Based on the latest forecasts and weather prediction models, we believe we will be able to hold El Campo High School’s Class of 2026 Graduation Ceremony at Ricebird Stadium beginning at 8:00 p.m. Gates will open at 6:45 p.m. for entry. Please remember that only clear bags will be permitted.
If weather conditions change and require a venue adjustment, we will communicate that information as soon as possible through our official channels.
Please be aware that seating may be wet and that a brief pop-up shower or two remains possible. We encourage guests to plan accordingly.
It is a Great Day to be a Ricebird!
ECHS Administration
Valedictorian Kelsi Prihoda, daughter of Chad and Laura, is set to pursue Health Sciences: Pre-Radiation Therapy at Texas State University, aiming to become a radiation therapist.
Salutatorian Eliska Shumbera, daughter of Dee Ann and John, will embark on a journey at LeTourneau University, majoring in Mechanical Engineering with aspirations of becoming an aerospace engineer.
We're incredibly proud of your accomplishments and can't wait to see what the future holds for you both!
Our goal is to provide the Class of 2026 the opportunity to graduate in Ricebird Stadium, and we will use a timeline and decision-making process that gives us the best opportunity to safely hold the ceremony outdoors.
Any changes to the graduation ceremony location or schedule will be communicated through the El Campo ISD website and district social media accounts.
If weather conditions require the ceremony to be moved indoors, students will be issued 6 tickets for guests due to seating capacity restrictions.
Thank you for your understanding, flexibility, and continued support of El Campo High School and the Class of 2026.
We can't believe the end of the school year is already here! Please take note of the following important schedules and reminders for the final day:
📅 Date: Thursday, May 21
⏰ Early Release: Students will be dismissed early on this day. Please check your specific campus schedule for exact dismissal times.
💊 Medication Pickup: A quick reminder to all parents and guardians to pick up any student medications from the school clinic by May 21. Medications cannot be sent home with students or stored over the summer. Anything left with the nurse will be properly discarded.
Thank you for an amazing school year, Ricebirds! Have a safe and wonderful summer! 🏖️
Thanks to our incredible students, staff, and community, we had 96 successful donors, helping save over 300 lives!
A special congratulations goes to our high school librarian, Mrs. Shelby Gadeke, who received her “1 Gallon” mug for donating an incredible gallon of blood! 👏❤️
This year, NHS, Student Council, and HOSA worked together to collect 500 total units of blood during the 2025-2026 school year — impacting and saving over 1,500 lives!
Way to go, ECHS! We are so grateful for the support of our students, staff, administration, and community members who continue to make such a positive difference. Together, we are changing lives! 🌟
The Lyford family greatly appreciates everyone who donated at any of the ECHS blood drives this year. During her 2.5-year-long treatment for leukemia, Amelia received over 50 units of blood product. She has since won her battle against leukemia. Though her battle is over, there are hundreds of people needing blood products daily, and it is with your help that people's lives are being saved. ❤️
This summer is where champions are built. 💪🔥
Join the ECHS Ladybird Strength, Conditioning & Sport Specific Instruction Camps and put in the work to become faster, stronger, more confident, and more competitive for next season. Whether you’re chasing a starting spot, preparing for your sport, or just wanting to improve, this is your opportunity to get better every single day.
At ECHS, we take pride in our winning tradition — district championships, playoff runs, state qualifiers, and record breakers don’t happen by accident. They’re built in the offseason. 🏆
Come compete. Come grow. Come be part of something bigger.
Get signed up today to put in the work to chase your dreams!
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Joselyn Brown, Kasandra Jaramillo, Jakub Rodriguez, Deja Roberts, Jacqueline Martinez. Brylan Rodriguez, Leah Martinez, Alani Jimenez, Nayeli Gonzalez, Destiny Martinez, Beckycarol Perez. Ja’Diah Clay, Yazmin Govea, Ta’LaijahTaylor, Natalie Hernandez, and Maysen Manrriquez. Not pictured: Melvaney Guarado, Ava Figirova, Jayla Eaton, and Esperanza Cruces.
Once a Ricebird, Always a Ricebird.
Before the bricks come down, come walk those halls one last time. We are opening the doors of El Campo High School for a final "Come and Go" walkthrough. Whether you graduated five years ago or fifty, come visit your favorite classroom, and share a few more laughs in the place where it all started.
📍 El Campo High School
🗓️ Friday, May 22
⏰ 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Help us spread the word! Let’s give these buildings the send-off they deserve.
Buildings to be demolished this summer: band hall, wood shop, counselor's office (old student center).
Buildings to be demolished in the near future: AVS, H building, library, cafeteria, C building, and front office.
Congratulations to Presley Bacak on earning Defensive Player of the Year honors!
Congratulations to Mac’Yia Warner, Kylie Acuna, Adrienne Rodriguez, and Emma Labay on earning First Team All-District honors!
Congratulations to Rylan Staff, Riannah Miles, and Grace Cerny on their Second Team All-District honors!
Proud of Ava Simper and Madi Kelly for earning Honorable Mention All-District honors.
Success in the classroom remains part of the standard for Ladybird Softball. ❤️🖤🥎
Congratulations to our 14 Ladybirds who earned District 29-4A Academic All-District honors! Your commitment to excellence both on the field and in the classroom represents El Campo the right way. We are proud of the hard work, discipline, and dedication this group shows every single day.
Excellence in the classroom. Excellence on the field.
Congratulations to our Ladybird seniors on being named THSCA Academic All-State!
⭐ Eliska Shumbera — First Team
⭐ Mayleigh Martinez — Second Team
Your hard work, dedication, and commitment to being successful both academically and athletically continue to make El Campo proud. The standard has been set high by these two seniors! ❤️🖤
STATE TRACK FINALISTS💥
Congratulations to Maddie Holmes and Ava Simper on their top finishes at the State Championships!
Maddie finished 5th in the 100M dash, and Ava finished 7th in the 800 M run!
Congratulations to Maddie Holmes on earning 6th Place in the UIL 4A State Championships Long Jump with a jump of 18’7”!
Your Ladybird family is proud of the hard work, determination, and heart you showed all season long. Way to represent El Campo on the biggest stage! ❤️🖤
Pitcher of the Year: Jonah Poenitzsch
Defensive MVP: Jackson Bystrek
First Team All District:
Andy Russell, Kyle Wied, Jake Drabek, Hudson Bystrek
Second Team All District:
James Terrazas, Caleb Leach, Jax Bubela, Aiden Chisum
Honorable Mention:
Holt Yackel, Luke Tidmore
Bi-District Champs
Kudos to all! 🎉
State Meet Send-Off!
Join us for a send-off for Maddie Holmes and Ava Simper as they head to the State Track & Field Meet!
We're so proud of these talented athletes and their hard work this season. Let's show them our Ricebird pride! ❤️
When: Wednesday, May 13th
Time: 12:15 PM
Where: Between Ricebird Gym and Student Parking
Go Ladybirds! Run fast, jump high, and finish strong! 🏆
Date: Thursday, May 21st
Time: 8:00 PM (Gates open at 6:45 PM)
Location: Ricebird Stadium
**Important Information:**
- Certain items are not permitted: Please refrain from bringing balloons, air horns, or noise makers.
- Only clear bags will be allowed for entry.
- Spectators will have the opportunity to enter the field at the end of the ceremony, although this is subject to change.
We look forward to celebrating this special occasion!
