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

about 14 hours ago, Ricky Ricebird
A March 2026 calendar overlaid on a background of colorful flip-flops lined up on a sunny beach. The calendar highlights March 6 as an "Early Release" day, March 9–13 as Spring Break - ECISD Closed," March 16 as a "Staff Development Day (no students)," and March 27 as Holiday - ECISD Closed
Myatt PreK learned about community helpers from the El Campo Police Department, EC Fire Department, and EC EMS. We would like to thank them for showing us what they do every day to keep our town safe. Thank you!
1 day ago, Ricky Ricebird
classpicture with firetruck
kids lined up looking at the back end of the fire truck
kids looking in compartment with fans and other equipment on firetruck
kids lined up looking at man show them what a tool does that is mounted on a fire truck
kids lined up in hall of police department listening to a female police officer talk
class picture in front of the police department
kids lined up looking at an ambulance
A big round of applause for our incredible Long Jump Rope winners at Myatt! Their impressive scores show the number of times they jumped without a mistake.

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!
4 days ago, Ricky Ricebird
myatt jump ropers with medals

🗓️ 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

6 days ago, Ricky Ricebird
sample of the calendar with a stamp of approval laid over it
You are invited!
14 days ago, Ricky Ricebird
Groundbreaking ceremony at Hutchins Elementary 9:30 on February 19
Today is School Resource Officer Day, and we’d like to recognize the SROs serving El Campo ISD:
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!
17 days ago, Ricky Ricebird
lee with kids at hutchins
holder with 5 students at northside
rivera with middle school students
huggins with 4 girls at high school
Calendar reminder: Monday, February 16, 2026, is a student holiday, while staff will participate in a professional development day. Classes resume on Tuesday, February 17, 2026.
18 days ago, Ricky Ricebird
classroom of empty desks with a sign saying no school monday
Myatt's Pennies for PE Results: Grand Total $3,643.20! Thank you to students, parents, Myatt staff, Prosperity Bank, and SRO Holder. The funds will be used to ensure all students can enjoy the activities. Thank you each for loving and supporting the children. We love them, too! Forever grateful, Cook & Orozco.
20 days ago, Ricky Ricebird
bank staff with cart full of penny jars
1st place winners: Jensen, Peterson, and Priesmeyer. Bounce party March 6th

The El Campo Ricebirds and El Campo Ladybirds Soccer teams invite the little athletes from the El Campo Youth Soccer League to join us at tomorrow's game. Admission is free for any athlete who is registered with the Youth Soccer League for this year's season.

The young Athletes will need to arrive at 6:00 pm and will run onto the field before the varsity girls' game. Larry Smith will assist with checking in the children at the gate.

Only athletes receive free admission. Parents and siblings must pay for admission.

Spread the word!

