Calendar Reminder: ECISD will be closed Monday, January 19, 2026, in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

1 day ago, Ricky Ricebird
ECISD closed January 19, 2026 for MLK day

Big home game tonight! Your first-place Ladybirds vs second-place Sweeny. Come out and support the Ladybirds! AND, it's Middle School Night!

4 days ago, Ricky Ricebird
ladybird basketball home game day vs sweeny january 13 at 5 and 6:30
5 days ago, Ricky Ricebird
this week in ricebird nation

Reminder for 8th Grade Parents: El Campo High School has scheduled events leading up to eighth graders selecting courses and programs of study for their high school careers.

Timeline of events for course selections for 8th graders:

January 12 - Ricebird Preview 5 pm @ ECHS Auditorium (parents and students)
January 22 - ECHS tour (9 am – students only)
January 29 – ECHS Counselors meet with 8th graders @ ECMS/SPS (students only)

10 days ago, Ricky Ricebird
collage of pictures from high school activities over the words "ricebird preview"

Reminder: Staff returns Monday, January 5th & students return Wednesday, January 7th.
Download Calendar Here: https://tinyurl.com/25-26SchoolCal

13 days ago, Ricky Ricebird
january calendar with important dates highlited

Congratulations to the winners of the ECMS Student Council's No-Peek Prizes!
Brayden Miller (Bike), Gage Wilson (Hoverboard), Sadie Hensley (BBall Goal), Nevaeh Diaz (Blanket & Candy), E’Ver Marrufo (T-Shirt Basket).
Casa Hernandez Gift Card Winners: Whitley Mican, Alejandro Villatoro, Isaiah Ozuna, Jerric Rogers, and Sofia Sabrsula.
Thank you to our sponsors: Casa Hernandez, the Screen Stop, and Walmart!

29 days ago, Ricky Ricebird
picture of the winners with their prizes and a thank you note to casa hernandez, the screen stop, and walmart for sponsoring the event.

El Campo ISD's Regular Board Meeting will be held on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at 6:00 pm at the Administration Building, 700 W. Norris, El Campo, TX.

Board Agenda for the Regular Meeting: December 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.

about 1 month ago, Ricky Ricebird
School Board Meeting - December 17, 2025

Calendar Reminder: Students will have Winter Break from December 22nd to January 6th. Following the break, staff will return to work on Monday, January 5th, for 2 days of professional development. Students will return to the classrooms on Wednesday, January 7th.

about 1 month ago, Ricky Ricebird
student winter break: december 22 - january 6. classes resume january 7
about 1 month ago, Ricky Ricebird
this week in ricebird nation
🎉Let's hear it for the ECMS OAP Cast! They received an "Excellent" rating at the UIL OAP competition! Also recognized for their individual efforts were:
All Star Technician: Riott Kubala
Honorable Mention Technician: Jayden Yarzabal
Honorable Mention All-Star Cast: Santiago Castillo and Dafne Santiago
All-Star Cast: Brooklynn Kacer and Marion Motal
Best Performer: Jackson Wortham, Eli Garcia, Harper Hubenak

⭐️ Join us at the middle school this Friday for their award-winning performance at 6 PM.
about 1 month ago, Ricky Ricebird
cast ready for their performance
cast with awards on stage

At ECMS, there are some wrapped prizes on the stage in the cafeteria. Students will have the chance to pay $1 or more to enter the drawing for a chance to win one of the prizes! No change will be given.
Students are not allowed to touch the gifts! They are GREAT prizes, so you will not want to miss out!!!

Five different people will have the chance to win, and the winners will be drawn on Dec. 18 at the end of the day!

about 1 month ago, Ricky Ricebird
flyer for student council's no-peek prize game

Gift idea! Order your Ricebird a yearbook!
www.jostensyearbook.com

about 1 month ago, Ricky Ricebird
yearbook sales at www.jostensyearbooks.com

Parents and Families of Emergent Bilingual Students:

Before the upcoming winter break, check out the Winter Parents and Families Newsletter to learn how to strengthen your child’s academic and language skills while keeping them engaged.

about 1 month ago, Ricky Ricebird
texas shape with supporting emergent bilingual students in texas

Interested in the GT Program in ECISD? Please complete the GT Referral Form now!
The current year referral deadline is December 19, 2025.
ecisd.org ➡️ MENU ➡️ Student/Parent Information ➡️ Special Populations ➡️ GT Program ➡️ ECISD GT Referral

about 1 month ago, Ricky Ricebird
step by step instructions to get to the referral form on the district website

Hey, ECMS!!! Get ready for the Countdown to Christmas! 🎄 Check out the calendar of events!

about 2 months ago, Ricky Ricebird
calendar of festive fun to countdown the days to the winter break

Happy Thanksgiving!

about 2 months ago, Ricky Ricebird
closed november 24-28. staff return on December 1 and students return on december 2
On Wednesday, November 19th, 7th and 8th grade AVID students had the opportunity to explore Texas A&M University. The tour was guided by current A&M students, Bryce LaRue, along with Ashton Payne, an ECHS graduate and member of the Corps of Cadets.
about 2 months ago, Ricky Ricebird
group picture by kyle field (2)
group picture on bridge by kyle field
group picture with Ashton in corp uniform
group picture with Ashton in corp uniform
group listening to Bryce
girls enjoying some shopping
girls in aggie store

El Campo ISD's Regular Board Meeting will be held on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at 6:00 pm at the Administration Building, 700 W. Norris, El Campo, TX.

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

🔗November 19, 2025 Agenda

about 2 months ago, Ricky Ricebird
school board meeting logo for november 19 2025
Mrs. Guthrie's Class STEM Challenge - On Friday, students in Mrs. Guthrie's classes competed in a STEM activity. In teams, they were tasked with constructing the tallest tower possible using 20 popsicle sticks and a length of masking tape.
Securing first place were the following teams:
🥇Matthew, Wolfgang, Gage H., and Gage W.
🥇Alice, Gage, and Christian
🥇Keagan, Logan, Noah, Sebastian, and Kadyn
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Matthew Vaquero, Wolfgang Rosenbusch, Gage Hooker, Gage Wilson
Alice Kaiser, Gage Guillory, Christian Martinez
Keagan Pettit, Logan Thomas, Noah Garcia, Sebastian Gonzales, Kadyn Moreno

Don’t forget about the Meadow Lane Holiday Bazaar on November 19th and 20th, held at Christ Lutheran Church on Ave I. The fun runs from 9-5 on Wednesday and 9-12 on Thursday. They’ll have lots of yummy treats, gifts for all ages, and spectacular holiday decor!

2 months ago, Ricky Ricebird
holiday bazaar 2025 november 19 and 20th flyer