Impending Inclement Weather - The National Weather Service has forecast a potential winter storm arriving in the Gulf Coast area early Sunday morning. We will monitor events throughout the weekend and will make a decision no later than 2 pm Sunday regarding school closure or a potential late start on Monday. Please stay safe and make sure your Skyward Family Access contact information is up to date. The district will utilize phone calls, email, and text to communicate with individuals, and we will also post information on our website (ecisd.org), the ECISD app, and through social media (X, Facebook, & Instagram). 

Accurate information will ensure you receive messages from your campus and the District. Use the following link to review your contact information: 🔗 Skyward Family Access Parent Portal

about 16 hours ago, Ricky Ricebird
winter storm
El Campo ISD is accepting applications for the following SUBSTITUTE positions:
1. 𝐒𝐮𝐛𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐭𝐞 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐫 - Applicants must have at least a High School diploma or G.E.D. and must be able to attend a training session on Wednesday, January 28, 2026. There is no fee for the training session.
2. 𝐒𝐮𝐛𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐭𝐞 𝐍𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞 - Must have current LVN or RN License or current EMT Certification.
REMINDER: When hired, all ECISD employees are required to be fingerprinted for a Criminal History review. Fee - $49.00
You can apply online at https://bit.ly/ECISDjobs
𝐸𝑙 𝐶𝑎𝑚𝑝𝑜 𝐼𝑛𝑑𝑒𝑝𝑒𝑛𝑑𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑆𝑐ℎ𝑜𝑜𝑙 𝐷𝑖𝑠𝑡𝑟𝑖𝑐𝑡 𝑖𝑠 𝑎𝑛 𝐸𝑞𝑢𝑎𝑙 𝑂𝑝𝑝𝑜𝑟𝑡𝑢𝑛𝑖𝑡𝑦 𝐸𝑚𝑝𝑙𝑜𝑦𝑒𝑟
3 days ago, Ricky Ricebird
we are hiring sub teachers and nurses

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

8 days 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!

10 days ago, Ricky Ricebird
ladybird basketball home game day vs sweeny january 13 at 5 and 6:30
12 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)

17 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

19 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!

about 1 month 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 2 months 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 2 months ago, Ricky Ricebird
flyer for student council's no-peek prize game

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

about 2 months 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 2 months 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 2 months 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!

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.
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

2 months ago, Ricky Ricebird
school board meeting logo for november 19 2025