Congratulations to our athletes who earned All League Honors this fall season! We are so proud of their hard work, dedication, and accomplishments!

Way to go, Vikings!
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¡Felicitaciones a nuestros atletas que recibieron reconocimientos de la liga esta temporada de otoño! ¡Estamos muy orgullosos de su esfuerzo, dedicación y logros!

¡Muy bien hecho, Vikings!
42 minutes ago, Elizebeth Burres
Umatilla High School EOL ALL League Honors Fall 2026 Football Bryce Morris - Honorable Mention Linkin Zamudio - Honorable Mention Volleyball Bianca Espinoza, Setter- Second Team Naeyeli Rodarte, Outside Setter - Honorable Mention Boys Soccer Jose Campos, Midfielder - 1st Team Lucas Tornal, Midfielder - 1st Team Miguel Mendez, Goalkeeper - 1st Team Javier Ruiz, Midfielder - 1st Team David Barajas, Defender/Forward - 2nd Team Santiago Rodriguez, Defender - 2nd Team Girls SOccer Evelyn Christensen, Midfielder - Player of the Year & 1st Team Elaina Jewett, Forward - 1st Team Hailee Montiel, Defender - 1st Team Khloe Hinrichsen, Midfielder - 1st Team Victoria Leon, Defender - 2nd team Evalynn Campos, Goalkeeper - 2nd team Yesenia Castaneda, Forward - Honorable Mention
A big THANK YOU to the City of Umatilla for sponsoring FREE admission for all Umatilla School District students to tomorrow's Girls Soccer State Quarterfinal game! 💙🧡⚽️

Come out and support our Lady Vikings as they take on Sisters at 2:00 PM at Columbia Vista Intermediate School!

GO VIKINGS! 💙🧡
3 days ago, Elizebeth Burres
Graphic announcing free admission for all Umatilla School District students to the UHS Girls Soccer State Quarterfinal game, sponsored by the City of Umatilla. The Vikings will face the Sisters Outlaws on Saturday, November 7, 2026, at 2:00 PM at Columbia Vista Intermediate School, located at 251 Grants Street, Umatilla, OR 97882. The graphic encourages fans to pack the stands, cheer on the Lady Vikings, and wear orange and blue to show their Viking pride. The design features the City of Umatilla logo, an illustrated female Viking soccer player, a soccer field background, and the words “Good Luck Lady Vikings!” at the bottom.
The Fall 2026 edition of “Tasty Times: Your USD Nutrition Update” is here! 🍎

Take a look at what's been happening in our school kitchens, from new menu items and fresh produce to student taste tests and nutrition activities!

Visit our new Nutrition News webpage to flip through the newsletter and explore our Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Program handouts!

Read the newsletter here: https://www.umatilla.k12.or.us/page/nutrition
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¡Ya está disponible la edición de otoño 2026 de “Tasty Times: Your USD Nutrition Update”! 🍎

¡Descubre lo que ha estado pasando en nuestras cafeterías escolares, desde nuevos platillos y productos frescos hasta degustaciones de alimentos y actividades de nutrición para los estudiantes!

¡Visita nuestra nueva página web de Noticias de Nutrición para hojear el boletín y explorar los materiales educativos de nuestro Programa de Frutas y Verduras Frescas!

