The MHES Roadrunner bus will be late picking up students this morning. We apologize for the delay. - El autobús Roadrunner de MHES llegará tarde para recoger a los estudiantes esta mañana. Pedimos disculpas por el retraso.
about 1 month ago, Elizebeth Burres
Afterschool buses will be delayed today due to an accident on Highway 395. We apologize for the inconvenience. - Los autobuses del programa después de clases se retrasarán hoy debido a un accidente en la carretera 395. Pedimos disculpas por las molestias.
about 1 month ago, Elizebeth Burres
Dress-up days are in full swing across our schools this week!

Check out all the photos here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1QIVCUvAtjgUFcB9WXDJ47KnNpgWd8pv1?usp=sharing

¡Los días temáticos de vestimenta están en pleno desarrollo en nuestras escuelas esta semana!

Puedes ver todas las fotos aquí: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1QIVCUvAtjgUFcB9WXDJ47KnNpgWd8pv1?usp=sharing
about 1 month ago, Elizebeth Burres
MHES student wearing a Holiday Head Gear
MHES students wearing Holiday Head Gear
MHES student wearing a Holiday Head Gear
CVI student dressed up for student/teacher swap day
CVI student dressed up for student/teacher swap day
CVI students dressed up like their teacher for student/teacher swap day
CBMS students wearing ugly sweaters
CBMS student wearing an ugly sweater
UHS students wearing holiday head gear
UHS students wearing holiday head gear
The City of Umatilla has inmate crews working at Sunset Cemetery until the end of December. Please remind students to not approach them. Thank you!
about 1 month ago, Elizebeth Burres
This is happening today! Donations will be collected until 2:00 pm. Bring nonperishable food items and help support Agape House’s Stuff the Bus drive.

¡Esto está sucediendo hoy! Las donaciones se recogerán hasta las 2:00 pm. Traiga alimentos no perecederos y ayude a apoyar la campaña Stuff the Bus de Agape House.
about 1 month ago, Elizebeth Burres
Stuff the Bus Agape House & Mid Columbia Bus Company Saturday December 13, 2025 10:00 am to 2:00 pm Locations Walmart, Safeway, Grocery Outlet & Harvest Foods Come out and make a donation to stuff the bus to help out our local agape house for the holidays
THIS SATURDAY, December 13th from 5pm-7pm at Columbia Vista Intermediate. Join us for the Umatilla Posada & Resource Festival, a night of fun for the kids and connection of local area resource partners for parents. Come meet The Grinch, take a swing at the piñata, enjoy tostilocos and strawberries and creme from Isabel's Antojitos and more!

Este sábado 13 de diciembre, de 17:00 a 19:00 h, en la Escuela Intermedia Columbia Vista. Acompáñenos a la Posada y Festival de Recursos de Umatilla, una noche de diversión para niños y la oportunidad de conectar con socios locales de recursos para padres. ¡Venga a conocer al Grinch, juegue a la piñata, disfrute de tostilocos y fresas con crema de Isabel's Antojitos y mucho más!
about 1 month ago, Elizebeth Burres
Let's celebrate together Umatilla Posada and resource festival 2025 We'll have for you resources food piñatas fun activities and more Free December Saturday 13 5pm-7pm Columbia Vista Intermediate 251 Grant Street, Umatilla. Sponsor logos Umatilla Chamber of Commerce Intermountain Education Service District Migrant Education Umatilla School District Bufalo Productions AWS Good Shepherd Oregon Rural Action Car Audio Enhancement
Celebramos juntos nuestra Umatilla Posada y Festival de recursos 2025 Tendremos para ti recursos comida piñatas diversion y mas gratis Diciembre Sabado 13 5 pm - 7 pm Gimnacio Columbia Vista Intermediate 251 Grant St, Umatilla, Or Logotipos de los patrocinadores: Umatilla Chamber , Distrito de Servicios Educativos de Intermountain, Programa de Educación para Migrantes, Distrito Escolar de Umatilla, Bufalo Productions, AWS, Good Shepherd, Oregon Rural Action, Car Audio Enhancement.
Here are McNary Heights Elementary School’s dress up days for next week!

