Here are photos from last week’s Wednesday night Homecoming events! Students joined in on some friendly competition with men’s volleyball and powder puff football, wrapping up the night with lively tug-of-war games. The freshmen pulled through and took home the tug-of-war win!

View more photos here:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/14dZ7UqvTQXocpMwNcee6is6ldTUu-5rS?usp=sharing

¡Aquí están las fotos de los eventos de Homecoming del miércoles por la noche de la semana pasada! Los estudiantes participaron en una competencia amistosa con voleibol masculino y Powder Puff, terminando la noche con animados juegos de tug a war. ¡Los Freshman dieron la sorpresa y se llevaron la victoria en el tug a war!

Ver más fotos aquí: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/14dZ7UqvTQXocpMwNcee6is6ldTUu-5rS?usp=sharing
20 days ago, Elizebeth Burres
Students playing mens volleyball
Students playing mens volleyball
Students playing mens volleyball
Students playing mens volleyball
students playing powder puff football
students playing powder puff football
students playing powder puff football
students playing powder puff football
students playing tug a war
students playing powder puff football
Yesterday was another fun day of Homecoming Week! It was Mathlete vs. Athlete Day, and at CVI it was Twin Day. We saw so many great looks across all our schools! During UHS’s assembly, students and staff had a pedal bike rematch and joined in on other fun games. We’ll be posting photos of the Wednesday night Homecoming activities soon, so keep an eye out!

View more photos here:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/14dZ7UqvTQXocpMwNcee6is6ldTUu-5rS?usp=sharing

¡Ayer fue otro día divertido de la Semana de Homecoming! Fue el día de Mathlete vs. Athlete, y en CVI fue el Día de los Gemelos. ¡Vimos muchos atuendos creativos en todas nuestras escuelas! Durante la asamblea de UHS, estudiantes y personal tuvieron una revancha de bicicletas de pedales y participaron en otros juegos divertidos. Muy pronto estaremos compartiendo fotos de las actividades del miércoles por la noche de Homecoming.

Ver más fotos aquí: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/14dZ7UqvTQXocpMwNcee6is6ldTUu-5rS?usp=sharing
24 days ago, Elizebeth Burres
photo of students participating in assembly game
photo of teachers participating in assembly game
photo of student participating in assembly game
Photo of seniors dressed up
photo of CBMS students dressed up
photo of CBMS students dressed up
photo of CVI students dressed up
Photo of Mr. Young and Mrs. Church dressed as twins
Photo of MHES student dressed up
photo of MHES students dressed up
Yesterday’s Homecoming theme brought double the fun! Students and staff dressed as twins and iconic duos for “Birds of a Feather” day, while CVI rocked Pajama vs. Jersey Day!

Big thank you to Sergeant Sullivan for bringing pedal cars for Umatilla High School’s assembly. Students and staff had a blast racing around the court!

View more photos here:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/14dZ7UqvTQXocpMwNcee6is6ldTUu-5rS?usp=sharing

¡El tema de Homecoming de ayer trajo el doble de diversión! Estudiantes y personal se vistieron como gemelos y dúos icónicos para el día de “Birds of a Feather", mientras que CVI se unió con su propio toque: ¡Pijama vs. Jersey Day!

Un gran agradecimiento al Sargento Sullivan por traer los carros de pedales para la asamblea de la High School de Umatilla. ¡Estudiantes y personal se divirtieron mucho corriendo por el gimnasio!

Ver más fotos aquí: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/14dZ7UqvTQXocpMwNcee6is6ldTUu-5rS?usp=sharing
25 days ago, Elizebeth Burres
students and staff racing on pedal bikes
students playing hungry hippo game
photo of staff racing on pedal bikes
Photo of best dressed sophomores
cbms students dressed up as an iconic duo
cbms staff dressed up as an iconic duo
CVI students dressed in their pajamas/jerseys
CVI students dressed up in pajamas
MHES students wearing matching shirts
MHES students dressed up as an iconic duo
Homecoming Week is in full swing! UHS is celebrating with assemblies every day, and all four schools are joining in the fun with themed dress-up days. Yesterday’s theme was “Into the Jungle.” Stay tuned for more spirit week highlights!

View more photos here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/14dZ7UqvTQXocpMwNcee6is6ldTUu-5rS?usp=sharing

¡La Semana de Homecoming ya está en marcha! La High School de Umatilla está celebrando con asambleas todos los días, y las cuatro escuelas están participando con días de disfraces temáticos. El tema de ayer fue “En la jungla.” ¡Manténganse atentos para ver más momentos de la semana del espíritu escolar!

Ver más fotos aquí: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/14dZ7UqvTQXocpMwNcee6is6ldTUu-5rS?usp=sharing
26 days ago, Elizebeth Burres
UHS students participating in assembly game
UHS students participating in assembly game
UHS students dressed up
UHS students dressed up
CBMS students dressed up
CBMS students dressed up
CVI students dressed up
cvi staff dressed up
Mhes students dressed up
MHES students dressed up
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!
27 days 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!
about 1 month 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.
about 1 month 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!
about 1 month 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.
about 1 month 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
about 1 month 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!
about 1 month 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
about 1 month 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!
about 1 month 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.
about 1 month 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
Congratulations to Umatilla High School student Patty Oseguera Gonzalez! She earned 2nd place in the Eastern Oregon Climate Change Coalition Poster Contest! Her work will be on display at the Pendleton Center for the Arts through October. We’re so proud of Patty and her achievement!

