Ms. Ener's kindergarteners just wrapped up their exciting Bluebonnet Art unit by joyfully painting beautiful flowers! They carefully drew the petals, added color to the center, and brought their fabulous creations to life with a vibrant background.
about 2 hours ago, Ricky Ricebird
Kindergarten students at a table painting the petals on their piece of flower art
Kindergarten students at a table painting the background on their piece of flower art
kindergarten students stand together smiling and holding up their colorful, hand-painted flower artwork. The students are each proudly displaying a unique bluebonnet-inspired painting featuring vibrant petals and bright backgrounds.
kindergarten students stand together smiling and holding up their colorful, hand-painted flower artwork. The students are each proudly displaying a unique bluebonnet-inspired painting featuring vibrant petals and bright backgrounds.
kindergarten students stand together smiling and holding up their colorful, hand-painted flower artwork. The students are each proudly displaying a unique bluebonnet-inspired painting featuring vibrant petals and bright backgrounds.
kindergarten students stand together smiling and holding up their colorful, hand-painted flower artwork. The students are each proudly displaying a unique bluebonnet-inspired painting featuring vibrant petals and bright backgrounds.
kindergarten students stand together smiling and holding up their colorful, hand-painted flower artwork. The students are each proudly displaying a unique bluebonnet-inspired painting featuring vibrant petals and bright backgrounds.
kindergarten students stand together smiling and holding up their colorful, hand-painted flower artwork. The students are each proudly displaying a unique bluebonnet-inspired painting featuring vibrant petals and bright backgrounds.
kindergarten students stand together smiling and holding up their colorful, hand-painted flower artwork. The students are each proudly displaying a unique bluebonnet-inspired painting featuring vibrant petals and bright backgrounds.
kindergarten students stand together smiling and holding up their colorful, hand-painted flower artwork. The students are each proudly displaying a unique bluebonnet-inspired painting featuring vibrant petals and bright backgrounds.

🌺 Aloha, Ricebirds! Let’s Save Lives! 🥥

NHS & Student Council are hosting a Luau-themed Blood Drive in honor of the brave Amelia Lyford! Amelia, the daughter of Mrs. Lyford, a science teacher at ECHS, has won her battle with leukemia!

When: Wednesday, May 13
Time: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Where: ECHS Practice Gym
Theme: Luau! Wear your favorite tropical shirt! 🌴

Perks of Donating:
Receive a FREE exclusive beach towel! 🏖️
Get a free diabetes health screening.
The best feeling in the world: helping someone in need.

How to Join:
Appointments are required. Sign up online with this link.

#RicebirdNation #GiveBlood #CommitForLife #AmeliaStrong

about 5 hours ago, Ricky Ricebird
Promotional flyer for the El Campo High School Blood Drive in honor of Amelia Lyford. The flyer features a photo of Amelia, a smiling young girl, and details the event: Wednesday, May 13, from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm in the Practice Gym at 600 West Norris, El Campo, TX. It includes a QR code to schedule appointments and mentions that successful donors will receive an exclusive beach towel.

This week in Ricebird Nation... Go Birds Go!

about 8 hours ago, Ricky Ricebird
this week in ricebird nation
Attention ECHS 9th-11th graders!
2 days ago, Ricky Ricebird
An ECHS Library notice with colorful book and tech illustrations. The text reads: "Important Library Notice. Attention all students and staff: All library books are currently overdue. Chromebook, charger, and calculator return pickup begins: Monday, May 11. Starting next week, please be prepared.
Things did not go our way on the diamond tonight. 🥎 Congratulations, Ladybirds on a great season. We couldn't be prouder of the heart this team showed. Heads high, ladies! ❤️ ⚾️ The Ricebirds will have to battle back tomorrow at 2 PM in Kenedy to take the series!
3 days ago, Ricky Ricebird
Ricky Ricebird next to “sports update"

Take a look at the stunning makeover the Hutchins staff received to celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week! It's a vibrant tribute to their hard work and dedication. Don't miss it!
See them here in this linked file.

3 days ago, Ricky Ricebird
graphic with 80's theme and title Hutchins glamours staff
Northside students took on the viral teacher appreciation trend and shared reasons why they love our teachers. Students and staff exchanged hugs and fist bumps, and there may have even been a few tears. Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! See the fun here: https://canva.link/e54fzeb5no0mdg9
3 days ago, Ricky Ricebird
student giving a teacher a hug
" A good teacher is like a candle-it consumes itself to light the way for others."

