
Hutchins students and staff selected "one word" to focus on for 2025. To pick the one word, they had to reflect on who they want to be and how they want to live! We can’t wait to see the awesome year ahead for these students!






Huge shout out to Board Vice President Rich DuBroc, an esteemed 1989 graduate of El Campo High School! His service on the school board has been nothing short of inspiring. We thank him for his hard work and passion for education. Mr. DuBroc has truly made a difference in the lives of so many! #Grateful #OnceARicebirdAlwaysARicebird


NHS and Student Council are partnering to host a blood drive on Wednesday, January 22 in the ECHS practice gym from 9 am to 3 pm. Donors must be at least 16 years old. Each blood donation saves three lives! Sign up with any NHS or Student Council member.


The Hutchins Attendance Heroes for this month include Ms. Rojas’ class in first grade, Mrs. Harton’s class in second grade and a tie in third grade between Mrs. Seaman’s class and Ms. Parinello’s class. We are SUPER PROUD of these classes!





Monday, January 20th is a student and staff holiday! Enjoy the 3 day weekend!
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Hutchins recognized students who demonstrated the characteristic of RESPONSIBILITY at their grade level assemblies. Way to go Ricebirds!




January is designated as School Board Recognition Month, and we would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to our Board of Trustees for their dedicated service!


Hutchins Elementary loved getting a surprise visit from the Grinch before the break! After he visited every classroom, his heart grew three sizes!







Just a Reminder: Staff will return on Monday, January 6th. Students will return on Wednesday, January 8th. We can't wait to see you!


HNY!


Students at Hutchins read the story "How to Catch the Gingerbread Man" and then created their own traps. Everyone did a great job and tapped their Gingerbread Man! See the traps here: https://www.canva.com/design/DAGax_EpPV8/ks5lQoOGe1_nhOE63ZeK5Q/watch?utm_content=DAGax_EpPV8&utm_campaign=share_your_design&utm_medium=link&utm_source=shareyourdesignpanel


Hutchins staff and students were SUPER excited to catch a glimpse of Santa on campus!! https://www.canva.com/design/DAGZ1v6Owcw/Gcn0oKs2uXJiBaJoYDlRJw/watch?utm_content=DAGZ1v6Owcw&utm_campaign=share_your_design&utm_medium=link&utm_source=shareyourdesignpanel


This is a friendly reminder! Students will be released at noon this Friday, December 20. They will then have Winter Break, from December 23 to January 7. Following the break, teachers will return to work on Monday, January 6 for convocation and January 7 for a workday. Students will jump back into the classrooms on Wednesday, January 8.


ECHS Band Holiday Concert - Thursday, December 12th at 6:30.


Support STEP II - Plant Sale Friday, December 13 at ECHS Bus ramp on Ave F. 9-1:00.
All winter plants are half-priced - $3 each!
Or, $25 a flat (12-quart size pots)
We have Purple Dianthus - Pink Magic Dianthus - Raspberry Dianthus - Cherry Dianthus - Pansies.
email bhlavaty@ricebirds.net with any questions





After learning about how Julius Caesar was one of Rome's most influential leaders, 3rd grade students explored his character to determine how he could have been viewed as both a hero and a traitor to Romans. They analyzed all of the information they learned to take a position and create a plan to debate their position. Ms. Stock's class presented their ideas on how he could be portrayed as a hero, while Ms. Molina's class presented their arguments as to why they believed he was a traitor. See them here:



ECMS Choir is hosting a Christmas Karaoke Night on Monday, December 16th from 6-8 pm at the ECMS Cafeteria. All ages are welcome. Admission is $3 for adults and $2 for students. Concessions will be available! Come and listen/sing along to some Christmas Music or sign up to sing on stage to your favorite Christmas Songs!


Get into the spirit of the holidays with our Holiday Concert series from the Ricebird Band program!
⛄Friday, December 6th at 6:30 - ECMS Holiday Symphonic Band Concert in the ECMS gym.
🎄Tuesday, December 10th at 6:30 - ECMS Holiday Beginner Band Concert in the ECMS gym.
🎅Thursday, December 12th at 6:30 - ECHS Band Holiday Concert in the HS auditorium.


Come see our Ricebirds in the El Campo Christmas Parade tonight at 7pm!
🎵 Ricebird Band
💃 Derby Dolls
📣 Cheerleaders
🏈 Varsity Football
⭐ FFA


Plant Sale tomorrow, December 6 at ECHS Bus ramp on Ave F. 9-1:30.
All winter plants are half-priced - $3 each!
Purple Dianthus - Pink Magic Dianthus - Raspberry Dianthus - Pansies - Ornamental Cabbage.
email bhlavaty@ricebirds.net with any questions