¡Aquí están los días de vestimenta de McNary Heights Elementary School para la próxima semana!
about 1 month ago, Elizebeth Burres
Holiday Spirit Week Monday 12/15 Holiday Head Gear Wear a Holiday/Winter Style Hate or Headband Tuesday 12/16 Ugly Sweater Day Put on a funny or unattractive sweater or shirt Wednesday 12/17 Holiday Character Dress as your favorite holiday character Thursday 12/18 Christmas Illuminate Brighten your day with festive lights Friday 12/19 Christmas Pj's Wear your coziest winter pajamas
Semana del espíritu navideño lunes 12/15 tocados para las vacaciones use un sombrero o una diadema de estilo festivo o invernal martes 12/16 Día del suéter feo Ponte un Suéter o una camisa graciosa o poco atractiva Miércoles 12/17 personaje de vacaciones vístete como tu personaje navideño favorito Jueves 12/18 Navidad Ilumina ilumina tu día con luces festivas viernes 12/19 pijamas navideños ponte tu pijama de invierno más acogedor
Join us for McNary Heights Elementary School’s Winter Concert! It will take place on Wednesday, December 17th, at 7:00 PM at Umatilla High School. It is for all students K-3rd at MHES.

Únase a nosotros para el Concierto de Invierno de la Escuela Primaria McNary Heights. Se llevará a cabo el miércoles 17 de diciembre a las 7:00 PM en Umatilla High School. Este evento es para todos los estudiantes de kínder a tercer grado de MHES.
about 2 months ago, Elizebeth Burres
McNary Heights Elementary School Winter Concert Wednesday, December 17th, 2025 7:00 pm at Umatilla High School
Lunch menus for December are available on our website! View them here: https://www.umatilla.k12.or.us/page/lunch-menus

¡Los menús de diciembre para el almuerzo ya están disponibles en nuestro sitio web! Véelos aquí: https://www.umatilla.k12.or.us/page/lunch-menus
about 2 months ago, Elizebeth Burres

Happy Thanksgiving! This is a reminder that the Umatilla School District will not have school from November 26 to November 28. School will resume on December 1.

¡Feliz Día de Acción de Gracias! Este es un recordatorio de que el Distrito Escolar de Umatilla no tendrá clases del 26 al 28 de noviembre. Las clases reanudarán el 1 de diciembre.

about 2 months ago, Elizebeth Burres
Happy Thanksgiving! The Umatilla School District will have no school from November 26th to November 28th.
After-school buses are running behind schedule today. We apologize for the delay and appreciate your patience. - Los autobuses después de la escuela están retrasados hoy. Pedimos disculpas por el inconveniente y agradecemos su paciencia.
2 months ago, Elizebeth Burres
Thank you to @theconsciouskid for donating 40 award-winning diverse books for students at McNary Heights! MHES will be adding them to the library for students to check out and enjoy.

Gracias a @theconsciouskid por donar 40 libros diversos y galardonados para los estudiantes de McNary Heights. MHES los añadirá a la biblioteca para que los estudiantes puedan revisarlos y disfrutarlos.
2 months ago, Elizebeth Burres
Photo of books that were donated
Families, here is an informational flyer about head lice—what to look for and how to treat it. https://aptg.co/HTtMb4

