The El Campo Ricebirds and El Campo Ladybirds Soccer teams invite the little athletes from the El Campo Youth Soccer League to join us at tomorrow's game. Admission is free for any athlete who is registered with the Youth Soccer League for this year's season.

The young Athletes will need to arrive at 6:00 pm and will run onto the field before the varsity girls' game. Larry Smith will assist with checking in the children at the gate.

Only athletes receive free admission. Parents and siblings must pay for admission.

Spread the word!

40 minutes ago, Ricky Ricebird
El Campo Soccer promotional graphic with a soccer ball and stadium background.

ECMS will administer the statewide TELPAS (English Language Proficiency Assessment) on February 18-19. It is important that your student brings a fully charged Chromebook during these days to complete this test.

about 2 hours ago, Ricky Ricebird
ECMS will be completing the TELPAS (English Language Proficiency Assessment) statewide test on February 18-19. It is important that your student brings a fully charged Chromebook during these days to complete this test.
We are less than 40 days away from the WCYF, and our students have been working hard to prepare for the show. Saturday, we hosted a chapter progress show to spotlight the students and get some critiques so we will be ready come March.
Not only did our students take on the ring, but so did some great faculty and staff! We had receptionists, teachers of all grade levels, administrators, occupational therapist, instructional coaches, librarians, and paras all give up their Saturday morning to support the students and exhibit their animals. A big, big thank you for investing in our students in and out of the classroom!
Results are:
🐷Jr. Swine Showmanship 🐷
🥇 Elizabeth Leopold
🥈Evelyn Foust Bain
🥉Faith Riha
🐷 Sr. Swine Showmanship 🐷
🥇 Colt Reeve
🥈Teagan Faas
🥉Jayden Balderas
🐷 Faculty Champion - Mrs. Rosie Almanzar
🐑 Jr. Lamb Showmanship 🐑
🥇Addison Koudela
🥈Riley Gibson
🥉Lane Gibson
🐑 Sr. Lamb Showmanship 🐑
🥇Raley Wied
🥈Jayden Balderas
🥉Callen Barker
🐑 Faculty Champion - Mrs. Gretchen Seymour 🐑
🐐 Jr. Goat Showmanship 🐐
🥇Aubri Koudela
🥈Paisley Ott
🥉Adeline Chisum
🐐Sr. Goat Showmanship 🐐
🥇Julia Farquhar
🥈Logan Woodruff
🥉Raley Wied
🐐Faculty Champion - Mrs. Caroline Bullard 🐐
🐄 Jr. Dairy Showmanship 🐄
🥇Addison Koudela
🥈Kinlee Peikert
🥉Casey Anderson
🐄 Sr. Dairy Showmanship 🐄
🥇Levi Anderson
🥈Landon Peikert
🐄 Faculty Champion - Mrs. Denise Anderson 🐄
🐂 Jr. Beef Showmanship 🐂
🥇Brooklyn Leopold
🥈Wyatt Vallet
🥉Gage Seymour
🐂 Sr. Beef Showmanship 🐂
🥇Faith Cerny
🥈Lyla Seymour
🥉Kasey Cerny
🐂 Champion Faculty - Mrs. Audrey Woods 🐂
Great job today, Ricebirds! Thank you to our faculty and staff for your support!
about 3 hours ago, Ricky Ricebird
Jr. Swine Showmanship: Elizabeth Leopold, Evelyn Foust Bain, Faith Riha; Sr. Swine Showmanship: Colt Reeve, Teagan Faas, Jayden Balderas
Faculty Champion - Mrs. Rosie Almanzar and other faculty
Jr. Lamb Showmanship: Addison Koudela, Riley Gibson, Lane Gibson; Sr. Lamb Showmanship: Raley Wied, Jayden Balderas, Callen Barker
Faculty Champion - Mrs. Gretchen Seymour and other faculty
Jr. Goat Showmanship: Aubri Koudela, Paisley Ott, Adeline Chisum; Sr. Goat Showmanship: Julia Farquhar, Logan Woodruff, Raley Wied
Faculty Champion - Mrs. Caroline Bullard
Jr. Dairy Showmanship, Addison Koudela, Kinlee Peikert, Casey Anderson;  Sr. Dairy Showmanship Levi Anderson, Landon Peikert
Faculty Champion - Mrs. Denise Anderson and other faculty
Jr. Beef Showmanship Leopold, Vallet, Seymour; and Sr. Beef Showmanship Faith Cerny, L Seymour, Kasey Cerny
Champion Faculty - Mrs. Audrey Woods and other faculty
LADYBIRD BASKETBALL IS DISTRICT CHAMPS!! Congratulations to our girls and Coach Larson and his staff!! This team is fun to watch! Playoffs are going to be 🔥🔥!!
about 15 hours ago, Ricky Ricebird
team huddled together to celebrate the championship
EC Powerlifters are growing their totals and did well at the Louise Meet! One more meet and on to Regionals.

