El Campo ISD

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

🗓️ 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

⛳️ 16-team Brazosport Tournament- Ricebirds 3rd place.
Landon Hickl 80—3rd medalist
Rhett Russell 84
Bradyn Krasucky 85
Conner Ritz 87
Connor Savino 92

⛳️ In Ricebird Golf News, at the Regional Preview in Victoria, the Red Team placed 1st, and Bradyn Krasucky earned second medalist with a 79. And, at the Brazosport tournament, the team of Landon Hickl and Maddox Kulcak took 1st place, while Lincoln Hubenak and Ethan Krasucky finished 5th.

Come out to the El Campo Country Club next Monday, March 2nd, to see the Ricebirds in action! The Ladybirds will also be in El Campo next Wednesday, March 4th!

Chase’s Chapters Brings the Gift of Reading

Today, Hutchins had the privilege of welcoming Chase’s Chapters to the campus, and what a special day it was. Their team traveled all the way from North Houston to put brand-new books directly into the hands of every one of our students. That’s not just generous, that’s impactful.

There’s something powerful about a child choosing a book that’s theirs to keep. It builds pride, ownership, and a lifelong love of reading. Watching the students light up as they picked out their books was a reminder that small moments can create big sparks.

Hutchins is incredibly thankful for Chase’s Chapter and their commitment to spreading the joy of reading. Our students left with more than just books in their hands. They left with stories, imagination, and opportunity.

Congratulations on a GREAT season! Things didn't turn out the way we wanted, but the girls still have a lot to be proud of. Here are the 2025-26 Ladybird All-District Awards. Congratulations to all!

Riannah Miles - Overall MVP & Academic All-District
Shianna Holmes - First Team & Academic All-District
Jady Mendel - First Team & Academic All-District
Kami Miller - First Team
Mac'yia Warner - First Team
Jaylah Clay - Second Team
Isabella Gonzales - Second Team
Addisyn Sanders - Honorable Mention & Academic All-District
Head Coach Brock Larson - Coach of the Year
Faith Cerny - Academic All-District
Kiannah Miles - Academic All-District
Lily Saenz - Academic All-District
Talaijah Taylor - Academic All-District
Aaliyah Williams - Academic All-District

ATTENTION JUNIOR CLASS PARENTS AND STUDENTS!! Next prom meeting: Monday, February 23, at 5:30 pm in the Seminar Room of A-building. In the meantime, read and check out the slideshow sent to you in the S’mores newsletter. It is also available on the ECHS website. Email Mrs. Farrar at sfarrar@ricebirds.net if you’d like to serve on a design team.