21 days ago, Ricky Ricebird
El Campo Soccer promotional graphic with a soccer ball and stadium background.
We are less than 40 days away from the WCYF, and our students have been working hard to prepare for the show. Saturday, we hosted a chapter progress show to spotlight the students and get some critiques so we will be ready come March.
Not only did our students take on the ring, but so did some great faculty and staff! We had receptionists, teachers of all grade levels, administrators, occupational therapist, instructional coaches, librarians, and paras all give up their Saturday morning to support the students and exhibit their animals. A big, big thank you for investing in our students in and out of the classroom!
Results are:
🐷Jr. Swine Showmanship 🐷
🥇 Elizabeth Leopold
🥈Evelyn Foust Bain
🥉Faith Riha
🐷 Sr. Swine Showmanship 🐷
🥇 Colt Reeve
🥈Teagan Faas
🥉Jayden Balderas
🐷 Faculty Champion - Mrs. Rosie Almanzar
🐑 Jr. Lamb Showmanship 🐑
🥇Addison Koudela
🥈Riley Gibson
🥉Lane Gibson
🐑 Sr. Lamb Showmanship 🐑
🥇Raley Wied
🥈Jayden Balderas
🥉Callen Barker
🐑 Faculty Champion - Mrs. Gretchen Seymour 🐑
🐐 Jr. Goat Showmanship 🐐
🥇Aubri Koudela
🥈Paisley Ott
🥉Adeline Chisum
🐐Sr. Goat Showmanship 🐐
🥇Julia Farquhar
🥈Logan Woodruff
🥉Raley Wied
🐐Faculty Champion - Mrs. Caroline Bullard 🐐
🐄 Jr. Dairy Showmanship 🐄
🥇Addison Koudela
🥈Kinlee Peikert
🥉Casey Anderson
🐄 Sr. Dairy Showmanship 🐄
🥇Levi Anderson
🥈Landon Peikert
🐄 Faculty Champion - Mrs. Denise Anderson 🐄
🐂 Jr. Beef Showmanship 🐂
🥇Brooklyn Leopold
🥈Wyatt Vallet
🥉Gage Seymour
🐂 Sr. Beef Showmanship 🐂
🥇Faith Cerny
🥈Lyla Seymour
🥉Kasey Cerny
🐂 Champion Faculty - Mrs. Audrey Woods 🐂
Great job today, Ricebirds! Thank you to our faculty and staff for your support!
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Jr. Swine Showmanship: Elizabeth Leopold, Evelyn Foust Bain, Faith Riha; Sr. Swine Showmanship: Colt Reeve, Teagan Faas, Jayden Balderas
Faculty Champion - Mrs. Rosie Almanzar and other faculty
Jr. Lamb Showmanship: Addison Koudela, Riley Gibson, Lane Gibson; Sr. Lamb Showmanship: Raley Wied, Jayden Balderas, Callen Barker
Faculty Champion - Mrs. Gretchen Seymour and other faculty
Jr. Goat Showmanship: Aubri Koudela, Paisley Ott, Adeline Chisum; Sr. Goat Showmanship: Julia Farquhar, Logan Woodruff, Raley Wied
Faculty Champion - Mrs. Caroline Bullard
Jr. Dairy Showmanship, Addison Koudela, Kinlee Peikert, Casey Anderson;  Sr. Dairy Showmanship Levi Anderson, Landon Peikert
Faculty Champion - Mrs. Denise Anderson and other faculty
Jr. Beef Showmanship Leopold, Vallet, Seymour; and Sr. Beef Showmanship Faith Cerny, L Seymour, Kasey Cerny
Champion Faculty - Mrs. Audrey Woods and other faculty

Your El Campo Ladybirds are ready to battle for the District Championship Tuesday night — and we need YOU in the stands bringing the energy! 🔥 Students in K-5th grade must be with an adult. 

📍 Tip-off: 6:30 PM
👕 Students in EC gear: FREE entry!
📣 Let’s pack the stands, get loud, and support our Ladybirds.

22 days ago, Ricky Ricebird
flyer with team picture and game information
El Campo ISD SHAC Meeting
When: Thursday, February 12th, 2026
Time: Noon
Where: High School Principal’s Office Conference Room
23 days ago, Ricky Ricebird
ECISD SHAC logo
Myatt kids are putting in some serious effort in the computer lab as they explore new technologies and unleash their creativity! Jackson is the first student to complete the entire Learning.com program! Mrs. Phillips is super proud of her students for working so hard in her class!

Learning.com is the Computer Specials curriculum for Kindergarten - 5th grade for ECISD students. It includes instruction in keyboarding, digital citizenship, coding, technology literacy, and online assessment skills and tools.
29 days ago, Ricky Ricebird
kid with certificate
kid in lab working at computer

Myatt loves their high school Teaching and Learning students!

about 1 month ago, Ricky Ricebird
2 sets of group pictures of high school students at Myatt

During last night’s board meeting, we took a moment to celebrate several outstanding Ricebirds! We began by recognizing the seven dedicated volunteers who selflessly serve on the El Campo ISD Board of Trustees. Next, we acknowledged our Remarkable Ricebirds: Michelle Fernandez, the Elementary Parent Liaison; Nick Popp from El Campo Middle School; and BJ Swenson from El Campo High School. Finally, we concluded by honoring Trent Popp, who was named the 4A Assistant Coach of the Year by the Texas High School Baseball Coaches Association.

