" A good teacher is like a candle-it consumes itself to light the way for others."

The ECHS admin would like to take this opportunity to thank all of our ECHS teachers for the dedication, patience, and support you show each and every day. Your hard work does not go unnoticed, and the impact you make on our students and campus is truly appreciated.
about 19 hours ago, Ricky Ricebird
collage of pictures featuring high school teachers getting treats from a cart full of snacks
ECHS ❤️s nurse extraordinaire, Monica Ott! Happy School Nurse Day (May 7)! 🎉👩‍⚕️
about 22 hours ago, Ricky Ricebird
two administrators presenting Ott with a flower arrangement
We are thrilled to announce the official launch of "The Bird Feeder," our very own ECHS food truck. It made its exciting debut during Teacher Appreciation Week, serving over 100 mouthwatering pulled pork nachos to our amazing El Campo ISD faculty and staff.

A huge thank you to Ms. Poenitzsch, Ms. Harp, and all of our talented Culinary Arts students for their hard work in the kitchen and for providing such a delightful lunch for our team.

The future is looking (and tasting) bright for our Culinary program!
1 day ago, Ricky Ricebird
A group of El Campo ISD staff members standing in line outdoors to order from "The Bird Feeder" food truck
The back of the ECHS food truck, "The Bird Feeder," displaying the ECHS Culinary Arts logo and "Home of the Fighting Ricebirds" branding.
Culinary arts students working inside the kitchen of "The Bird Feeder" food truck, preparing meals for faculty and staff.
Culinary arts students working inside the kitchen of "The Bird Feeder" food truck, preparing meals for faculty and staff.

🥁 Big News from the Ricebird Band! 🎺

We are thrilled to officially announce and congratulate our 2026-2027 ECHS Leadership Team and Ricebird Color Guard!
These students have shown incredible dedication, talent, and leadership. We can’t wait to see them lead the way on the field and in the classroom next season. Please join us in celebrating their hard work! 👏

ECHS Leadership Team

  • Drum Majors - Dillan Mancine, Jennifer Hernandez, Lauryn Hopper, & Veronica Hagan

  • Section Leaders:

    • Woodwinds - Alfredo Rojas, Jackie Melgar, Aubrey Lerma, Estrella Brito, Hayden Popp

    • Brass - Andres Salazar, Devora Loredo, D’Angelo Montes, Noel Ramirez, Alyx Fisher, Robert Clapp, & Richie Shaffer

    • Percussion - Captain: John Jia,

      Battery Leader: Josiah Garcia, and

      Front Leader: Vivian Daniel

Color Guard

  • Captains: Avery Cruz, Delaney Kocian, & Sara Arriaga

  • Members: Abbigal Holloway, Alayna Hernandez, Aleena Arriaga, Altair Flores, Aubree Janik, Ava York, Elease Thompson, Giselle Zepeda, Kamari Brigham, Kevin Cruz, Lexi Gollas, Lynda Montes, Lilly Wampler, Mia Mendoza, Mya Medrano, Natalie Ramirez, Richard Sanchez, & Yazmin Ontiveros-Lopez.

  • Managers: Ashley Garcia & A'leisha Barnes

Congratulations to everyone! Let’s make the 2026-2027 season the best one yet! Go Ricebirds! 🔴⚪️

1 day ago, Ricky Ricebird
Graphic titled ECHS Leadership Team 2026-2027. Drum Majors: Dillan Mancine, Jennifer Hernandez, Lauryn Hopper, Veronica Hagan. Woodwind Leaders: Alfredo Rojas, Jackie Melgar, Aubrey Lerma, Estrella Brito, Hayden Popp. Brass Leaders: Andres Salazar, Devora Loredo, D’Angelo Montes, Noel Ramirez, Alyx Fisher, Robert Clapp, Richie Shaffer. Percussion Leaders: John Jia (Captain), Josiah Garcia (Battery), Vivian Daniel (Front).
Graphic titled Ricebird Color Guard 2026-2027. Captains: Avery Cruz, Delaney Kocian, and Sara Arriaga. Members: Abbigal Holloway, Alayna Hernandez, Aleena Arriaga, Altair Flores, Aubree Janik, Ava York, Elease Thompson, Giselle Zepeda, Kamari Brigham, Kevin Cruz, Lexi Gollas, Lynda Montes, Lilly Wampler, Mia Mendoza, Mya Medrano, Natalie Ramirez, Richard Sanchez, Yazmin Ontiveros-Lopez. Managers: Ashley Garcia and A'leisha Barnes.

A BIG CONGRATS to the Horse Judging team that finished ⭐️10th⭐️ in the state this week!
Devin, Scollie, Brennen, and Addisyn

WAY TO GO, LADIES!!!

2 days ago, Ricky Ricebird
Devin, Scollie, Brennen, And Addisyn in red shirts and blue jeans

It was signing day for this future Buccaneer!

Ashlyn Peters has found success in livestock judging through both FFA and 4H and will continue her passion for evaluating animals at Blinn!

