🧦 Rock Your Socks – Friday, March 20! 🧦

We’re celebrating World Down Syndrome Day a little early this year!

Join us on Friday, March 20, by wearing your craziest, most colorful mismatched socks to show support and raise awareness.

💙 2026 Theme: Together Against Loneliness 💛
Everyone deserves connection, friendship, and a place to belong. Let’s be intentional about including others and making sure no one feels left out.

It’s more than just fun socks; it’s about building a stronger, more inclusive community.

#RockYourSocks #WDSD2026 #TogetherAgainstLoneliness #InclusionMatters #ChooseKindness

about 15 hours ago, Ricky Ricebird
a set of feet wearing mismatched socks with the words world down syndrome day and a blue and yellow ribbon
The Step II and Lifeskills class at EC High School brightened our day by crafting Shamrock ☘️ wands yesterday, marking an exciting start to our return from Spring Break!
about 17 hours ago, Ricky Ricebird
teacher and 3 students showing off their wands
teacher helping glue on streamers with student
table of 5 people smiling with their wands
teacher helping glue on streamers with student
teacher helping glue on streamers with student
a student showing off his clover wand with colorful streamers hanging

A video message from Ladybird Soccer

1 day ago, Ricky Ricebird

ECMS cafeteria ladies greeted students back with St. Patrick’s Day green donuts! 🍀

1 day ago, Ricky Ricebird
three smiling ladies handing out donuts covered in green icing

Myatt was thrilled to welcome a wonderful new author, Rena Dluhos, who recently shared her enchanting book, "Paulie the Pelican’s First Solo Flight," with several classes! The kids were absolutely captivated!

Every adventurous journey begins with a single step. In "Paulie the Pelican’s First Solo Flight," Paulie takes a leap into the unknown, feeling both nervous and excited. His courageous first step teaches children that true bravery isn't about being fearless; it’s about embracing challenges with self-trust. This heartwarming tale is a delightful way for young readers to build confidence and face new experiences with optimism and courage!

1 day ago, Ricky Ricebird
students surrounding Dluhos
author Dluhos holding a stuffed pelican by teacher holding book
author reading book to classroom of kids sitting on the floor
author reading book to classroom of kids sitting on the floor
Please come support your ECMS RICEBIRD TRACK AND FIELD today, March 17th, as they compete in their very first HOME meet this season!
Field events will start at 3:45 pm, and running events will follow! #SoaringRicebirds🦅
1 day ago, Ricky Ricebird
4 girls in red el campo track uniforms
Ricebird Golf had an outstanding finish, taking 2nd place in the 16-team tournament at Rio Colorado! Congrats to Connor Savino for earning 2nd medalist honors, and great job to Rhett, Duncan, Bradyn, and Conner for making the top 10!
1 day ago, Ricky Ricebird
golf boys wearing their medals
Mrs. Hopper’s Health Science Theory was fortunate to have guest speaker Linda Espita, LVN, from SPJST Nursing & Rehabilitation. During her visit, students learned about a typical day in the life of a geriatric nurse. They asked prepared questions, interacted with her, and had the opportunity to look at several items used in the nursing home setting.

Thank you, Mrs. Espita and SPJST, for taking the time to speak with our students and share your knowledge and experience!
2 days ago, Ricky Ricebird
A group photo of about fifteen high school students and a guest nurse smiling in a classroom. In the foreground, a table is covered in healthcare equipment, including gloves, bandages, and medical organizers.
A guest speaker in a "Nurse" shirt demonstrates medical supplies to two high school students at a table filled with healthcare equipment like bandages and a sharps container.
A guest speaker in a "Nurse" shirt demonstrates medical supplies to three high school students at a table filled with healthcare equipment like bandages and a sharps container.
Three female students in a classroom setting focus intently on a pulse oximeter and other medical supplies on a table.
Mrs. Janik's Pre-K Class enjoyed Read Across America Week and read lots of books! They also did several reading, writing, and fine-motor crafts to go along with all the books. Several visitors came to read to our class, including former students and friends, a former teacher/librarian, an Instructional Coach, the students' parents, and some special family members. And to top it off, they won the contest for this special week from Sylvan Learning.

❤️Our Class Loves to Read❤️
3 days ago, Ricky Ricebird
2 small students reading to students in classroom
a parent with her child sitting in her lap while reading to students in classroom
a girl and boy sitting in a chair reading to students in classroom
adult woman reading to students in classroom
adult woman reading to students in classroom
adult male reading to students in classroom
an adult woman and her son reading to students in classroom
adult woman reading to students in classroom
students in Janik's class posing with ms. janik
sylvan learning's social media promotion for read across america
Go Birds Go! https://www.ecisd.org/page/athletics
3 days ago, Ricky Ricebird
this week in ricebird nation

Soccer Bi-District Championships vs FB Crawford
Thursday, March 19
Ricebirds 5:30
Ladybirds 7:15
Mercer Stadium, Sugar Land
Ticket prices: $5
Passes: District and THSCA

7 days ago, Ricky Ricebird
soccer playoffs round 1 el campo vs cfawford

Check out the Prom Grand March photos by Mr. Hudlin! Link to photos for download.

