Ladybirds win in extra innings! On to Round 3!
33 minutes ago, Ricky Ricebird

High School kicked off Teacher Appreciation Week in the best way—with a delicious breakfast of donuts, fruit, and yogurt! 🍩🍓 We are so lucky to have such a dedicated team of educators and staff. Thank you for everything you do for our students every single day!

about 3 hours ago, Ricky Ricebird
3 teachers posing by "thanks for all you do" banner
2 teacher by the "thanks for all you do banner"
Four staff members posing together in front of a floral "Thanks for all you do!" banner. Two individuals in the center are holding plates of breakfast food, including donuts. The scene is decorated with blue, gold, and white balloons to celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week.
⭐️ State Bound! ⭐️

Congratulations to Maddie Holmes (Long Jump, 100M Dash) and Ava Simper (800M Run) on qualifying for the State Track & Field Meet!

Catch them in action on May 14th at the University of Texas. Maddie starts us off at 10:45 AM, followed by evening runs from Ava and Maddie starting at 5:20 PM.

Go get ‘em, Ladybirds! 🔴⚪️
about 5 hours ago, Ricky Ricebird
Graphic titled "Ladybird Track and Field State Qualifiers" featuring photos of Maddie Holmes and Ava Simper. Maddie is a state qualifier for Long Jump and the 100M Dash, and Ava is a state qualifier for the 800M Run. The event is scheduled for Thursday, May 14th at The University of Texas, with Long Jump at 10:45 AM, 800M Run at 5:20 PM, and 100M Dash at 6:05 PM
🎶 "May the 4th be with you!" 🎶

Join us tonight for a cinematic musical journey! The El Campo Middle School Symphonic and Wind Ensembles are taking the stage to perform iconic themes from Star Wars, Jaws, E.T., and more.

🗓️ Tonight, May 4
🕕 6:00 PM
📍 ECHS Auditorium
🎟️ Free Admission

Don't miss this unforgettable night of music!
about 10 hours ago, Ricky Ricebird
Flyer for a Spring Concert featuring the El Campo Middle School Symphonic and Wind Ensemble. The design includes musical notes and cinematic icons like Jaws, Star Wars, and E.T. Event details: Monday, May 4, 2026, at 6:00 PM in the ECHS Auditorium. Admission is free.
Northside appreciates everything that our food service department does for students and staff every day. Through their hard work, students are fed three hot meals a day. Blessed to work with the best! 🎉❤️. Happy School Lunch Heroes Day!
about 11 hours ago, Ricky Ricebird
A group of ten school cafeteria staff members wearing matching bright blue "Lunchroom Legends" t-shirts. They are standing together on a stage in front of a black curtain, smiling and holding a handmade sign that reads, "Thanks for adding PIZZAZ to our school!"
A large group of students and staff posing together in the Northside Elementary cafeteria. In the front row, the food service team wears matching blue "Lunchroom Legends" shirts and holds a thank-you sign. Behind them, dozens of students are gathered to celebrate School Lunch Heroes Day.
about 12 hours ago, Ricky Ricebird
this week in ricebird nation
Ricebirds win! Headed to Round 2!
2 days ago, Ricky Ricebird
ricebird, baseball team and coaches on the field after the game
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Sam Wortham headshot with the entrance to Northside in the background
Mr. Burton was “ballooned” with love from students and staff at Hutchins for Principal Appreciation Day. We are grateful for his leadership, dedication, encouragement and support, and appreciate everything he does day in and day out to support our school. Thank you Mr. Burton!
3 days ago, Ricky Ricebird
Burton surrounded by small children and colorful balloons
appreciation banner for Burton
80 members of ECHS HOSA traveled to Victoria, TX, to check out the A&M campus. Students were given a full tour of all the buildings and amenities the campus offers. They were also able to speak with an admissions counselor about the crossover nursing program between WCJC and UV-A&M. The day ended with lunch and a little shopping at the mall!
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teachers taking a selfie with all off the students behind them at the mall
group of students in the weight room
group listening to a man talk in the gym with wooden floors
A group of ECHS HOSA students standing and talking in a modern university classroom with rows of white chairs and wooden tables.
group of ECHS HOSA students standing in the counselor's office at the A&M campus, listening to a man in a red shirt standing near a desk in the center, and several students in blue HOSA shirts are gathered around.
80 students pose in group picture at the mall
A tall brick clock tower featuring a digital sign for the University of Houston-Victoria, situated in front of a modern campus building under a cloudy sky.
Middle School parents, 
The weather predictions are calling for severe weather starting very soon and continuing past dismissal. We will not allow walkers today. Please pick up students in the regular dismissal line. Thank you for supporting us as we work together to keep students safe.
3 days ago, Ricky Ricebird

Mrs. Priesmeyer's kindergarten class had a blast learning about the plant life cycle! See the fun in this link to the video!

