Calendar reminder: No School Friday, April 3rd, due to Good Friday!
Enjoy the long weekend and see you back in class on Monday, April 6th.
Myatt Elementary:
Jensen’s class winner- Cayne
Maldonado's afternoon class winner- Francisco
White’s class winner- Ariah
Hutchins:
Shumbera’s class winner- Jonathan
Weathers’ class winner- Caiden
Northside:
Wright’s class winner- Karter
The March School Board Meeting was packed with celebrations and important decisions for our district, including:
📣 Special recognition of our ECHS Cheerleaders
⭐ Honoring our latest Remarkable Ricebirds
🏗️ Approval of new accessible playground equipment
📱 Approval of ParentSquare, our 26-27 district communication tool
👍 Extension of administrative contracts for our district leadership
Catch up on the full session and see the timestamps in the video description to jump to the topics that matter most to you.
📺 Watch here: March 2026 School Board Meeting
Reminder: No school on Friday, March 27th, due to Fair Day!
El Campo ISD's Regular Board Meeting will be held on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at 6:00 pm at the Administration Building, 700 W. Norris, El Campo, TX.
Board Agenda for the Regular Meeting: March 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.
ECHS STEP II Plant Sale! Thursday, March 26, 9-noon. Entrance at the intersection of Ave F and Ash Street.
Prices
4" - $3 each or 2 for $5
Quart pots - $5 each or 2 for $8
Assorted Herbs, Veggies, Tomatoes -Roma, Beef steak, Cherry, and Spoon, Jalapenos- mild, Squash, Zucchini, Tomatillos.
Plants: Petunias, Mini roses, loquat trees, Mexican heather, aloe, hibiscus, lantana, and begonias.
Red shirts and bright smiles! Our Ricebirds had an absolute blast at Field Day! From parachute games to foot races, our students were beaming with joy all morning! ❤️ We're so thankful for the beautiful weather and that Rice, Wharton, East Bernard, and Boling joined us for all the fun!
Check out the video recap of the day.
🧦 Rock Your Socks – Friday, March 20! 🧦
We’re celebrating World Down Syndrome Day a little early this year!
Join us on Friday, March 20, by wearing your craziest, most colorful mismatched socks to show support and raise awareness.
💙 2026 Theme: Together Against Loneliness 💛
Everyone deserves connection, friendship, and a place to belong. Let’s be intentional about including others and making sure no one feels left out.
It’s more than just fun socks; it’s about building a stronger, more inclusive community.
#RockYourSocks #WDSD2026 #TogetherAgainstLoneliness #InclusionMatters #ChooseKindness
Myatt was thrilled to welcome a wonderful new author, Rena Dluhos, who recently shared her enchanting book, "Paulie the Pelican’s First Solo Flight," with several classes! The kids were absolutely captivated!
Every adventurous journey begins with a single step. In "Paulie the Pelican’s First Solo Flight," Paulie takes a leap into the unknown, feeling both nervous and excited. His courageous first step teaches children that true bravery isn't about being fearless; it’s about embracing challenges with self-trust. This heartwarming tale is a delightful way for young readers to build confidence and face new experiences with optimism and courage!
❤️Our Class Loves to Read❤️
Let’s give a shoutout to our outstanding diagnosticians: Ginger Kacal, Taryn Staff, Laura Motal, Stacy Amestoy, and Stephanie Cortez. Your impact is truly remarkable!
Spring Break is just around the corner, Ricebirds! ☀️🌴 Mark your calendars: ECISD will be closed from March 9th through the 13th. We hope everyone has a safe, relaxing, and sun-filled break!
Don't forget:
March 6: Early Release Day
March 16: Staff Development (no school for students)
March 27: Fair Day
Congratulations to Olvin P. with 73 jumps and Everly R. with 61 jumps in PreK (front row)! In Kindergarten, Jacob D. and Dawson M. each jumped 65 times, while Marley C. soared ahead with an amazing 143 jumps! Keep up the fantastic work!
🗓️ It’s Official: The 2026-2027 Academic Calendar is Here! 🗓️
The El Campo ISD Board of Trustees has officially approved the calendar for the upcoming 2026-2027 school year! We know how important it is for our Ricebird families to plan ahead, so we are excited to share these key dates with you.
Key Highlights:
First Day of School: August 12
Fall Break: October 12-13
Thanksgiving Break: November 23-27
Winter Break: December 18 - January 1
Spring Break: March 15-19
Last Day of School: May 26
Class of 2027 Graduation: May 27
📍 View & Download the full calendar here: Link to 2026-27 Academic Calendar
Officer Alan Lee at Hutchins, Officer Robert Holder at Northside and Myatt, Officer Kourtney Rivera at El Campo MS, and Officer Melissa Huggins at El Campo HS.
A huge thank you to this team for keeping our schools safe and for being such positive role models for our Ricebirds. We truly value the difference they make every single day!
