School districts do not receive state funding for building schools or making major renovations and instead must use voter-approved bonds which help pay for large projects that get paid back over time, like a mortgage.
School districts in Texas have two budgets. Maintenance & Operations (M&O) funds pay for day-to-day operations. Interest & Sinking (I&S) funds pay for capital improvements. Funding for each budget is primarily provided by local tax dollars from property values calculated by pennies collected per $100 of property value.
Learn more at www.ecisd.org/bond2025
🎉Congratulations to our SOCCER teams! Round 2, here they come!
⚽ Ladybirds vs Giddings @ 5:30
⚽ Ricebirds vs Manor New Tech @ 7:15
📅Tuesday, March 25
📍Smithville High School
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El Campo ISD’s Career and Technical Education (CTE) facilities are outdated, with undersized classrooms that limit capacity. CTE participation has grown by 9% over the last three years, with enrollment expected to continue increasing.
Currently, ECISD offers 10 programs of study, four dual credit CTE courses, and 12 industry-based certifications that prepare students for in-demand careers.
Proposition A would expand and renovate CTE facilities to accommodate the growing enrollment in welding, carpentry, auto tech, and cosmetology programs.
Learn more at www.ecisd.org/bond2025
Proposition A includes fire protection at Hutchins Elementary and also connects buildings at the high school and at Hutchins for safety and security purposes.
Learn more at www.ecisd.org/bond2025
ECMS 7th grade AVID students toured Sam Houston State University on Thursday, March 20th. The tour was led by ECHS graduates Sammi Hubert, SHSU baseball player Brock Rod and SHSU football player Carson Whitington.
A Citizens' Committee of 60 El Campo community members and leaders met over five months to evaluate the district's long-term facility needs. Their work included facility assessments, financial evaluations, and master planning. In February, they presented a recommendation to the Board of Trustees for the May 2025 bond election. Check out this short video to learn more. https://youtu.be/Cut6xmALSCM
Learn more at www.ecisd.org/bond2025
Update 3/21/25:
Starting Monday, March 24th, the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) will provide FREE At-Risk Dinner meals to all students at El Campo High School and Northside Elementary. There are plans to extend this dinner meal program to all campuses in the future.
These meals are not to leave the campus and are available from 3:35-4:15.
For more information contact ECISD Food Service Director, Patricia Perales at pperales@ricebirds.net.
The high school cafeteria does not have enough space for all students, leading to off-campus lunch for sophomores, juniors, and seniors. Even with three grades leaving campus, freshmen still exceed available seating. The overcrowding also creates scheduling challenges across the campus.
Proposition A would double the cafeteria’s capacity to accommodate 500 students.
Learn more at www.ecisd.org/bond2025
📢Come out and support our Ladybird Soccer Team in the PLAYOFFS!
The send off is Thursday, March 20 at 3:40 in the weight room parking lot. AND get your tickets for the 5:30 game here: https://gofan.co/event/3432346?schoolId=TX17659
*Clear Bag Policy at Stadium
El Campo High School, with original construction from 1953, consists of 14 separate buildings that are not connected to each other. Students move between classes by walking outside, often exposed to rain and weather conditions.
More than half of the classrooms in the buildings slated for demolition are smaller than the state minimum and do not meet TEA standards.
Proposition A would connect campus buildings, improving security, maintenance, and classroom spaces. Learn more at ecisd.org. https://www.ecisd.org/bond2025
El Campo ISD spent $110,000 last year on maintenance and HVAC installation. Upgrading aging facilities with modern, energy-efficient systems can help reduce utility expenses and maintenance costs.
Proposition A would fund renovations, shifting major facility costs to bond funds and freeing up maintenance dollars for other district needs.
Learn more at www.ecisd.org/bond2025 #ElCampoISDBond2025 #ECISD
The future is bright! Check out some of the amazing projects from the ECMS Invention Convention! https://www.canva.com/design/DAGiA9wq7DM/tFfX3g77mKOwpLfX--xrwA/watch?utm_content=DAGiA9wq7DM&utm_campaign=share_your_design&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=shareyourdesignpanel
Celebrate diversity on World Down Syndrome Day! Rock your most colorful and unique socks with the Ricebirds on Friday, March 21st. Did you know? The date for World Down Syndrome Day is always 3/21 to signify the uniqueness of the triplication (trisomy) of the 21st chromosome which causes Down Syndrome.
Reminder: Monday, March 17th, is a student holiday and staff professional development day. Classes resume on Tuesday, March 18th.
Did you know? 🏡 Homeowners 65+ or disabled who apply for and receive an exemption will have their property taxes frozen at a set dollar amount—meaning no increases! Learn more about your exemptions at https://www.whartoncad.net/
A Citizens' Committee of 60 El Campo community members and leaders met over five months to evaluate the district's long-term facility needs. Their work included facility assessments, financial evaluations, and master planning. In February, they presented a recommendation to the Board of Trustees for the May 2025 bond election.
Learn more at ecisd.org/bond2025 #ElCampoISDBond2025 #ECISD
Ever wondered how public schools are funded in Texas? School bonds help fund upgrades like new schools, facility renovations, safety, buses, and technology. Watch this video to learn what a bond election means for taxpayers. Learn more about the El Campo ISD Bond 2025 at ecisd.org/bond2025 📹 https://youtu.be/6oNzg19gkog
😎 Have a safe, restful, and enjoyable spring break, Ricebirds!
The 2025 Bond includes school upgrades with no tax rate increase if approved. Proposed projects include:
Additions & Upgrades
-New Construction at the High School
-Career & Technical Education Upgrades
-Hutchins Elementary Addition
Safety & Security
-Improved traffic flow & designated pick-up/drop-off areas.
-Fire Protection Upgrades
-Connected Buildings
Learn more at www.ecisd.org/bond2025
A Citizens Committee of El Campo community members met over five months to evaluate long-term facility needs and develop a recommendation for the El Campo ISD Board. The 2025 Bond includes an $80.9 million proposal for school upgrades and additions, with no tax rate increase if approved. Learn more at ecisd.org/bond2025
