UMHS April 2025 Board Meeting Notice
The UMHS April Board Meeting will be held from 12:00-2:00pm on Tuesday, April 29, 2025. The public is welcome to attend. A Teams link is available by emailing awalters@umchs.org.
UMHS Special Board Meeting Notice
The UMHS Special Board Meeting will be held from 12:00-1:00pm on Friday, April 4, 2025. The public is welcome to attend. A Teams link is available by emailing awalters@umchs.org.
Applications Open Soon!
Starting April 1st, UMHS will begin accepting applications for the 2025-2026 program year! 🎓 We offer a variety of infant, toddler, and preschool programs for children ages 0-5 years old.
✅ Part-day & Enhanced-day (6.5-hour) programs
✅ Part-year & Full-year options
✅ Home-based learning programs
✅ Classrooms for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers
📲 Apply online: https://www.umchs.org/o/hsehs/page/early-head-start
📍 Or visit any of our Head Start locations to apply in person.
Give your child the best start—apply with UMHS and watch them thrive! #UMHS #EarlyLearning #HeadStart #PreschoolPrograms #BuildingBrighterFutures
UMHS March Joint Board Meeting Notice
The UMHS March Board Meeting will be held from 12:00-2:00pm on Tuesday, April 1, 2025. The public is welcome to attend. A Teams link is available by emailing awalters@umchs.org.
UMHS February Special Board Meeting Notice
A UMHS February Special Board Meeting will be held from 12:00-2:00pm on Thursday, February 27, 2025. The public is welcome to attend. A Teams link is available by emailing awalters@umchs.org
UMHS is committed to serving our mission and supporting our children and families with early childhood care and education, nutrition services, and community-centered programs across eastern Oregon. This remains our focus during this time of transition with the federal administration and any impacts to federal funding.
While this may bring uncertainty as it is an evolving situation, our focus is to remain open, accessible, and serving our communities. We do not anticipate any immediate disruptions to our daily operations. As a reminder, UMHS has diversified funding sources including local, state, and regional that support our various programs. Our senior leadership team is in close communication with our community partners across the state and nationally. We are staying up to date on any emerging developments and will keep you informed as we learn more.
Regarding any other or related issues or matters, please direct your inquiry to our Main Office at 541-564-6878.
🌟 We’re Hiring! Join Our Preschool Team! 🌟
Are you passionate about working with children and shaping their future? We are looking for dedicated, compassionate, and enthusiastic Preschool Teachers to join our team!
Visit www.umchs.org to apply!
#WeAreHiring #JoinOurTeam #PreschoolTeachers #MakeADifference
🎉 Join Us in Making a Difference for Children and Families in Eastern Oregon! 🌟
This holiday season, we're rallying together to support our local families and communities through the life changing work UMHS provides with essential services in early childhood care and education, food and nutrition and family support. 💛
Our commitment is to create brighter futures for children and families across eastern Oregon.
💡 Our Goal: Raise $2,000 through our feature in Valley Giving Guide to support areas of greatest need! Every dollar makes a difference in our communities.
✨ Here's how YOU can help:
1️⃣ Donate: No gift is too small – every contribution matters. We welcome your tax-deductible gift today.
2️⃣ Share: Spread the word by sharing this post with your friends and family.
3️⃣ Inspire: Tag 3 people who believe in building stronger communities!
Together, we can ensure that every child has a safe, supportive place to grow and every family has the resources they need to succeed. ❤️
📅 Donate Today and Help Us Reach Our Goal!
Click here to give: https://www.valleygivingguide.org/organizations/umatilla-morrow-head-start
Let’s make a difference, together. 💪
#CommunityMatters #HeadStart #WICSupport #EasternOregon #GivingSeason #StrongerTogether
🚨 Office Closure Announcement 🚨
Please be advised that our UMHS offices will be closed on the following dates in observance of the holiday season.
We wish everyone a safe and joyful holiday season, and we look forward to serving you in the new year!
#OfficeClosure #SeeYouInTheNewYear #UMHS
Happy Holidays! ✨
We wanted to inform all our families that our Preschool Centers will be closed from December 23rd to January 3rd for the holiday season.
✨ Classes will resume on Monday, January 6th, 2025! ✨
We hope you enjoy a wonderful holiday season filled with joy, laughter, and precious moments . Thank you for being part of our preschool family, and we look forward to seeing you all back in the new year!
#UMHS
🌟 Now Hiring: Registered Dietitian! Join Our WIC Team! 🌟
Are you a passionate and dedicated Registered Dietitian looking to make a difference in the community? We are excited to announce an opening for a Registered Dietitian to join our WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) team!
Position: Registered Dietitian
Location: Hermiston, OR (hybrid work option)
Job Type: 36 hours per week
🌟 Join the BEST. TEAM. EVER! 🌟 We're hiring a Family Support Specialist to make a difference in our community! If you're bilingual (English/Spanish) and passionate about helping families thrive, apply today!
💼 Part-time (25 hours/week)
💵 $23.63 - $25.89/hour.
Visit www.umchs.org to apply!
#WeAreHiring #JoinOurTeam #FamilySupport #MakeADifference
There are tons of volunteering and placement opportunities available within UMHS!
If you would like to know more about what we offer, visit www.umchs.org or contact Irma De Loera at 541-564-6878.
When you become a CASA volunteer at UMHS, you forever change the outcome of a child's life.
Interested in making a difference? Join us at UMHS and become a CASA volunteer, visit https://www.umchs.org/o/casa or contact:
Sherri Ginnett
sginnett@umchs.org
541-667-6091
https://youtu.be/y77hR59pwCs
UMHS November Board Meeting Notice
The UMHS November Board Meeting will be held from 11:00 – 2:00pm on Tuesday, November 26, 2024. The public is welcome to attend. A Teams link is available by emailing awalters@umchs.org.
At #HeadStart, we believe every child has the ability to succeed. By supporting children, families, and communities, we’re making sure everyone gets the help they need to thrive. #HeadStartAwareness
For over 59 years, Head Start has been providing a variety of learning experiences to help children grow intellectually, socially, and emotionally.
Umatilla Morrow Head Start is based on the principles of Head Start, which was launched in 1965. UMHS has now been providing services to children and families for 30+ years!
As October is National Head Start Awareness Month, we would love to hear from Families! Comment below the impact that UMHS has had on you and your family. We will be highlighting a few at the end of this month! 💙 @orheadstart #HeadStartAwareness #HeadStart #ApplyforPreschool
We are hiring a Bilingual (English/Spanish) WIC Certifier/Clerk in Milton-Freewater. This job has been reposted with a new hourly rate! Apply today at umchs.org! #UMHS
Estamos contratando un(a) Certificador de WIC bilingüe (inglés/español) en Milton-Freewater. ¡Este trabajo se ha vuelto a publicar con un nuevo sueldo por hora! ¡Aplique hoy en umchs.org! #UMHS
Nourishing growing minds with our October Menus! Our Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) nutrition menu is a feast of healthy choices! 💙#UMHS
¡Nutriendo las mentes en crecimiento con nuestros menús de Octubre! ¡Nuestro menú nutricional del Programa de Alimentos para el Cuidado de Niños y Adultos (CACFP, por sus siglas en inglés) es un festín de opciones saludables! 💙 #UMHS
Over the weekend UMHS, Inc. participated in the Pendleton Dress-Up Parade and were awarded the 2024 Presidents Award for Best in Show! We are so proud to be a part of this wonderful community! 💙 #UMHS
