El Campo Ricebirds vs Wharton Tigers: Get your ticket for the River Rivalry! All proceeds at the gate will be donated in benefit of East Bernard & the Jenkins Family.

📍 Wharton, TX
⏰ Kickoff at 7:00 PM
📣 Pack the stands & wear your Ricebird gear, and let’s make some history. See you under the lights!

Tickets online only: https://gofan.co/event/6722412?schoolId=TX17862

1 day ago, Ricky Ricebird
Promotional flier for "Wharton County Football Game This Week: Wharton Tigers vs. El Campo Ricebirds." Features helmets for both teams and states, "All proceeds at the gate will be donated in benefit of East Bernard and the Jenkins Family." Key details listed at the bottom: Kickoff at 7:00 PM, location at Eddie Joseph Stadium in Wharton, TX, tickets $8, a QR code to scan for tickets, and the tagline "See You at the Ball Game!"
Months of sweat, film study, and weight room grind all lead to this. 🏈 1 day until showtime!

The boys of fall are locked in and ready to bring the noise!
📸Hudlin

#FootballSeason #Gridiron #HomeOpener #UnderTheLights #RicebirdNation
about 15 hours ago, Ricky Ricebird
football team and cheerleaders posed for group picture

Hey, Ricebird Nation!📣
Note the extra parking that is available at Christ Lutheran Church, located at 1401 Avenue I.

about 22 hours ago, Ricky Ricebird
Red pep rally flier with white and red text reading: "It's that time of year again! Join us Friday morning (8/28) for a Pep Rally. 8:30 AM in the Ricebird Gym. Help us cheer on the Birds to a victory against Wharton! Parking will be available at Christ Lutheran Church located at 1401 Avenue I." Bordered by white stars and megaphone graphics.
We’ve got spirit, how about you? 📣 2 days until game day!
Ricebird Cheer is ready to lead the loudest student section in the state! Come see the girls who bring the energy, school spirit, and Ricebird pride all season long! ❤️🤍
📸Susan Crump

#Cheerleading #SchoolSpirit #GamedayReady #LoudAndProud #RicebirdNation
2 days ago, Ricky Ricebird
cheerleaders and mascot on football field

Precision, grace, and pure dedication. ✨ 3 days until the stadium lights shine bright!

The Derby Dolls are ready to take the field with a halftime performance you won’t want to miss. Hey, Dolls! What's the name of the game?

📸Norma Martinez
#DrillTeam #HalftimeShow #Perfection #SeasonOpener #RicebirdNation

3 days ago, Ricky Ricebird
team picture in front of white home

The countdown is officially ON. 🥁✨ 4 days until Friday Night Lights are back!

The band and color guard have been putting in hours on the pavement all summer. Who is ready to hear that fight song? 🔴⚪

📸Glen Frels
#FridayNightLights #BandLife #ColorGuard #SeasonOpener #HalftimeShow #RicebirdNation

4 days ago, Ricky Ricebird
the entire high school band in uniform

This week in Ricebird Nation... Go Birds Go!

4 days ago, Ricky Ricebird
this week in ricebird nation

🏆2026 Calhoun Varsity Tournament Champions!!!🏆
The Ladybirds went 5-0 this weekend, only dropping 1 set! It was a total team effort all weekend, and we couldn’t be more proud of their progress!!

‼️Congratulations to the following athletes for the individual accolades!
Adde Key - All-Tournament Team
Claire Radley - Tournament MVP
Azariah Matula - All-Tournament Team

4 days ago, Ricky Ricebird
team picture with lots of smiles and girls showing off their medals and plaques
✨🏈ONE WEEK!🏈✨
7 days ago, Ricky Ricebird
2026 Ricebird Football schedule titled "Friday Night Lights". Game dates and times (all at 7:00 PM): Aug. 28: @ Wharton Sept. 4: vs Gonzales Sept. 11: @ Yoakum Sept. 18: vs Sweeny (HC) Oct. 2: vs Needville* Oct. 9: @ West Columbia* Oct. 16: vs Bay City* Oct. 23: @ Brookshire Royal* Oct. 30: vs Navasota* (SN) Nov. 6: @ Sealy*
The Varsity Ladybirds went 3-0 today at the Calhoun Tournament! They will play in the Gold Bracket on Saturday! Go, Ladybirds!
7 days ago, Ricky Ricebird
team picture with lots of smiles

Throwing it back to summer this Thursday, featuring the Ladybird Volleyball Camp! Check out all the fun the girls had in this video: https://canva.link/l1a3fu0vpnjdhov

8 days ago, Ricky Ricebird
group picture of all the campers

El Campo ISD Accountability Ratings

10 days ago, Ricky Ricebird
Graphic displaying El Campo ISD Accountability Ratings. The overall district rating is a B with a score of 81. Breakdown by campus shows El Campo High School with an A (91), El Campo Middle School with a C (74), Northside Elementary with a C (77), and Hutchins Elementary with a D (65). Text at the bottom reads: "We are proud of El Campo High School for earning an A and maintaining excellence for 3 consecutive years. One District. One Goal. Student Success."
Before the first race at the Ricebird Run yesterday morning, El Campo Cross Country runners and athletes from surrounding schools gathered in a large circle to pray for East Bernard's Athletic Director, Jeremy Jenkins, and his wife, Brandy, who tragically lost their lives in a car accident this past weekend.
10 days ago, Ricky Ricebird
several athletes gathered in a large circle arms connected praying
A heartfelt thank you to Pam Hunt and the Rotary of El Campo for their generous $1500 donation to the El Campo High School CNA program! Your support means the world!
10 days ago, Ricky Ricebird
kacer and hunt by an ECHS health science program banner
Attention, Class of 2027: Please go to the front office and sign up for a Senior Portrait appointment time with Mrs. Rosie.

Senior Portrait Day is September 15th.
11 days ago, Ricky Ricebird
Graphic announcing Class of 2027 Senior Portraits on September 15th, 2026. Includes an illustration of a camera next to the El Campo High School EC logo, along with text stating: "Mark your calendars! More information will be sent out soon."

Ricebird Tennis opened district play with an 18-1 win over Brazosport! Good luck on the rest of your season!

11 days ago, Ricky Ricebird
14 high schoolers in red tops and black shorts on a tennis court
tennis schedule

This week in Ricebird Nation... Go Birds Go!

11 days ago, Ricky Ricebird
this week in ricebird nation
2026-2027 ECHS Yearbook: It's More Than a Yearbook - It's a collection of moments that define your year, so order now!
www.jostens.com/buyyearbk or call (877) 767-5217.
14 days ago, Ricky Ricebird
Promotional graphic for the 2026–2027 El Campo High School yearbook featuring an open yearbook displaying photo pages. The header reads "2026-2027 El Campo High School Yearbook: It's More Than a Yearbook - It's a collection of moments that define your year." The bottom includes an "Order Now!" section with a QR code, the website jostens.com/buyyearbk, and the phone number (877) 767-5217.
What an incredible start to the school year! The energy in the air was electric, and we couldn't have asked for a better first day!
15 days ago, Ricky Ricebird
three girls at lunch visiting with teacher
2 smiling boys giving a thumbs up to the camera
8 students in plastic hard hats with construction behind them
happy lady with small child
adults helping children find their teacher's name
group of student in lunch line talking with the principal
5 students giving a thumbs up
office working in hard hat and first day of school shirt
teacher helping small child with breakfast
happy lady with small child
Underclassman picture day: Monday, August 17 📸
17 days ago, Ricky Ricebird
underclassman picture day Monday, August 17