Senior Spotlight!
Alexia Martinez will be pursuing a bachelor’s degree in marketing and advertising at Oregon State University. She would also like to give a shoutout to Richard and her parents.

Alexia Martinez obtendrá una licenciatura en mercadotecnia y publicidad en la Oregon State University. También le gustaría dar un reconocimiento especial a Richard y a sus padres.
about 24 hours ago, Elizebeth Burres
Alexia Martinez Senior Photo
There are emergency vehicles at CBMS responding to a student medical concern. There are no safety concerns for other students or staff.

Hay vehículos de emergencia en CBMS respondiendo a una situación médica de un estudiante. No hay preocupaciones de seguridad para otros estudiantes o miembros del personal.
1 day ago, Elizebeth Burres
Senior Spotlight!
Jaylyn Garcia will be attending the University of Oregon to pursue a bachelor’s degree in biology. After completing her undergraduate studies, she plans to attend medical school and specialize in radiology. She is also a PathwayOregon recipient, which covers full tuition and fees at the University of Oregon, and has received the Oregon Opportunity Grant.

Jaylyn Garcia asistirá a la University of Oregon para obtener una licenciatura en biología. Después de completar sus estudios universitarios, planea asistir a la escuela de medicina y especializarse en radiología. También es beneficiaria de PathwayOregon, un programa que cubre la matrícula y los costos completos en la University of Oregon, y ha recibido la beca Oregon Opportunity Grant.
2 days ago, Elizebeth Burres
Senior photo for Jaylyn Garcia
Senior Spotlight!
Allan Castaneda Silva is excited to attend Walla Walla Community College, where he will study diesel and automotive mechanics. Afterward, he plans to gain experience working in a mechanic shop before eventually opening his own business.

Allan Castaneda Silva está emocionado de asistir a Walla Walla Community College, donde estudiará mecánica diésel y mecánica automotriz. Después, planea adquirir experiencia trabajando en un taller mecánico antes de abrir su propio negocio.
3 days ago, Elizebeth Burres
Senior photo of Allan Castaneda Silva
We had the honor of recognizing our Bridge Builder Award recipients at the Umatilla Distinguished Citizens Award Banquet last Friday!

Congratulations to Anay Mendoza, 5th-grade teacher at Columbia Vista Intermediate, and Courtney Bivins, educational assistant and STEAM site coordinator at Columbia Vista Intermediate.

Read more about each award recipient here: https://www.umatilla.k12.or.us/article/2920568

Photo credit: Casey’s Place

¡Tuvimos el honor de reconocer a nuestros recipientes del premio Bridge Builder durante el Banquete de Ciudadanos Distinguidos de Umatilla el viernes pasado!

Felicitaciones a Anay Mendoza, maestra de quinto grado en Columbia Vista Intermediate, y a Courtney Bivins, asistente educativa y coordinadora del programa STEAM en Columbia Vista Intermediate.

Lee más sobre cada recipiente del premio aquí: https://www.umatilla.k12.or.us/article/2920568

Crédito de las fotografías: Casey’s Place
3 days ago, Elizebeth Burres
Anay Mendoza (right) accepts Bridge Builder Award from Columbia Vista Intermediate Principal Mr. Young
Courtney Bivins (left) accepts Bridge Builder Award from Columbia Vista Intermediate Principal Mr. Young
Columbia Vista Intermediate Principal Mr. Young announcing award winners
Thank you to everyone who came out to support UHS Drama’s Taskmaster event on Saturday night! Our students put on an entertaining show filled with plenty of laughs! We appreciate everyone who helped support the drama department and made the night a success.

¡Gracias a todos los que asistieron para apoyar el evento Taskmaster de Drama UHS el sábado por la noche! Nuestros estudiantes presentaron un espectáculo entretenido lleno de muchas risas. Agradecemos a todos los que ayudaron a apoyar al departamento de drama y hacer que la noche fuera todo un éxito.
4 days ago, Elizebeth Burres
Contestants being introduced to audience on stage
Contestants showing what gift item they brought from home
Board showing how much water contestants were able to transfer from one bucket to another using random objects
Board showing how many minutes/seconds contestants were able to eat an egg in
Students throwing rubber ducks into buckets
Students throwing rubber ducks into buckets
Mr. Hill showing how many rubber ducks contestants were able to throw into their buckets
Contestant Xander winning the game show
Taskmaster Mr. Gebers and Taskmaster's Assistant Mr. Hill
Senior Spotlight!
Hannah Arbogast has their sights set on attending University of British Columbia to study theater production and design. Afterwards, they plan on working for a production company and designing costumes for theater productions.

