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!
2 months 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!
2 months 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.
2 months 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!
2 months 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.
2 months ago, Elizebeth Burres
photo of phone
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
2 months ago, Elizebeth Burres
photo of phone
🍁 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!
2 months 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
2 months 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!
2 months 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.
3 months 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
3 months 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!
3 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!
3 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!
3 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/
3 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
New spaces, new opportunities! Thank you to everyone who joined us to celebrate the ribbon cuttings at Columbia Vista Intermediate and the UHS CTE Building.

With these new facilities, students have modern classrooms, hands-on learning spaces, and room to grow.

Read more about the celebrations and see photos here: https://www.umatilla.k12.or.us/article/2404331

¡Nuevos espacios, nuevas oportunidades! Gracias a todos los que nos acompañaron para celebrar las inauguraciones de Columbia Vista Intermediate y el edificio de CTE de UHS.

Con estas nuevas instalaciones, los estudiantes cuentan con salones modernos, espacios de aprendizaje práctico y lugar para crecer.

Lea más sobre las celebraciones y vea fotos aquí: https://www.umatilla.k12.or.us/article/2404331
3 months ago, Elizebeth Burres
students cutting the ribbon at the CTE building ceremony
Guests at the CTE building ceremony
families touring the new CTE Building
families touring the new CTE Building
photo at of new 3D printers at CTE building
students cutting the ribbon at the CVI ceremony
students and families filling the bleachers up at the CVI ceremony
Superintendent Sipe giving speech at ceremony with school board
students and families visiting with teacher
Students and families visiting teachers classrooms
UPDATE: Students are cleared to return to the main building. The problem was located and addressed. There was a leak in a roof area that caused water to leak on a regulator and cause a failure. The gas will remain off until the repair is fully complete.
3 months ago, Heidi Sipe
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Thank you to all our families who joined us for McNary Heights Open Houses, and a big thank you to the Umatilla Parent Club for creating fun photo spots for our families.

Gracias a todas nuestras familias que nos acompañaron en las Casas Abiertas de McNary Heights, y un gran agradecimiento al Umatilla Parent Club por crear divertidos espacios de fotos para nuestras familias.
4 months ago, Elizebeth Burres
family meeting with teacher
family meeting with teacher
Students smiling at camera
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family meeting with teacher
family taking photo at photo booth
family looking at class list
students hugging
family walking down the hall with vice principal Lorence
family meeting with teacher
We had a fantastic time welcoming many of our students back for the first day of school! We look forward to welcoming the rest of our grades next week.

¡Tuvimos un tiempo fantástico dando la bienvenida a muchos de nuestros estudiantes en su primer día de clases! Esperamos con entusiasmo recibir al resto de los grados la próxima semana.
4 months ago, Elizebeth Burres
Student taking photo in front of welcome back signs
Parent walking student to school
Superintendent Sipe welcoming student to school
Students getting of the bus and greeted by school staff
Photo of students sitting in bleachers
Photo of teachers at CBMS
photo of CBMS staff
Group photo of freshman
UHS Teachers participating in assembly game
Teachers speaking at freshman orientation
Afternoon bus routes have been updated. Please view them on our website: https://www.umatilla.k12.or.us/page/school-year-information

Se han actualizado las rutas de autobús de la tarde. Revísalas en nuestro sitio web: https://www.umatilla.k12.or.us/page/school-year-information
4 months ago, Elizebeth Burres