the essential role they play in keeping our technology running smoothly. From ensuring our classrooms stay connected to supporting staff and students every day, their behind-the-scenes work helps our schools thrive.

We’re grateful for their dedication, problem-solving skills, and commitment to making sure technology supports learning across the district.

Thank you for all you do!

¡Feliz Día de los Profesionales de IT! Hoy reconocemos y agradecemos a los profesionales de IT de nuestro distrito por la importante labor que realizan al mantener nuestra tecnología funcionando sin problemas. Desde asegurar que nuestras clases permanezcan conectadas hasta apoyar a nuestro personal y estudiantes cada día, su trabajo diario ayuda a que nuestras escuelas prosperen.

Estamos agradecidos por su dedicación, habilidades para resolver problemas y compromiso para garantizar que la tecnología apoye el aprendizaje en todo el distrito.

¡Gracias por todo lo que hacen!
about 2 months ago, Elizebeth Burres
Happy IT Professionals Day! September 16, 2025.  Frank IT Specialist. Pat Regional Technology Manager. Syler IT Specialist. Thank you for all you do!
Picture Day at McNary Heights Elementary is Tuesday, September 23rd! Order photos ahead of time online using the following link. https://www.barksdalestorefront.com/store/gallery_login_customer_info_entry/e54c2f50-bd5c-43ce-9ba6-2eb500a80a42/

El Día de las Fotos en McNary Heights Elementary es el martes 23 de septiembre. Ordene sus fotos con anticipación en línea usando el siguiente enlace. https://www.barksdalestorefront.com/store/gallery_login_customer_info_entry/e54c2f50-bd5c-43ce-9ba6-2eb500a80a42/
about 2 months ago, Elizebeth Burres
Today's moments are tomorrow's memories! Backgrounds may vary - more choices online! Design it your way! you can select multiple backgrounds & build your package. Must purchase online to select multiple backgrounds! McNary Heights Elementary School Picture Day is September 23, 2025. 0096679IN order code for online purchases (password expires 24 hrs. after picture day) Click to order this is a prepay event. Payment is due on picture day. Barksdale school portraits www.barksdale.com Pictures with Class by Barksdale www.pictureswithclass.com questions 1.800.220.7667