Hannah Arbogast tiene la meta de asistir a la University of British Columbia, donde estudiará producción y diseño teatral. Después, planean trabajar para una compañía de producción y diseñar vestuario para producciones teatrales.
4 days ago, Elizebeth Burres
Hannah Arbogast Photo
Congratulations to our Crystal Apple Award and Legacy Award recipients! We had the pleasure of celebrating them at the Intermountain ESD Awards Banquet on May 11th.

Our Crystal Apple awardees are Dorothy Estrada, alternative education teacher at Umatilla High School; Salesh Karan, 6th-grade math teacher at Columbia Vista Intermediate; Daphne Castro, head secretary at Clara Brownell Middle School; and Molly Hottman, 2nd-grade teacher at McNary Heights Elementary School.

Our Legacy Award awardees are Corinne Funderburk, language arts teacher and instructional coach at Umatilla High School, and David Lougee, the district’s librarian and ESL coordinator.

Read more about each award winner here: https://www.umatilla.k12.or.us/article/2903452

¡Felicitaciones a nuestros reconocidos con los premios Crystal Apple y Legacy Award! Tuvimos el placer de celebrarlos en el banquete de premios de InterMountain ESD el 11 de mayo.

Los reconocidos con el premio Crystal Apple son Dorothy Estrada, maestra de educación alternativa en Umatilla High School; Salesh Karan, maestro de matemáticas de sexto grado en Columbia Vista Intermediate; Daphne Castro, secretaria principal en Clara Brownell Middle School; y Molly Hottman, maestra de segundo grado en McNary Heights Elementary School.

Los reconocidos con el Legacy Award son Corinne Funderburk, maestra de lengua y literatura y entrenadora instructiva en Umatilla High School, y David Lougee, bibliotecario y coordinador de ESL del distrito.

Lea más sobre cada ganador aquí: https://www.umatilla.k12.or.us/article/2903452
8 days ago, Elizebeth Burres
Left to right: Salesh Karan, Daphne Castro, Molly Hottman, Dorothy Estrada, Superintendent Heidi Sipe
Left to right: Corinne Funderburk, David Lougee, Superintendent Heidi Sipe
Thank you to all the friends and families who joined us for STEAM’s Family Day yesterday!

We also want to thank our community partners for helping make the event possible: Umatilla Public Library, Umatilla Parks and Recreation, Umatilla Fire Department, Umatilla Police Department, Good Shepherd, and the Umatilla Parent Club!

¡Gracias a todos los amigos y familias que nos acompañaron ayer en el Día Familiar de STEAM!

También queremos agradecer a nuestros colaboradores comunitarios por ayudar a hacer posible este evento: la Biblioteca Pública de Umatilla, el Departamento de Parques y Recreación de Umatilla, el Departamento de Bomberos de Umatilla, el Departamento de Policía de Umatilla, Good Shepherd y el Club de Padres de Umatilla!
8 days ago, Elizebeth Burres
Firefighters pictured with student wearing firefighter hat
Student playing fun dice game
Attendees visiting the FCCLA tables
Family visiting with Good Shepherd
Student coloring their own button design
Intro to education student showing presentation to attendee
CBMS Principal Cotterell showing students how to make buttons
Photo of FCCLA students
Mr. Early pictured with his intro to education students
Student participating in fun ring toss carnival game
Free sports physicals are being offered by Family Health Associates at UHS next week! Check out the flyer for more details.

¡Family Health Associates ofrecerá exámenes físicos deportivos gratuitos en UHS la próxima semana! Consulte el folleto para más detalles.
9 days ago, Elizebeth Burres
Free Sports Physicals by Family Health Associates May 20 8:00 am - 11:00 am UHS commons Physical forms will need to be signed by a parent and student in order to play sports
exámenes físicos deportivos gratuitos por Family Health Associates 20 de mayo 8:00 am - 11:00 am UHS commons Los formularios del examen físico deberán ser firmados por un padre/tutor y el estudiante para poder participar en deportes
Senior Spotlight!
Zander Wall will be attending George Fox University to major in psychology and minor in business administration, where he also earned the Merit Scholarship. Afterward, he plans to make connections, gain experience with a company he would like to work for, and eventually build his own business.