Lee el boletín aquí: https://www.umatilla.k12.or.us/page/nutrition
3 days ago, Elizebeth Burres
Promotional graphic for the Fall 2026 edition of “Tasty Times: Your USD Nutrition Update.” Large blue text at the top reads, “Explore Tasty Times!” Below, a green banner reads “Fall 2026 Edition,” followed by “Catch up on the latest school nutrition news and updates!” The graphic features a tilted preview of the newsletter alongside a smartphone displaying the district’s newsletter webpage. Text at the bottom reads, “Flip through the full newsletter on our website!”
Gráfico promocional de la edición de otoño de 2026 de “Tiempos Sabrosos: Actualización nutricional de la USD”. En la parte superior, un título grande en azul dice: “¡Descubre Tasty Times!”. Debajo, una franja verde dice “Edición Otoño 2026”, seguida del texto “¡Manténgase al día con las últimas noticias y novedades sobre nutrición escolar!”. El gráfico muestra una vista previa del boletín informativo junto a un teléfono celular que presenta la página web del boletín. En la parte inferior, el texto dice: “¡Consulta el boletín completo en nuestro sitio web!”.
Reminder: There is no school for all students tomorrow, November 6, 2026.
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Recordatorio: Mañana, 6 de noviembre de 2026, no habrá clases para todos los estudiantes.
4 days ago, Elizebeth Burres
No School! Reminder: There is no school for all students on Friday, November 6th Umatilla School District
No hay clases! Recordatorio: No hay clases para todos los estudiantes el viernes 6 de noviembre Distrito Escolar de Umatilla
Help us celebrate our amazing staff!

Please share a message of gratitude for a teacher or staff member who has positively impacted your child or family.

Whether it's a teacher, principal, custodian, office staff member, or someone else who makes a difference in our schools, we want to make sure they know how much they are appreciated!

Submit your message of thanks here: https://forms.gle/fA8A8VWq9dpegkia6
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¡Ayúdenos a reconocer a nuestro increíble personal!

Los invitamos a compartir un mensaje de agradecimiento para un maestro o miembro del personal que haya tenido un impacto positivo en la vida de sus hijos o su familia.

Ya sea un maestro, director, conserje, miembro del personal de oficina o cualquier otra persona que marque la diferencia en nuestras escuelas, ¡queremos que sepan cuánto los apreciamos!

Envíen su mensaje de agradecimiento aquí: https://forms.gle/fA8A8VWq9dpegkia6
4 days ago, Elizebeth Burres
Fall-themed flyer decorated with orange pumpkins and autumn leaves. The flyer reads: "Send a note of gratitude. Staff THANKSgiving. Show appreciation for our amazing staff!" Staff members include teachers, principals, maintenance, office staff, custodians, teacher assistants, lunch staff, and after-school staff. At the bottom, the flyer reads: "Scan the QR code to send your thankful note." A QR code is provided.
Folleto con temática otoñal, decorado con calabazas naranjas y hojas de otoño. El folleto dice: "Envía un mensaje de agradecimiento. Acción de Gracias del personal. ¡Demuestra tu agradecimiento a nuestro increíble personal!" Se invita a reconocer a maestros, directores, personal de mantenimiento, personal de oficina, personal de limpieza, asistentes de maestros, personal de cafetería y personal de programas extracurriculares. En la parte inferior dice: "Escanea el código QR para enviar tu mensaje de agradecimiento". Se incluye un código QR.
OUR VIKINGS ARE HEADED TO THE STATE QUARTERFINALS!

Come cheer on our UHS Girls Soccer team as they take on Sisters this Saturday, November 7, at 2:00 PM at Columbia Vista Intermediate School!

Tickets must be purchased online in advance through OSAA. Purchase tickets here: https://events.hometownticketing.com/boxoffice/osaa/L2VtYmVkL2V2ZW50LzUxNjM=

GO VIKINGS! 💙🧡

#GoVikings #VikingPride #UmatillaVikings #StateQuarterfinals #UHSGirlsSoccer #OSAAPlayoffs #UmatillaProud
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¡NUESTROS VIKINGOS AVANZAN A LOS CUARTOS DE FINAL ESTATALES!

¡Vengan a apoyar a nuestro equipo de fútbol femenino de UHS este sábado 7 de noviembre, cuando se enfrente a Sisters a las 2:00 pm en Columbia Vista Intermediate School!

