✨ 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

about 1 hour 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

about 4 hours ago, Ricky Ricebird
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.
about 6 hours ago, Ricky Ricebird
13 high school kids standing with Moller in the classroom

🌺 Aloha, Ricebirds! Let’s Save Lives! 🥥

NHS & Student Council are hosting a Luau-themed Blood Drive in honor of the brave Amelia Lyford! Amelia, the daughter of Mrs. Lyford, a science teacher at ECHS, has won her battle with leukemia!

When: Wednesday, May 13
Time: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Where: ECHS Practice Gym
Theme: Luau! Wear your favorite tropical shirt! 🌴

Perks of Donating:
Receive a FREE exclusive beach towel! 🏖️
Get a free diabetes health screening.
The best feeling in the world: helping someone in need.

How to Join:
Appointments are required. Scan the QR code on the flyer or sign up online with this link.

#RicebirdNation #GiveBlood #CommitForLife #AmeliaStrong

about 9 hours ago, Ricky Ricebird
Promotional flyer for the El Campo High School Blood Drive in honor of Amelia Lyford. The flyer features a photo of Amelia, a smiling young girl, and details the event: Wednesday, May 13, from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm in the Practice Gym at 600 West Norris, El Campo, TX. It includes a QR code to schedule appointments and mentions that successful donors will receive an exclusive beach towel.
Our cosmetology students are mastering the art of the perfect facial. Paige Means is showing off her skills by giving Ma'Leah Scarlett a relaxing treatment.
1 day ago, Ricky Ricebird
A cosmetology student, Paige Means, wearing a striped shirt and black vest, carefully applies a warm towel facial to another student, Ma'Leah Scarlett, who is reclining in a salon chair.
student with a green facial mask smiles at another student begins to wipe the mask off with a towel

LAST DAY! April 28: 4:00 - 6:30

Students in the ECHS Health Science Phlebotomy Program are working to get their license to draw blood as phlebotomists, and they need your help. Each phlebotomy candidate must complete 30 successful venipuncture sticks to earn certification! Please help them out by volunteering.

All participants who volunteer to allow a future phlebotomist to “stick” their arm will be entered into a drawing for gift cards ranging from $50 to $250. One entry per stick! You can participate more than once.

Location: Building H at the high school, at the corner of Ave F & Ash Street.

Volunteer days and times are TODAY: April 28: 4:00 - 6:30


For more information, email Ms. Kacer at kkacer@ricebirds.net or 979-533-2686

1 day ago, Ricky Ricebird
echs health science phlebotomy program sticks for students flyer
FAQ flyer for the Phlebotomy program. Key points: No age requirement (under 18 needs parental consent), blood is disposed of in biohazard containers, for questions contact Kaydi Kacer at kkacer@ricebirds.net
🥎 Ladybirds vs Tuloso-Midway in Area Championship 🥎 Wednesday April 29 in El Campo 6pm Thursday, April 30 @ Tuloso-Midway 6pm Monday, May 4 @ Neutral Site 6pm
1 day ago, Ricky Ricebird
team picture with bi-district champ sign

Third graders had an exciting "Race to the STAAR" math review game day! They enthusiastically showcased all the skills they have been mastering this year, demonstrating their knowledge and confidence as they prepare for the STAAR test they are taking today. Go, 3rd grade!
See the fun here: Link to video

1 day ago, Ricky Ricebird
kids playinggames to review for the test
Who says flowers are just for vases? 🌸✨

Our Advanced Floral Design students took creativity to the next level by transforming leftover blooms into fun fashion pieces—designing full dress and tuxedo templates out of flowers!

Activities like this do more than spark imagination—they actually benefit the brain. Studies show that engaging in creative tasks activates the right hemisphere, which is linked to problem-solving, emotional expression, and original thinking. Even better, taking a break from the daily academic grind to create can reduce stress and improve overall focus when students return to their core subjects.