Congrats on her commitment to livestock judging at Blinn Jr College!

3 days ago, Ricky Ricebird
ECHS student Ashlyn Peters sits at a decorated Blinn College Agricultural Sciences table, flanked by two college representatives. The background features a Blinn College repeat banner, and the table displays her livestock judging awards."

It’s time to celebrate the future! ✍️

Join us at the Ricebird Gym tomorrow, May 7th, at 9:30 AM, as we celebrate our incredible student-athletes as they take the next step in their journeys!
Congratulations to:

Evan Vazquez – Southwestern Pirates

Isabella Ikard – Cloud County Community College

Mac’Yia Warner – Ranger College

Maddie Holmes – Prairie View A&M University

#RicebirdNation #SigningDay2026 #CelebrateTheFuture

3 days ago, Ricky Ricebird
Event graphic for El Campo Ricebirds Signing Day 2026. Featured athletes include Evan Vasquez, Mac'Yia Warner, Isabella Ikard, and Maddie Holmes. The event is scheduled for May 7th, 2026, at 9:30 AM in the Ricebird Gym with the tagline 'Celebrate the Future.

🥎 🏆 AREA CHAMPS 🏆🥎
The Ladybirds battled all series long and came out on top, punching their ticket to the Regional Semi-Finals.
Proud of this group and the way they compete for each other every pitch. Let’s keep it rolling!

Regional Semi-Finals:
Thursday, May 7: Gonzales V. El Campo
Game Time: 6:00
Site: Cypress Lakes HS, Katy, TX

Friday, May 8: El Campo V. Gonzales
Game Time: 5:00
Site: Kenedy, TX

The third game, if needed, will start after the first game on Friday in Kenedy.
Go, Ladybirds! ♥️🤍

3 days ago, Ricky Ricebird
the El Campo Ladybirds softball team poses together on the field holding an 'Area Champs' banner. The graphic includes the El Campo mascot and the series scores: 10-3 L, 5-2 W, and 4-3 W.
The Sunshine Squad arranged for the ECHS Cosmetology students to come pamper the Staff at Myatt for Appreciation Week. They did mini manicures, hair curling and styling, mini massages, and a color analysis. Myatt greatly appreciates the skills they are learning in their class with Mrs. Gardner. ❤️
4 days ago, Ricky Ricebird
Close-up of an ECHS cosmetology student giving a mini manicure to a Myatt staff member.
Close-up of ECHS cosmetology students giving mini manicures to Myatt staff members.
ECHS cosmetology students working on hair styles

🏆 BI-DISTRICT CHAMPS! 🏆

Congratulations to our Ricebird Baseball team on their Bi-District victory! These guys played with heart, and it showed on the field. ⚾️🔥

Now, it’s time for the Area Round! Pack the stands and bring the noise as we keep this momentum going.

Area Round vs. Tuloso-Midway:

Game 1: Thursday, May 7th @ 6:00 PM (Yoakum) — Ricebirds are Home

Game 2: Friday, May 8th @ 6:00 PM (Kenedy HS) — TM is Home

Game 3 (If needed): Saturday, May 9th @ 2:00 PM (Kenedy HS)

Let’s go, 'Birds! 🔴⚪️

4 days ago, Ricky Ricebird
A celebratory graphic featuring the El Campo Ricebird Baseball team posing on the field with their trophy. The image has a light blue sky background with "Ricebird Baseball" written in red cursive at the top and "BI-DISTRICT CHAMPS" in bold white and red capital letters at the bottom, accented with red confetti.
🎷 You’re Invited! 🎺

Join us for the final ECHS Ricebird Band concert of the 2025-26 school year! Come hear the hard work of our talented musicians and enjoy a beautiful evening of music.

🗓️ Tuesday, May 5
🕕 6:30 PM
📍 ECHS Auditorium

🍪 Bonus: The ECHS Color Guard will be selling delicious baked goods and raffle tickets for themed baskets in the lobby! All proceeds support the upcoming marching season.
4 days ago, Ricky Ricebird
Flyer for the El Campo High School Spring Band Concert. The design features a pink background with white daisies in the corners. Text reads: El Campo High School Spring Band Concert, Tuesday, May 5th at 6:30 PM in the ECHS Auditorium.

High School kicked off Teacher Appreciation Week in the best way—with a delicious breakfast of donuts, fruit, and yogurt! 🍩🍓 We are so lucky to have such a dedicated team of educators and staff. Thank you for everything you do for our students every single day!

5 days ago, Ricky Ricebird
3 teachers posing by "thanks for all you do" banner
2 teacher by the "thanks for all you do banner"
Four staff members posing together in front of a floral "Thanks for all you do!" banner. Two individuals in the center are holding plates of breakfast food, including donuts. The scene is decorated with blue, gold, and white balloons to celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week.
⭐️ State Bound! ⭐️

Congratulations to Maddie Holmes (Long Jump, 100M Dash) and Ava Simper (800M Run) on qualifying for the State Track & Field Meet!

