Only one month left until summer break! It's the perfect time to start planning your summer activities. Don't forget to prioritize the exciting Ricebird Sports Camps. You can easily register and make payments online by using this Registration Link.

Let's make this summer unforgettable!

about 10 hours ago, Ricky Ricebird
list of 2026 sports camps with dates and costs
list of 2026 ricebird strength & conditioning camp dates and times

A Huge Thank You to Our Local Partners! 📣
We want to give a special shout-out to the incredible businesses and organizations that helped make the ECHS job fair a success! See the fun here: Job Fair Video

Bay and Beyond Broadcast
Crisis Center
Don Davis
El Campo Aquatic Center
El Campo Cycle Center
El Campo EMS
El Campo Fire Dept
El Campo Memorial Hospital
El Campo Poice Dept
ESC3
FESCO, Ltd
Gulf Coast Blood Center
HEB
Hlavinka Equipment Co.
JLA Realty
Lavaca-Navidad
Lost Lagoon
McDonald's
Shoppa's Farm Supply
Sonic
SPJST
Splashway Waterpark
STP Nuclear Plant
Sutherlands
Texana
Texas A&M University-Kingsville
Texas Dept of Criminal Justice
Texas Gulf Recycling
Texas National Guard
Texas Work Force Solutions
TSTC
U of H Victoria
United Ag
United States Air Force
United States Army
United States Coast Guard
United States Marines Corp
United States Navy
WCJC Bay City campus
WCJC Richmond campus
WCJC Wharton campus
Well Sentail Health
YK Communications

about 11 hours ago, Ricky Ricebird
a US marine encouraging a student doing pull ups

TODAY: 4-6 PM - Students in the ECHS Health Science Phlebotomy Program are working to get their license to draw blood as phlebotomists, and they need your help. Each phlebotomy candidate must complete 30 successful venipuncture sticks to earn certification! Please help them out by volunteering.

All participants who volunteer to allow a future phlebotomist to “stick” their arm will be entered into a drawing for gift cards ranging from $50 to $250. One entry per stick! You can participate more than once.

Location: Building H at the high school, at the corner of Ave F & Ash Street.
Volunteer days and times are
April 22: 4:00 - 6:30
April 23: 4:00 - 6:30
April 25: 9:30 - Noon
April 27: 4:00 - 6:30
April 28: 4:00 - 6:30
For more information, email Ms. Kacer at kkacer@ricebirds.net or 979-533-2686

about 15 hours ago, Ricky Ricebird
echs health science phlebotomy program sticks for students flyer
FAQ flyer for the Phlebotomy program. Key points: No age requirement (under 18 needs parental consent), blood is disposed of in biohazard containers, for questions contact Kaydi Kacer at kkacer@ricebirds.net

El Campo ISD's Regular Board Meeting will be held on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at 6:00 pm at the Administration Building, 700 W. Norris, El Campo, TX.

Board Agenda for the Regular Meeting: April Agenda

All Board meetings are open to the public and are posted on the District website. These meetings are your opportunity to witness the business of the school district, and you are always welcome to attend.

about 16 hours ago, Ricky Ricebird
April 22 2026 school board meeting logo
The postseason is here, and the Ladybirds are ready to get started in the Bi-District Playoffs! ❤️🖤
Come out and support the Ladybirds as they begin their playoff run this week. Let’s pack the stands, be loud, and cheer them on every step of the way.
It’s playoff time in El Campo!
about 17 hours ago, Ricky Ricebird
Promotional graphic for the Bi-District Playoffs: El Campo Ladybirds vs. Rockport-Fulton Pirates. Includes a team photo of the Ladybirds and the game schedule: Thursday at Home at 7PM, Friday at Rockport-Fulton at 7PM, and Saturday at Cuero at 3PM.

Hutchins Families,
We invite all parents and community members to join us for our annual Title 1 and Program evaluation meeting on Monday, April 27th, 4:00-4:30 pm. Snacks and drinks will be provided.

Las familias Hutchins,
Invitamos a todos los padres y miembros de la comunidad a acompañarnos en nuestra reunión anual de Título I y evaluación del programa, el lunes 27 de abril, de 4:00 a 4:30 p. m. Se ofrecerán refrigerios y bebidas.