The ECHS admin would like to take this opportunity to thank all of our ECHS teachers for the dedication, patience, and support you show each and every day. Your hard work does not go unnoticed, and the impact you make on our students and campus is truly appreciated.
3 days ago, Ricky Ricebird
collage of pictures featuring high school teachers getting treats from a cart full of snacks
ECHS ❤️s nurse extraordinaire, Monica Ott! Happy School Nurse Day (May 7)! 🎉👩‍⚕️
3 days ago, Ricky Ricebird
two administrators presenting Ott with a flower arrangement
Big thanks to Sugar Squared for the amazing goodies she made for the Northside staff. The treats were delicious and beautiful!
3 days ago, Ricky Ricebird
A staff member stands next to a dessert table at Northside Elementary featuring a "Read and Dream" floral banner. The table is filled with organized trays of macarons, chocolate cookies, and cupcakes.
A school hallway decorated with colorful paper lanterns and "Teacher Appreciation" banners, with staff members posing with their treats.ound.
Northside Elementary staff members smiling and holding up small containers of decorative treats and cookies.
We are thrilled to announce the official launch of "The Bird Feeder," our very own ECHS food truck. It made its exciting debut during Teacher Appreciation Week, serving over 100 mouthwatering pulled pork nachos to our amazing El Campo ISD faculty and staff.

A huge thank you to Ms. Poenitzsch, Ms. Harp, and all of our talented Culinary Arts students for their hard work in the kitchen and for providing such a delightful lunch for our team.

The future is looking (and tasting) bright for our Culinary program!
3 days ago, Ricky Ricebird
A group of El Campo ISD staff members standing in line outdoors to order from "The Bird Feeder" food truck
The back of the ECHS food truck, "The Bird Feeder," displaying the ECHS Culinary Arts logo and "Home of the Fighting Ricebirds" branding.
Culinary arts students working inside the kitchen of "The Bird Feeder" food truck, preparing meals for faculty and staff.
Culinary arts students working inside the kitchen of "The Bird Feeder" food truck, preparing meals for faculty and staff.
⚾️ Ricebirds soar to a 3-1 victory! 🥎 Ladybirds fall just short in a 2-3 nail-biter.
4 days ago, Ricky Ricebird
Ricky Ricebird with the words sports update #ElCampo

🥁 Big News from the Ricebird Band! 🎺

We are thrilled to officially announce and congratulate our 2026-2027 ECHS Leadership Team and Ricebird Color Guard!
These students have shown incredible dedication, talent, and leadership. We can’t wait to see them lead the way on the field and in the classroom next season. Please join us in celebrating their hard work! 👏

ECHS Leadership Team

  • Drum Majors - Dillan Mancine, Jennifer Hernandez, Lauryn Hopper, & Veronica Hagan

  • Section Leaders:

    • Woodwinds - Alfredo Rojas, Jackie Melgar, Aubrey Lerma, Estrella Brito, Hayden Popp

    • Brass - Andres Salazar, Devora Loredo, D’Angelo Montes, Noel Ramirez, Alyx Fisher, Robert Clapp, & Richie Shaffer

    • Percussion - Captain: John Jia,

      Battery Leader: Josiah Garcia, and

      Front Leader: Vivian Daniel

Color Guard

  • Captains: Avery Cruz, Delaney Kocian, & Sara Arriaga

  • Members: Abbigal Holloway, Alayna Hernandez, Aleena Arriaga, Altair Flores, Aubree Janik, Ava York, Elease Thompson, Giselle Zepeda, Kamari Brigham, Kevin Cruz, Lexi Gollas, Lynda Montes, Lilly Wampler, Mia Mendoza, Mya Medrano, Natalie Ramirez, Richard Sanchez, & Yazmin Ontiveros-Lopez.

  • Managers: Ashley Garcia & A'leisha Barnes

Congratulations to everyone! Let’s make the 2026-2027 season the best one yet! Go Ricebirds! 🔴⚪️

4 days ago, Ricky Ricebird
Graphic titled ECHS Leadership Team 2026-2027. Drum Majors: Dillan Mancine, Jennifer Hernandez, Lauryn Hopper, Veronica Hagan. Woodwind Leaders: Alfredo Rojas, Jackie Melgar, Aubrey Lerma, Estrella Brito, Hayden Popp. Brass Leaders: Andres Salazar, Devora Loredo, D’Angelo Montes, Noel Ramirez, Alyx Fisher, Robert Clapp, Richie Shaffer. Percussion Leaders: John Jia (Captain), Josiah Garcia (Battery), Vivian Daniel (Front).
Graphic titled Ricebird Color Guard 2026-2027. Captains: Avery Cruz, Delaney Kocian, and Sara Arriaga. Members: Abbigal Holloway, Alayna Hernandez, Aleena Arriaga, Altair Flores, Aubree Janik, Ava York, Elease Thompson, Giselle Zepeda, Kamari Brigham, Kevin Cruz, Lexi Gollas, Lynda Montes, Lilly Wampler, Mia Mendoza, Mya Medrano, Natalie Ramirez, Richard Sanchez, Yazmin Ontiveros-Lopez. Managers: Ashley Garcia and A'leisha Barnes.
The 2026 Special Olympics Summer Games were held April 30 through May 2 in Melissa, Texas. A total of 1,318 athletes from across the state competed in Track and Field events. This year’s Opening Ceremonies featured the theme “Stars of Texas,” celebrating the talent, determination, and spirit of all participants.