Catch them in action on May 14th at the University of Texas. Maddie starts us off at 10:45 AM, followed by evening runs from Ava and Maddie starting at 5:20 PM.

Go get ‘em, Ladybirds! 🔴⚪️
5 days ago, Ricky Ricebird
Graphic titled "Ladybird Track and Field State Qualifiers" featuring photos of Maddie Holmes and Ava Simper. Maddie is a state qualifier for Long Jump and the 100M Dash, and Ava is a state qualifier for the 800M Run. The event is scheduled for Thursday, May 14th at The University of Texas, with Long Jump at 10:45 AM, 800M Run at 5:20 PM, and 100M Dash at 6:05 PM

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

5 days ago, Ricky Ricebird
this week in ricebird nation
80 members of ECHS HOSA traveled to Victoria, TX, to check out the A&M campus. Students were given a full tour of all the buildings and amenities the campus offers. They were also able to speak with an admissions counselor about the crossover nursing program between WCJC and UV-A&M. The day ended with lunch and a little shopping at the mall!
8 days ago, Ricky Ricebird
teachers taking a selfie with all off the students behind them at the mall
group of students in the weight room
group listening to a man talk in the gym with wooden floors
A group of ECHS HOSA students standing and talking in a modern university classroom with rows of white chairs and wooden tables.
group of ECHS HOSA students standing in the counselor's office at the A&M campus, listening to a man in a red shirt standing near a desk in the center, and several students in blue HOSA shirts are gathered around.
80 students pose in group picture at the mall
A tall brick clock tower featuring a digital sign for the University of Houston-Victoria, situated in front of a modern campus building under a cloudy sky.
Due to possible bad weather later this evening, the Ricebird Baseball game has been moved up to 1:30 today. The game is still in El Campo.
9 days ago, Ricky Ricebird
baseball playoffs round 1

✨ Introducing the 2026-2027 FFA Officer Team! ✨
Please join us in congratulating our new officers:

President: Abigail Porter
Vice President: Lyla Seymour
Secretary: Zane Wilson
Treasurer: Weldon Bowers
Reporter: Carson Bystrek
Sentinel: Paisley Hlavaty
Jr. Advisor: Hudson Bystrek
Historian: Kolbie Klatt
Parliamentarian: Abigail Garrett
Chaplin: Bianca Reyna

10 days ago, Ricky Ricebird
A celebratory graphic with a dark navy background, gold confetti, and gold ribbons. The top features the word "Congratulations!" in gold script. Below, the text "2026-2027 FFA OFFICER TEAM" precedes a list of names and titles: President Abigail Porter, Vice President Lyla Seymour, Secretary Zane Wilson, Treasurer Weldon Bowers, Reporter Carson Bystrek, Sentinel Paisley Hlavaty, Jr. Advisor Hudson Bystrek, Historian Kolbie Klatt, Parliamentarian Abigail Garrett, and Chaplin Bianca Reyna.
A big shout-out and thank you to Marnie Moller from the ECMH Lab Department! She came to speak to Mrs. Hopper’s theory class today. Students learned about the education required to become a Medical Laboratory Technologist (MLT) or lab assistant, as well as what a typical day looks like working in a lab.
10 days ago, Ricky Ricebird
13 high school kids standing with Moller in the classroom

🌺 Aloha, Ricebirds! Let’s Save Lives! 🥥

NHS & Student Council are hosting a Luau-themed Blood Drive in honor of the brave Amelia Lyford! Amelia, the daughter of Mrs. Lyford, a science teacher at ECHS, has won her battle with leukemia!

When: Wednesday, May 13
Time: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Where: ECHS Practice Gym
Theme: Luau! Wear your favorite tropical shirt! 🌴

Perks of Donating:
Receive a FREE exclusive beach towel! 🏖️
Get a free diabetes health screening.
The best feeling in the world: helping someone in need.

How to Join:
Appointments are required. Scan the QR code on the flyer or sign up online with this link.

#RicebirdNation #GiveBlood #CommitForLife #AmeliaStrong

10 days ago, Ricky Ricebird
Promotional flyer for the El Campo High School Blood Drive in honor of Amelia Lyford. The flyer features a photo of Amelia, a smiling young girl, and details the event: Wednesday, May 13, from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm in the Practice Gym at 600 West Norris, El Campo, TX. It includes a QR code to schedule appointments and mentions that successful donors will receive an exclusive beach towel.
Our cosmetology students are mastering the art of the perfect facial. Paige Means is showing off her skills by giving Ma'Leah Scarlett a relaxing treatment.
11 days ago, Ricky Ricebird
A cosmetology student, Paige Means, wearing a striped shirt and black vest, carefully applies a warm towel facial to another student, Ma'Leah Scarlett, who is reclining in a salon chair.
student with a green facial mask smiles at another student begins to wipe the mask off with a towel