Exciting news from the Ganado Powerlifting Meet!

In the Boys Division:
🏆 Dallas Anzaldua took 1st place!
🥈 Matthew Schaer secured 2nd!
🥉 Edward Gonzalez came in 3rd!

In the Girls Division:
🥉 Makayla Bard, Ann Lout, Ericka Sardinea, and Paisley Hlavaty all proudly placed 3rd!
👏 Lea Lagunes finished 7th, while Katie Bustamante worked hard to secure 16th!
about 10 hours ago, Ricky Ricebird
team at ganado meet

Chase’s Chapters Brings the Gift of Reading

Today, Hutchins had the privilege of welcoming Chase’s Chapters to the campus, and what a special day it was. Their team traveled all the way from North Houston to put brand-new books directly into the hands of every one of our students. That’s not just generous, that’s impactful.

There’s something powerful about a child choosing a book that’s theirs to keep. It builds pride, ownership, and a lifelong love of reading. Watching the students light up as they picked out their books was a reminder that small moments can create big sparks.

Hutchins is incredibly thankful for Chase’s Chapter and their commitment to spreading the joy of reading. Our students left with more than just books in their hands. They left with stories, imagination, and opportunity.

about 15 hours ago, Ricky Ricebird
A teacher and a group of elementary students gather around a table covered in a variety of colorful children's books. One student is smiling as she looks at a book she just picked out during the Chase’s Chapters event.
A large group of elementary students sitting on a gymnasium floor, smiling and excitedly holding up brand-new books they just received.
A large group of elementary students sitting on a gymnasium floor, listening to a woman present

Congratulations on a GREAT season! Things didn't turn out the way we wanted, but the girls still have a lot to be proud of. Here are the 2025-26 Ladybird All-District Awards. Congratulations to all!

Riannah Miles - Overall MVP & Academic All-District
Shianna Holmes - First Team & Academic All-District
Jady Mendel - First Team & Academic All-District
Kami Miller - First Team
Mac'yia Warner - First Team
Jaylah Clay - Second Team
Isabella Gonzales - Second Team
Addisyn Sanders - Honorable Mention & Academic All-District
Head Coach Brock Larson - Coach of the Year
Faith Cerny - Academic All-District
Kiannah Miles - Academic All-District
Lily Saenz - Academic All-District
Talaijah Taylor - Academic All-District
Aaliyah Williams - Academic All-District

1 day ago, Ricky Ricebird
Riannah miles
holmes
mendel
miller
warner
clay
gonzales
sanders
larson
cerny, taylor, williams, miles, saenz
Prom Tickets Available Now! Get your tickets in the ECHS office from February 18 to March 5, before school, during lunch, and after school only. Tickets for seniors are free. Tickets for juniors, underclassmen, and non-ECISD students are $35.
Each prom attendee gets 2 grand march tickets free, or they may purchase limited seating for $5 a ticket. Extra grand march tickets are available on first-come basis.
2 days ago, Ricky Ricebird
an evening in hollywood - prom 2026; march 7 7:00 in ricebird gym
You are invited!
3 days ago, Ricky Ricebird
Groundbreaking ceremony at Hutchins Elementary 9:30 on February 19

ATTENTION JUNIOR CLASS PARENTS AND STUDENTS!! Next prom meeting: Monday, February 23, at 5:30 pm in the Seminar Room of A-building. In the meantime, read and check out the slideshow sent to you in the S’mores newsletter. It is also available on the ECHS website. Email Mrs. Farrar at sfarrar@ricebirds.net if you’d like to serve on a design team.

3 days ago, Ricky Ricebird
prom meeting with balloons decorations in background
QR code to scan to join the prom group message
Reading pays off! 📚 Congratulations to these ECMS 8th grade superstars for earning top AR Awards:
Gage, Jaelyn, Jocelyn, Trey, Hector, and Adrean.
They celebrated their achievement with a pizza party! Way to go, Ricebirds! 🍕🎉

4 days ago, Ricky Ricebird
Students with pizza
Going for the gold! 🥇 Summer Guthrie competed in the Special Olympics Winter Games in Bee Cave, TX, this past weekend! Summer participated in multiple Fundamentals sports and gave it her all. Congratulations, Summer—we’re your biggest fans! 👏✨
4 days ago, Ricky Ricebird
Summer wearing gold medal alongside her mom and volunteer at event
Summer performing skill
Summer performing skill with a club and large ball
Summer putting ball through a hoop
Summer moves a ball with her foot
There will be a send off for Ladybird Basketball today at 2:30 in front of Ricebird Gym! Go get that Bi-District Championship, Ladybirds! ❤️💪🏀🏆
4 days ago, Ricky Ricebird
EC vs Calhoun today 5:30
El Campo finishes from the 4A State Championships:

Boys' team - 7th of 38 teams represented at the State Meet
Girls team - 16th of 41 teams represented at the State Meet

