Thanks to our incredible students, staff, and community, we had 96 successful donors, helping save over 300 lives!
A special congratulations goes to our high school librarian, Mrs. Shelby Gadeke, who received her “1 Gallon” mug for donating an incredible gallon of blood! 👏❤️
This year, NHS, Student Council, and HOSA worked together to collect 500 total units of blood during the 2025-2026 school year — impacting and saving over 1,500 lives!
Way to go, ECHS! We are so grateful for the support of our students, staff, administration, and community members who continue to make such a positive difference. Together, we are changing lives! 🌟
The Lyford family greatly appreciates everyone who donated at any of the ECHS blood drives this year. During her 2.5-year-long treatment for leukemia, Amelia received over 50 units of blood product. She has since won her battle against leukemia. Though her battle is over, there are hundreds of people needing blood products daily, and it is with your help that people's lives are being saved. ❤️
This summer is where champions are built. 💪🔥
Join the ECHS Ladybird Strength, Conditioning & Sport Specific Instruction Camps and put in the work to become faster, stronger, more confident, and more competitive for next season. Whether you’re chasing a starting spot, preparing for your sport, or just wanting to improve, this is your opportunity to get better every single day.
At ECHS, we take pride in our winning tradition — district championships, playoff runs, state qualifiers, and record breakers don’t happen by accident. They’re built in the offseason. 🏆
Come compete. Come grow. Come be part of something bigger.
Get signed up today to put in the work to chase your dreams!
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Joselyn Brown, Kasandra Jaramillo, Jakub Rodriguez, Deja Roberts, Jacqueline Martinez. Brylan Rodriguez, Leah Martinez, Alani Jimenez, Nayeli Gonzalez, Destiny Martinez, Beckycarol Perez. Ja’Diah Clay, Yazmin Govea, Ta’LaijahTaylor, Natalie Hernandez, and Maysen Manrriquez. Not pictured: Melvaney Guarado, Ava Figirova, Jayla Eaton, and Esperanza Cruces.
Once a Ricebird, Always a Ricebird.
Before the bricks come down, come walk those halls one last time. We are opening the doors of El Campo High School for a final "Come and Go" walkthrough. Whether you graduated five years ago or fifty, come visit your favorite classroom, and share a few more laughs in the place where it all started.
📍 El Campo High School
🗓️ Friday, May 22
⏰ 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Help us spread the word! Let’s give these buildings the send-off they deserve.
Buildings to be demolished this summer: band hall, wood shop, counselor's office (old student center).
Buildings to be demolished in the near future: AVS, H building, library, cafeteria, C building, and front office.
Congratulations to Presley Bacak on earning Defensive Player of the Year honors!
Congratulations to Mac’Yia Warner, Kylie Acuna, Adrienne Rodriguez, and Emma Labay on earning First Team All-District honors!
Congratulations to Rylan Staff, Riannah Miles, and Grace Cerny on their Second Team All-District honors!
Proud of Ava Simper and Madi Kelly for earning Honorable Mention All-District honors.
Success in the classroom remains part of the standard for Ladybird Softball. ❤️🖤🥎
Congratulations to our 14 Ladybirds who earned District 29-4A Academic All-District honors! Your commitment to excellence both on the field and in the classroom represents El Campo the right way. We are proud of the hard work, discipline, and dedication this group shows every single day.
Excellence in the classroom. Excellence on the field.
Congratulations to our Ladybird seniors on being named THSCA Academic All-State!
⭐ Eliska Shumbera — First Team
⭐ Mayleigh Martinez — Second Team
Your hard work, dedication, and commitment to being successful both academically and athletically continue to make El Campo proud. The standard has been set high by these two seniors! ❤️🖤
STATE TRACK FINALISTS💥
Congratulations to Maddie Holmes and Ava Simper on their top finishes at the State Championships!
Maddie finished 5th in the 100M dash, and Ava finished 7th in the 800 M run!
Congratulations to Maddie Holmes on earning 6th Place in the UIL 4A State Championships Long Jump with a jump of 18’7”!
Your Ladybird family is proud of the hard work, determination, and heart you showed all season long. Way to represent El Campo on the biggest stage! ❤️🖤
Pitcher of the Year: Jonah Poenitzsch
Defensive MVP: Jackson Bystrek
First Team All District:
Andy Russell, Kyle Wied, Jake Drabek, Hudson Bystrek
Second Team All District:
James Terrazas, Caleb Leach, Jax Bubela, Aiden Chisum
Honorable Mention:
Holt Yackel, Luke Tidmore
Bi-District Champs
Kudos to all! 🎉
State Meet Send-Off!
Join us for a send-off for Maddie Holmes and Ava Simper as they head to the State Track & Field Meet!
We're so proud of these talented athletes and their hard work this season. Let's show them our Ricebird pride! ❤️
When: Wednesday, May 13th
Time: 12:15 PM
Where: Between Ricebird Gym and Student Parking
Go Ladybirds! Run fast, jump high, and finish strong! 🏆
Date: Thursday, May 21st
Time: 8:00 PM (Gates open at 6:45 PM)
Location: Ricebird Stadium
**Important Information:**
- Certain items are not permitted: Please refrain from bringing balloons, air horns, or noise makers.
- Only clear bags will be allowed for entry.
- Spectators will have the opportunity to enter the field at the end of the ceremony, although this is subject to change.
We look forward to celebrating this special occasion!
🏆 Signing Day Success at ECHS!
We are thrilled to celebrate four of our incredible student-athletes as they officially signed their letters of intent to continue their athletic and academic careers at the collegiate level.
Congratulations to these dedicated individuals for their hard work:
Maddie Holmes – Taking her talents to the next level in Track & Field at Prairie View A&M University.
Evan Vazquez - Ready to make a splash with the Southwestern Pirates in Georgetown.
Isabella Ikard - Heading to Kansas to continue the legacy of excellence from our volleyball program at Cloud County Community College.
Mac'Yia Warner – Bringing that Ricebird softball grit to the Ranger College Diamond.
Thank you to the coaches, families, and teammates who supported them along the way. We can’t wait to see what you achieve in this next chapter! 🎓✨
See the event in this video link.
The ECHS Clinical Program would like to once again extend a heartfelt THANK YOU to the ECMH district and all of the various clinical sites for welcoming and supporting our students throughout the year. We truly appreciate your time, guidance, and partnership.
Until next year!
🌺 Aloha, Ricebirds! Let’s Save Lives! 🥥
NHS & Student Council are hosting a Luau-themed Blood Drive in honor of the brave Amelia Lyford! Amelia, the daughter of Mrs. Lyford, a science teacher at ECHS, has won her battle with leukemia!
When: Wednesday, May 13
Time: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Where: ECHS Practice Gym
Theme: Luau! Wear your favorite tropical shirt! 🌴
Perks of Donating:
Receive a FREE exclusive beach towel! 🏖️
Get a free diabetes health screening.
The best feeling in the world: helping someone in need.
How to Join:
Appointments are required. Sign up online with this link.
#RicebirdNation #GiveBlood #CommitForLife #AmeliaStrong
The ECHS admin would like to take this opportunity to thank all of our ECHS teachers for the dedication, patience, and support you show each and every day. Your hard work does not go unnoticed, and the impact you make on our students and campus is truly appreciated.
A huge thank you to Ms. Poenitzsch, Ms. Harp, and all of our talented Culinary Arts students for their hard work in the kitchen and for providing such a delightful lunch for our team.
The future is looking (and tasting) bright for our Culinary program!
