Smoke from a science experiment set off the fire alarm at Clara Brownell Middle School this morning. Everyone is safe, and there was no damage to District property or equipment. We were able to quickly identify there was no immediate threat, and we used the impromptu opportunity to run an unscheduled fire drill. Huge thanks to both Umatilla Police Department and Umatilla Fire Department for their quick response time. We appreciate you!!! - Rick Cotterell, CBMS Principal
El humo de un experimento científico activó la alarma contra incendio en la escuela secundaria Clara Brownell esta mañana. Todos están a salvo y no hubo daños a la propiedad o al equipo del Distrito. Pudimos identificar rápidamente que no había una amenaza inmediata y aprovechamos la oportunidad improvisada para realizar un simulacro de incendio no programado. Muchas gracias tanto al Departamento de Policía de Umatilla como al Departamento de Bomberos de Umatilla por su rápido tiempo de respuesta. Te apreciamos!!! - Rick Cotterell, director de CBMS
OSAA Track & Field State Championship Results! Taylor Durfey finished 3rd in javelin, 5th in discus, and 2nd in shot put. Taylor threw 113 feet and 3 inches in javelin, 109 feet in discus, and 36 feet and 4.25 inches in shot-put. Luis Campos-Mendoza finished 4th in discus. Luis threw 121 feet and 11 inches in discus. Way to go, Vikings!
Resultados del Campeonato Estatal de Atletismo de OSAA! Taylor Durfey terminó tercero en jabalina, quinto en disco y segundo en lanzamiento de peso. Taylor lanzó 113 pies y 3 pulgadas en jabalina, 109 pies en disco y 36 pies y 4,25 pulgadas en lanzamiento de peso. Luis Campos-Mendoza finalizó cuarto en disco. Luis lanzó 121 pies y 11 pulgadas en disco. Bien hecho, vikingos!
We had two COVID-19 cases this week. Both were at UHS (one staff and one student) but there is no evidence of at-school transmission. To view the full informed decision matrix, please click here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1I67Ef8xhj2KlmSdm2n6GIWT8sKoFv51gA_Qk9Z4KVT8/edit
Umatilla School District Teacher Feature
Senior Spotlight!
Jara Montez will be attending Charter College this fall in Pasco, Washington. Jara will be studying in their 10-month dental program to eventually work in a profession in the dental field.
Jara Montez asistirá a Charter College este otoño en Pasco, Washington. Ella estudiaría en el programa que tienen de dental de 10 meses para eventualmente tener una profesión en el campo dental.
Senior Spotlight!
Issac Armenta has enlisted in the National Guard and will begin his training in the fall. After completing his training, Issac plans to work as a drone technician in aviation.
Isaac Armenta se ha enrolado en la Guardia Nacional y comenzará su entrenamiento en otoño. Después de completar su entrenamiento, planea trabajar como técnico de drones en aviación.
Senior Spotlight!
Madeline Cisneros plans to continue her education at a college this fall in either Walla-Walla or Pasco, Washington. She wants to study nursing to eventually become a registered nurse.
Madeline Cisneros planea continuar su educación en una universidad este otoño en Walla-Walla o Pasco, Washington. Ella quiere estudiar enfermería para eventualmente convertirse en una enfermera registrada.
UHS Spirit Week! Today’s dress up day was Throwback Thursday. Tomorrow is School Spirit day!
Semana del espíritu de UHS! El día de disfraces de hoy fue Throwback Thursday. Mañana es el día del espíritu escolar!
State Bound! Congratulations to Lynkin McLeod and Ulises Armenta! They are off today to compete in doubles at the Tennis State Championships. The state championships are being held at Oregon State University this weekend. Let's go, Vikings!
Thank you to all those who came out last night to watch the UHS Drama Club’s production, "Check Please!" We appreciate all the support you show our Vikings. If you missed last night’s show you’re in luck! There's another showing tonight at 7 pm at the high school. Seating begins at 6:30 pm. Pictures to come soon!
Quinn Funderburk will be attending Corban University this fall to study criminal justice. After completing his degree he will attend an undecided law school to become a defense attorney.
UHS Spirit Week! Today’s dress up day was Career Day. Check back tomorrow to see what students come up with for Throwback Thursday.
State Bound! Congratulations, Taylor Durfey and Luis Campos-Mendoza. They have qualified for the OSAA State Championships for Track and Field. Taylor will be competing in discus, shot put, and javelin. Luis will be competing in discus. The state championships are this week, May 19-21, at the University of Oregon. Let’s go, Vikings!
Do you have a student that goes to school in the Umatilla School District? Please join Umatilla’s Parent Teacher Organization! The first meeting is at the district office on June 2nd at 6 pm.
Senior Spotlight!
Taylor Durfey will be attending College of Idaho this fall. Taylor will be majoring in health science and have three minors. Her minors will be in communications, business, and she is undecided on her third minor. Taylor will continue with track and field at the College of Idaho on an athletic scholarship. After completing school, Taylor wants to become a dental hygienist.
Senior Spotlight!
Franco Sanchez-Marin plans to head straight into the workforce after graduation. He plans on working at Walmart D.C. or Lamb Weston. In the future he wants to continue his education at an undecided college.
UHS Spirit Week! Today’s Dress up day was Jersey Day. Tomorrow is Career Day.
Vikings vs Vikings! Umatilla Softball plays Vale today at the district playoffs. They will be competing at 4 pm MST in Vale. Let's go, Vikings!
Senior Spotlight!
Jenexy Rivera plans to attend Portland State University this fall. She wants to get her bachelors in business and is undecided on what she wants to do after getting her degree but knows she wants to work in the business industry.
UHS Spirit Week! Today’s UHS dress up day was, Wear a Hat/Bring Anything But A Backpack Day. Students were very creative with what they wore/brought to school. Check back in tomorrow to see what students wear for Jersey Day.