Zander Wall asistirá a George Fox University para especializarse en psicología y estudiar una especialización secundaria en administración de empresas, donde también recibió la beca Merit. Después, planea hacer conexiones, adquirir experiencia con una empresa en la que le gustaría trabajar y eventualmente crear su propio negocio.
9 days ago, Elizebeth Burres
Zander Wall Senior Photo
We enjoyed celebrating our senior baseball athletes last Thursday! Congratulations, seniors, and best wishes as you head into your next adventure after high school.

¡Disfrutamos celebrar a nuestros atletas senior de béisbol el jueves pasado! Felicidades, seniors, y les deseamos lo mejor en su próxima aventura después de la high school.
10 days ago, Elizebeth Burres
Senior athletes pictured with coaches
Senior athlete with family
Senior athlete with family
Senior athlete with family
UHS baseball player catches the ball as an opposing runner slides into second base
Umatilla Baseball player swings at a pitch during the game
senior #12 preparing to catch the ball
opponent running to 1st base while senior #12 prepares to catch ball
Umatilla pitcher throwing the ball
Umatilla Catcher catching the ball
Senior Spotlight!
Rachael Salas will continue her education at Columbia Basin College, where she plans to earn her Bachelor’s degree in Radiology.

Rachael Salas continuará su educación en Columbia Basin College, donde planea obtener su licenciatura en Radiología.
14 days ago, Elizebeth Burres
Rachael Salas Senior Photo
Join us Wednesday, May 13 from 6:00–8:00 PM at Umatilla High School for STEAM Academy Afterschool Family Fun Night! Families can enjoy activity tables, student presentations, snacks, visits from Parks & Rec, the Fire and Police Departments, and meet the UHS high school robotics team.

¡Acompáñenos el miércoles 13 de mayo de 6:00 a 8:00 PM en Umatilla High School para la Noche Familiar Divertida del programa extracurricular STEAM Academy! Las familias podrán disfrutar de mesas de actividades, presentaciones estudiantiles, bocadillos, visitas de Parks & Rec, el Departamento de Bomberos y el Departamento de Policía, y conocer al equipo de robótica de la high school UHS.
15 days ago, Elizebeth Burres
STEAM Academy Afterschool Presents Family Fun Umatilla High School Wednesday, May 13th 6:00 - 8:00 PM Event highlights: Fresh from Houston- Robotics, Parks & Rec, Fire Trucks, Police Dept. Activity Tables, Snacks, Student Presentations Bring the whole family! Join us for a fun evening
Programa después de clases de la academia STEAM presenta Diversión familiar Umatilla High School Miércoles 13 de Mayo 6:00 - 8:00 pm Destacados: Recién llegados de Houston - Robótica! Parques y recreación, camiones de bomberos, departamento de policía, mesas de actividades, bocadillos, presentaciones estudiantiles. Traiga a toda la familia! Acompáñenos para una noche divertida!
MHES Kindergarten Registration for the 2026–27 school year starts next week! View the flyer below for dates, times, and required documents.

¡La inscripción de kínder de MHES para el año escolar 2026–27 comienza la próxima semana! Consulte el folleto a continuación para ver las fechas, horarios y documentos requeridos.
15 days ago, Elizebeth Burres
Umatilla School District (541) 922-6650 McNary Heights Elementary Kindergarten Registration for 2026-27. Dates: May 11th-15th. 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. Location: McNary Heights Elementary School 120 Columbia Blvd. Umatilla, OR 97882. What to bring: copy of immunization record and birth certificate for verification of legal name. Special Info: students must be 5 years old by September 1st, 2026 to enroll in Kindergarten for the 2026-27 school year. McNary Heights Elementary is Kindergarten through 3rd grade. Enrollment Questions: Erin Iveson, Office Manager. ivesone@umatillasd.org Sandra Ybarra (Español), Attendance Secretary. ybarras@umatillasd.org Katie Simmons, Sped Secretary simmonsk@umatillasd.org. Translators available: All forms available in English and Spanish. Spanish speaking staff on hand for assistance.
Umatilla School District (541) 922-6650 Escuela Primaria McNary Heights Inscripciónes para Kindergarten 2026-27. Fechas: Mayo 11th-15th 9:00 am a 2:00 pm Ubicacion: McNary Heights Elementary School 120 Columbia Blvd. Umatilla, OR 97882. Traer: Copia del registro de vacunas, y acta de nacimiento para la verficación del nombre legal. Información especial: el estudiante debe tener 5 ańos de edad para el 1 de septiembre de 2026 para inscribirse en Kindergarten para el año escolar 2026-27. McNary Heights es de Kindergarten a 3er grado. Preguntas sobre inscripcíones: Erin Iveson, Office Manager ivesone@umatillasd.org Sandra Ybarra (Español) Attendance Secretary ybarras@umatillasd.org Katie Simmons Sped Secretary simmonsk@umatillasd.org Interpretes Disponibles Todas la formas estan disponibles en Ingles y Español. Personal que habla Español disponible para asistencia.
It's National School Nurse Day! Please join us in thanking our school nurses for all they do to care for our students. They play an important role in ensuring that students are healthy, in school, and ready to learn. We appreciate you, nurses Trista and Kailee!

