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
Mrs. Hopper's Anatomy & Physiology class took their lesson outside! The class has been learning about the skeletal system with a focus on a lab involving joints throughout the human body. See the action here: https://www.canva.com/design/DAGiACcybV8/4XSg60A1tzQ8TwvzfOLutg/watch?utm_content=DAGiACcybV8&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=hd688b82b9d
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
👑 Congratulations to the 2025 Prom Queen, Jada Acuna, and King, Caleb Hudlin!
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
Prom is here! Family and friends with tickets may enter the ECHS campus through the parking lot gate and the gate on Avenue F at 6:30 and proceed to the covered walkways around the Commons area. This event is not open to the public, you must have a ticket.
In the event of inclement weather, the announcing of prom attendees and parent/child dances will be canceled.
Mrs. Wenglar’s Life Skills class visited the gym this morning to see all the prom decorations, and they approved! 👍
Congratulations to the EC White Golf, who won 1st place in the Calhoun JV tournament.
Connor Savino (75) 1st medalist
Landon Hickl (75) 2nd medalist
Duncan Harris (75) 3rd medalist
Conner Ritz (87) 4th medalist
Bryan Cisneros (89)
EC Culinary catered a delicious Taco Bar and showed off their FCCLA Competition Cupcake displays for high school faculty and staff this week. These students will be traveling to the State FCCLA Contest in April.
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
Thirteen ECHS students in Mrs. Kacer’s class took their first step toward learning phlebotomy skills today…they practiced venipuncture techniques on straws! Next up are manikin arms, then each other, and soon hopefully YOU! Be on the lookout for volunteer opportunities- details coming soon.
This week, we celebrate Educational Diagnosticians Week. We appreciate the work that Laura, Stacy, Taryn, Stephanie, and Ginger do for the students at El Campo ISD.
Happy Diagnostician’s Week to the BEST!!
⛳ Boys Golf racked up another 1st place at the Calhoun tournament!
Rhett Russell (77) tied 1st medalist
Trace Matthews (79) tied 4th medalist
Carter Arrambide (80)
James Dorotik (84)
Bradyn Krasucky (85)
Get your tickets and make the short drive to support our Ladybirds this afternoon! 🔗https://gofan.co/event/3168537?schoolId=TX17862
The Special Olympics Area 22 Gulf Coast Basketball competition took place in Alvin on March 1st. Our athletes competed in the Individual Skills portion and did a great job representing El Campo!
Division II Winners:
Zander Marrufo - 1st place and received a gold medal
Felix Saenz - 2nd place and received a silver medal
Division I Winner:
Timothy Armstrong - 1st place and received a gold medal
