ECHS is 1st place Academic Rodeo Champions!
about 19 hours ago, Ricky Ricebird
4 kids holding a trophy

The March School Board Meeting was packed with celebrations and important decisions for our district, including:
📣 Special recognition of our ECHS Cheerleaders
⭐ Honoring our latest Remarkable Ricebirds
🏗️ Approval of new accessible playground equipment
📱 Approval of ParentSquare, our 26-27 district communication tool
👍 Extension of administrative contracts for our district leadership

Catch up on the full session and see the timestamps in the video description to jump to the topics that matter most to you.
📺 Watch here: March 2026 School Board Meeting

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cheer squad in the board room
Kendra with admin
liz with admin
larson with admin
The Ricebird golf team brought home 1st place from the Bay City tournament this week. 1st Medalist, Landon Hickl, shot a 70, and 2nd Medalist, Rhett Russell, shot a 76. Way to go, Ricebirds!
3 days ago, Ricky Ricebird
russell and hickl wearing medals

Congratulations Ricebird Basketball! Here are the 2025-26 Ricebird All-District Awards.
Gus Respondek - 1st Team All-District
Nathan Melchor - 2nd Team All-District
Konnor Beal - Honorable Mention All-District
Andrew Garay - Honorable Mention All-District

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Gus dribbles past opponents
Nathan going up to make a basket
Konnor shooting the ball
Andrew dribbles past opponent

Reminder: No school on Friday, March 27th, due to Fair Day!

3 days ago, Ricky Ricebird
WCYF logo with the caption "fair day - no school Friday, March 27th
The Chamber of Commerce Junior Ambassadors had an incredible time meeting with the wonderful Executive Director, Kelly Balthrop! They enjoyed watching the Chamber Ambassadors in action, dedicated to making our community shine. What a great experience!
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Kelly with 3 girls from the high school

El Campo ISD's Regular Board Meeting will be held on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at 6:00 pm at the Administration Building, 700 W. Norris, El Campo, TX.

Board Agenda for the Regular Meeting: March 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.

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March 25, 2026 school board meeting logo
Cosmetology students in action! Jackson shows off a fresh cut for Mr. Larson while BJ practices facial treatments. Our students are gaining great hands-on experience!
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Jackson posing with Mr. Larson after a haircut, while BJ stands behind them wearing a green face mask

ECHS STEP II Plant Sale! Thursday, March 26, 9-noon. Entrance at the intersection of Ave F and Ash Street.
Prices
4" - $3 each or 2 for $5
Quart pots - $5 each or 2 for $8

Assorted Herbs, Veggies, Tomatoes -Roma, Beef steak, Cherry, and Spoon, Jalapenos- mild, Squash, Zucchini, Tomatillos.
Plants: Petunias, Mini roses, loquat trees, Mexican heather, aloe, hibiscus, lantana, and begonias.

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blooming flowers in crates
In Mrs. Kacer's Medical Terminology class, the students think the body is pretty "super," so they each chose three glands and made a superhero comic about them.
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Close-up of a student holding a creative "Super Gland" comic book project, featuring vibrant illustrations of endocrine system-inspired superheroes.
A student-created comic strip about medical glands. The panels tell a story about "The Seedy Sopranos" invading "Tinnitus City," featuring superhero characters named "Tung Tung Testes," "Optimal Ovaries," and "Pancake Pancreas" who save the day.
A student's "Super Gland" project showing a 6-panel comic. Each panel features a personified gland—like the Pineal gland with a sleep mask and the Thymus gland as a security guard—alongside handwritten descriptions of their biological functions and "work schedules."
A student's comic strip using "Boom" and "Crack" action bubbles to show how glands respond to stress. It features "Captain Pineal" managing sleep and a hero representing the Adrenal gland responding to a "Bone in Trouble" alert to restore balance.
sevearl creative medical terminology projects on the wall showing a multi-panel comic where different body glands are reimagined as superheroes fighting villains to regulate the body.
sevearl creative medical terminology projects on the wall showing a multi-panel comic where different body glands are reimagined as superheroes fighting villains to regulate the body.
A big congratulations to our outstanding Ladybird Powerlifting Team for their impressive performance at the State meet in Edinburg! Our top performer secured a 3rd place finish!

Bethany Huggins- 3rd place, 930 Total
Sophie Rodriguez- 7th place, 815 Total
Bianca Duron- 8th place, 770 Total
Isabella Dominguez- 10th place, 730 Total
Ally Espericueta- 12th place, 520 Total
Yasmin Rodriguez- 13th place, 455 Total

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bethany on 3rd place block with medal
6 ladybirds at the meet posing with bethany and her medal
ladybirds at table smiling before they eat

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.

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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.
Good Luck at STATE today, Ladybirds!
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ladybird team of powerlifters with the title "regional champs"

Join us today for exciting send-offs! Boys at 3:15 and Girls at 4:30. Let’s cheer them on for Bi-District play! Bring your bells, whistles, and posters to the Weight Room Parking Lot! See you there! 🎊⚽️

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A graphic titled "Send Offs Today!" featuring a group photo of the El Campo high school boys and girls soccer teams posing together on a field. The background is a vibrant red with a soccer ball trailing orange flames in the bottom left corner.

🧦 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

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a set of feet wearing mismatched socks with the words world down syndrome day and a blue and yellow ribbon
The Step II and Lifeskills class at EC High School brightened our day by crafting Shamrock ☘️ wands yesterday, marking an exciting start to our return from Spring Break!
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teacher and 3 students showing off their wands
teacher helping glue on streamers with student
table of 5 people smiling with their wands
teacher helping glue on streamers with student
teacher helping glue on streamers with student
a student showing off his clover wand with colorful streamers hanging

A video message from Ladybird Soccer

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Ricebird Golf had an outstanding finish, taking 2nd place in the 16-team tournament at Rio Colorado! Congrats to Connor Savino for earning 2nd medalist honors, and great job to Rhett, Duncan, Bradyn, and Conner for making the top 10!
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golf boys wearing their medals
Mrs. Hopper’s Health Science Theory was fortunate to have guest speaker Linda Espita, LVN, from SPJST Nursing & Rehabilitation. During her visit, students learned about a typical day in the life of a geriatric nurse. They asked prepared questions, interacted with her, and had the opportunity to look at several items used in the nursing home setting.

Thank you, Mrs. Espita and SPJST, for taking the time to speak with our students and share your knowledge and experience!
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A group photo of about fifteen high school students and a guest nurse smiling in a classroom. In the foreground, a table is covered in healthcare equipment, including gloves, bandages, and medical organizers.
A guest speaker in a "Nurse" shirt demonstrates medical supplies to two high school students at a table filled with healthcare equipment like bandages and a sharps container.
A guest speaker in a "Nurse" shirt demonstrates medical supplies to three high school students at a table filled with healthcare equipment like bandages and a sharps container.
Three female students in a classroom setting focus intently on a pulse oximeter and other medical supplies on a table.
Go Birds Go! https://www.ecisd.org/page/athletics
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this week in ricebird nation