Great job, floral students—we’re proud of your creativity and hard work!
2 days ago, Ricky Ricebird
Two floral fashion designs side-by-side: a gown made of white and pink petals with a shimmering silver trim, and a tuxedo jacket made of red rose petals with a white floral collar trim and white trousers.
Two Advanced Floral Design students sitting at a table, carefully glueing real flower petals onto a paper dress template to create a floral fashion design.
Two Advanced Floral Design students sitting at a table, carefully glueing real flower petals onto a paper dress template to create a floral fashion design.
a dress made from red and pink flower petals, accented with small white flowers arranged in rows across the skirt.
Help us congratulate our newly appointed 2026-2027 Derby Doll Military Officers!
Captain: Alexandra Martinez
1st Lieutenant: Isabella Dominguez
Sr. Lieutenant: Grace James
Jr. Lieutenant: Shannan Sanders
Jr. Lieutenant: Mallory Zabodyn

We are also thrilled to introduce the newest faces joining our team for the 2026-2027 season! Let’s give a big Ricebird welcome to:

Paislyn, Laryssa, Kylie, Emerald, Larissa, Caroline, Ann, Khloe, Celeste, Avery, Kilynn, Kara, Alexandra, Taryn, Greyleigh, Amareli, Kamryn, Sofia, Zoey, Zaylie, and Harper!

We can't wait to see you all perform! ✨ Congratulations, ladies!
2 days ago, Ricky Ricebird
A red graphic with festive bokeh lights announcing the 2026-2027 Military Officers. The text lists Captain Alexandra Martinez, 1st Lieutenant Isabella Dominguez, Sr. Lieutenant Grace James, Jr. Lieutenant Shannan Sanders, and Jr. Lieutenant Mallory Zabodyn, with a white military-style hat icon at the top and the words "Congratulations, Ladies!!!" at the bottom.
A red graphic with festive bokeh lights titled "Introducing our 2026-2027 NEW MEMBERS" in white and gold text. A black silhouette of a dancer appears in the top right. The image lists the names of new members in white script: Paislyn Drapela, Laryssa Falcon, Kylie Flores, Emerald Gentry, Larissa Hernandez, Caroline Kelly, Ann Lout, Khloe Luera, Celeste Martinez, Avery Montalvo, Kilynn Moreno, Kara Orozco, Alexandra Padron, Taryn Parinello, Greyleigh Pope, Amareli Rodriguez, Kamryn Rodriguez, Sofia Sabrsula, Zoey Slaughter, Zaylie Sosa, and Harper Zapata.
Northside students who were present for every minute of school since Spring Break attended an incentive on Friday afternoon. Students played kickball, soccer, giant bowling, and other yard games as a fun finale to the week.
2 days ago, Ricky Ricebird
1 adult surround by 4 happy girls
A group of students in a gymnasium lifting a large, colorful multicolored parachute high into the air
Two pairs of students practicing coordination on blue team-walking planks outdoors.
A student in a gymnasium preparing to roll a large, blue inflatable ball toward oversized white bowling pins
3 girls playing four square
A student in a gymnasium preparing to roll a large, blue inflatable ball toward oversized white bowling pins
kids playing kickball out side
2 girls posing during a break
A student in a gymnasium preparing to roll a large, blue inflatable ball toward oversized white bowling pins
Students running and playing soccer on a grassy field during the school incentive afternoon.

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

Softball Playoff Info Coming Soon!

2 days ago, Ricky Ricebird
this week in ricebird nation

Ricebird Baseball Round 1 Playoffs
El Campo Ricebirds vs Beeville Trojans
Game 1: Thursday, April 30, in El Campo, 7:30 PM
Game 2: Saturday, May 2, at Beeville, 11 AM
Game 3, if needed, will follow Game 2

