ECHS is 1st place Academic Rodeo Champions!
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4 kids holding a trophy

The March School Board Meeting was packed with celebrations and important decisions for our district, including:
📣 Special recognition of our ECHS Cheerleaders
⭐ Honoring our latest Remarkable Ricebirds
🏗️ Approval of new accessible playground equipment
📱 Approval of ParentSquare, our 26-27 district communication tool
👍 Extension of administrative contracts for our district leadership

Catch up on the full session and see the timestamps in the video description to jump to the topics that matter most to you.
📺 Watch here: March 2026 School Board Meeting

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cheer squad in the board room
Kendra with admin
liz with admin
larson with admin
The Ricebird golf team brought home 1st place from the Bay City tournament this week. 1st Medalist, Landon Hickl, shot a 70, and 2nd Medalist, Rhett Russell, shot a 76. Way to go, Ricebirds!
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russell and hickl wearing medals
Our 5th-grade students have been having a blast with their new recess equipment. From climbing to swinging, the playground has become a hub of fun and activity, sparking joy and laughter among all the kids during their breaks!
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Group of elementary students playing and laughing on a giant yellow spinning tire swing at a school playground.
Students playing on a variety of playground equipment, including a blue climbing structure, giant tire swing, and a swing set, on a grassy field under a bright, cloudy sky

Congratulations Ricebird Basketball! Here are the 2025-26 Ricebird All-District Awards.
Gus Respondek - 1st Team All-District
Nathan Melchor - 2nd Team All-District
Konnor Beal - Honorable Mention All-District
Andrew Garay - Honorable Mention All-District

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Gus dribbles past opponents
Nathan going up to make a basket
Konnor shooting the ball
Andrew dribbles past opponent

Reminder: No school on Friday, March 27th, due to Fair Day!

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WCYF logo with the caption "fair day - no school Friday, March 27th
The Chamber of Commerce Junior Ambassadors had an incredible time meeting with the wonderful Executive Director, Kelly Balthrop! They enjoyed watching the Chamber Ambassadors in action, dedicated to making our community shine. What a great experience!
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Kelly with 3 girls from the high school

✨ REMARKABLE RICEBIRDS ALERT! ✨

Join us in giving a round of applause to our newest Remarkable Ricebird Award winners! 🏆 These incredible educators don't just teach—they inspire, lead with heart, and go above and beyond every single day to make ECISD the best place to be.

Help us celebrate:
⭐ Kendra Janik - Myatt Elementary
⭐ Liz Conrad - Hutchins Elementary
⭐ Brock Larson - El Campo High School

Nominated by their peers, these three exemplify what it means to build lasting relationships and truly "capture the hearts" of their students and colleagues. We are so proud to have them on our team!

Leave a "Way to go!" or a ❤️ in the comments to congratulate Kendra, Liz, and Brock! ⬇️

#RicebirdSpirit #RemarkableRicebirds #ECISD #ElCampoProud #TeacherAppreciation

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kendra with bob and students
Liz with bob
brock surrounded by high school students

El Campo ISD's Regular Board Meeting will be held on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at 6:00 pm at the Administration Building, 700 W. Norris, El Campo, TX.

Board Agenda for the Regular Meeting: March Agenda

All Board meetings are open to the public and are posted on the District website. These meetings are your opportunity to witness the business of the school district, and you are always welcome to attend.

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March 25, 2026 school board meeting logo
Cosmetology students in action! Jackson shows off a fresh cut for Mr. Larson while BJ practices facial treatments. Our students are gaining great hands-on experience!
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Jackson posing with Mr. Larson after a haircut, while BJ stands behind them wearing a green face mask

ECHS STEP II Plant Sale! Thursday, March 26, 9-noon. Entrance at the intersection of Ave F and Ash Street.
Prices
4" - $3 each or 2 for $5
Quart pots - $5 each or 2 for $8

Assorted Herbs, Veggies, Tomatoes -Roma, Beef steak, Cherry, and Spoon, Jalapenos- mild, Squash, Zucchini, Tomatillos.
Plants: Petunias, Mini roses, loquat trees, Mexican heather, aloe, hibiscus, lantana, and begonias.