7 days ago, Ricky Ricebird
six small photos of couples at prom with the words "grand March Photos"

Big congratulations to all of the athletes who competed at the Powerlifting Regionals. Our Girls are the 2026 Regional Champions for Region 4! They had 4 Regional Champions, broke 2 records, and have 7 State qualifiers. For the boys, we had two Regional Champions and State qualifiers, and a record-setting bench. On to State!

Isabella Dominguez-Regional Champion, State qualifier (Best squat light platform)
Bianca Duron-Regional Champion, State qualifier (Best overall lifter light platform)
Ally Espericueta-Regional Champion, State qualifier
Bethany Huggins-Regional Champion, State qualifier (Best Bench light platform, Bench record)
Yasmin Rodriguez-2nd place, State qualifier
Sophie Rodriguez-2nd place, State qualifier
Makayla Bard-3rd place, State alternate
Ericka Sardinea-4th place
Katherine Nicks-4th place
Ann Lout-6th place
Jennifer Hernandez-8th place
Paisley Hlavaty-8th place

Dallas Anzaldua-Regional Champion, State qualifier (Bench Record)
Izik Mendez-Regional Champion, State qualifier
Edward Gonzalez-6th place
William Sohrt-10th place

8 days ago, Ricky Ricebird
group picture of coaches with team of girls wearing their medals an holding their texas shaped plaques
dallas with medal and texas shaped plaque
Izik with medal
2026 region 4 1st place team texas shaped plaque
Attention 5th Grade Families!
8 days ago, Ricky Ricebird
flyer for 6th grade showcase on march 30th from 5:30-6:30 at the ECMS cafeteria where current 5th graders will visit elective classes and regieter for 26-27 courses.
Go Birds Go! https://www.ecisd.org/page/athletics
10 days ago, Ricky Ricebird
this week in ricebird nation

Congratulations to Prom 2026 Royalty! Jeremy Soto, King, and Layni Rawlinson, Queen! 👑🎉

11 days ago, Ricky Ricebird
jeremy and layni in their banners and wearing their crowns
📣 Big congratulations to the 26-27 Middle School Cheerleaders! ✨We can’t wait to see them light up the sidelines! 🙌 Ryleigh Acuna, Aviana Bustamante, Ella Guttenberger, Sadie Hensley, Harper Hubenak, Camille Lauritsen, Rylie Martinez, Alyssa Mendrano, Marion Motal, Brynlee Price, Vanessa Riha, Calla Smith, and Eve Terrazas.
12 days ago, Ricky Ricebird
2026-2027 CHEERLEADERS Left Column: Ryleigh Acuna Aviana Bustamante Ella Guttenberger Sadie Hensley Harper Hubenak Camille Lauritsen Right Column: Rylie Martinez Alyssa Mendrano Marion Motal Brynlee Price Vanessa Riha Calla Smith Eve Terrazas

🎾 Exciting news from the Wharton Tennis Classic! 🎉 Kylie Flores & Noah Santiago are the Mixed Doubles Consolation Champions B, while Luke Dornak & Teagan Faas secured 3rd place in the B Boys Doubles!

13 days ago, Ricky Ricebird
Kylie Flores & Noah Santiago with medals
dornak and faas with medals
Kaydi Kacer, of HOSA, Stephanie Lyford, of Student Council, & Anna Zahn of NHS attended the luncheon, where El Campo High School took home the top award for high school blood drives! Since March of 2025, ECHS has collected 471 units of blood!!!!

Stephanie's daughter, Amelia, has been a recipient of blood donations and was featured in their yearly calendar- September is now our favorite month!
13 days ago, Ricky Ricebird
3 teachers holding a trophy posing with a man in a suit at the blood bank luncheon
Lyford posing with man in suit holding a calendar showing the september "amelia" at the blood bank luncheon
ECHS teachers with representatives from the blood bank at the luncheon
close up of the clear glass trophy with ECHS's name and 2025 etched into it

PROM UPDATE
Due to the possibility of inclement weather on Saturday, March 7, for the El Campo High School Prom, the Grand March and mother/son and father/daughter dance will be moved to the Ricebird Gym. Only parents/guests with tickets will be allowed into the gym for this portion of the prom. Viewing tickets are still available at the Front Office of El Campo High School through 11:30 am on Friday, March 6.

13 days ago, Ricky Ricebird
prom. 2026 March 7 7 PM Ricebird Gym