Los boletos deben comprarse en línea con anticipación a través de OSAA. Compren sus boletos aquí: https://events.hometownticketing.com/boxoffice/osaa/L2VtYmVkL2V2ZW50LzUxNjM=

¡VAMOS, VIKINGOS! 💙🧡
4 days ago, Elizebeth Burres
Umatilla High School Girls Soccer State Quarterfinals announcement. The flyer features a team photo of the UHS girls soccer players wearing blue and orange Vikings uniforms against a black textured background with blue accents. Large orange text at the top reads, “State Quarterfinals,” with smaller white text above stating, “Umatilla Girls Soccer Onto the.” Below the team photo, an orange banner reads, “Umatilla vs Sisters.” The game will take place on Saturday, November 7, 2026, at 2:00 PM at Columbia Vista Intermediate School. The Umatilla Vikings logo appears near the bottom of the flyer.
An inmate work crew will be working on the Umatilla High School campus on Friday, November 6. As a reminder, there is no school for students that day. We ask that students and families avoid the areas where crews are working. Thank you!
4 days ago, Elizebeth Burres
It's GAME DAY! ⚽️💙🧡

Our UHS Girls Soccer team takes on Salem Academy tonight at 6:30 PM at Columbia Vista Intermediate School!

🎟️ REMINDER: Tickets can ONLY be purchased online through the OSAA website and must be purchased before the game. Scan the QR code on the flyer or use the link below to get your tickets!

Purchase tickets here: https://events.hometownticketing.com/boxoffice/osaa/L2VtYmVkL2V2ZW50LzQ5NDE=
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¡HOY ES DÍA DE PARTIDO! ⚽️💙🧡

¡Nuestro equipo femenino de fútbol de UHS se enfrenta a Salem Academy esta noche a las 6:30 pm en Columbia Vista Intermediate School!

🎟️ RECORDATORIO: Los boletos SOLO se pueden comprar en línea a través del sitio web de OSAA y deben adquirirse antes del partido. ¡Escanea el código QR del volante o utiliza el enlace de abajo para comprar tus boletos!

Compra tus boletos aquí: https://events.hometownticketing.com/boxoffice/osaa/L2VtYmVkL2V2ZW50LzQ5NDE=
5 days ago, Elizebeth Burres
Blue flyer with a patterned background featuring the OSAA ticket website, OSAAtickets.com, in large white text at the top. A large QR code is centered on the flyer, with white text at the bottom reading, “SCAN QR CODE TO BUY TICKETS NOW!” The QR code directs spectators to purchase tickets online for the Umatilla High School Girls Soccer State Playoff game against Salem Academy.
Get ready for a zombie apocalypse!

The UHS Drama Club is bringing “10 Ways to Survive the Zombie Apocalypse” to the stage November 19–21! Students have been hard at work preparing for this fun-filled production, and they're excited to share it with the community!

Read the full story to learn more about the upcoming play: https://www.umatilla.k12.or.us/article/3229123
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¡Prepárense para un apocalipsis zombi! 🧟‍♂️🎭

¡El Club de Teatro de UHS presentará la obra “10 Ways to Survive the Zombie Apocalypse” del 19 al 21 de noviembre! Los estudiantes han estado trabajando mucho para preparar esta divertida obra y están emocionados de compartirla con la comunidad.

Lee el artículo completo para conocer más sobre la próxima presentación: https://www.umatilla.k12.or.us/article/3229123
6 days ago, Elizebeth Burres
Flyer for the Umatilla High School Drama Club’s production of “10 Ways to Survive the Zombie Apocalypse” by Don Zolidis, presented by Loyal Restoration LLC and STEAM Academy of Umatilla. Performances will take place at 7:00 PM on Thursday, November 19; Friday, November 20; and Saturday, November 21, in the UHS Cafeteria. The flyer features a yellow zombie apocalypse warning sign against a dark blue night sky, with a cartoon zombie hand reaching out of a striped popcorn bucket.
Thank you to everyone who joined us for Umatilla High School's Haunted House! 👻🎃

The UHS CommuniCare group exceeded their fundraising goal, raising over $870 to support nonprofit organizations that help low-income families and protect our environment!

A big thank you to all the clubs and programs that helped make this event a success by decorating rooms and bringing the scares to life!
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¡Gracias a todos los que nos acompañaron en la Casa Embrujada de Umatilla High School! 👻🎃

¡El grupo CommuniCare de UHS superó su meta de recaudación de fondos, logrando reunir más de $870 para apoyar a organizaciones sin fines de lucro que ayudan a familias de bajos ingresos y protegen nuestro medio ambiente!