Hannah Weathers competed in the softball throw and the 50 meter dash, and she came home with a Bronze medal in the softball throw and a 5th place in the 50 meter dash.

Summer Guthrie participated in Fundamentals.
4 days ago, Ricky Ricebird
Hannah
summer
3 girls holding up the "Rice Birds" banner

A BIG CONGRATS to the Horse Judging team that finished ⭐️10th⭐️ in the state this week!
Devin, Scollie, Brennen, and Addisyn

WAY TO GO, LADIES!!!

4 days ago, Ricky Ricebird
Devin, Scollie, Brennen, And Addisyn in red shirts and blue jeans
Myatt's Sunshine Squad, along with an anonymous donor, provided a delicious taco luncheon for the Amazing Staff at Myatt.
They enjoyed tacos, rice, and beans from Laura’s Cafe, and Chips and Salsa from Casa Hernandez. ❤️
4 days ago, Ricky Ricebird
Two staff members smiling and posing together during the taco luncheon in a decorated classroom.
A group of school staff members sitting around a long table decorated with a colorful striped Mexican serape tablecloth. The room is decorated with festive paper lanterns and a "TACO" balloon for a luncheon.
2 ladies at the taco bar smiling while making their plates
A festive graphic with a green background and colorful text that reads "Let's Taco 'Bout Our Amazing Staff" decorated with small taco illustrations.
Illustration of two cartoon ricebird mascots eating tacos at a table with text that reads "¡Buen Provecho!" and "3 Tacos Per Person.

It was signing day for this future Buccaneer!

Ashlyn Peters has found success in livestock judging through both FFA and 4H and will continue her passion for evaluating animals at Blinn!

Congrats on her commitment to livestock judging at Blinn Jr College!

5 days ago, Ricky Ricebird
ECHS student Ashlyn Peters sits at a decorated Blinn College Agricultural Sciences table, flanked by two college representatives. The background features a Blinn College repeat banner, and the table displays her livestock judging awards."

It’s time to celebrate the future! ✍️

Join us at the Ricebird Gym tomorrow, May 7th, at 9:30 AM, as we celebrate our incredible student-athletes as they take the next step in their journeys!
Congratulations to:

Evan Vazquez – Southwestern Pirates

Isabella Ikard – Cloud County Community College

Mac’Yia Warner – Ranger College

Maddie Holmes – Prairie View A&M University

#RicebirdNation #SigningDay2026 #CelebrateTheFuture

5 days ago, Ricky Ricebird
Event graphic for El Campo Ricebirds Signing Day 2026. Featured athletes include Evan Vasquez, Mac'Yia Warner, Isabella Ikard, and Maddie Holmes. The event is scheduled for May 7th, 2026, at 9:30 AM in the Ricebird Gym with the tagline 'Celebrate the Future.
The Hutchins PTO showered its teachers with locally sourced gratitude today! Thank you so much for the farm stand!
5 days ago, Ricky Ricebird
Graphic titled 'Locally Sourced Gratitude' featuring a photo of a wooden farm stand stocked with fresh vegetables. Text thanks Gunderman Acres and Peach Creek Country Market for providing peas, carrots, kale, peaches, and farm-fresh eggs to Hutchins staff.

🥎 🏆 AREA CHAMPS 🏆🥎
The Ladybirds battled all series long and came out on top, punching their ticket to the Regional Semi-Finals.
Proud of this group and the way they compete for each other every pitch. Let’s keep it rolling!

Regional Semi-Finals:
Thursday, May 7: Gonzales V. El Campo
Game Time: 6:00
Site: Cypress Lakes HS, Katy, TX

Friday, May 8: El Campo V. Gonzales
Game Time: 5:00
Site: Kenedy, TX

The third game, if needed, will start after the first game on Friday in Kenedy.
Go, Ladybirds! ♥️🤍

5 days ago, Ricky Ricebird
the El Campo Ladybirds softball team poses together on the field holding an 'Area Champs' banner. The graphic includes the El Campo mascot and the series scores: 10-3 L, 5-2 W, and 4-3 W.