"The life of the dead lasts in the memories of the living."Día de los Muertos is a celebration to honor the lives of our loved ones who have passed on. At all three schools, we are commemorating this special day with beautiful ofrendas. For more information on Día de los Muertos and ofrendas, you can refer to this article from The Smithsonian. https://www.si.edu/blog/5-facts-about-dia-de-los-muertos-day-dead – "La vida de los muertos perdura en los memoria de los vivos". El Día de los Muertos es una celebración para honrar las vidas de nuestros seres queridos que han fallecido. En las tres escuelas conmemoramos este día especial con hermosas ofrendas. Para obtener más información sobre el Día de los Muertos y las ofrendas, puede consultar este artículo de The Smithsonian. https://www.si.edu/blog/5-facts-about-dia-de-los-muertos-day-dead
almost 2 years ago, Elizebeth Burres
UHS Día de los Muertos ofrenda
CBMS Día de los Muertos ofrenda
MHES Día de los Muertos ofrenda
Thank you, Swain Motors and Umatilla Police Department, for supporting safe Trick or Treating and Red Ribbon Week for students. We appreciate you!
almost 2 years ago, Umatilla School District
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Fall isn't complete without a trip to the pumpkin patch! Life Skills students from Mrs. Humphreys' class had a blast picking out pumpkins and carving them for Halloween last Friday! – ¡El otoño no está completo sin un viaje al huerto de calabazas! ¡Los estudiantes de Life Skills de la clase de la Sra. Humphreys se divirtieron mucho eligiendo calabazas y tallándolas para Halloween el viernes pasado!
almost 2 years ago, Elizebeth Burres
Group photo of Life Skills students at pumpkin patch
Student with their pumpkin
Student with their pumpkin
Student with their pumpkin
Student with their pumpkin
Students carving their pumpkins
Student carving their pumpkin
Student carving their pumpkin
Student carving their pumpkin
Student carving their pumpkin
Dear seniors and senior parents, it is time to start ordering caps and gowns! Visit highschool.herffjones.com and search Umatilla High School to order. A representative will also be available on November 8th at Umatilla High School from 3-7 pm to assist with orders and questions. – Queridas estudiantes de grado doce y sus padres, ¡es hora de empezar a pedir togas y birretes! Visite highschool.herffjones.com y busque Umatilla High School para realizar su pedido. Un representante también estará disponible el 8 de noviembre en Umatilla High School de 3 a 7 pm para ayudar con pedidos y preguntas.
almost 2 years ago, Elizebeth Burres
Vikings, "it's time to order your Cap, Gown, and Tassel..." Order online: Highschool.herffjones.com, search: Umatilla High School. Order deadline: Dec. 1, 2023. Representative available: Umatilla High School. November 8th, 2023. 3-7pm.
The Pozole Taste Test earlier this month at CBMS was a success! Several students loved this nutritious food item and it will be added to the menu starting in November. Check out the recipe attached below to enjoy this meal at home! – ¡La Prueba de Sabor de Pozole a principio de este mes en CBMS fue un éxito! A varios estudiantes les encantó este alimento nutritivo y se agregará al menú a partir de noviembre. ¡Mira la receta adjunta a continuación para disfrutar de esta comida en casa!
almost 2 years ago, Elizebeth Burres
Students trying Pozole
Students trying Pozole
Students trying Pozole
Students trying Pozole
Students voting on Pozole
Students voting on Pozole
Students voting on Pozole
Pozole Tast Test per Grade. 55 8th graders liked. 47 7th graders liked.  66 of the 6th graders liked. 0 8th graders kinda liked. One 7th grader kinda liked. Three 6th graders kinda like. Zero students said the didn't like the pozole.
Pork pozole Recipe Number of Portions: 50 Serving Size: 3/4 cup Ingredients 5 oz pork base 1 1/2 gal + 1 cup water 3/4 teaspoons granulated garlic 1/4 cup + 1 tablespoon chili powder 24.75 cups white Hominy, drained & rinsed 7 lbs + 13 oz cooked pulled pork Optional toppings - radish, cabbage, lime. Directions • Boil water. Add base, chili powder and garlic • Add drained & rinsed hominy Add pork • Heat to 165 degrees fahrenheit for at least 15 seconds. • Hold at 135 degrees fahrenheit or higher • Serve with toppings, radish, cabbage, lime.
Pozole de Cerdo Receta Número de Porciones: 50 Tamaño de la Porción: 3/4 taza Ingredientes 5 onzas base de cerdo 1 1/2 galón + 1 taza de agua 3/4 cucharaditas de ajo granulado 1/4 taza + 1 cucharada de chile en polvo 24.75 tazas de maíz blanca, escurrida & enjuagada 7 libras + 13 onzas cerdo desmenuzado cocido Ingredientes opcionales: rábano, repollo, lima. Direcciones • Hervir la agua. Agregue la base, el chile en polvo y el ajo. • Agregue maíz escurrido y enjuagado Agregue la carne de cerdo ya cocido Calienta a 165 grados Fahrenheit durante al menos 15 segundos. • Mantener a 135 grados Fahrenheit o más • Sirva con aderezos, rábano, repollo y lima.
