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.

about 16 hours ago, Ricky Ricebird
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.

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!

1 day 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.

🧦 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

3 days ago, Ricky Ricebird
a set of feet wearing mismatched socks with the words world down syndrome day and a blue and yellow ribbon

A video message from Ladybird Soccer

3 days ago, Ricky Ricebird

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

3 days ago, Ricky Ricebird
three smiling ladies handing out donuts covered in green icing
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🦅
4 days ago, Ricky Ricebird
4 girls in red el campo track uniforms
📣 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.
15 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
🚨New 7th-grade 4x100 relay record breakers!🚨
Alyda Armstrong, Aviana Bustamante, Eve Terrazas, and Michaela Stamps!

Old record 53.97 in 1989
New record 53.87 in 2026
15 days ago, Ricky Ricebird
4 girls holding on to a baton
Derby Doll Drill Team Informational Meeting - TODAY

Date: Thursday, March 5, 2026
Time: 5:30 PM
Location: Derby Doll Gym
16 days ago, Ricky Ricebird
A red and white checkered graphic for the Derby Doll Drill Team. A black derby sits in the top right, and "Derby Dolls" is written in a stylized font in the bottom left. The central text reads: "Derby Doll Drill Team Parent & Hopeful Informational Meeting - Important to Attend!!! Try Out Meeting for the 26-27 year. Thursday, Mar 5, Derby Doll Gym, 5:30 PM."
This week, we’re excited to celebrate the amazing work of our educational diagnosticians during Texas Educational Diagnosticians Week! These passionate professionals are essential in assessing students who need additional support and empowering them with crucial skills for a brighter future. A heartfelt thank you to our dedicated educators for their steadfast commitment to our students!

Let’s give a shoutout to our outstanding diagnosticians: Ginger Kacal, Taryn Staff, Laura Motal, Stacy Amestoy, and Stephanie Cortez. Your impact is truly remarkable!
17 days ago, Ricky Ricebird
kacel, staff, motal, amestoy, and cortez

Spring Break is just around the corner, Ricebirds! ☀️🌴 Mark your calendars: ECISD will be closed from March 9th through the 13th. We hope everyone has a safe, relaxing, and sun-filled break!

Don't forget:
March 6: Early Release Day
March 16: Staff Development (no school for students)
March 27: Fair Day

18 days ago, Ricky Ricebird
A March 2026 calendar overlaid on a background of colorful flip-flops lined up on a sunny beach. The calendar highlights March 6 as an "Early Release" day, March 9–13 as Spring Break - ECISD Closed," March 16 as a "Staff Development Day (no students)," and March 27 as Holiday - ECISD Closed
Go Birds Go! https://www.ecisd.org/page/athletics
19 days ago, Ricky Ricebird
this week in ricebird nation

Mark your calendars, Ricebirds! Spring STAAR testing begins in April. Check the schedule below for your campus and grade level dates!

📍 Hutchins (3rd Grade): ELA April 14 | Math April 28
📍 Northside (4th Grade): ELA April 14 | Math April 28
📍 Northside (5th Grade): ELA April 14 | Science April 21 | Math April 28
📍 ECMS (6th-7th Grade): ELA April 14 | Math April 29
📍 ECMS (8th Grade): ELA April 14 | Science April 21 | S.S. April 22 | Math/Alg 1 April 29
📍 ECHS: English I April 7 | English II April 9 | Biology April 21 | US History April 22 | Algebra I April 29

22 days ago, Ricky Ricebird
A colorful "ECISD Spring 2026 STAAR Testing Dates" flyer featuring school-themed illustrations like notebooks, pencils, and paperclips. The flyer lists testing dates for April 2026 across various campuses. Highlights include: Hutchins 3rd Grade (RLA April 14, Math April 28); Northside 4th & 5th Grade (RLA April 14, Math April 28); ECMS 6th-8th Grade (RLA April 14, Math/Alg 1 April 29); and ECHS (English I April 7, English II April 9, Biology April 21, US History April 22, Algebra I April 29).

🗓️ It’s Official: The 2026-2027 Academic Calendar is Here! 🗓️

The El Campo ISD Board of Trustees has officially approved the calendar for the upcoming 2026-2027 school year! We know how important it is for our Ricebird families to plan ahead, so we are excited to share these key dates with you.

Key Highlights:

  • First Day of School: August 12

  • Fall Break: October 12-13

  • Thanksgiving Break: November 23-27

  • Winter Break: December 18 - January 1

  • Spring Break: March 15-19

  • Last Day of School: May 26

  • Class of 2027 Graduation: May 27

📍 View & Download the full calendar here: Link to 2026-27 Academic Calendar

23 days ago, Ricky Ricebird
sample of the calendar with a stamp of approval laid over it
Go Birds Go! https://www.ecisd.org/page/athletics
26 days ago, Ricky Ricebird
this week in ricebird nation
You are invited!
about 1 month ago, Ricky Ricebird
Groundbreaking ceremony at Hutchins Elementary 9:30 on February 19
Reading pays off! 📚 Congratulations to these ECMS 8th grade superstars for earning top AR Awards:
Gage, Jaelyn, Jocelyn, Trey, Hector, and Adrean.
They celebrated their achievement with a pizza party! Way to go, Ricebirds! 🍕🎉

about 1 month ago, Ricky Ricebird
Students with pizza
Today is School Resource Officer Day, and we’d like to recognize the SROs serving El Campo ISD:
Officer Alan Lee at Hutchins, Officer Robert Holder at Northside and Myatt, Officer Kourtney Rivera at El Campo MS, and Officer Melissa Huggins at El Campo HS.

A huge thank you to this team for keeping our schools safe and for being such positive role models for our Ricebirds. We truly value the difference they make every single day!
about 1 month ago, Ricky Ricebird
lee with kids at hutchins
holder with 5 students at northside
rivera with middle school students
huggins with 4 girls at high school
Calendar reminder: Monday, February 16, 2026, is a student holiday, while staff will participate in a professional development day. Classes resume on Tuesday, February 17, 2026.
about 1 month ago, Ricky Ricebird
classroom of empty desks with a sign saying no school monday

Save the date! 🎭 Step into the world of "Mary Poppins" at El Campo Middle School’s Fine Arts Night! ☂️✨ Join us for an evening celebrating the incredible talent of our Art, Band, Theatre, Woodshop, Print AAVCT, Dance, and Choir students.

📅 When: February 26th @ 5:00 PM 🎟️ Tickets: $5.00 (Cash only) 🛍️ Plus: Silent Auction (Cash/Check) and Concessions available!

Don't miss out on this "practically perfect" night! #ECMSFineArts #FineArtsNight #SupportTheArts

about 1 month ago, Ricky Ricebird
Promotional flyer for El Campo Middle School's Fine Arts Night! themed "Mary Poppins" on Feb 26 at 5:00 PM. The flyer features a red stage curtain background with details on tickets, a silent auction, and participating arts programs.