Familias, aquí tienen un folleto informativo sobre los piojos—qué buscar y cómo tratarlos. https://aptg.co/HTtMb4
2 months ago, Elizebeth Burres
Head Lice What you need to know What are head lice? Head lice are tiny wingless insects that live on the scalp and feed on human blood. They do not spread disease are not a sign of poor hygiene. Signs and symptoms itchy scalp (may take weeks to appear), tickling feeling or sensation of movement in the hair, red bumps or sores from scratching, visible nits (eggs) near the scalp, especially behind ears and at the nape of the neck trouble sleeping (lice are more active at night) treatment 1. use an over-the-counter Lice treatment follow instructions carefully 2. comb out nits use a fine-tooth nit comb on wet hair section hair and comb thoroughly repeat daily for at least a week 3 repeat treatment most products require a  second application 7-10 days later 4. clean household items washing bedding, hats, and clothes in hot water, dry on high heat vacuum sofas, car seats, and carpets prevention tips avoid head to head contact don't share combs hats, headphones, or hair accessories keep long hair tied back do regular scalp checks returning to school children to not need to be sent home early for head lice they can return to school after starting treatment be sure to do a scalp check of all members in the household if you need resources of have questions please feel free to contact the school nurse. Nurse Tamara Bow: CBMS/UHS bowt@umatillasd.org Nurse Trista Tovey: MHES/CVI toveyt@umatillasd.org learn more: https://www.cdc.gov/lice/about/head-lice.html
piojos: lo que los padres deben saber Qué son los piojos? los piojos son insectos diminutos y sin alas que viven en el cuero cabelludo y se alimentan de sangre humana. No propagan enfermedades y no son un signo de mala higiene signos y síntomas picazón en el cuero cabelludo (puede tardar semanas en aparecer) sensación de cosquilleo o sensación de movimiento en el cabello protuberancias rojas o llagas por rascarse liendres visibles (huevos) cerca del cuero cabelludo, especialmente detrás de las orejas y en la nuca problems para dormir (los piojos son más activos por la noche) Paso del tratamiento 1 use un tratamiento para piojos de venta libre siga las instrucciones cuidadosamente 2 peinar las liendres use un peine para liendres de dientes finos sobre el cabello mojado secciona bien el cabello y peina bien repita diariamente durante al menos una semana 3 repetir el tratamiento la mayoría de los productos requieren una segunda aplicación de 7 a 10 días después 4 artículos domésticas limpios lave la ropa de cama, los sombreros y la ropa con agua caliente secar a fuego alto aspire sofás, asientos de automóvil y alfombras consejos de prevención evite el contacto de cabeza a cabeza no comparta peines, sombreros, auriculares ni accesorios para el cabello mantén el cabello largo recogido realice controles regulares del cuero cabelludo, especialmente durante los brotes. Regreso a la escuela no es necesario enviar a los niños a casa antes de tiempo por los piojos pueden regresar a la escuela después de comenzar el tratamiento asegúrese de revisar el cuero cabelludo de todos los miembros del hogar. Si necesita recursos o tiene preguntas, no dude en comunicarse con la enfermera de la escuela. Enfermera Tamara Bow CBMS/UHS bowt@umatillasd.org Enfermera Trista Tovey MHES/CVI toveyt@umatillasd.org para obtener más información, visite: https://www.cdc.gov/liice/about/head-lice.html
Thank you to all the families who joined us for McNary Heights Elementary School’s Thanksgiving Feast! A huge thank you as well to our nutrition team, custodial staff, maintenance staff, and volunteers who helped make this event possible. View more photos here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/10aGz4uLWYTZFLtc7ovOC1sYH5gES2xkO?usp=sharing

¡Gracias a todas las familias que nos acompañaron en la Fiesta de Acción de Gracias de McNary Heights Elementary School! Muchas gracias también a nuestro equipo de nutrición, personal de conserjería, personal de mantenimiento y voluntarios que ayudaron a hacer posible este evento. Vea más fotos aquí: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/10aGz4uLWYTZFLtc7ovOC1sYH5gES2xkO?usp=sharing
2 months ago, Elizebeth Burres
Photo of student with family at Thanksgiving Feast
Photo of student with family at Thanksgiving Feast
Photo of student with family at Thanksgiving Feast
Photo of student with family at Thanksgiving Feast
Photo of student with family at Thanksgiving Feast
Photo of student with family at Thanksgiving Feast
Photo of student with family at Thanksgiving Feast
Photo of student with family at Thanksgiving Feast
Photo of student with family at Thanksgiving Feast
Photo of student with family at Thanksgiving Feast
Students at McNary Heights wore crazy socks to school last week for Fab Friday! Read more about Fab Fridays here: https://www.umatilla.k12.or.us/article/2558035