Medalist - 1M diving - Luke Dornak - bronze medalist

Girls 200 Medley Relay - 10th - Codi Klatt, Kate Chilton, Kyndahl Pierce, Caroline Little
Boys 200 Medley Relay - 10th - Joey Freeman, Evan Vasquez, Gus Respondek, Logan Satterwhite
Girls 200 free - Kyndahl Pierce - 16th
Girls 200 IM - Abby Wallis - 16th
Girls 50 free - Codi Klatt - 16th
Boys 50 free - Evan Vasquez - 7th
Boys 100 fly - Gus Respondek - 6th
Girls 100 free - Caroline Little - 16th
Girls 500 free - Kyndahl Pierce 15th
Girls 200 Free Relay - 10th - Kyndahl Pierce, Caroline Little, Jacqueline Lundy, Codi Klatt
Boys 200 Free Relay - 10th - Gus Respondek, Logan Satterwhite, Joey Freeman, Evan Vasquez
Girls 100 back - Codi Klatt - 9th
Boys 100 back - Gus Respondek - 14th
Boys 100 breast - Evan Vasquez - 8th
Girls 400 Free Relay - 15th - Caroline Little, Kate Chilton, Abby Wallis, Jacqueline Lundy
5 days ago, Ricky Ricebird
dornak on podium with medal
team picture by the pool
Go Birds Go! https://www.ecisd.org/page/athletics
5 days ago, Ricky Ricebird
this week in ricebird nation
Today is School Resource Officer Day, and we’d like to recognize the SROs serving El Campo ISD:
Officer Alan Lee at Hutchins, Officer Robert Holder at Northside and Myatt, Officer Kourtney Rivera at El Campo MS, and Officer Melissa Huggins at El Campo HS.

A huge thank you to this team for keeping our schools safe and for being such positive role models for our Ricebirds. We truly value the difference they make every single day!
6 days ago, Ricky Ricebird
lee with kids at hutchins
holder with 5 students at northside
rivera with middle school students
huggins with 4 girls at high school
Calendar reminder: Monday, February 16, 2026, is a student holiday, while staff will participate in a professional development day. Classes resume on Tuesday, February 17, 2026.
7 days ago, Ricky Ricebird
classroom of empty desks with a sign saying no school monday
5th grade students at Northside Elementary participated in a 2-day writing workshop. Natalie Gwosdz, the campus's Instructional Coach, and their Reading Language Arts teachers taught two different written-response activities to help students become stronger writers and prepare for STAAR. The students wrote, shared their responses, and practiced editing skills. Northside students are writers and are working hard!
8 days ago, Ricky Ricebird
A group of 5th-grade students at Northside Elementary sit at long tables in the cafeteria, focused on a writing workshop. A teacher stands among them, guiding the lesson as students look at their papers and interact.
A group of 5th-grade students at Northside Elementary sit at long tables in the cafeteria, focused on a writing workshop. A teacher stands among them, guiding the lesson as students look at their papers and interact.
A group of 5th-grade students at Northside Elementary sit at long tables in the cafeteria, focused on a writing workshop. A teacher stands among them, guiding the lesson as students look at their papers and interact.
Mrs. Hopper’s Principles of Health Science students explored directional terms and tested their knowledge with a hands-on “Potato Man” surgery lab.
9 days ago, Ricky Ricebird
7 high school students holding up decorated potatoes with toothpicks during a health science lab.
Four female students standing in a classroom holding up their 'Potato Man' projects in front of a whiteboard labeled 'Potato Man Surgery Lab'
A potato decorated as a person with toothpicks for limbs and paper labels for anatomical terms like 'superior', 'medial', and 'inferior' during a health science lab
Four high school students holding up decorated potatoes with toothpicks during a health science lab.

Save the date! 🎭 Step into the world of "Mary Poppins" at El Campo Middle School’s Fine Arts Night! ☂️✨ Join us for an evening celebrating the incredible talent of our Art, Band, Theatre, Woodshop, Print AAVCT, Dance, and Choir students.

📅 When: February 26th @ 5:00 PM 🎟️ Tickets: $5.00 (Cash only) 🛍️ Plus: Silent Auction (Cash/Check) and Concessions available!

Don't miss out on this "practically perfect" night! #ECMSFineArts #FineArtsNight #SupportTheArts

9 days ago, Ricky Ricebird
Promotional flyer for El Campo Middle School's Fine Arts Night! themed "Mary Poppins" on Feb 26 at 5:00 PM. The flyer features a red stage curtain background with details on tickets, a silent auction, and participating arts programs.
Help us send good vibes to the Swim & Dive Team as they compete in the prelims today!!
9 days ago, Ricky Ricebird
A group photo of the Swim and Dive team standing outdoors by good luck and go for the gold signs. The athletes are wearing matching black and red team apparel. The image features text that reads "EC Swim & Dive" and "Good Luck At State!"

Check out that hardware! The Ricebird Cheer team received their medals and trophy from the NCA National Cheer Competition, where they secured 3rd place! Because of the weather that weekend, the squad could not accept their award in person. 🎉

9 days ago, Ricky Ricebird
cheer squad and coach with medals and trophy
Myatt's Pennies for PE Results: Grand Total $3,643.20! Thank you to students, parents, Myatt staff, Prosperity Bank, and SRO Holder. The funds will be used to ensure all students can enjoy the activities. Thank you each for loving and supporting the children. We love them, too! Forever grateful, Cook & Orozco.
10 days ago, Ricky Ricebird
bank staff with cart full of penny jars
1st place winners: Jensen, Peterson, and Priesmeyer. Bounce party March 6th

🚨🚨 Ladybird Basketball Playoff Info🚨🚨
El Campo vs Calhoun
Tuesday, February 17, 2026, 5:30 PM
St. Joseph High School Flyer Dome in Victoria, Texas.
Tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for students and are available online.

10 days ago, Ricky Ricebird
A red and black graphic for the Girls Basketball Bi-District Playoffs featuring the El Campo Ricebirds (EC) versus the Corpus Christi Calallen Wildcats (CHS). The game is scheduled for Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at 5:30 PM at the St. Joseph High School Flyer Dome in Victoria, Texas. Tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for students, available online.