El Campo ISD

The Sunshine Squad arranged for the ECHS Cosmetology students to come pamper the Staff at Myatt for Appreciation Week. They did mini manicures, hair curling and styling, mini massages, and a color analysis. Myatt greatly appreciates the skills they are learning in their class with Mrs. Gardner. ❤️

about 2 hours ago, Ricky Ricebird

Close-up of an ECHS cosmetology student giving a mini manicure to a Myatt staff member.

Close-up of ECHS cosmetology students giving mini manicures to Myatt staff members.

ECHS cosmetology students working on hair styles

🌱 ECHS Step II Plant Sale! 🌱

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!

about 5 hours ago, Ricky Ricebird

Promotional flyer for the ECHS Step II Plant Sale. The text announces the sale on May 8th from 9 AM to Noon at the Step II Greenhouse on Ave. F. It lists veggies and annual flowers for $1.00, Loquat trees and butterfly bushes for $5.00, and hibiscus for $8.00 and $12.00. A featured photo shows a Mother's Day planter mug with orange flowers and a green ribbon available for $8.00.

🏆 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! 🔴⚪️

about 6 hours ago, Ricky Ricebird

A celebratory graphic featuring the El Campo Ricebird Baseball team posing on the field with their trophy. The image has a light blue sky background with "Ricebird Baseball" written in red cursive at the top and "BI-DISTRICT CHAMPS" in bold white and red capital letters at the bottom, accented with red confetti.

🎷 You’re Invited! 🎺

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.

about 9 hours ago, Ricky Ricebird

Flyer for the El Campo High School Spring Band Concert. The design features a pink background with white daisies in the corners. Text reads: El Campo High School Spring Band Concert, Tuesday, May 5th at 6:30 PM in the ECHS Auditorium.

Ladybirds win in extra innings! On to Round 3!

about 20 hours 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 22 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! 🔴⚪️

1 day 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!

1 day 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!

1 day 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.

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

1 day ago, Ricky Ricebird

Ricebirds win! Headed to Round 2!

3 days ago, Ricky Ricebird

ricebird, baseball team and coaches on the field after the game

Northside❤️s Ms. Wortham! https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Qgu5ttwH411sI_oIhszwqkW_VYFtnGt7/view?usp=drivesdk

4 days ago, Ricky Ricebird

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!

4 days ago, Ricky Ricebird

Burton surrounded by small children and colorful balloons

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!

4 days ago, Ricky Ricebird

teachers taking a selfie with all off the students behind them at the mall

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.

4 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!

4 days ago, Ricky Ricebird

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

5 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.

5 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 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.

5 days ago, Ricky Ricebird

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

5 days ago, Ricky Ricebird