April 23rd is National School Bus Driver Appreciation Day! Please join us in thanking all of the dedicated bus and car drivers who serve the students and families in El Campo ISD.
Each day ECISD buses transport: 320 morning route riders, 450 afternoon route riders, and 175 shuttle riders (employees’ children and Boys & Girls Club).
The first route bus leaves at 5:50 am.
The first student is picked up at ~ 6:10 am.
The final student is dropped off at approximately 5:00 pm each day.
The final bus comes in at about 5:20 each day.
The Longest Route - 72 miles
The Shortest Route - 10.7 miles
Don’t miss out on supporting our Ricebirds for the Special Olympics!
Stop by the Bake Sale and Plant Sale going on right now at the ECHS bus ramp on Ave F.
Look at all these goodies! The sale is today only until 1 pm or sold out!
Ms. Treumer's 2nd grade class had a blast on their field trip to Lake Texana!
Make plans to come out May 15th to support HOSA's Blood Drive at ECHS! Visit this link to schedule your appointment online: https://www.commitforlife.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/351218
ECHS STEP II will be holding a plant sale AND bake sale on Friday, April 19, from 9 AM to 1 PM. The bake sale is to help raise money for Special Olympics! Location: ECHS bus ramp on Ave F. Plants for sale will be: hanging baskets - Perfect for Mother's Day; a variety of Coleus, Super Petunias, Calendula, Dragon Wing Begonias, Verbena, Pentas, Salvia, herb gardens; Tomatoes: Black Cherry, Roma, Early Girl & Beefsteak; Squash: Yellow, Zucchini, & Scallop; Peppers: Cayenne, California Bell, Serrano, Sweet Banana, & Thai; Watermelon: Sugar Baby & Black Diamond; Cantaloupe: Sierra gold; and Strawberries! $3 for 4" pots; $6 for quart pots; $25 for the herb garden; and $30 for hanging basket
Nothing like a pep rally and parade to get you pumped up for STAAR testing! It was an exciting day at Hutchins for the 3rd graders!
Thank you, Ricky Ricebird, Ricebird Cheerleaders, Ricebird Baseball, and Derby Dolls! See it here: https://www.canva.com/design/DAGCgMkdCBs/1EbBpT52Vj8S46teL4IC5Q/watch?utm_content=DAGCgMkdCBs&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=editor
Students from the Challenger League shared with the Rotarians what they love about playing baseball and thanked them for their sponsorship!
Check out some pictures from last Saturday's game and make plans to go watch tomorrow! https://www.canva.com/design/DAGCPFBplu0/WJDA5BCnGAYHWngu4k9v-w/watch?utm_content=DAGCPFBplu0&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=editor
Don't forget about the Derby Doll Spring Show TONIGHT! 6pm in the high school auditorium!
Come see the Dolls at their Annual Spring Show - this Thursday, April 11th at 6 pm in the high school auditorium. It’s sure to be an entertaining night!
Ms. Vowell's kids enjoyed a visit from community worker mailman, Trevor Barker, who made time to say hello while delivering mail to Hutchins!
Sorry for the late notice, but we have to cancel tomorrow's ESL class for adults...the classes will resume April 13th.
Look at these Math Fact Whiz Kids from Hutchins!
School libraries empower students! Join us in celebrating #SchoolLibrarianDay to recognize the impact of school librarians in El Campo ISD!
📚 Janel Marcial - Myatt
📚 Leslie Kolojaco - Hutchins
📚 Cynthia Maffett - Northside
📚 Lupe Callies - ECMS
📚 Leah Morton and Jessica Gonzales - ECHS
Look at all these students from Hutchins who were honored at their grade level assemblies on Monday! They were chosen by their peers and teachers as Character Champions for the pillar of Caring!
Ms. Vowell's kids made rainbows ~ celebrating the beginning of spring, the end of March, and the important skill of following directions!
Make plans to attend the STARS' presentation of “The One-Act Play That Goes Wrong!” You can catch a performance on Saturday, April 6th at 7 pm or on Sunday, April 7th at 2 pm in the high school auditorium. Admission is free, but they are taking donations to benefit the Priesmeyer family to offset the cost of Mrs. Nicole Priesmeyer's cancer treatments. They will also have a bake sale at the performance that will go towards the Priesmeyers. The STARS hope you can make it!
Join us in honoring our assistant principals during National Assistant Principals Week!
National Assistant Principals Week, April 1–5, 2024, is a celebration of the unsung heroes in our education system. These dedicated folks work tirelessly to bolster teachers, motivate students, support their principal, create a positive learning community, and face the many unpredictable challenges that land on their desk.
Thank you, ECISD Assistant Principals for all you do!
Mrs. Prihoda and Ms. Nafegar's Second Graders from Hutchins Elementary accompanied music teacher Mrs. Matthews at the WCYF. They brought down the house with toe-tapping country tunes and groovy dance moves to celebrate Senior Citizens Day at the fair! See them here: https://www.canva.com/design/DAGAoBKxxh0/IQ0MBUcLfK2vntK1nj3jkQ/watch?utm_content=DAGAoBKxxh0&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=editor
It was a fun day at Ricebird Field Day! Thanks to all that make this day possible! See the fun here:https://www.canva.com/design/DAGA0Vnk5vM/sURNIjAsmpDj1Y43wRP5TQ/watch?utm_content=DAGA0Vnk5vM&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=editor
ECISD Special Education Department presents "Ricebird Field Day 2024" featuring the SPED students of Step II, Life Skills and Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) programs.
Parents, come out and watch the kids enjoy a variety of events at Ricebird Stadium!
📅 Thursday, March 28th
⌚ Opening Ceremony @ 9:30 am
⭐Please sit in the home side stands for the opening ceremony. Spectators are invited onto the field to watch events after the conclusion of the opening ceremony. Park in the back lot behind the weight room off of Pecan Street. Lunch will be provided to students and staff after the games.
***If it is raining, we will move Field Day into the practice gym. The times will change, and parents will need to stay in the bleachers as there is not enough room on the gym floor for everyone. El Campo will be from 9:00-10:15, and East Bernard, Rice, and Wharton will be from 10:30-11:40.