Sending you warm wishes for a joyful holiday season! Merry Christmas from the Staff at Hutchins Elementary!
about 11 hours ago, Ricky Ricebird
holiday card with staff in the shape of a christmas tree - sending you warm wishes for a joyful holiday season! Merry Christmas from Hutchins

A huge congratulations and heartfelt thank you to everybody at Hutchins Elementary! Your generosity and teamwork helped the Blessing Cup Storehouse by collecting the most non-perishable food items this year for Trim-A-Tree. Because of your incredible effort, Hutchins proudly won 1st place in that category! Way to come together and make a meaningful impact in our community!

2 days ago, Ricky Ricebird
ladies from the blessing cup presenting certificate to principal, teachers, staff, and students of Hutchins
tree surrounded by stacks of boxes filled with canned goods

El Campo ISD's Regular Board Meeting will be held on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at 6:00 pm at the Administration Building, 700 W. Norris, El Campo, TX.

Board Agenda for the Regular Meeting: December 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.

3 days ago, Ricky Ricebird
School Board Meeting - December 17, 2025
Calendar Reminder: This Friday, December 19th, is an early release day. Students will then have Winter Break from December 22nd to January 6th. Following the break, staff will return to work on Monday, January 5th, for 2 days of professional development. Students will return to the classrooms on Wednesday, January 7th.
3 days ago, Ricky Ricebird
student winter break: december 22 - january 6. classes resume january 7

Huge thank you to Santa for making a special stop at Hutchins Elementary today! Every single student at Hutchins got the chance to say hi, and our kids lit up like Christmas trees the moment he walked in. The joy he brought was the real deal.

We are grateful he took time out of his very full December schedule to remind our kids that the season is all about wonder, kindness, and a little sparkle of fun.

Thank you, Santa, for making today unforgettable for our Ricebirds. You made hundreds of little hearts a whole lot happier, and we appreciate you more than you know!

Video collage of pictures with Santa

9 days ago, Ricky Ricebird
santa with young boy

Parents and Families of Emergent Bilingual Students:

Before the upcoming winter break, check out the Winter Parents and Families Newsletter to learn how to strengthen your child’s academic and language skills while keeping them engaged.

14 days ago, Ricky Ricebird
texas shape with supporting emergent bilingual students in texas

Interested in the GT Program in ECISD? Please complete the GT Referral Form now!
The current year referral deadline is December 19, 2025.
ecisd.org ➡️ MENU ➡️ Student/Parent Information ➡️ Special Populations ➡️ GT Program ➡️ ECISD GT Referral

14 days ago, Ricky Ricebird
step by step instructions to get to the referral form on the district website

🦃✨Hutchins Turkey Trot was a HUGE hit! The students loved having the chance to compete for a Turkey for their families!!! Students ran, cheered, and had an absolute blast! 🏆🍗 Thank you to everyone for making this day so much fun and full of energy. The students loved every minute!

Thank you to our Sponsors for donating Turkeys: Taqueria Fernandez, Kimber Kelley & Co. CPAs, Janik Alligators, Mr. Gattis, and Colleen Rasmussen.

24 days ago, Ricky Ricebird
9 kids who won a turkey to take home

Happy Thanksgiving!

27 days ago, Ricky Ricebird
closed november 24-28. staff return on December 1 and students return on december 2

Hutchins "Thankful for Reading Night" - Thank you to all the families that came out and made our night a HUGE success!

28 days ago, Ricky Ricebird
collage of pictures from thankful for reading night

El Campo ISD's Regular Board Meeting will be held on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at 6:00 pm at the Administration Building, 700 W. Norris, El Campo, TX.

All Board meetings are open to the public and are posted on the District website. These meetings provide an opportunity for you to witness the business of the school district, and you are always welcome to attend.

