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
3 days 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
3 days ago, Elizebeth Burres
STEAM Academy of Umatilla logo. Follow the STEAM Academy on Facebook @STEAM Academy of Umatilla
UHS students took on the MRE Pizza Challenge, turning Meals Ready-to-Eat into creative and unique pizzas. Read more about the challenge and see the winning teams here: https://www.umatilla.k12.or.us/article/2799358

Los estudiantes de UHS participaron en el MRE Pizza Challenge (desafío de pizza con raciones militares), convirtiendo raciones militares en pizzas creativas y únicas. Lee más sobre el desafío y conoce a los equipos ganadores aquí: https://www.umatilla.k12.or.us/article/2799358
3 days ago, Elizebeth Burres
Student rolling out and forming their dough crust
student spreading sauce on pizza
student grating cheese for pizza
student blending sauce for pizza
student blending ingredient for pizza topping
finished baked pizza
student cutting a slice of pizza
student cutting slices of pizza
students presenting pizza slices to judges
Photo of sliced pizzas and sign made by students
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
3 days ago, Elizebeth Burres
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.
15 days ago, Elizebeth Burres
Happy Spring Break! There is no school in the Umatilla School District March 23rd-27th. School resumes March 30th.
Every Friday, Umatilla High School robotics students spend time at the Links Apartments serving meals to seniors in our community! They also recently hosted a Pi Day pie contest for residents.

Read more and find out the winners of the pie contest here: https://www.umatilla.k12.or.us/article/2778341

Cada viernes, los estudiantes de robótica de Umatilla High School pasan tiempo en los apartamentos Links sirviendo comidas a las personas mayores de nuestra comunidad. ¡También recientemente organizaron un concurso de pasteles por el Día de Pi para los residentes!

Lee más y descubre a los ganadores del concurso de pasteles aquí: https://www.umatilla.k12.or.us/article/2778341
15 days ago, Elizebeth Burres
Senior residents in line to get their meal
Photos of Pies
Photo of senior residents and pie judges
Group photo of senior residents and pie judges
UHS students helping serve senior residents their meals
UHS students speaking with senior resident while they get their meal
Student serving meal to senior resident
UHS softball opened the season on Wednesday, playing their first game on their brand new home field! Superintendent Heidi Sipe threw out the ceremonial first pitch, with Board Member Steve Warr behind the plate!

Thank you to our voters for making this new field possible!

La softbol de UHS abrió la temporada el miércoles, jugando su primer partido en su nuevo campo local. La superintendente Heidi Sipe realizó el lanzamiento ceremonial de la primera bola, con el miembro de la junta Steve Warr detrás del plato.

¡Gracias a nuestros votantes por hacer posible este nuevo campo!
15 days ago, Elizebeth Burres
Board member Steve Warr and Superintendent Heidi Sipe with ceremonial ball that says Opening Day Thank you Umatilla Voters
UHS team high-fiving teammate
UHS player pitching the ball
UHS player 14 ready to bat
UHS player catching the ball
UHS player catching the ball as opponent races to second base
UHS player catching the ball as opponent races to first base
UHS player up to bat
UHS team huddled up for team cheer
UHS outfield player throwing the ball
Thank you to Officer Wilson and the Umatilla Police Department for visiting our students this week! Students learned about the dangers of alcohol and wore impairment simulation goggles while walking and riding pedal bikes through a cone course to experience how it affects coordination and decision-making.

We appreciate their time and their commitment to helping our students stay safe!

¡Gracias al Oficial Wilson y al Departamento de Policía de Umatilla por visitar a nuestros estudiantes esta semana! Los estudiantes aprendieron sobre los peligros del alcohol y usaron gafas de simulación de impedimento mientras caminaban y montaban bicicletas de pedales a través de un circuito de conos para experimentar cómo afecta la coordinación y la toma de decisiones.

¡Agradecemos su tiempo y su compromiso con ayudar a mantener seguros a nuestros estudiantes!
15 days ago, Elizebeth Burres
students steering the pedal bike
students steering the pedal bike
students steering the pedal bike
photo of students steering the pedal bike
students trying to maintain their balance with the impairment goggles
student walking with the impairment goggles
student trying to maintain their balance with the impairment goggles
student walking with the impairment goggles
Photo of crashed car with story
Photo of crashed car with story
Thank you to Advantage Dental for providing dental services to students at Umatilla High School! Over 150 students received care during their last two visits, including sealants and temporary fillings. We appreciate their support and look forward to their return for the next round of services.