about 20 hours ago, Ricky Ricebird
vent flyer for the Hutchins annual Title 1 and Program evaluation meeting on Monday, April 27th, from 4:00 to 4:30 PM. Text includes an invitation to parents and community members and mentions that snacks and drinks will be provided.
High school students worked hard on reviews this week for tomorrow’s History EOC test. Wishing everyone the best of luck!
1 day ago, Ricky Ricebird
A large classroom filled with high school students sitting at clustered desks, working together in small groups and focusing on their materials during a history review session.
What a fantastic signing party the Dolls had to celebrate Derby Doll Audrina Acuna and her exciting next chapter in dance! It was a joyful occasion filled with family, friends, and lots of love for Audrina's future. Audrina officially declared that she will continue her dance journey with the esteemed Texas State Strutters. Congratulations, Audrina! 🎉 See the highlights here: https://canva.link/ho8psve9lap3c1l
1 day ago, Ricky Ricebird
Audrina at a table decorated in Texas State colors with her parents at her side
A heartfelt thank you to the Sesame Club for hosting RIF parties with Myatt students! Every kiddo left with a book in hand! 📚🎉
1 day ago, Ricky Ricebird
Members of the Sesame Club wearing red capes engage with Myatt students during a Reading Is Fundamental (RIF) book party in a decorated library setting.
Members of the Sesame Club engage with Myatt students during a Reading Is Fundamental (RIF) book party in a decorated library setting.
Members of the Sesame Club engage with Myatt students during a Reading Is Fundamental (RIF) book party in a decorated library setting.
Congratulations to the ECHS recipients of the Wharton County Chambers of Commerce Hispanic Scholarships!
Evan Vesquez, Melvieny Guardado, and Joseph Barron.
2 days ago, Ricky Ricebird
Vasquez with man in a suit
Guardado with man in a suit
Barron with 2 men in suits
Four ECHS TSA students placed in the top three at state, with many more in the top ten. We are very proud of our students and can't wait for next year!

Sophia Perez - 1st Place Thematic Portfolio of a Business
Robert Clapp & Cash Chisum - 3rd Place - Drone Racer Competition
Avery Corn - 3rd Place - Screen Print Communication & 9th Place Sticker Decal

Jackson Clapp - 6th Place - 3D Printer Rapid Prototype 2-5 parts
Adria Gardner - 6th Place - Safety Poster
Noah Santiago - 7th Place - Photography - Animal/Pet & 7th Place - Photograph - Railway
Daniella Rodriguez - 9th Place - Yearbook layout & 9th place - Photography- Children
Avery Cruz - 9th Place Photograph Animal/Pet
2 days ago, Ricky Ricebird
Perez with 1st place medal
Clapp & Chisum wearing their 3rd place medals
Corn with 3rd place medal
Our athletes did a great job at the Special Olympics Area 22 Track and Field competition, held at Traylor Stadium in Rosenberg on April 18th! A total of 370 athletes competed from 20 different delegations.

Timothy Armstrong placed 1st in the softball throw and 7th in the 100m dash.
Felix Saenz placed 2nd in shot put and 4th in the 100m dash.
Hannah Weathers placed 6th in softball throw and 1st in the 50m dash.
3 days ago, Ricky Ricebird
Timothy Armstrong wearing 1st place medal
felix wearing 2nd place medal
hannah wearing 6th place medal

Congratulations, Track & Field Regional Qualifiers!
4x100 relay: Shianna Holmes, Adde Key, Heather Kocian, Maddie Holmes
4x200 relay: Presley Bacak, Heather Kocian, Adde Key, Shianna Holmes
4x400 relay: Adde Key, Presley Bacak, Ava Terrazas, Ava Simper
100m & 300m Hurdles: Olivia Hundl and Jadyn Allen
Maddie Holmes: 100m, 200m, Long Jump
Ava Simper: 400m, 800m
High Jump: Codi Klatt and Caroline Little

Regional Meet will be May 1-2 at Texas A&M Kingsville

3 days ago, Ricky Ricebird
A collage titled "EL CAMPO REGIONAL QUALIFIERS 2026" featuring photos of the El Campo High School Track & Field team. The graphic highlights various athletes and relay teams, including the 4x100m, 4x200m, and 4x400m relay groups, as well as individual qualifiers for the 100m dash, 200m dash, 300m hurdles, high jump, and long jump. A central photo is captioned "2026 AREA CHAMPIONS" showing the team celebrating with their trophy.
3 days ago, Ricky Ricebird
this week in ricebird nation
A huge round of applause for the outstanding inductees of the ECMS NJHS for 2026-2027! Your hard work and dedication have truly paid off—congratulations on this remarkable achievement!
5 days ago, Ricky Ricebird
A large group of El Campo Middle School students sitting on red bleachers in a gymnasium. The students are the 2026-2027 National Junior Honor Society inductees, smiling and dressed in semi-formal attire for their induction ceremony.
A heartfelt thank you to the Sesame Club for hosting RIF parties with Hutchins students! Each child joyfully received a book today—what a wonderful experience!
6 days ago, Ricky Ricebird
Four Hutchins students and four adults stand together in the Lola Boyd Library, proudly holding up new books during a Reading Is Fundamental (RIF) event.
2 ladies acting out the book being read to the students
2 ladies acting out the book being read to the students
5 ladies answering questions from the students seated on the floor in the library
Mrs. Peterson’s class collected the most plastic bags and helped Myatt win H-E-B's Earth Day Plastic Bag Challenge! Their final class count was 8,077 bags!
6 days ago, Ricky Ricebird
several excited kids on carpet holding bags of plastic grocery bags
Our Ladybird Track Team is AREA CHAMPS!! On to Regionals!
6 days ago, Ricky Ricebird
ladybirds on podium with medals and plaques
Students from the ECHS Life Skills and STEP II classes are representing their programs at the Region III Spring Family Forum today—selling student-made goods and proudly sharing the work they do every day.

7 days ago, Ricky Ricebird
4 boys at a table selling plants
4 boys at a table selling plants
Congratulations 🎉
7 days ago, Ricky Ricebird
List of varsity names who made cheerleader
List of JV names who made cheerleader