¡Felicidades a la estudiante de Umatilla High School, Patty Oseguera Gonzalez! Obtuvo el segundo lugar en el Concurso de Carteles de la Eastern Oregon Climate Change Coalition. Su arte estará en exhibición en el Pendleton Center for the Arts durante todo octubre. ¡Estamos muy orgullosos de Patty y de su logro.
about 1 month ago, Elizebeth Burres
Photo of Patty Oseguera Gonzalez's art on Display. caption on work is, "I used acrylic paint and three different paintbrushes to create this poster. I didn't have a certain technique for this painting I just started by painting the famous towers first. The hardest part was painting the water and ensuring each small area was painted. I got inspiration from my favorite movie. The Day after Tomorrow, and decided I wanted to do something like a city underwater. The movie is also about hope, and that's what I want my poster to spread."
MAPS testing wrapped up with a boost of Viking spirit! To keep energy high, students continued to enjoy fun assemblies and took part in a backdrop competition inspired by this year’s Rio-themed homecoming. Each class was challenged to stick to the Rio theme, get creative, and incorporate Viking pride into their projects. The backdrop competition winners were:

Freshmen: Mrs. Silver & Mr. Hill
Sophomores: Mrs. Rivera
Juniors: Mr. Navarette
Seniors: Mr. Kopf

Great job to all the classes for their creativity and school spirit!

¡Las pruebas MAPS concluyeron con más espíritu Vikingo! Para mantener la energía alta, los estudiantes siguieron disfrutando de divertidas asambleas y participaron en una competencia de murales inspirada en el tema de Río de este año para homecoming. A cada clase se le desafió a mantenerse fiel al tema de Río, ser creativos e incorporar el orgullo Vikingo en sus proyectos.
Los ganadores de la competencia de murales fueron:

Freshmen: Sra. Silver y Sr. Hill
Sophomores: Sra. Rivera
Juniors: Sr. Navarrete
Seniors: Sr. Kopf

¡Excelente trabajo de todas las clases por su creatividad y espíritu escolar!
about 1 month ago, Elizebeth Burres
Photo of rio backdrop painted by students
Photo of rio backdrop painted by students
Photo of rio backdrop painted by students
Photo of rio backdrop painted by students
Photo of rio backdrop painted by students
students playing basketball musical chairs
students playing basketball musical chairs
students playing basketball musical chairs
Students playing capture the flag
Students playing capture the flag
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
about 1 month ago, Elizebeth Burres
Mrs. Rivera’s physical science students stepped into the role of detectives during a hands-on crime scene lab called The Case of the Lab Mishap! Students searched for clues, pieced together evidence, and worked to solve the mystery. This investigation gave students an exciting way to practice critical thinking, teamwork, and—most importantly—lab safety!

¡Los estudiantes de ciencias físicas de la Sra. Rivera se convirtieron en detectives durante un laboratorio práctico de escena del crimen llamado El Caso del Accidente en el Laboratorio! Los estudiantes buscaron pistas, reunieron evidencias y trabajaron para resolver el misterio. Esta investigación les dio una manera emocionante de practicar el pensamiento crítico, el trabajo en equipo y, lo más importante, la seguridad en el laboratorio.
about 1 month ago, Elizebeth Burres
students working together to find clues
Students searching for clues at mystery station
student looking for clues at crime scene station
students searching for clues during lab
student filling out lab form
student pointing to prop at crime scene station
classroom door taped with crime scene tape

Picture day for Umatilla High School is on September 22, 2025! To order pictures online please use the following link: https://www.barksdalestorefront.com/store/event_login/. The access code is 0096601IN.

¡El día de las fotos para la Preparatoria de Umatilla es el 22 de septiembre de 2025! Para ordenar fotos en línea, por favor use el siguiente enlace: https://www.barksdalestorefront.com/store/event_login/. El código de acceso es 0096601IN.

about 2 months ago, Elizebeth Burres
Picture day is coming todays moments are tomorrows memories picture day ordering instructions ordering window you can place your order during the following timeframes: starting two weeks before picture day ending 24 hours after picture day please notes ordering portable will close exactly 24 hours after picture day be sure to place your order on time to avoid additional fees 3 ways to communicate live person chat email toll free 800.220.7667
UHS Leadership planned some fun activities to keep students energized during MAPS testing this week and next! On Monday and Tuesday, students enjoyed assemblies with games, and today during Advisory they took part in a paper crane folding relay. Each advisory worked to fold 50 cranes, and the first to deliver theirs to the office was crowned the winner for their grade.

The winners were:
9th Grade – Mr. Hill
10th Grade – Mrs. Shuman
11th Grade – Mr. Lougee
12th Grade – Mr. Kopf

¡UHS Leadership organizó algunas actividades divertidas para mantener a los estudiantes con energía durante las pruebas MAPS esta semana y la próxima! El lunes y martes, los estudiantes disfrutaron de asambleas con juegos, y hoy durante Advisory participaron en una competencia de grullas de papel. Cada Advisory trabajó para doblar cincuenta grullas, y el primero en entregarlas a la oficina fue coronado como ganador de su grado.

Los ganadores fueron:
Noveno Grado – Sr. Hill
Décimo Grado – Sra. Shuman
Undécimo Grado – Sr. Lougee
Duodécimo Grado – Sr. Kopf
about 2 months ago, Elizebeth Burres
student playing cup stacking game
students playing assembly game
students playing assembly game
Staff member playing assembly game
Staff member playing assembly game
students folding paper cranes
Students heading to the office to deliver paper cranes
Students and staff delivering paper cranes to office
Students heading to the office to deliver paper cranes
Students and staff heading to the office to deliver paper cranes