Girls - 5th place finish as a team
97 lb weight class - Ally Espericueta-3rd
148 lb weight class - Bethany Huggins-1st and "Best lifter on the light platform", Ericka Sardinea-2nd, Jennifer Hernandez-3rd
165 lb weight class - Paisley Hlavaty-3rd

Boys - 8th place finish as a team
132 lb class - Tyson Vasquez-1st
148 lb weight class - Christian Gonzalez-7th
220 weight class - Bryan Casarez-3rd
275 weight class - Anthony Mendez-6th
308 weight class - William Sohrt-2nd


about 17 hours ago, Ricky Ricebird
team with medals at the meet
bethany with medal and plaque
tyson with medal
SWIM & DIVE STATE COMPETITION SEND-OFF - Join us for a big send-off on Wednesday at noon in front of Ricebird Gym as our Swim and Dive team heads to the 4A State Swim & Dive Competition in San Antonio! Let’s cheer them on and wish them good luck as they bring their best to the pool during their competition on Thursday and Friday. Go Ricebirds!!
about 21 hours ago, Ricky Ricebird
A group photo of the Ricebird swim and dive team in their red team apparel. Several students are holding up trophies and medals while standing and sitting on a podium area at an indoor pool facility.
Congratulations to Coach Larson on achieving his milestone 100th career win! The Ladybirds are fiercely competitive at 12-1 this season and are ready to chase the District Championship tonight!
1 day ago, Ricky Ricebird
A celebratory group photo in a high school gym featuring Coach Larson and the Ladybirds basketball team. Larson is in the center holding a large banner for his 100th career win, while the players in red and white uniforms pose around him.
Get ready for a night of fun and festivities at the ECMS Valentine's Dance! Join us on February 13th from 6:00 to 8:30 PM in the ECMS Gym for an unforgettable evening filled with music, dancing, and memories. Admission is just $8, and this event is open exclusively to ECMS students. Don’t miss out on the chance to celebrate friendship and have a blast—grab your friends and be part of the fun!
1 day ago, Ricky Ricebird
A red and pink themed flyer titled "ECMS Valentines Dance" featuring a disco ball and cartoon legs in red sneakers. The event is scheduled for February 13, 2026, from 6:00 to 8:30 PM in the ECMS Gym. It notes that admission is $8.00, school dress code is required, the event is for ECMS students only, and concessions will be available for purchase.
Gift Idea...
2 days ago, Ricky Ricebird
All I want for Valentine's Day is a yearbook. www.jostens.com

Your El Campo Ladybirds are ready to battle for the District Championship Tuesday night — and we need YOU in the stands bringing the energy! 🔥 Students in K-5th grade must be with an adult. 

📍 Tip-off: 6:30 PM
👕 Students in EC gear: FREE entry!
📣 Let’s pack the stands, get loud, and support our Ladybirds.

2 days ago, Ricky Ricebird
flyer with team picture and game information
El Campo ISD SHAC Meeting
When: Thursday, February 12th, 2026
Time: Noon
Where: High School Principal’s Office Conference Room
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ECISD SHAC logo
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this week in ricebird nation
This is the first year the El Campo Ladybirds have ever had a Junior Varsity soccer team. Last weekend, the JV team earned its first victory over Calhoun, 2-1! Wish them luck today in the Calhoun Tournament!
4 days ago, Ricky Ricebird
JV ladybird soccer team with coaches

This week, NHS students celebrated National School Counselors Week by creating heartfelt gratitude cards for our amazing high school counselors - Mrs. Coghlan, Mrs. Kallina, and Mrs. Terrazas.

From encouraging words to personal thank-you notes, each card was a small reminder of the big impact our counselors make every single day. Thank you for listening, supporting, and guiding us to be our best—today and always!

5 days ago, Ricky Ricebird
students and counselors posing
students handing cards to counselors

Congratulations to the 2026 HLSR School Art Winner from El Campo Middle School, Brooke Tupa! She won Best of Show with her piece, Turquoise Beauty, a Prismacolor and watercolor.

5 days ago, Ricky Ricebird
tupa with trophey from rodeo art contest
As part of a community service project, ECHS NHS students collected and donated more than 100 bags of dog and cat food to support the Wharton County SPOT organization. This service initiative was a reminder of the power of teamwork and generosity. NHS students are learning that leadership isn't just about academic excellence- it's about service, empathy, and giving back to our community in meaningful ways. We are grateful to everyone who contributed to this effort!
5 days ago, Ricky Ricebird
group of students holding bags of dog food
The ECHS administrators surprised their amazing counseling team with beautiful flowers today to show appreciation for everything they do for our students. We are so grateful for their dedication, guidance, and heart! ❤️💐 Happy National School Counseling Week! 🎓✨

#NationalSchoolCounseling Week #ECHS #CounselorsRock #RicebirdPride
6 days ago, Ricky Ricebird
HS counselors with flowers from the campus
El Campo High School Power Up was honored to be invited to the Texas A&M Aggie Invent Jr. competition in College Station! El Campo was one of only six schools selected to participate in this intensive engineering and design challenge.
Students teamed up with peers from other districts to design, create, and market a product addressing a real-world challenge faced by the nuclear power industry. In just a day and a half, our students researched their problem, collaborated across teams, designed and built a prototype, and presented their solution to a panel of judges.

We’re incredibly proud to share that 3 of the 5 Power Up members from El Campo earned awards!
John and Avery's team took home 1st place, and Kristy’s team earned 2nd place.

Outstanding work by these students, your creativity, teamwork, and innovation truly shined!
6 days ago, Ricky Ricebird
variety of pictures showing 3 students participating in the aggie invent

Interested in being a Ricebird Cheerleader or Ricky Ricebird? Mark your calendars, prepare, work hard, and be ready! All questions to ttompkins@ricebirds.net.

7 days ago, Ricky Ricebird
ECHS cheer tryout parent meeting Feb. 25 7pm in the science lecture hall

In Mrs. Hopper’s Principles of Health Science class, students learned about directional terms, body quadrants, and body planes. They practiced identifying the four abdominal quadrants using a systematic approach.

7 days ago, Ricky Ricebird
students using medical instruments on classmates laying on a hospital bed
students using medical instruments to listen to their classmates lungs
students using medical instruments on classmate in a hospital bed
student with tape on her shirt to show the 4 quadrants of her upper body