¡Es el Día Nacional de las Enfermeras Escolares! Por favor, acompáñenos en agradecer a nuestras enfermeras escolares por todo lo que hacen para cuidar de nuestros estudiantes. Ellas desempeñan un papel importante al asegurar que los estudiantes estén saludables, en la escuela y listos para aprender. ¡Las apreciamos, enfermeras Trista y Kailee!
16 days ago, Elizebeth Burres
Happy National School Nurses Day! May 6, 2026. Thank you for all you do!
Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! Please join us in recognizing our amazing teachers for everything they do each day to support, guide, and inspire students. Your impact reaches far beyond the classroom, and we’re grateful for all that you do for our schools.

¡Feliz Semana de Agradecimiento a los Maestros! Únase a nosotros para reconocer a nuestros increíbles maestros por todo lo que hacen cada día para apoyar, guiar e inspirar a nuestros estudiantes. Su impacto va mucho más allá del aula, y estamos agradecidos por todo lo que hacen por nuestros estudiantes y nuestras escuelas.
18 days ago, Elizebeth Burres
Teacher Appreciation Week. Photos of all certified staff in the Umatilla School District. We appreciate you! Umatilla School District logo
Lunch menus for May are available on our website! View them here: https://www.umatilla.k12.or.us/page/lunch-menus

¡Los menús del almuerzo para mayo ya están disponibles en nuestro sitio web! Véelos aquí: https://www.umatilla.k12.or.us/page/lunch-menus
21 days ago, Elizebeth Burres
UHS baseball continued a growing tradition with a visit to a Tri-Cities Dust Devils game! Three seniors also had the opportunity to throw out ceremonial first pitches. Read more here: https://www.umatilla.k12.or.us/article/2861264

Photo Credit: Tri-Cities Dust Devils

UHS béisbol continuó una tradición en crecimiento con una visita a un juego de los Tri-Cities Dust Devils. ¡Tres estudiantes de último año también tuvieron la oportunidad de lanzar los primeros lanzamientos ceremoniales! Lee más aquí: https://www.umatilla.k12.or.us/article/2861264

Crédito de la foto: Tri-Cities Dust Devils
21 days ago, Elizebeth Burres
Photo of Coach Coyle with seniors who threw out ceremonial first pitches and Dust Devils player and participant from Dust Devils Youth Clinic
Photo of senior throwing out first pitch
Photo of senior throwing out first pitch
Photo of senior throwing out first pitch
It’s School Lunch Hero Day! Our nutrition staff works hard every day to provide meals that meet strict nutrition guidelines, while also offering students variety and options they enjoy. From early mornings to lunchtime, they help keep our students fueled and ready to learn. Thank you for everything you do for our schools.

¡Es el Día del Héroe del Almuerzo Escolar! Nuestro personal de nutrición trabaja arduamente todos los días para ofrecer comidas que cumplen con estrictas pautas nutricionales, al mismo tiempo que brindan a los estudiantes variedad y opciones que disfrutan. Desde temprano por la mañana hasta la hora del almuerzo, ayudan a mantener a nuestros estudiantes con energía y listos para aprender. Gracias por todo lo que hacen por nuestras escuelas.
21 days ago, Elizebeth Burres
School Lunch Hero Day May 1st, 2026