🔗November 19, 2025 Agenda

about 1 month ago, Ricky Ricebird
school board meeting logo for november 19 2025

Don’t forget about the Meadow Lane Holiday Bazaar on November 19th and 20th, held at Christ Lutheran Church on Ave I. The fun runs from 9-5 on Wednesday and 9-12 on Thursday. They’ll have lots of yummy treats, gifts for all ages, and spectacular holiday decor!

about 1 month ago, Ricky Ricebird
holiday bazaar 2025 november 19 and 20th flyer

Update on Hutchins: Parents, thank you for your understanding and cooperation. As of now, the law-enforcement situation has been resolved, and Hutchins Elementary will resume a typical day and release. Thank you for your patience and for your confidence in us to keep your kids safe. Bob Callaghan

about 1 month ago, Ricky Ricebird

Update on High School and Hutchins
Parents of high school: The district appreciates your cooperation, as the administration and staff have worked to keep your students safe with minimal interruptions to the high school activities. The situation on Roberts Street is being contained, and law enforcement is confident the high school can resume normal activities while remaining vigilant to the law enforcement situation three blocks to the south of the high school. A modification to the high school schedule is in order due to the law enforcement situation. The upper class switched their lunch times with the 9th grade and will have their lunch beginning at 12:45 rather than the normal 11:15. Once lunch is completed, high school students will continue with the 7th and 8th periods. A normal dismissal will follow. Thank you for your cooperation!

Parents of Hutchins: Avenue I continues to be barricaded while law enforcement works to resolve the situation on Roberts. Access to the Hutchins campus is still restricted. Local law enforcement has assured us that a typical parent pickup will occur this afternoon. Law enforcement is hopeful that the situation will be resolved prior to parent pickup, but in the event the situation continues, law enforcement will open Avenue I and utilize law enforcement to help parents retrieve their children.

about 1 month ago, Ricky Ricebird
We appreciate everyone’s patience and support during this morning's situation involving local and federal law enforcement in the neighborhood near Hutchins Elementary. Both the high school and Hutchins have returned to a normalized routine, with the knowledge to remain vigilant about the situation on Roberts. We have spoken with law enforcement, and they have the situation contained to a home. We are confident in our police department, and I have confidence in our district and campus administration and our entire staff, who are working diligently and successfully to keep your children safe and secure.

Bob Callaghan
about 1 month ago, Ricky Ricebird
El Campo ISD is cooperating with the El Campo Police Department, and at this time, all students are safe and secure on our campuses. It is our understanding that federal law enforcement, with the cooperation of local law enforcement, has an individual barricaded within a home on Roberts Street. Because of the proximity to Hutchins Elementary and the high school, and out of an abundance of caution, we are keeping the students contained in the building. The high school students and the parents attending the pep rally are safely contained within the gymnasium. The schools remain on Lockout at this time. 

We will provide updates as they become available from local law enforcement. I want to reiterate that there is a significant police presence on Robert’s Street and the situation is contained. El Campo ISD’s response is adding a layer of safety for our students.

about 1 month ago, Ricky Ricebird

Thank you to all the Veterans who participated in today's parade! Additionally, thank you to all Veterans for your unwavering dedication and service to our country. Your sacrifices are truly appreciated and never forgotten. Veterans Parade

about 1 month ago, Ricky Ricebird
students with table full of breakfast for the veterans
Join us for a Family Outreach and training that provides parents with the required parent and family literacy services, activities, and training needed to improve their English language skills.
about 1 month ago, Ricky Ricebird
Parent Engagement Event - November 12, 2025 flyer
Parent Engagement Event - November 12, 2025 spanish flyer

Calling all Veterans in the area! Please join us in our Veterans Parade!

Feel free to decorate your vehicle. You will stay in your car and be recognized at each campus. No need to sign up. Show up, and be ready to roll by 8:15 a.m. For details about the parade, visit https://www.ecisd.org/article/2490613

about 2 months ago, Ricky Ricebird
Veterans Parade - November 11th 8:15

Important Notice Regarding Costumes at Friday’s Home Football Game

We understand that Halloween is a time for community celebration. However, for safety reasons and to ensure easy identification, **costumes will not be allowed** at the football game this Friday. All attendees must change out of their costumes before entering the stadium. Those who do not comply will be denied entry.

about 2 months ago, Ricky Ricebird