
🥁 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! 🔴⚪️
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.



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!!!

They enjoyed tacos, rice, and beans from Laura’s Cafe, and Chips and Salsa from Casa Hernandez. ❤️





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!

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


🥎 🏆 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! ♥️🤍

Get ready for a night of chart-topping hits and incredible talent! Our El Campo Middle School Choir has been working hard to bring you a high-energy performance you won't want to miss.
🗓️ Event Details:
Date: Wednesday, May 7th
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: ECMS Cafeteria
Admission: Only $5!
Bring your friends, family, and your loudest applause to support these amazing students. Let’s pack the house and make it a night to remember! 🌟




Looking to spruce up your garden or find the perfect gift for Mom? Come support our students at the Step II Greenhouse! There is a great variety of plants at even better prices.
📅 Date: May 8th
🕘 Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
📍 Location: Step II Greenhouse on Ave. F (Look for the sign!)
What's available:
Veggies & Annuals: $1.00 🍅
Butterfly Bushes & Loquat Trees: $5.00 🦋
Hibiscus: $8.00 & $12.00 🌺
Special: Mother’s Day Planter Mugs for $8.00! ☕️🌸
We can't wait to see you there!

🏆 BI-DISTRICT CHAMPS! 🏆
Congratulations to our Ricebird Baseball team on their Bi-District victory! These guys played with heart, and it showed on the field. ⚾️🔥
Now, it’s time for the Area Round! Pack the stands and bring the noise as we keep this momentum going.
Area Round vs. Tuloso-Midway:
Game 1: Thursday, May 7th @ 6:00 PM (Yoakum) — Ricebirds are Home
Game 2: Friday, May 8th @ 6:00 PM (Kenedy HS) — TM is Home
Game 3 (If needed): Saturday, May 9th @ 2:00 PM (Kenedy HS)
Let’s go, 'Birds! 🔴⚪️

Join us for the final ECHS Ricebird Band concert of the 2025-26 school year! Come hear the hard work of our talented musicians and enjoy a beautiful evening of music.
🗓️ Tuesday, May 5
🕕 6:30 PM
📍 ECHS Auditorium
🍪 Bonus: The ECHS Color Guard will be selling delicious baked goods and raffle tickets for themed baskets in the lobby! All proceeds support the upcoming marching season.
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!



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! 🔴⚪️

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!


