ECMS teachers were treated to a hot chocolate bar with “Holiday Wishes and Hot Chocolate Kisses”
High school teachers got into the Christmas spirit with a Christmas sock exchange!
A huge THANK YOU to Prosperity Bank for counting all of Myatt's Penny Drive money!
3rd graders loved the performance by the high school and middle school choirs. They even sang along!!
Mrs. Hopper's A&P (for Health Science Careers ) class has been learning about the scientific method. The students had a fun and tasty experience performing a Skittles lab.
Skittles in A&P you might ask? Why yes! Before we focus on body systems we learn about other parts of science. Students enjoyed sorting the Skittles, answering pre-lab questions, creating a hypothesis, and collecting data to figure out percentages.
Don't these Twinkies look delicious? ECHS Culinary 1 students in Mrs. Poenitzsch and Mrs. Harp’s classes have been studying the principles of plating and presentation. The students were given two Twinkies, dessert sauces, and other ingredients to create an attractive and appealing plate. Go over to our Facebook page to vote for your favorite: https://www.facebook.com/ElCampoISD/
Mrs. Ener's class earned a popcorn party for returning their books every Friday during October and November. They ate popcorn and enjoyed a movie!
During their recent field trip to the George Ranch, 7th grade students experienced multiple generations of Texas history. They were able to see real-life cowboys roping calves, walk inside Victorian mansions with guidance from reenactors, and see what life was like in an 1830s log cabin.
The students' exemplary behavior was acknowledged by the Ranch Staff. They represented El Campo with distinction and took home unforgettable memories!
Come out to the Ricebird Band Winter Concert! Tuesday, December 12th at 7 PM in the ECHS auditorium.
A huge thank you to the El Campo Rotary Club for giving us the opportunity to take some of our players and coaches to attend the annual Lombardi Trophy banquet in Houston this week! What a special experience for our young men! - Ricebird Football
⚽ Soccer is back! Ricebirds have a scrimmage with Katy tonight at Ricebird Stadium. JV plays at 5:30 and Varsity at 7:15.
Mrs. Kacer's Health Science Theory class finished up their unit on safety and would like to thank the El Campo Volunteer Fire Department for instruction and a demonstration on proper fire extinguisher use. The students enjoyed getting to practice using the extinguisher.
Get ready to be dazzled by the festive Christmas parade tonight! Come out and hear the rocking Ricebird Band, see the Derby Dolls marching in style, the cheerleaders bringing their A-game, and the Choir spreading holiday cheer! Don't miss out! The parade starts at 7 pm.
A huge thanks to Meridian Assisted Living for letting us interview their residents and practice some nail care. ECHS CNA class of 2024
🎭 A lot goes into being a STAR. Whether it is acting, singing, debating, dancing, or technical design, the STARS program spans a wide variety of activities. And you are invited to attend their showcase. A chance for you to see everything from hit musical numbers right off the Broadway stage, to poetry interpretation pieces they use for competitions. Come and see what it is to be an El Campo STAR.
⭐ "The STARS Showcase" - Saturday December 16th @ 7:30 pm and Sunday December 17th @ 2:00 pm, at the High School Auditorium. Tickets purchased at the door: $10:00- Adults and $8.00- Students.
Swim Team update from a very competitive San Antonio TISCA meet. Out of 36 girls teams, El Campo placed 18th, with just 3 girls.
Day 1 with 493 swimmers:
50 breaststroke - Riley Wallis 3rd and Kate Chilton 57th out of 169 swimmers.
100 Ind. Medley - Riley Wallis 25th.
Juliann Little got 17th in the 50-yard fly and 8th in the 50-yard back.
Day 2 with 445 swimmers:
Juliann Little got 15th in the 50 free and 11th in the 100 fly.
Riley Wallis got 7th in the 100 breaststroke.
Swim Team update from the Brazosport meet:
Girls & Boys both won 4th place overall
Girls 100 Yard Medley Relay (Abigail Porter, Kate Chilton, Calli Pardo, Caroline Little) - 4th
Girls 50 Yard Freestyle - Caroline Little - 5th
Boys 50 Yard Freestyle - Kaden Beal - 5th
Girls 100 Yard Freestyle - Caroline Little - 4th
Boys 100 Yard Freestyle - Evan Vasquez - 3rd
Boys 500 Yard Freestyle - Julian Aguirre - 2nd
Girls 100 Yard Freestyle Relay (Abigail Porter, Kate Chilton, Calli Pardo, Caroline Little) - 4th
Boys 100 Yard Freestyle Relay (Evan Vasquez, Dean Spring, Julian Aguirre, Kaden Beal) - 4th
Boys 100 Yard Backstroke - Kaden Beal - 1st
Girls 100 Yard Breastroke - Kate Chilton - 3rd
Boys 100 Yard Breastroke - Evan Vasquez - 3rd
Boys 400 Yard Freestyle Relay (Julian Aguirre, Kaden Beal, Evan Vasquez, Dean Spring) - 4th
Next up, EC Invitational on Saturday, December 16th at the EC Aquatic Center.
Join us tonight at the high school auditorium for the El Campo Middle School Band's Winter Concert! The show starts at 7 pm.
Ricebird Basketball game at HOME vs Mathis HS tonight! Freshman at 5 pm, JV at 6:15 pm, and Varsity at 7:30 pm. Ladybird Basketball travels to Palacios. JV at 5 pm, and Varsity at 6:15 pm.
Mrs. Kacer's Medical Terminology class had fun "making blood". They added erythrocytes (red hots), leukocytes (marshmallows), and platelets (sprinkles) to their plasma (oil).
Myatt Pre-K students and staff would like to thank all of our Scholastic Book Sponsors for our November monthly Book!