¡Los estudiantes de McNary Heights usaron calcetines locos la semana pasada para Fab Friday! Lea más sobre Fab Fridays aquí: https://www.umatilla.k12.or.us/article/2558035
2 months ago, Elizebeth Burres
Students wearing crazy socks
Student wearing crazy socks
Students wearing crazy socks
Students wearing crazy socks
Students wearing crazy socks
Students wearing crazy socks
Students wearing crazy socks
Student wearing crazy socks
Student wearing crazy socks
Student wearing crazy socks
Afterschool buses ran behind schedule today. We apologize for the delay. If you have any questions, please reach out to MidCo at 541-567-0551.

Los autobuses de afterschool llegaron tarde hoy. Pedimos disculpas por el retraso. Si tiene alguna pregunta, puede comunicarse con MidCo al 541-567-0551.
2 months ago, Elizebeth Burres
Reminder for families: Today was the last day to buy tickets for the Thanksgiving feasts at McNary Heights Elementary and Columbia Vista Intermediate. Thank you to everyone who purchased tickets. We look forward to seeing MHES and CVI families next week.

Recordatorio para las familias: Hoy fue el último día para comprar boletos para las fiestas de Acción de Gracias en McNary Heights Elementary y Columbia Vista Intermediate. Gracias a todas las personas que compraron boletos. Esperamos ver a las familias de MHES y CVI la próxima semana.
2 months ago, Elizebeth Burres

Picture retakes for McNary Heights Elementary School will be held on November 19th! Students wishing to have their photo retaken should bring their original picture package to exchange for the retake image. To access the ordering site use the following link: https://www.barksdalestorefront.com/store/gallery_login_customer_info_entry/fc52e14b-f2c7-444f-b8bc-eda74773676f/

Las fotos de repetición para la escuela McNary Heights Elementary School se tomarán el 19 de noviembre. Los estudiantes que deseen volver a tomarse la foto deben traer su paquete original para cambiarlo por la nueva imagen. Para acceder al sitio de pedidos, use el siguiente enlace: https://www.barksdalestorefront.com/store/gallery_login_customer_info_entry/fc52e14b-f2c7-444f-b8bc-eda74773676f/

2 months ago, Elizebeth Burres
Absentee & Retake Picture Day. Retake: For a no charge retake, return the entire package to the photographer on retake day. 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 Absentee/Retake Picture Day is November 19, 2025 0096679AR order code for online purchases (password expires 24 hrs. after picture day) click to order. This is prepay events. 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 Questions? 1.800.220.7667
We are grateful to the veterans in our community and beyond who have served our country. Thank you for your service and sacrifice.

Estamos agradecidos con los veteranos de nuestra comunidad y de todo el país que han servido a nuestro país. Gracias por su servicio y sacrificio.
2 months ago, Elizebeth Burres
Veterans Day honoring all who served
Parent-teacher conferences are happening today and tomorrow! / ¡Las conferencias de padres y maestros se llevan a cabo hoy y mañana!

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
Thursday, November 6, from 3:30–7:00 PM
Friday, November 7, from 12:30–3:00 PM

Clara Brownell Middle School
Thursday, November 6, from 3:30–5:00 PM and 5:30–7:00 PM
Friday, November 7, from 12:30–3:00 PM

Columbia Vista Intermediate School
(Drop-in conferences for 6th grade only / Conferencias sin cita previa solo para sexto grado)
Thursday, November 6, from 1:15–8:00 PM
Friday, November 7, from 8:20 AM–4:00 PM
3 months ago, Elizebeth Burres
Parent Teacher Conferences! Thursday, November 6th, 2025 Friday, November 7th, 2025 Umatilla School District