 The Board discussed options for the 2026-2027 calendar and approved several agenda items. 

See the meeting here: January 28 School Board Meeting Recording. Click "more" below the video to see the chapters.

about 1 month ago, Ricky Ricebird
michelle with mr. russell
Nick with ms. smith
swenson with mr. russell
trent popp and family with russell, and other coaches
girl scouts with mr. russell
Parents of Emerging Bilinguals are invited to our Parent Engagement event!

The event will be held at the Meadow Lane Resource Center, located at 2620 Meadow Lane in El Campo, on Wednesday, January 28th, from 12:30 pm to 2:00 pm. We hope you can join us! For more information, visit the website: https://www.txel.org/Parents-And-Families.
about 1 month ago, Ricky Ricebird
Parent Engagement Event flyer - January 28, 2026 at meadow lane resource center from 12:30-2pm
Parent Engagement Event Spanish flyer
With the coastal bend fortunately escaping the negative impact of Winter Storm Fern, El Campo ISD will return to a regular school day and regular times on Tuesday, January 27th. Parents, please understand the forecast for cold temperatures remains for the morning. Please dress your children appropriately. Continue to be safe and vigilant as school resumes tomorrow morning.
about 1 month ago, Ricky Ricebird

Impending Inclement Weather - The National Weather Service has forecast a potential winter storm arriving in the Gulf Coast area early Sunday morning. We will monitor events throughout the weekend and will make a decision no later than 2 pm Sunday regarding school closure or a potential late start on Monday. Please stay safe and make sure your Skyward Family Access contact information is up to date. The district will utilize phone calls, email, and text to communicate with individuals, and we will also post information on our website (ecisd.org), the ECISD app, and through social media (X, Facebook, & Instagram). 

Accurate information will ensure you receive messages from your campus and the District. Use the following link to review your contact information: 🔗 Skyward Family Access Parent Portal

about 1 month ago, Ricky Ricebird
winter storm
PreK spent last week reading different versions of the Gingerbread Man, and on Friday, they made one. Thank you to the cafeteria for baking him for us. The Gingerbread Man jumped out of the oven, and the PreK classes had to go on a hunt using clues that the Gingerbread Man left for them to find him. Once they found him, everyone enjoyed a piece of The Gingerbread Man!
about 1 month ago, Ricky Ricebird
kids on carpet looking at a ginger bread man
kids in hall looking for the ginger bread man
kids in hall looking for the ginger bread man
kids in hall looking for the ginger bread man
baked gingerbread man
decorated gingerbread man
El Campo ISD is accepting applications for the following SUBSTITUTE positions:
1. 𝐒𝐮𝐛𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐭𝐞 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐫 - Applicants must have at least a High School diploma or G.E.D. and must be able to attend a training session on Wednesday, January 28, 2026. There is no fee for the training session.
2. 𝐒𝐮𝐛𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐭𝐞 𝐍𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞 - Must have current LVN or RN License or current EMT Certification.
REMINDER: When hired, all ECISD employees are required to be fingerprinted for a Criminal History review. Fee - $49.00
You can apply online at https://bit.ly/ECISDjobs
𝐸𝑙 𝐶𝑎𝑚𝑝𝑜 𝐼𝑛𝑑𝑒𝑝𝑒𝑛𝑑𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑆𝑐ℎ𝑜𝑜𝑙 𝐷𝑖𝑠𝑡𝑟𝑖𝑐𝑡 𝑖𝑠 𝑎𝑛 𝐸𝑞𝑢𝑎𝑙 𝑂𝑝𝑝𝑜𝑟𝑡𝑢𝑛𝑖𝑡𝑦 𝐸𝑚𝑝𝑙𝑜𝑦𝑒𝑟
about 1 month ago, Ricky Ricebird
we are hiring sub teachers and nurses