2 days ago, Ricky Ricebird
Graphic for the Baseball Bi-District Championship between El Campo and Beeville. The image features a baseball on fire and the El Campo "EC" logo. Game 1 is Thursday at El Campo at 7:30 PM. Game 2 is Saturday at Beeville Jones at 11:00 AM. Game 3, if needed, will follow Game 2.
🏆 BI-DISTRICT CHAMPIONS: THE LADYBIRDS! 🏆 Talk about a statement win! The Ladybirds didn't just play today—they dominated and soared past Rockport-Fulton with a crushing 10-0 shutout to claim the Bi-District title! On to Round 2!
5 days ago, Ricky Ricebird
team on the field, holding a banner that says by district champions
This week, Mrs. Janik's Pre-K Class celebrated Earth Day! They explored wonderful ways to care for our planet and planted a tree for Arbor Day. It was a fantastic experience nurturing our environment together!
5 days ago, Ricky Ricebird
Pre-K students in Mrs. Janik's class stand together outside behind a small tree they planted for Arbor Day. The photo is framed by colorful Earth Day and Arbor Day graphics.
Pre-K students in Mrs. Janik's class stand together outside watching Janik dig a hole to plant the tree for Arbor Day. The photo is framed by colorful Earth Day and Arbor Day graphics.

Wednesday, May 13, is Physical day! From 8:30 to 12:30, doctors will be at the middle school to perform physicals for 6th-8th graders. Then from 1:30 to 4:30, they will be at the high school. Physicals will be $20 cash!

Information for Middle School Students
Requirements for a new physical:
All students who will be in their freshman year in the 2026-2027 school year and plan to participate in athletics.
All 6ᵗʰ-grade students planning on participating in athletics for the 2026-2027 school year.
All athletes who have been injured during the 2025-2026 school year and wish to participate in the 2026-2027 school year.
Any students wishing to participate in athletics for the 2026-2027 school year who did not participate in the 2025-2026 school year.

Completed medical history and payment will be due before May 4ᵗʰ.

Information for High School Students
Requirements for a new physical:
All current athletes who will be in their junior year for the 2026-2027 school year and who plan on participating in athletics.
All athletes who have been injured during the 2025-2026 school year and wish to participate in the 2026-2027 school year.
Any students wishing to participate in athletics for the 2026-2027 school year who did not participate in the 2025-2026 school year.

Completed medical history and payment will be due on or before May 4ᵗʰ.

5 days ago, Ricky Ricebird
Flyer for El Campo High School Physical Day. Requirements include current athletes who will be juniors in 2026-2027, athletes injured in 2025-2026, and new athletes. Date: May 13th from 1:30 to 4:30. Price: $20.00 cash only. Medical history and money due by May 4th. Logos for Ricebird Sports Medicine and El Campo Memorial Hospital are included.
Flyer for El Campo Middle School Physical Day. Highlights: May 13th, 8:30–12:30 at the Middle School. Cost is $20.00. Required for incoming 7th and 9th graders, new athletes, or those injured in 2025-2026. Includes Ricebird Sports Medicine and El Campo Memorial Hospital logos.

Is your little one gearing up for their big adventure in kindergarten? Discover some fantastic readiness tips from Myatt Elementary to help set them on the path to success!

Kindergarten Readiness Information

5 days ago, Ricky Ricebird
An infographic for Myatt Elementary School titled "Kindergarten Readiness," featuring 8 tips for parents to prepare their children for school. The red and white themed graphic includes sections on developing independence, teaching responsibility, following routines, reading aloud, engaging in discussions, developing number sense, health and school readiness, and school supplies. At the bottom, it lists registration events, a link to a video, and recommended books like "The Kissing Hand" and "Clifford Goes to Kindergarten."
a Spanish version of an infographic for Myatt Elementary School titled "Kindergarten Readiness," featuring 8 tips for parents to prepare their children for school. The red and white themed graphic includes sections on developing independence, teaching responsibility, following routines, reading aloud, engaging in discussions, developing number sense, health and school readiness, and school supplies. At the bottom, it lists registration events, a link to a video, and recommended books like "The Kissing Hand" and "Clifford Goes to Kindergarten."
Ladybirds take game 1, 6 to 5!
6 days ago, Ricky Ricebird
The Challenger League kids were buzzing with excitement as Ricebird Baseball gave them a moment in the spotlight at last Friday's home game!
6 days ago, Ricky Ricebird
baseball players standing with challenger league kids

Learn more and apply to the positions online at: https://bit.ly/ECISDjobs

6 days ago, Ricky Ricebird
we are hiring a librarian and a nurse