September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month—a time to raise awareness, promote hope, and normalize help-seeking. Suicide affects millions of people every year, yet too many struggle in silence. Whether you’re facing challenges, supporting a friend or loved one, or are looking to help, your voice matters.

Youth Suicide Warning Signs

·         Expressing hopelessness about the future.

·         Displaying severe or overwhelming emotional pain or distress.

·         Increased physical symptoms—such as fatigue, headaches, and stomachaches—commonly associated with emotional distress.

·         Changing or withdrawing from social connections or situations.

·         Changes in sleep (increased or decreased).

·         Anger or hostility that seems out of character or out of context.

·         Recent increased agitation or irritability.

Text, call, or chat 988 for 24/7 judgment-free support.

3 months ago, Ricky Ricebird
suicide prevention awareness month
A BIG CONGRATULATIONS to our Freshmen and JV Ladybird Volleyball Teams!!!
Both teams are the Rice Consolidated Tournament UNDEFEATED CHAMPS!!🏆
3 months ago, Ricky Ricebird
JV team with medals
freshmen team with medals

𝐒𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐫 𝐏𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐭𝐬 - 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐬 𝐍𝐞𝐱𝐭?

1. PROOFS - You should receive your image proofs within 2-3 weeks of your session with photo package information and ordering instructions, along with your SESSION ID and ACCESS CODE.
2. ORDER - Select your yearbook pose and choose your favorite images to order online at www.shop.prestigeportraits.com.
3. QUESTIONS? - Please contact the help center at www.lifetouch.com/support-us. Select Prestige Grad Photography for assistance.

3 months ago, Ricky Ricebird
2026  with graduation cap and "senior year is here" below it

Parent Engagement Event - Wednesday, September 24th, 12:30-2:00. This event aims to inform parents and families of emerging bilingual students about the available services, supports, and resources that are available to them. It will take place at ECISD's Meadow Lane Resource Center.

3 months ago, Ricky Ricebird
flyer for event in english
flyer for event in spainsh
Mrs. Hopper's Freshman Principles of Health Science class enjoyed learning how to stop a bleed. The students watched an informational slideshow, then got to practice on their “patient”. Some of them even used their acting skills. A fun and educational Friday was had by all! A big thank you to Nurse Ott for taking the time to lead the demonstration.
3 months ago, Ricky Ricebird
students practicing the process on a classmate (3)
students practicing the process on a classmate (2)
students practicing the process on a classmate (4)
students practicing the process on a classmate (5)
students practicing the process on a classmate (6)
students practicing the process on a classmate (7)
students practicing the process on a classmate (8)
students practicing the process on a classmate (9)
students practicing the process on a classmate (10)
nurse ott demonstrating the process on herself

Avoid the lines and get your tickets for Friday's home game against Needville now! Pre-sale tickets for students are $4 and $6 for adults (cash only) at any campus or the athletic office, Monday through Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Pre-sale tickets are also available online (for an additional fee). All tickets at the gate will be $8 cash. Online tickets: www.ecisd.org/tickets

3 months ago, Ricky Ricebird
ricebirds over a football
3 months ago, Ricky Ricebird
this week in ricebird nation
Ricebirds over Dulles 58-0
3 months ago, Ricky Ricebird
scoreboard that says El Campo 58 Dulles, zero
Don't miss out!
3 months ago, Ricky Ricebird
Fried chicken flyer
HOSA would like to thank everyone who donated blood last week. We collected a total of 130 units of blood!
3 months ago, Ricky Ricebird
girl giving blood
student volunteers holding sign of all the names who donated
student volunteers
student volunteers
girl giving blood
student volunteers
girl giving blood
girl giving blood
student volunteers
student volunteers with teacher
Hey, Class of 2026, it's time for your Senior Yearbook Portraits! Schedule your appointment in the counselor's office. Pictures will be on 9/16, 9/17, and 9/18. 🔗Details: https://5il.co/3p5aq
3 months ago, Ricky Ricebird
sample of flyer with in formation
Mrs. Kacer's medical terminology class enjoyed an engaging chalk activity in which they practiced the directional terms they had learned.
3 months ago, Ricky Ricebird
students learning terms with sidewalk chalk and life-size drawings
students learning terms with sidewalk chalk and lifesize drawings
students learning terms with sidewalk chalk and lifesize drawings
students learning terms with sidewalk chalk and lifesize drawings
students learning terms with sidewalk chalk and lifesize drawings
students learning terms with sidewalk chalk and lifesize drawings
student learning terms with sidewalk chalk and lifesize drawings
students learning terms with sidewalk chalk and lifesize drawings
students learning terms with sidewalk chalk and lifesize drawings
students learning terms with sidewalk chalk and lifesize drawings
Go, Birds Go!
3 months ago, Ricky Ricebird
list of athletic events for the week of september 2-6
Hey Class of 2026! Balfour will be on campus September 4th! Check out their flyers on the high school home page - www.ecisd.org/echs
3 months ago, Ricky Ricebird
🚨BACK to BACK meet Champions🚨 🏆 Big shoutout to our JV Ladybirds! They showed out at the Sweeny Invitational and are the MEET CHAMPIONS! 🏅🔥
1st- Aubree Sedillo, 4th- Lexi Gollas, 9th- Nevaeh Gonzales, 15th- Miley Garcia, 17th- Sky Guzman, 34th- Amani Robinson.

Proud of the fight, teamwork, and energy they brought all day. Way to represent, girls! ❤️🖤- Coach Burton

3 months ago, Ricky Ricebird
team picture
girls with medals at the meet
girl with medal at the meet
girl with medal at the meet
girl with medal at the meet
Coach Larson’s A&P classes did an “Autopsy Lab” on their cadavers (aka the bananas) to demonstrate their knowledge of anatomical language and directions. They had to determine the cause of death for their banana. Lots of learning and fun was had by all!
3 months ago, Ricky Ricebird
banana with eyes and pipe cleaner arms being dissected
banana with eyes and pipe cleaner arms being dissected
banana with eyes and pipe cleaner arms being dissected
banana with eyes and pipe cleaner arms being dissected
banana with eyes and pipe cleaner arms being dissected

Up next in football season introductions is the Ricebird Band and Color Guard! With their sharp uniforms and impressive precision, they are poised to make every performance an unforgettable experience. Their intricate formations and beautiful melodies will captivate you. The Ricebird Band and Color Guard are ready to rock Friday Night Lights!

3 months ago, Ricky Ricebird
the band's team picture
ECHS Yearbooks are now on sale! $60 until Sept 12, 2025. www.JostensYearbooks.com.
3 months ago, Ricky Ricebird
the news you've finally waited for - yearbooks are now on sale
🏆UNDEFEATED CHAMPIONS🏆 The Ladybirds were 6-0 this weekend at the Beeville Tournament. Huge team wins! Congratulations to these three players for their All-Tournament Selection. Claire Radley - All-Tournament MVP Addisyn Merta & Adde Key - All-Tournament 1st Team
4 months ago, Ricky Ricebird
team picture with trophy and medals

We can't wait to see you, Ricebirds 🎉

4 months ago, Ricky Ricebird
1st day of school august 13 7:50-3:30