¡Muchas gracias a todos los clubes y programas que ayudaron a que este evento fuera un éxito, decorando los salones y dando vida a los sustos!
6 days ago, Elizebeth Burres
Halloween-themed thank-you graphic with an orange background, purple lettering, and a black haunted house surrounded by bats, ghosts, pumpkins, and spooky trees. The text reads: “Thank you for joining us at our Haunted House! Thanks to your support, UHS CommuniCare raised OVER $870.”
Umatilla High School students will participate in a science demonstration involving sodium this afternoon. The demonstration is expected to produce loud noises that may be heard in the surrounding area. This is a planned classroom activity, and there is no reason for alarm.
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Los estudiantes de Umatilla High School participarán esta tarde en una demostración de ciencias que involucra sodio. Se espera que durante la demostración se produzcan ruidos fuertes que podrían escucharse en los alrededores. Esta es una actividad de clase planificada y no hay motivo para alarmarse.
7 days ago, Elizebeth Burres
Lunch menus for November are now available on our website! View them here: https://www.umatilla.k12.or.us/page/lunch-menus
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¡Los menús de almuerzo de noviembre ya están disponibles en nuestro sitio web! Consúltalos aquí: https://www.umatilla.k12.or.us/page/lunch-menus
7 days ago, Elizebeth Burres
We had lots of Halloween fun across our district!

Our schools were filled with costumes, pumpkins, and spooktacular activities! Here are a few highlights from the celebrations!

A special thank you to the Umatilla Police Department for visiting Clara Brownell Middle School today to speak with students and lead an activity for Red Ribbon Week! We also want to thank Wolfies in Benton City for providing discounted pumpkins for our kindergarten students!

Happy Halloween! 🎃🧡

View more photos here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/12vc13sl3gaW6SPiAdg5xnlOhm8BMtTT2?usp=sharing
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¡Nos divertimos muchísimo celebrando Halloween en todo nuestro distrito!

¡Nuestras escuelas se llenaron de disfraces, calabazas y actividades espeluznantemente divertidas! ¡Aquí les compartimos algunos momentos destacados de las celebraciones!

¡Un agradecimiento especial al Departamento de Policía de Umatilla por visitar hoy la Escuela Secundaria Clara Brownell, conversar con los estudiantes y organizar una actividad para la Semana del Listón Rojo! También queremos agradecer a Wolfies de Benton City por ofrecer calabazas a precio reducido para nuestros estudiantes de kínder.

¡Feliz Halloween! 🎃🧡

Ver más fotos aquí: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/12vc13sl3gaW6SPiAdg5xnlOhm8BMtTT2?usp=sharing
10 days ago, Elizebeth Burres
Mrs. Bestebreur's class and their pumpkins they got to pick
UHS students wrapping another student up in toilet paper to look like a mummy
Officer Tovey directing student where to run in the CBMS relay race
CBMS staff dressed up as Shrek Characters
UHS students who dressed in their costumes
CVI students dressed in their halloween costumes
Mrs. Garcia's class and their pumpkins they got to pick
Mr. Lougee dressed as Dracula while reading a spooky story to students at MHES
Mr. Hill and student waiting to see who can guess the next song the fast at the UHS assembly
students and Mr. Silver cheering on students during the relay race at the CBMS assembly
📢 CONFERENCE TIME UPDATE!

Parent-Teacher Conference times for Umatilla High School and Clara Brownell Middle School have been adjusted for Wednesday, November 4, to give families and staff the opportunity to attend the UHS Girls Soccer State Playoff game that evening! ⚽️💙🧡

Updated Conference Times:
📅 Wednesday, November 4
⏰ 3:15–5:00 PM & 5:30–6:45 PM
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📢 ¡CAMBIO DE HORARIO PARA LAS CONFERENCIAS!

