Ms. Weatherford's 8th graders had a blast playing a version of Headbanz to sharpen their descriptive writing style.
It's Game Day again Ricebird Nation! It's going to be an exciting basketball river battle as our Birds take on Wharton! 🏀💪
🏀 Ladybirds - JV @ 4:30 - Varsity @ 5:45
🏀 Ricebirds - JV @ 4:30 - Freshman @ 5:30 - Varsity @ 7:00.
5th grade Parents -
This is a reminder about tonight’s Middle School Showcase at 6pm. We invite you to attend and tour electives for next year. Your child will also register for next years classes. The AVID informational meeting scheduled for 5:30pm has been cancelled but will be rescheduled at a later date. We look forward to meeting you and your student at the 6pm Showcase!
Each School year HOSA students have the option to compete in healthcare events. Alyx chose to compete in the HOSA researched persuasive writing and speaking competitive event. Her paper was chosen and she gets to compete at the HOSA spring leadership conference this weekend at Manvel High School. Let's send congratulations and well wishes to Alyx Fisher!
🍎 Meet Board Secretary David Vallejo ~
A Trustee since May 2021, David states, "My primary reason for serving ECISD is because I believe that students hold the keys to the future and that the staff of ECISD are the mechanism that set them on the path to success. I am pleased to do my part to make that journey a positive one."
David is self-employed in the areas of Facilities Management and Real Estate.
Congratulations to the Hutchins Big Brainz Math Fact Whiz Kids!
Results from the El Campo Invitational Swim Meet -
Congratulations to Girl Swimmer of the Meet, Juliann Little, Boy Swimmer of the Meet, Kaden Beal, and to these top 3 finishers:
Girls 200 medley relay – 1st – Juliann Little, Riley Wallis, Kate Chilton, Codi Klatt
Boys 200 free – 2nd – Julian Aguirre
Girls 200 IM – 1st Riley Wallis
Girls 50 free – 1st – Juliann Little
Boys 50 free – 3rd – Kaden Beal
Girls 100 fly – 1st – Calli Pardo
Girls 100 free – 1st – Juliann Little
Boys 100 free – 1st – Evan Vasquez
Boys 500 free – 3rd – Julian Aguirre
Girls 200 free relay – 2nd – Riley Wallis, Caroline Little, Codi Klatt, Juliann Little
Boys 200 free relay – 3rd – Kaden Beal, Chase Macek, Julian Aguirre, Evan Vasquez
Boys 100 back – 1st – Kaden Beal
Girls 100 breast – 1st – Riley Wallis, 2nd – Kate Chilton
Boys 100 breast – 3rd – Evan Vasquez
ECMS Counselors and the AVID teacher spoke to 5th graders about the Elective Showcase, tomorrow, 1/11 at 6 PM at ECMS. There will be an AVID informational meeting at 5:30. All current 5th graders are encouraged to attend to register for 2024-2025 classes.
Interested in joining the El Campo Student Athletic Training Program? Roles of a student athletic trainer include • Provide hydration to El Campo athletes • Help set-up and clean-up for practices and games • Provide first aid to El Campo athletes. Things you will learn • First aid skills • Taping, bracing, crutching fitting • And many other athletic training skills. Expectations: Come ready to work with a positive attitude. If interested, fill out this form: https://me-qr.com/mobile/pdf/12659756 and email the completed form by February 12th to both Ricebird Athletic Trainers: Doc Bond: nbond@ricebirds.net &
Doc Easter: reaster@ricebird.net. Also read the Student Trainer Handbook: https://cdn.flowcode.com/prodassets/El_Campo_High_School_Sports_Medicine_Program.pdf?ts=1679493067499985582&fce_id=558c63e5-b6f8-46a5-87b9-1fd795b65537
🍎 Meet Board President James Russell ~
A Trustee for 15 years, James states, "I choose to serve on the board because I understand how important the collective board and The District are to the students, teachers, and staff. ECISD is a crucial part of our community. The people who make up ECISD make our community better through their work in The District and their work outside of their school district roles. Thus, as a Trustee, I see my job as helping make decisions that are good for our kids, good for our educators and staff, and good for Our Community."
James works in the insurance industry and specializes in Commercial Risk including Oilfield, Construction, Marine, and Surety.
#SchoolBoardRecognitionMonth
Monday, January 15th, is a federal holiday. District and campus offices will be closed.
📲Download our mobile app to stay connected with more important upcoming calendar dates. Search El Campo ISD in your Google Play or Apple APP store!
Attention 5th Graders!
Make plans to attend the ECMS 6th Grade Showcase on Thursday, January 11th, from 6-7pm. This is for current 5th graders to tour the ECMS campus, visit elective classes, and register for their 24-25 6th grade elective classes.
Email apope@ricebirds.net for more information.
Middle School Parents: Weather reports indicate a tornado watch, but not warning, for Wharton County until 9pm. Currently it is very windy. Rain is expected after 4pm. We will allow students to walk however If you prefer to pick up instead please notify your child by text or call the front office and we will notify your child. Thank you.
🏆 ⚽ The Ladybird Soccer team crushed it at the Yoakum tournament & came home with the championship trophy! Congratulations!
🥎 Ladybird Softball upcoming events - Monday, January 8th at 5:30 PM: softball parents meeting in the weight room meeting room. Players should attend and bring at least one parent. Friday, January 12 at 4:30 PM: first practice. Saturday, January 13 at 9:00 AM: practice. Monday, January 15 at 9:00 AM: practice.
Congratulations to the 2023/2024 ECHS CNA class. They had 22 students who successfully completed the 100 required hours and made the grades on practice tests to be approved to sit for the state exam. We wish them luck in their upcoming state certification tests! #CTE
🌟📚Hey Ricebird Nation! Tomorrow, January 8th, is the first day of the spring semester! 📌 Remember to set your alarms and get a good night's sleep. School starts at 7:50. Let's go, Ricebirds!
Today we remember Sam Rayburn ⭐
As a representative Rayburn helped pass laws that made textbooks more widely available to Texas schoolchildren, established the State Board of Health alongside the Texas State Department of Health, and created the Texas Department of Agriculture.
Hey Ricebird Nation! Get ready for an exciting basketball showdown tonight as our Birds take on Needville! 🙌🔥 It's going to be a fun evening filled with fast-paced action, jaw-dropping dunks, and some serious three-pointers! 🏀💪
So, grab your friends and family and come out to the Ricebird Gym for an evening of hoops action! Let's show our basketball teams some love and cheer them on to victory! 🏆🔥
🏀 Ladybirds - JV @ 4:30 - Varsity @ 5:45
🏀 Ricebirds - JV @ 4:30 - Freshman @ 5:30 - Varsity @ 7:00
🎉Happy New Year! Welcome back ECISD staff! We hope you all had a great holiday season and a restful break.
🎇We will see students back in the classroom on Monday, January 8th!