¡Gracias a Advantage Dental por brindar servicios dentales a los estudiantes de Umatilla High School! Más de 150 estudiantes recibieron atención durante sus dos últimas visitas, incluyendo selladores y empastes temporales. Agradecemos su apoyo y esperamos su regreso para la próxima ronda de servicios.
17 days ago, Elizebeth Burres
Photo of dental hygienists
Photo of dental hygienist working on student's teeth
Photo of dental hygienist working on student's teeth
Photo of dental hygienist working on student's teeth
Photo of dental hygienist working on student's teeth
Photo of dental hygienist working on student's teeth
Dental hygienist getting supplies ready
Dental hygienist showing student the temporary filling product
Photo of dental hygienist working on student's teeth
Join us as our Vikings play their first game on their new home field! Umatilla Softball takes on Pilot Rock on Wednesday, March 18 at 4:00pm. We hope to see you there!

¡Únete a nosotros mientras nuestros Vikings juegan su primer partido en su nuevo campo local! El equipo de sóftbol de Umatilla se enfrenta a Pilot Rock el miércoles 18 de marzo a las 4:00 pm ¡Esperamos verte allí!
18 days ago, Elizebeth Burres
UHS Softball Opener. Join us as our Vikings open their season on their brand new home field! Wednesday, March 18 at 4pm
Our juniors had the opportunity to meet with representatives from Oregon’s eight public universities last Thursday. Students learned about admissions, campus life, academic programs, and more. Thank you to the representatives for visiting our school!

Nuestros juniors tuvieron la oportunidad de reunirse con representantes de las ocho universidades públicas de Oregón el jueves pasado. Los estudiantes aprendieron sobre admisiones, la vida en el campus, los programas académicos y más. ¡Gracias a los representantes por visitar nuestra escuela!
19 days ago, Elizebeth Burres
group photo of all representative's together
Students talking to Portland State University's representative
students speaking with Southern Oregon University's representative
students meeting with Western Oregon's representative
University of Oregon's representative speaking with students
students asking OSU cascades campus representative questions
Students speaking with Oregon Tech's representative
Photo of students holding the program booklets from the universities
students talking to Eastern Oregon University's representative
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
19 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
Need help completing FAFSA? STCU is offering free, one-on-one FAFSA assistance appointments with trained staff at their branch locations.

Students and families can schedule a time and learn more at: www.stcu.org/fafsa

¿Necesita ayuda para completar la FAFSA? STCU está ofreciendo citas gratuitas de asistencia personalizada para la FAFSA con personal capacitado en sus sucursales.

Los estudiantes y las familias pueden programar una cita y obtener más información en: www.stcu.org/fafsa
23 days ago, Elizebeth Burres
STCU Logo. It's FAFSA season. We're here to help. Getting started with federal student aid can be tricky. Schedule a free FAFSA appointment at an STCU branch near you. Open to everyone, membership not required. Find details and schedule a session today at stcu.org/FAFSA
The City of Umatilla has inmate crews working in the downtown area. Please remind students to not approach them. Thank you!
23 days ago, Elizebeth Burres
Join us tomorrow at 7 PM for Umatilla High School’s Winter Sports Awards Night!

Únase a nosotros mañana a las 7 PM para la Noche de Premios de Deportes de Invierno de Umatilla High School.
25 days ago, Elizebeth Burres
Join us to celebrate athletes who earned all-district and all-state honors at Winter Sports Awards Night 2026. Wednesday, March 11th, at 7pm at Umatilla High School Commons
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
26 days ago, Elizebeth Burres
Happy Classified Staff Appreciation Week! Today we’re recognizing the incredible classified staff at Umatilla High School. Their work plays an essential role in supporting students, staff, and families each day. Thank you, Classified Staff!

¡Feliz Semana de Agradecimiento al Personal Clasificado! Hoy reconocemos al increíble personal clasificado de Umatilla High School. Su trabajo desempeña un papel esencial en el apoyo a los estudiantes, al personal y a las familias cada día. ¡Gracias, Personal Clasificado!
29 days ago, Elizebeth Burres
Happy Classified Staff Appreciation Week! Photos of classified staff. UHS Logo. Thank you for all you do!
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
30 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
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!
about 1 month ago, Elizebeth Burres
Happy Classified appreciation week! Thank you for all that you do!
Lunch menus for March are available on our website! View them here: https://www.umatilla.k12.or.us/page/lunch-menus

¡Los menús de almuerzo para el mes de marzo ya están disponibles en nuestra página web! Véelos aquí: https://www.umatilla.k12.or.us/page/lunch-menus
about 1 month ago, Elizebeth Burres