Last week, students in Ms. Lorence's class showcased their creativity by making beautiful Sugar Skulls to celebrate the Day of the Dead. They used icing, sugar, and their imagination to create stunning masterpieces. – La semana pasada, los estudiantes de la clase de la Sra. Lorence mostraron su creatividad haciendo hermosas calaveras de azúcar para celebrar el Día de Muertos. Usaron glaseado, azúcar y su imaginación para crear impresionantes obras maestras.
almost 2 years ago, Elizebeth Burres
CBMS students creating sugar skulls
CBMS students creating sugar skulls
CBMS students creating sugar skulls
CBMS students creating sugar skulls
CBMS students decorating sugar skulls
CBMS student holding sugar skull
CBMS student holding sugar skull
CBMS students decorating sugar skulls
CBMS student holding sugar skull
CBMS students holding sugar skulls
Join us tonight at the Umatilla School District office for Trick-or-Treat on 6th Street from 4:30pm - 6:30pm and for some candy fun! Can you guess what our theme is? – ¡Únase a nosotros esta noche en la oficina del Distrito Escolar de Umatilla para Trick-or-Treat en 6th Street de 4:30 pm a 6:30 pm y para divertirse con dulces! ¿Puedes adivinar cuál es nuestro tema?
almost 2 years ago, Elizebeth Burres
Candy Land photo
Phones and power are now restored at MHES. Thank you for your patience. – Los teléfonos y la energía ahora están restablecidos en MHES. Gracias por su paciencia.
almost 2 years ago, Elizebeth Burres
Phones restored
Phones are currently down as is some power at MHES. We will send another message when service is restored. If you need immediate assistance, please phone the District Office at 541-922-6500.
almost 2 years ago, Heidi Sipe
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Cross Country Special District 3 Championships are this week! Where: Community Park, Pendleton, Oregon Date: October 27th, Time: Meet time is 1:00pm. All JV boys and girls race at 1:00pm. 2A/1A boys race at 2:00pm. 3A/2A/1A girls race at 2:30pm. 3A Boys race at 3:15pm. Umatilla athletes competing at Districts: Vicente Campos, Cooper Funderburk, Liam Early, Tanner Prindle, Miles Franks, RJ Estrada, Cristobal Moreno, Angel Quiroga-Vazquez, David Garcia, Alexis Armenta, Eden Enkey, Emme Prindle, Meghan Owens, & Alyssa Bow. Good luck, Vikings! – ¡Los campeonatos especiales del Distrito 3 de Cross Country son esta semana! Dónde: Parque Comunitario, Pendleton, Oregón Fecha: 27 de octubre Hora: La hora de encuentro es a las 1:00pm. Todos los atletas del JV corren a las 1:00pm. Carrera de hombres 2A/1A a las 2:00pm. Carrera de mujeres 3A/2A/1A a las 2:30pm. Carrera 3A hombres a las 3:15pm. Atletas de Umatilla que compiten en Distritos: Vicente Campos, Cooper Funderburk, Liam Early, Tanner Prindle, Miles Franks, RJ Estrada, Cristóbal Moreno, Angel Quiroga-Vazquez, David García, Alexis Armenta, Eden Enkey, Emme Prindle, Meghan Owens y Alyssa Bow. ¡Buena suerte, vikingos!
almost 2 years ago, Elizebeth Burres
Cross Country Districts Friday, October 27th, 2023. Start at 1:00pm. At community Park, Pendleton, OR. Good Luck, Vikings!
Clara Brownell Middle School - Red Ribbon Week 2023 https://youtu.be/aIxB_BDwOxI
almost 2 years ago, Elizebeth Burres
Midco Bus has released their latest satisfaction survey. Please share your thoughts on transporation services they provide here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSccSwQWPf4P48nZLZwp9LAeaPIkti1DjXDZB5HsCq9mv_Nmbg/viewform
almost 2 years ago, Umatilla School District
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The newsletter for session one of the STEAM Academy is now available! Check out the newsletter by clicking the following link or visiting our website. https://www.umatilla.k12.or.us/page/monthly-newsletters – ¡Ya está disponible el boletín de la sesión uno de la STEAM Academy! Consulte el boletín haciendo clic en el siguiente enlace o visitando nuestro sitio web. https://www.umatilla.k12.or.us/page/monthly-newsletters
almost 2 years ago, Elizebeth Burres
Thank you again to the Umatilla Rural Fire Department for visiting MHES today and teaching our students about fire safety. We appreciate all that you do to keep our community safe! – Gracias al Departamento de Bomberos Rural de Umatilla por visitar MHES hoy y enseñar a nuestros estudiantes sobre seguridad contra incendios. ¡Apreciamos todo lo que hace para mantener segura a nuestra comunidad!
