Delaying implementation of the Bond exposes the district to increased construction costs, which are estimated to be 10% or $8 million each year.
Learn more at www.ecisd.org/bond2025
Ms. Rawlinson’s class had a visit from a fun friend this week. Thank you, Ms. Kassie Cerny, for taking time out of your day to bring your new family member, Ragnar.
Students learned that Ragnar is a bearded dragon that usually originates from Australia. They also learned about what it takes to care for Ragnar. The class finished with a fun science page on living and nonliving things.
📣Come out and send off our Soccer Teams - rain or shine!
⚽Ladybirds - 2:25 ECHS student parking lot
⚽Ricebirds - 4:40 ECHS weight room parking lot
Did you know... El Campo ISD has decreased or maintained its overall tax rate since 2019. At $1.05/$100 valuation, it currently sits $0.15 lower than the $1.20/$100 valuation the district had in place in 2019.
Learn more at www.ecisd.org/bond2025
⚽🔥Come out and watch the Ricebirds march on!⚽🔥
El Campo vs Brookshire Royal
⌚7:00 pm - Friday, March 28
📍Mercer Stadium - Sugar Land, Tx - Clear Bag Policy
Tickets: https://gofan.co/event/3477943?schoolId=TX27288
⚽🔥Come out and watch the Ladybirds make 𝐻𝐼𝑆𝑇𝑂𝑅𝑌 again!⚽🔥
⌚6:00 pm - Friday, March 28
📍Ken Pridgeon Stadium - Cy Fair ISD - Clear Bag Policy
Tickets: https://cfisd.hometownticketing.com/embed/event/6604?access_code=62d154abef715d4654f0387e6f2ec59208de6691
If voters approve Proposition A in May, there will not be a tax rate increase on residents in El Campo ISD.
Learn more at www.ecisd.org/bond2025
Congratulations to Hutchins students for reaching their first goal of collecting 500 eggs in the basket. Eggs are given to students when they demonstrate excellent character traits. They earned a school-wide dance party and had a blast learning the Bunny Hop Slide! See the fun here: https://www.canva.com/design/DAGi1-wyO0Q/GD2STgJDA5xOk7SAAgI2QQ/watch?utm_content=DAGi1-wyO0Q&utm_campaign=share_your_design&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=shareyourdesignpanel
📣FINAL CALL: Apply for PDSES Before MARCH 31st! 🎓✨
🚨 Texas Parents – Time is Running Out! 🚨
Are you the parent of a special education student? The Parent Directed Special Education Services (PDSES) program from the Texas Education Agency (TEA) provides funding for eligible families to access critical special education services—but the deadline to apply is MARCH 31st!
🔹 What is PDSES?
PDSES gives parents flexible funding to purchase special education services tailored to their child’s needs, including tutoring, therapy, and other essential supports.
🔹 Why Apply?
✅ State-Funded Support – Access quality special education services
✅ Parental Choice – Select providers that work best for your child
✅ Flexible Learning Options – Get tutoring, therapy, and more
⏳ 🚨 Don’t Wait – Applications Close March 31st! 🚨 ⏳
📌 Apply Now Before It’s Too Late! → https://pdses.tea.texas.gov
📞 Questions? Contact Email: PDSESHelp@Region10.org Phone: 1-855-773-3839
Act NOW – March 31st is the FINAL deadline! ⏳📚
Are you registered to Vote? The deadline is next Thursday, April 3rd. Check your registration status at http://VoteTexas.gov
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Ricebird Soccer Send Off Today At 4:50!
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
Mrs. Weathers' class enjoyed the beautiful spring sunshine during recess.
🎉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
🎟️https://my.hometownticketing.com/agency/812be378-9b75-4926-b77e-c8b1e6fdddb5
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
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
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
