
🎥 The Class of 2023 Commencement Exercises can be seen live here once the event begins: https://tinyurl.com/2023RicebirdGrad


🎓 It's GRADUATION DAY for the Class of 2023! Gates to the stadium open at 6:30.
⭐ Spectators will not be allowed to enter the stadium with balloons of any sort. ⭐


Congratulations to the Class of 2023 Honor Graduates! | https://www.canva.com/design/DAFjqzGFx3Q/N8QCMNJwOG9RlE3qjRvhHg/view?utm_content=DAFjqzGFx3Q&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=homepage_design_menu

In this episode of the news, we remind you about the last day of school, we bid farewell to the Class of 2023, share some great news from the CTE wing, and recognize our all-district athletes.
https://youtu.be/qzvbRPBnV40


ECHS students Whitney Rebector, Alicia Martinez Tello, Melany Ramirez Silva,
Darcy Ramirez, Kaidence Graham, and Annette Arvizu are now Licensed Cosmetologists! Congratulations to them and their instructor, Ms. Gardner!


🌞Tomorrow is the last day of school! Have a great summer!

ECHS Health Science Clinical class thanks all of our AMAZING rotation locations...
EC Animal Hospital, Middle School, Coastal Plains Animal Clinic, Paradigm Healthcare, Berkeley Eye Center, ECHS Life Skills, Hutchins Elementary, Mid Coast Medical Office, Mid Coast Mid Town, Dr. Ogdee, Myatt Elementary, Dr. Swenson, and ECMH: cardio, dietary, ER, Med records, Wound care, Nurse's Station, Pharmacy, Lab, PT, Radiology, OR, and Materials Management. See it here: https://www.canva.com/design/DAFjxNJbC0w/-meigSLS4pj_j2XqyyFcUQ/view?utm_content=DAFjxNJbC0w&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=homepage_design_menu

Congratulations to the Class of 2023 Valedictorian, Ella Rod, and Salutatorian, Morgan Russell!
Ella will attend Texas A&M University to major in biochemistry and then head to medical school to become a doctor.
Morgan will attend Texas A&M University to major in business.


Cosmetology Senior Graduation and awards party 2023!



Help us celebrate these Ricebird Baseball awards!
⚾ Brock Rod - District 25-4A Pitcher of the Year ⚾ Kyle Barosh - 1st Team All-District Infield ⚾ Bryce Rasmussen - 1st Team All-District Infield ⚾ Dean Poenitzsch - 1st Team All-District Catcher ⚾ Lane Schulz -2nd Team All-District Pitcher ⚾ Konnor Ewing - 2nd Team All-District Infield ⚾ James Dorotik - 2nd Team All-District Infield ⚾ Oliver Miles - 2nd Team All-District Outfield ⚾ Cameron Conrad - Honorable Mention Catcher ⚾ and Cole Dewey - Honorable Mention Designated Hitter.











ECHS Life Skills and STEP II had a fun morning fishing at Legacy Park with FFA buddies on Thursday. One fish was caught, and everyone had a great time!









2023 Powderpuff Football 🏈 Tuesday, May 23rd. 7 pm at Ricebird Stadium. $5 admission fee.

In this episode of the news, we celebrate our SLPs and educational bosses, share some end-of-year reminders, give a report on the school board meeting, and introduce you to our new cheer squad. https://youtu.be/26Js7Y06p4s


Congratulations to these Ricebirds on being honored for their achievements both in athletic competitions and academics at the Victoria Advocate's Varsity Cup Presentation! Pictured here with their coaches are:
Zane Garner - Boys Swimming
Alex Figirova - Boys Powerlifting
Brooke Bacak - Girls Cross Country


📣 Introducing the 2023-2024 Ricebird Varsity Cheerleaders!
Kinley Tompkins, Senior Co-Head Cheerleader; Holly Foegelle, Senior; Kaylynn Mendez, Senior: Jordyn Maldonado, Sophomore; Allie Zalman, Sophomore;
Addison Tompkins, Sophomore; Emmy Lou Russell, Senior Co-Head Cheerleader; Bailey York, Freshman; Chesney English, Sophomore; Angelena Solis, Junior; Codi Klatt, Freshman; Ally Sohrt, Senior; and Bethany Baker, Senior RICKY Ricebird-mascot.


Ricebirds, due to issues with the Skyward computer program, El Campo High School is having to reschedule the Senior Academic Excellence and Scholarship awards assembly and the 9th - 11th Academic Excellence to Monday, May 22nd.
The 9th – 11th Academic Excellence awards assembly will be in the auditorium at 1:30 PM. The Senior Academic Excellence and Scholarship awards assembly will be in the auditorium at 5:30 PM. Guests may park in the stadium parking lot and enter through the gate by the competition gym. The doors to the auditorium will open 30 minutes prior to each assembly.
Students will be notified by the end of the week if they are receiving an award. Students will need to be dressed in business casual and meet all ECISD dress code requirements and report to the cafeteria 30 minutes prior to their respective assembly.

FCCLA held its annual recognition breakfast this week! Students that earned competition plaques, graduation cords, and scholarships were recognized along with the Advanced Culinary students that earned their ServSafe Manager’s certification. It was a great morning!





All HOSA members were invited to an induction and luncheon to witness these future leaders take their oath of office. Sponsors are Jessica Hopper and Kaydi Kacer.
Treasurer: Sienna Espinoza; Historian: Angelina Loredo; Vice President: Ce'Azmin Hood; Hopper; Reporter: Krista Holub; Secretary: Yuli Vazquez; and President-Elect: Makayla Bard. Laura Reyna, Past President, and Melissa Bererra, President.





Parent Engagement Event for Families of Emerging Bilingual Students: May 19, 2023, 9-11 am at the Meadow Lane Resource Center (2620 Myatt Lane). This Community Engagement event will focus on bringing together families of English learners and immigrant families and provide valuable resources offered by the community. For more information visit: http://www.txel.org/parents-and-families

Congratulations to freshman Madison Holmes on her performance at the UIL State Track Meet in Austin. Madison competed in the UIL 4A girls 200m race and placed 4th in the STATE! Her time of 24.79 was also a personal best. Way to go, Madison!
