This week, we’re excited to celebrate the amazing work of our educational diagnosticians during Texas Educational Diagnosticians Week! These passionate professionals are essential in assessing students who need additional support and empowering them with crucial skills for a brighter future. A heartfelt thank you to our dedicated educators for their steadfast commitment to our students!

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!
about 11 hours ago, Ricky Ricebird
kacel, staff, motal, amestoy, and cortez

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

1 day 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

Mark your calendars, Ricebirds! Spring STAAR testing begins in April. Check the schedule below for your campus and grade level dates!

📍 Hutchins (3rd Grade): ELA April 14 | Math April 28
📍 Northside (4th Grade): ELA April 14 | Math April 28
📍 Northside (5th Grade): ELA April 14 | Science April 21 | Math April 28
📍 ECMS (6th-7th Grade): ELA April 14 | Math April 29
📍 ECMS (8th Grade): ELA April 14 | Science April 21 | S.S. April 22 | Math/Alg 1 April 29
📍 ECHS: English I April 7 | English II April 9 | Biology April 21 | US History April 22 | Algebra I April 29

6 days ago, Ricky Ricebird
A colorful "ECISD Spring 2026 STAAR Testing Dates" flyer featuring school-themed illustrations like notebooks, pencils, and paperclips. The flyer lists testing dates for April 2026 across various campuses. Highlights include: Hutchins 3rd Grade (RLA April 14, Math April 28); Northside 4th & 5th Grade (RLA April 14, Math April 28); ECMS 6th-8th Grade (RLA April 14, Math/Alg 1 April 29); and ECHS (English I April 7, English II April 9, Biology April 21, US History April 22, Algebra I April 29).

🗓️ 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

7 days ago, Ricky Ricebird
sample of the calendar with a stamp of approval laid over it
Hey, Northside Families!
8 days ago, Ricky Ricebird
Colorful flyer for Northside Elementary Open House on Monday, March 2, 2026. The graphic features a bright sun, pencils, and stars. It includes details for a GT Showcase in the cafeteria from 5:00-5:30, a Book Fair, and doors opening from 4:30-6:00.
Cartel de Casa Abierta en Northside Elementary el lunes 2 de marzo de 2026. Incluye detalles: Escaparate GT en la cafetería de 5:00 a 5:30, Feria del Libro abierta, y puertas abiertas de 4:30 a 6:00. El diseño es colorido con estrellas, lápices y un sol.
Northside celebrated their SRO, Officer Holder, last week with snacks and fun. Thank you for keeping our campus safe!
9 days ago, Ricky Ricebird
officer Lee surrounded by 5 Northside staff members and a table full of sweets and a fruit and veggie tray
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.
19 days ago, Ricky Ricebird
classroom of empty desks with a sign saying no school monday
5th grade students at Northside Elementary participated in a 2-day writing workshop. Natalie Gwosdz, the campus's Instructional Coach, and their Reading Language Arts teachers taught two different written-response activities to help students become stronger writers and prepare for STAAR. The students wrote, shared their responses, and practiced editing skills. Northside students are writers and are working hard!
20 days ago, Ricky Ricebird
A group of 5th-grade students at Northside Elementary sit at long tables in the cafeteria, focused on a writing workshop. A teacher stands among them, guiding the lesson as students look at their papers and interact.
A group of 5th-grade students at Northside Elementary sit at long tables in the cafeteria, focused on a writing workshop. A teacher stands among them, guiding the lesson as students look at their papers and interact.
A group of 5th-grade students at Northside Elementary sit at long tables in the cafeteria, focused on a writing workshop. A teacher stands among them, guiding the lesson as students look at their papers and interact.

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!
22 days ago, Ricky Ricebird
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.

23 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
Mrs. Taylor's 5th-grade RLA class truly enjoyed Shakespeare’s "A Midsummer Night’s Dream". To celebrate, they painted their very own magical potions!
29 days ago, Ricky Ricebird
pictures of students using water colors to paint
pictures of students using water colors to paint
pictures of students using water colors to paint

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
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