
The Ricebird Roasts are back in action, serving the staff of ECMS.

On January 24, 2024, El Campo ISD's Board of Trustees will hold a Public Meeting at 5:45 pm. The Regular Meeting will follow at 6:00 pm. Both meetings will be at the Administration Building, 700 W. Norris, El Campo, TX.
All meetings of the Board 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.
Board Agenda: https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/901


ECMS celebrated AVID Week with Freaky Friday!

📣 It's CHEER tryout time for the 2024-2025 school year!
Incoming 9th -12th graders: Packets available at your school. Mandatory parent and student meeting on February 9th @ 6:00 pm at Ricebird Gym.
Incoming 7th and 8th graders: Mandatory parent and student meeting on Monday, February 12th @ 6:00 pm in the ECMS cafeteria.
Tryouts will be held on Saturday, April 13, 2024, at 10:00 am at ECHS.

ECMS celebrated College Day for AVID Awareness Week. 🔗 https://www.canva.com/design/DAF6Ww5DFL4/tpHBgqMOa9CbJUZ2Foj6KQ/watch?utm_content=DAF6Ww5DFL4&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=editor

ECMS Students - you are invited to enjoy a cup of homemade hot chocolate tomorrow, January 19th, in the library during lunch periods. Prices are $3 a cup or $50 in Bird Bucks.

Parent Engagement Event: Fostering statewide community connections for families of emerging bilingual students. Tuesday, January 23, 9:00 am - 11:00 am, at the Meadow Lane Resource Center - 2620 Meadow Lane in El Campo, Texas.

ECMS 8th Graders! You are invited to RICEBIRD PREVIEW! Join us on Tuesday, January 30, at 5:00 pm in the ECHS Auditorium. Parents and 8th grade students are invited to learn more about ECHS Course Selections, CTE Programs of Study, and Clubs/Organizations.

After carefully reviewing the weather and road conditions predicted for tomorrow, all El Campo ISD campuses and departments will have an on-time 7:50 am start on Wednesday, January 17.
Be safe and cautious as all of the students return to school. Dress warm kids!

After closely monitoring the weather and road conditions, and in an abundance of caution for our students and staff, ECISD will cancel school on Tuesday, January 16. Be safe. Classes will resume on Wednesday, January 17.


ECISD will be closed on Monday, January 15, 2024, in observance of MLK Day. Classes resume on Tuesday, January 16.

**WINTER WEATHER WATCH** We are actively monitoring the weather for next week. The present forecast calls for cold temperatures with a slight chance of freezing precipitation. We expect to be in school on Tuesday and Wednesday at this time so please have your children dress accordingly. If something changes that would impact the safety of our students and staff we will let you know through our parent contact system by email, text message, and/or phone call. As always, you can also monitor the District's website & social media accounts for the latest information. ⭐Please take this time to update your Family Access contact information in Skyward which ensures that you receive messages from your campus and the District including emails and text messages.

Ms. Weatherford's 8th graders had a blast playing a version of Headbanz to sharpen their descriptive writing style.




Monday, January 15th, is a federal holiday. District and campus offices will be closed.
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🌟📚Hey Ricebird Nation! Tomorrow, January 8th, is the first day of the spring semester! 📌 Remember to set your alarms and get a good night's sleep. School starts at 7:50. Let's go, Ricebirds!

🎉Happy New Year! Welcome back ECISD staff! We hope you all had a great holiday season and a restful break.
🎇We will see students back in the classroom on Monday, January 8th!

We are hiring! 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 be able to attend a training session on Wednesday, January 10, 2024. There is no fee for the training session.
2. Substitute Nurse - Must have current LVN or RN License or current EMT Certification.
Apply ➡ https://bit.ly/ECISDjobs
REMINDER: When hired, all ECISD employees are required to be fingerprinted for a Criminal History Review. Fee - $49.00.
El Campo Independent School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer

We are hiring! 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 be able to attend a training session on Wednesday, January 10, 2024. There is no fee for the training session.
2. Substitute Nurse - Must have current LVN or RN License or current EMT Certification.
Apply ➡ https://bit.ly/ECISDjobs
REMINDER: When hired, all ECISD employees are required to be fingerprinted for a Criminal History Review. Fee - $49.00.
El Campo Independent School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer

All ECISD buildings will be closed from December 21 - January 3. Have a safe and happy holiday!

ECHS NHS and the Step II Program have partnered once again to sell discount cards for 2024! 15 local businesses are offering amazing discounts! They are only $10 each and make great stocking stuffers. Contact any NHS member to purchase. Special thanks to the businesses who offer discounts - we greatly appreciate your support!