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Four small plastic containers filled with soil are arranged on a classroom table. Each container has a hand-colored paper house on a stick poked into the dirt. The text overlay on the image reads "The Plant Life Cycle."
Double the Games, Double the Dubs. Softball: WON ✅ Baseball: WON ✅ 🥎5-2 ⚾️4-2
4 days ago, Ricky Ricebird
Sip Sip HOORAY!!! Big smiles and cold drinks for these hardworking Ricebirds! Ms. Stock and Mrs. Merta’s classes had a blast celebrating all the effort and focus they put into completing their STAAR testing.
4 days ago, Ricky Ricebird
Ms. Stock and Mrs. Merta’s classes posing with their drinks
A group of elementary students sitting in a circle in a classroom, smiling and cheering as they "toast" by clinking their colorful reusable cups together in celebration.
A group of elementary students sitting in a circle in a classroom, smiling and cheering as they "toast" by clinking their colorful reusable cups together in celebration.
a happy boy with a plastic cup
A group of elementary students sitting at desks  in a classroom, smiling and cheering as they "toast" by clinking their colorful reusable cups together in celebration.
A group of elementary students standing in a circle in a classroom, smiling and cheering as they "toast" by clinking their colorful reusable cups together in celebration.
Due to possible bad weather later this evening, the Ricebird Baseball game has been moved up to 1:30 today. The game is still in El Campo.
4 days ago, Ricky Ricebird
baseball playoffs round 1
The Wharton County Youth Fair Scholarship Foundation awarded $110,000 in scholarships this evening to the youth of Wharton Co. The Ricebirds were awarded $37,550 from the foundation and additional memorial scholarships foundations. We are grateful that Wharton County Youth Fair has donors and sponsors that truly invest in our youth and their education. Seniors recognized include: - Malorie Ellis - Kate Chilton - Kylie Irby - Logan Woodruff - Ashlyn Peters - Kasey Cerny - Layni Rawlinson
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7 kids who won scholarships
Ladybirds fall to Tuloso-Midway 10-3 in game 1.
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Introducing the 2026-2027 FFA Officer Team!
Please join us in congratulating our new officers:

President: Abigail Porter
Vice President: Lyla Seymour
Secretary: Zane Wilson
Treasurer: Weldon Bowers
Reporter: Carson Bystrek
Sentinel: Paisley Hlavaty
Jr. Advisor: Hudson Bystrek
Historian: Kolbie Klatt
Parliamentarian: Abigail Garrett
Chaplin: Bianca Reyna

5 days ago, Ricky Ricebird
A celebratory graphic with a dark navy background, gold confetti, and gold ribbons. The top features the word "Congratulations!" in gold script. Below, the text "2026-2027 FFA OFFICER TEAM" precedes a list of names and titles: President Abigail Porter, Vice President Lyla Seymour, Secretary Zane Wilson, Treasurer Weldon Bowers, Reporter Carson Bystrek, Sentinel Paisley Hlavaty, Jr. Advisor Hudson Bystrek, Historian Kolbie Klatt, Parliamentarian Abigail Garrett, and Chaplin Bianca Reyna.

🎉 Big shoutout to our amazing Middle School Tennis Team! This week, they hit the courts at the district tournament and came away with some fantastic results.🌟

8th grade mixed doubles DISTRICT CHAMPS Riott & Arturo
7th grade girls doubles DISTRICT CHAMPS Alyda & Rylie
7th grade mixed doubles DISTRICT CHAMPS Rarity & Jeremiah
8th grade girls doubles 2nd in district Hayden & Valerie
8th grade boys doubles 2nd in district Mayson & Jackson
8th grade girls singles 2nd in district Avery
8th grade girls singles 3rd in district Sofia
7th grade girls singles 3rd in district Aviana

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RIOTT AND ARTURO
ALYDA AND RYLIE
RARITY AND JEREMIAH
HAYDEN AND VALERIE
MAYSON AND JACKSON
AVERY
SOPHIA
AVIANA
A big shout-out and thank you to Marnie Moller from the ECMH Lab Department! She came to speak to Mrs. Hopper’s theory class today. Students learned about the education required to become a Medical Laboratory Technologist (MLT) or lab assistant, as well as what a typical day looks like working in a lab.
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13 high school kids standing with Moller in the classroom