Today, 8th graders got a VIP tour of the high school's CTE programs, getting them pumped for the future! But the fun doesn't stop there - tonight, they can bring their parents to the Ricebird Preview to learn about the course selection process and all the cool clubs they can join in high school! #CTE
The El Campo Fire Department awarded Brinley Lauritsen 1st place, Alexandra Padron 2nd place, and Rebekah Puentes 3rd place for their fire prevention posters. Pictured with the students are ECVFD member Frank Olsovsky and ECMS Art Teacher, Pamela Clapp.
Check out the 2024-25 School Calendar the Board approved on January 24th: https://bit.ly/2425SchoolCal
🎥 See the meeting here: https://youtu.be/dvUvQCOIXmE.
Click "See more" below the video to see the chapters.
It's time for a Talent Show! Presented by the ECMS Student Council. Showtime is Friday, March 8th at ECMS. All ECMS students are invited to audition, but you must sign up by the end of February with Ms. Krpec or Mrs. Bennetsen.
Parents of ECMS students - Weather radar indicates 100% chance of heavy rain between 3pm and 4pm. We will not be able to allow students to walk after school. Please make arrangements to pick your child up. Thank you for helping us to ensure student safety.
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.
**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.
ECISD will be closed on Monday, January 15, 2024, in observance of MLK Day. Classes resume on Tuesday, January 16.
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!