almost 2 years ago, Elizebeth Burres
Fire Safety at MHES with Umatilla Rural Fire Protection District
Fire Safety at MHES with Umatilla Rural Fire Protection District
Fire Safety at MHES with Umatilla Rural Fire Protection District
Fire safety presentations will be held at MHES this morning and a number of fire trucks will be on-site. There is no cause for alarm, all is well. Thank you, Umatilla Rural Fire Department, for presenting to our students! – Esta mañana se llevarán a cabo presentaciones sobre seguridad contra incendios en MHES y varios camiones de bomberos estarán en el lugar. No hay motivo de alarma, todo está bien. ¡Gracias, Departamento de Bomberos Rural de Umatilla, por presentar a nuestros estudiantes!
almost 2 years ago, Elizebeth Burres
The vision screenings scheduled for this month at CBMS and MHES have been rescheduled. Vision screenings will now take place on October 31st at CBMS and November 2nd at MHES. – Los exámenes de la vista programados para este mes en CBMS y MHES han sido reprogramados. Los exámenes de la vista ahora se llevarán a cabo el 31 de octubre en CBMS y el 2 de noviembre en MHES.
almost 2 years ago, Elizebeth Burres
Winter weather is coming! If your student needs a coat, please stop by the district office between 10am and 2pm Monday-Friday to pick one up. Thank you to the Brotherhood of Bikers and Charlotte Baxter with Old Nicks for organizing and delivering the coat donations. – ¡Se acerca el clima invernal! Si su estudiante necesita un abrigo, pase por la oficina del distrito entre las 10 am y las 2 pm de lunes a viernes para recoger uno. Gracias a Brotherhood of Bikers y a Charlotte Baxter con Old Nicks por organizar y entregar las donaciones de abrigos.
almost 2 years ago, Elizebeth Burres
Free Coats for Kids! Thanks to Brotherhood of Bikers and Charlotte Baxter with Old Nicks, we have a number of coats available for students. If you need one, please stop by the District Office (1001 6th Street) between 10 am and 2 pm, Monday-Friday. We'll give them away until they're gone!
Abrigos Gratis Para Estudiantes. Gracias a Brotherhood of Bikers y Charlotte Baxter con Old Nicks, tenemos varios abrigos disponibles para los estudiantes. Si necesita uno, pase por la Oficina del Distrito (1001 6th Street) entre las 10 am y las 2 pm, de lunes a viernes. ¡Los regalaremos hasta que se acaben!
Students at CBMS are enjoying the newest addition to their recess- a Gaga Ball pit! Gaga Ball is a high-energy game similar to dodgeball, where players aim to be the last one standing. Thank you to our maintenance team for setting this up for students! – Los estudiantes de CBMS están disfrutando de la nueva incorporación a su recreo: ¡una piscina de Gaga Ball! Gaga Ball es un juego de alta energía similar al dodgeball, donde los jugadores intentan ser el último en pie. ¡Gracias a nuestro equipo de mantenimiento por ensamblar esto para los estudiantes!
about 2 years ago, Elizebeth Burres
Students enjoying new Gaga Ball Pit
Students enjoying new Gaga Ball Pit
Students enjoying new Gaga Ball Pit
Students enjoying new Gaga Ball Pit
Unity Day is tomorrow, October 18th! Wear and share orange to show you are united for kindness, acceptance, and inclusion. We believe in a campus full of acceptance, inclusion, and kindness for all! October is also National Bullying Prevention month. Bullying can be prevented through sharing kindness, promoting acceptance, and encouraging inclusion. Please stand with us to prevent bullying on our campus and in our community! #UnityEveryDay – ¡Unity Day es mañana, 18 de octubre! Usa y comparte el anaranjado para mostrar que estás unido en bondad, aceptación e inclusión. ¡Creemos en un campus lleno de aceptación, inclusión y bondad para todos! Octubre también es el mes Nacional de Prevención del Bullying. El bullying puede prevenirse compartiendo bondad, promoviendo aceptación y animando la inclusión. ¡Apóyese con nosotros para prevenir el acoso en nuestro campus y en nuestra comunidad! #UnityEveryDay
about 2 years ago, Elizebeth Burres
Unity Day Oct. 18, 2023. Wear and share orange for kindness, acceptance, and inclusion. #unityeveryday pacer.org/unityday
Unity Day Oct. 18, 2023. Usa y comparte Anaranjado para amabilidad, aceptación, inclusión. #unityeveryday pacer.org/unityday
Picture retakes at CBMS are next week! If your student missed picture day or needs retakes, order them online now using the following link! https://www.barksdalestorefront.com/shop/login/?ac=0100563AR – ¡Las retomas de fotografías en CBMS serán la próxima semana! Si su estudiante se perdió el día de las fotografías o necesita retomarlas, ¡ordenelas en línea ahora usando el siguiente enlace! https://www.barksdalestorefront.com/shop/login/?ac=0100563AR
about 2 years ago, Elizebeth Burres
Absentee & Retake Picture Day. Clara Brownell Middle School Absentee/Retake Picture Day is October 24, 2023. Order code for online purchases 0100563AR  password expires 24hrs. after picture day