Se han ajustado los horarios de las conferencias entre padres y maestros de Umatilla High School y Clara Brownell Middle School para el miércoles 4 de noviembre, con el fin de que las familias y el personal escolar tengan la oportunidad de asistir al partido de fútbol femenil de UHS de los playoffs estatales esa tarde. ⚽️💙🧡

Horarios actualizados de las conferencias:
📅 Miércoles 4 de noviembre
⏰ De 3:15 a 5:00 PM y de 5:30 a 6:45 PM
11 days ago, Elizebeth Burres
Graphic announcing updated Parent-Teacher Conference times for Umatilla High School and Clara Brownell Middle School. Conferences will take place on Wednesday, November 4, from 3:15–5:00 PM and 5:30–6:45 PM. The graphic has a white background with bold black text, an orange horizontal line, and a large blue section on the right featuring the Umatilla Vikings logo in blue, orange, black, and white.
All four schools will conduct a lockdown drill today, Thursday, October 29, at 10:00 AM. Families may notice police vehicles at our schools during this time. This is part of the scheduled drill, and there is no reason for alarm. Thank you to the Umatilla Police Department for assisting with the drill!

Please note that students will not be able to be picked up during the drill. If you need to pick up your student, please do so before 10:00 AM or after the drill is over.
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Las cuatro escuelas realizarán un simulacro de confinamiento hoy, jueves 29 de octubre, a las 10:00 AM. Es posible que las familias vean vehículos de la policía en nuestras escuelas durante este tiempo. Esto es parte del simulacro programado y no hay motivo de alarma. ¡Gracias al Departamento de Policía de Umatilla por su apoyo durante el simulacro!

Tengan en cuenta que no será posible recoger a los estudiantes durante el simulacro. Si necesitan recoger a su estudiante, por favor háganlo antes de las 10:00 AM o después de que termine el simulacro.
11 days ago, Elizebeth Burres
Our UHS Girls Soccer team is headed to the STATE PLAYOFFS! ⚽️💙🧡

Come cheer them on as they take on Salem Academy on Wednesday, November 4, at 6:30 PM at Columbia Vista Intermediate School!

🎟️ Tickets MUST be purchased online in advance through the OSAA website. Purchase tickets here: https://events.hometownticketing.com/boxoffice/osaa/L2VtYmVkL2V2ZW50LzQ5NDE=

#GoVikings #UmatillaVikings #StatePlayoffs #GirlsSoccer #VikingPride
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¡Nuestro equipo de fútbol femenino de UHS se dirige a los PLAYOFFS ESTATALES! ⚽️💙🧡

¡Vengan a apoyar a nuestras Vikings mientras se enfrentan a Salem Academy el miércoles 4 de noviembre a las 6:30 PM en Columbia Vista Intermediate School!

🎟️ Los boletos DEBEN comprarse en línea con anticipación a través del sitio web de OSAA. Compre sus boletos aquí: https://events.hometownticketing.com/boxoffice/osaa/L2VtYmVkL2V2ZW50LzQ5NDE=
12 days ago, Elizebeth Burres
Graphic announcing the Umatilla High School Girls Soccer State Playoffs. The graphic features a team photo of Umatilla girls soccer players and coaches against a black background with blue, orange, and white accents. Large text reads “STATE PLAYOFFS,” with “UMATILLA GIRLS SOCCER” above it.  Umatilla will face Salem Academy on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, at 6:30 PM at Columbia Vista Intermediate School.  At the bottom, the graphic states: “Tickets MUST be purchased ahead of time online through the OSAA website!” Ticket prices are $11.00 for adults and $7.00 for students.
Join us for a Thanksgiving Feast with your student! 🦃🍂

Tickets are $6.00 for adults and $2.00 for non-school-aged children. Tickets will be sold during Parent-Teacher Conferences.
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¡Acompáñenos a disfrutar de una cena de Acción de Gracias con su estudiante! 🦃🍂

