Tag: Umatilla School District
Breakfast of Champs Set for Jan. 16
The next Hermiston Chamber of Commerce Breakfast of Champions will be held on Jan. 16 at the Hermiston Conference Center.
The quarterly event honors area...
Umatilla Students Learn with Disastrous Results
Tornadoes and volcanos took over the cafeteria at McNary Heights Elementary on Thursday during the school's Junior FIRST Lego League Exhibition.
As part of the...
Umatilla to Improve Foot Traffic Access to Downtown
From one side of town to the other, streets in Umatilla will take on a new look in the near future as plans move...
Ronald Haverland Dec. 5, 1932-Nov. 22, 2013
Ronald Fay Haverland of Umatilla died on Nov. 22, 2013 in Hermiston at the age of 80.
He was born on Dec. 5, 1932 in...
Umatilla to Offer 'Day In the Life of a Student' Event
In February, anyone interested in re-living their middle school or high school experience will have the chance.
As part of an effort to connect with...
Umatilla Continues to Mull Drug-Testing Policy
The Umatilla School District continues to discuss implementing a student drug-testing policy but will meet with an attorney one more time before drafting a...
STEM Academy Opens Up New Worlds to Students
Nearly 100 first- through fifth-grade students are studying robotics after school at McNary Heights Elementary this month, while their classmates take on broadcasting, computer...
Umatilla Aims to Expand Dual Language Program
In a kindergarten classroom at McNary Heights Elementary, students spent Wednesday morning learning about the letter "V". The students checked their name tags to...
Testing Differences Explain Umatilla Student Scores
At first glance, Umatilla's state report card could land the school district in the principal's office, as students at two of its three schools...
Umatilla Board Postpones Action on Drug Testing
School Board to Wait Until it Fills Vacant Seats
The Umatilla School Board has opted to postpone discussions on random student drug-testing – but not...
Umatilla Aims to Continue 'Safe Routes' Program
Increased Construction Costs Could Downsize Project
Both the city and the local school district will likely put up funds to help a “Safe Routes to...
Kindergarteners 'Jump Start' Into School year
From identifying colors to lining up by the classroom door, 40 Umatilla 5-year-olds are getting a “jump start” at the 2013-14 school year this...
$2 Million Grant 'A Dream Come True' for Umatilla
Funding Will Allow STEM After-School Programs for K-12
The Umatilla School District will receive a 21st Century Community Learning Center Grant to bring science, technology,...
Cities Offer Meals for Children and Adults
Fifty-eight children and eight adults enjoyed chili, cornbread, ice cream and a salad bar Thursday night at Umatilla High School.
For the kids, the meal...
Umatilla Program Offers Educational Summer Fun
The sun was shining, but a chill hung in the air inside Tamástslikt Cultural Institute on Tuesday as students huddled around an electronic campfire...
No Cuts or Layoffs for Umatilla School District
In a time of budget constraints for many districts, no layoffs or program cuts are planned for the Umatilla School District.
According to Umatilla District...
UHS Robotics Team Yard Sale Happening Today
The Umatilla High School robotics team is holding a fund-raising yard sale until 4 p.m. today (Saturday, April 13) at the Umatilla School District...
UHS Robotics Team Heads to Championships
Fundraisers Set for Saturday
Tuesday evening, Umatilla High School students hammered the lid down onto a 4-foot-tall plywood box. On Wednesday, the bulky-shaped housing “Rambo”...