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blooming flowers in crates
In Mrs. Kacer's Medical Terminology class, the students think the body is pretty "super," so they each chose three glands and made a superhero comic about them.
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Close-up of a student holding a creative "Super Gland" comic book project, featuring vibrant illustrations of endocrine system-inspired superheroes.
A student-created comic strip about medical glands. The panels tell a story about "The Seedy Sopranos" invading "Tinnitus City," featuring superhero characters named "Tung Tung Testes," "Optimal Ovaries," and "Pancake Pancreas" who save the day.
A student's "Super Gland" project showing a 6-panel comic. Each panel features a personified gland—like the Pineal gland with a sleep mask and the Thymus gland as a security guard—alongside handwritten descriptions of their biological functions and "work schedules."
A student's comic strip using "Boom" and "Crack" action bubbles to show how glands respond to stress. It features "Captain Pineal" managing sleep and a hero representing the Adrenal gland responding to a "Bone in Trouble" alert to restore balance.
sevearl creative medical terminology projects on the wall showing a multi-panel comic where different body glands are reimagined as superheroes fighting villains to regulate the body.
sevearl creative medical terminology projects on the wall showing a multi-panel comic where different body glands are reimagined as superheroes fighting villains to regulate the body.
5th graders at Northside had fun transforming triangles into stunning art! By creating seven diverse types of triangles based on their classroom lessons, they crafted unique mosaic masterpieces full of creativity and fun!
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A young male student at a wooden desk focusing intently on a math-art project. He is using a green colored pencil to shade in a geometric mosaic consisting of various types of triangles on a worksheet titled "Triangle Art."
A female student in a red t-shirt sitting at a wooden school desk, focused on drawing triangles on a "Triangle Art" worksheet with a pencil. Other students and desks are visible in the background of the classroom.
A student wearing large black headphones sits at a school desk, using a blue ruler and a pencil to carefully draw straight lines on a "Triangle Art" worksheet. A laptop is visible on the desk in front of them.
A big congratulations to our outstanding Ladybird Powerlifting Team for their impressive performance at the State meet in Edinburg! Our top performer secured a 3rd place finish!

Bethany Huggins- 3rd place, 930 Total
Sophie Rodriguez- 7th place, 815 Total
Bianca Duron- 8th place, 770 Total
Isabella Dominguez- 10th place, 730 Total
Ally Espericueta- 12th place, 520 Total
Yasmin Rodriguez- 13th place, 455 Total

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bethany on 3rd place block with medal
6 ladybirds at the meet posing with bethany and her medal
ladybirds at table smiling before they eat

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

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this week in ricebird nation
Ricebirds Rocked The Socks! 🧦

We’re celebrating World Down Syndrome Day a little early at El Campo ISD by wearing our loudest, craziest socks. This year’s theme is "Together Against Loneliness." It’s a great reminder that everyone deserves a place to belong. It’s more than just a fashion statement; it’s about building a stronger, more inclusive community for all our students! 💙💛

#RockYourSocks #WDSD2026 #InclusionMatters #RicebirdPride
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A top-down view of seven people standing in a circle, showcasing their bright, mismatched, and colorful patterned socks to celebrate World Down Syndrome Day. The socks include various designs like stripes, polka dots, and fun illustrations, worn with blue jeans against a neutral tiled floor.

Red shirts and bright smiles! Our Ricebirds had an absolute blast at Field Day! From parachute games to foot races, our students were beaming with joy all morning! ❤️ We're so thankful for the beautiful weather and that Rice, Wharton, East Bernard, and Boling joined us for all the fun!

Check out the video recap of the day.

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A young boy in a red "Ricebird Field Day" t-shirt smiles brightly in the foreground while other students and a teacher hold up a large, colorful rainbow parachute on a sunny day at a turf athletic field.
Good Luck at STATE today, Ladybirds!
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ladybird team of powerlifters with the title "regional champs"
Fantastic Season Ricebirds! 15 Wins 5 Losses 3 Ties JUNTOS….FOREVER
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Soccer team in the locker room before the playoff game

Check out the ECMS Invention Convention! Our talented students showcased their incredible GT project inventions, and it was a joy to see parents and staff engaging with these creative minds. Guests received $100 in Investor Bucks to "invest" in their favorite inventions—what an inspiring day!

9 days ago, Ricky Ricebird
A red and white graphic for the El Campo MS Invention Convention featuring two photos of students. The top photo shows students and a teacher gathered around a laptop, while the bottom photo shows students presenting a project at a table. A white icon of a head with a lightbulb and gears is positioned on the right, and a large white number 26 is in the bottom left.
A red and white graphic for the El Campo MS Invention Convention featuring two photos of students. The top photo shows students and a teacher gathered around a laptop, while the bottom photo shows students presenting a project at a table. A white icon of a head with a lightbulb and gears is positioned on the right, and a large white number 26 is in the bottom left.
A red and white graphic for the El Campo MS Invention Convention featuring two photos of students. The top photo shows students and a teacher gathered around a laptop, while the bottom photo shows students presenting a project at a table. A white icon of a head with a lightbulb and gears is positioned on the right, and a large white number 26 is in the bottom left.
A red and white graphic for the El Campo MS Invention Convention featuring two photos of students. The top photo shows students and a teacher gathered around a laptop, while the bottom photo shows students presenting a project at a table. A white icon of a head with a lightbulb and gears is positioned on the right, and a large white number 26 is in the bottom left.
A red and white graphic for the El Campo MS Invention Convention featuring two photos of students. The top photo shows students and a teacher gathered around a laptop, while the bottom photo shows students presenting a project at a table. A white icon of a head with a lightbulb and gears is positioned on the right, and a large white number 26 is in the bottom left.
A red and white graphic for the El Campo MS Invention Convention featuring two photos of students. The top photo shows students and a teacher gathered around a laptop, while the bottom photo shows students presenting a project at a table. A white icon of a head with a lightbulb and gears is positioned on the right, and a large white number 26 is in the bottom left.