Los boletos cuestan $6.00 para adultos y $2.00 para niños que aún no están en edad escolar. Los boletos se venderán durante las conferencias de padres y maestros.
13 days ago, Elizebeth Burres
Thanksgiving Feast flyer for Umatilla School District. The flyer reads “Save the Date” and lists the following dates and schools:  Wednesday, November 18, 2026: Columbia Vista Intermediate and Umatilla High School.  Thursday, November 19, 2026: McNary Heights Elementary and Clara Brownell Middle School.  Tickets will be available for purchase during Parent-Teacher Conferences.  The flyer features fall-colored pennant banners across the top and two illustrated geese dressed in Thanksgiving attire. One goose holds a pumpkin pie, while the other wears a pilgrim hat.
Folleto de la Cena de Acción de Gracias del Distrito Escolar de Umatilla. El folleto dice “Reserva la fecha” e incluye las siguientes fechas y escuelas:  Miércoles 18 de noviembre de 2026: Escuela Intermedia Columbia Vista y Escuela Secundaria Umatilla.  Jueves 19 de noviembre de 2026: Escuela Primaria McNary Heights y Escuela Secundaria Clara Brownell.  Las entradas estarán disponibles para su compra durante las reuniones de padres y profesores.  El folleto está decorado con banderines de colores otoñales en la parte superior y dos gansos ilustrados con vestimenta de Acción de Gracias. Uno sostiene un pastel de calabaza y el otro lleva un sombrero de peregrino.
October is National Principals Month! Please join us in thanking our principals for their dedication, exceptional leadership, and commitment to our students' success. We appreciate all that you do for our schools and community!
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¡Octubre es el Mes Nacional de los Directores Escolares! Acompáñennos a agradecer a nuestros directores por su dedicación, liderazgo excepcional y compromiso con el éxito de nuestros estudiantes. ¡Agradecemos todo lo que hacen por nuestras escuelas y comunidad!
14 days ago, Elizebeth Burres
Graphic celebrating National Principals Month in October 2026. The graphic features a blue geometric background with large white text at the top reading, “Happy National Principals Month! October 2026.” Below are eight staff headshots arranged in two rows of four. The bottom of the graphic reads, “Thank you for your leadership and dedication!”
Registration forms for Session Two of the STEAM Academy are due Thursday, October 29! Forms are available at all four schools and the district office.

Late registration forms will still be accepted; however, start date and class placement will depend on availability.

Session Two begins November 9!
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¡Los formularios de inscripción para la segunda sesión de STEAM Academy deben entregarse antes del jueves 29 de octubre! Los formularios están disponibles en las cuatro escuelas y en la oficina del distrito.

Se seguirán aceptando formularios de inscripción después de la fecha límite; sin embargo, las fechas de inicio y la asignación de clases dependerán de la disponibilidad.

¡La segunda sesión comienza el 9 de noviembre!
14 days ago, Elizebeth Burres
Umatilla STEAM Academy Logo on Gray Background
Join us this Saturday, October 24, as the Vikings take on Grant Union at home at 1 PM! Wear pink to help raise cancer awareness and show your support! Free pink shirts will be available at the gate. Come cheer on our Vikings!
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¡Acompáñenos este sábado 24 de octubre a la 1:00 p. m. para apoyar a los Vikings en su partido contra Grant Union! ¡Vístanse de rosa para ayudar a crear conciencia sobre el cáncer y mostrar su apoyo! Habrá camisetas rosas gratis disponibles en la entrada. ¡Vengan a animar a nuestros Vikings!
17 days ago, Elizebeth Burres
Flyer for the Umatilla Girls Soccer Pink Out Game on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at 1:00 PM against Grant Union. The flyer features a black textured background with large pink lettering that reads “PINK OUT GAME” and a large black-and-white soccer ball in the center. Below the soccer ball, white text reads “UMATILLA VS GRANT UNION,” followed by the date and time in pink. At the bottom, the flyer reads “WEAR PINK FOR CANCER AWARENESS” and “FREE PINK SHIRTS AVAILABLE AT THE GATE.” Pink paint splatter graphics decorate the bottom corners of the flyer.