El Campo ISD

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.

1 day ago, Ricky Ricebird

An illustrated poster titled "Ricebird Alumni: One Last Walk Through the Halls!" features three cartoon ricebird characters dressed in El Campo "E" letterman jackets standing in front of an illustration of El Campo High School. The poster includes a banner that reads: "Before we say goodbye to the old buildings, all former Ricebirds are invited back home to reminisce and celebrate the memories made within these walls." An information box at the bottom details the event: Location: El Campo High School Date: Friday, May 22 Time: 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM A small note at the very bottom adds: "No formal program—just a come and go chance to say goodbye. We can't wait to see you there!"

7 days. 168 hours. A lifetime of memories! Ms. Treme’s class is counting down the days until their 10 am Kindergarten Graduation! Who’s ready to see these scholars take the stage? 🎓🎉 See the "save the date" for Treme's class in this video link.

6 days ago, Ricky Ricebird

self portrait drawing of a kindergarten graduate in a red cap and gown

Ms. Ener's kindergarteners just wrapped up their exciting Bluebonnet Art unit by joyfully painting beautiful flowers! They carefully drew the petals, added color to the center, and brought their fabulous creations to life with a vibrant background.

6 days ago, Ricky Ricebird

Kindergarten students at a table painting the petals on their piece of flower art

Kindergarten students at a table painting the background on their piece of flower art

kindergarten students stand together smiling and holding up their colorful, hand-painted flower artwork. The students are each proudly displaying a unique bluebonnet-inspired painting featuring vibrant petals and bright backgrounds.

🌺 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. Sign up online with this link.

#RicebirdNation #GiveBlood #CommitForLife #AmeliaStrong

7 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.

Myatt's Sunshine Squad, along with an anonymous donor, provided a delicious taco luncheon for the Amazing Staff at Myatt.
They enjoyed tacos, rice, and beans from Laura’s Cafe, and Chips and Salsa from Casa Hernandez. ❤️

11 days ago, Ricky Ricebird

Two staff members smiling and posing together during the taco luncheon in a decorated classroom.

A group of school staff members sitting around a long table decorated with a colorful striped Mexican serape tablecloth. The room is decorated with festive paper lanterns and a "TACO" balloon for a luncheon.

2 ladies at the taco bar smiling while making their plates

A festive graphic with a green background and colorful text that reads "Let's Taco 'Bout Our Amazing Staff" decorated with small taco illustrations.

Illustration of two cartoon ricebird mascots eating tacos at a table with text that reads "¡Buen Provecho!" and "3 Tacos Per Person.

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. ❤️

12 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

Mrs. Priesmeyer's kindergarten class had a blast learning about the plant life cycle! See the fun in this link to the video!

17 days ago, Ricky Ricebird

Four small plastic containers filled with soil are arranged on a classroom table. Each container has a hand-colored paper house on a stick poked into the dirt. The text overlay on the image reads "The Plant Life Cycle."

🌺 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

19 days ago, Ricky Ricebird

This week, Mrs. Janik's Pre-K Class celebrated Earth Day! They explored wonderful ways to care for our planet and planted a tree for Arbor Day. It was a fantastic experience nurturing our environment together!

23 days ago, Ricky Ricebird

Pre-K students in Mrs. Janik's class stand together outside behind a small tree they planted for Arbor Day. The photo is framed by colorful Earth Day and Arbor Day graphics.

Pre-K students in Mrs. Janik's class stand together outside watching Janik dig a hole to plant the tree for Arbor Day. The photo is framed by colorful Earth Day and Arbor Day graphics.

Only one month left until summer break! It's the perfect time to start planning your summer activities. Don't forget to prioritize the exciting Ricebird Sports Camps. You can easily register and make payments online by using this Registration Link.

Let's make this summer unforgettable!

25 days ago, Ricky Ricebird

list of 2026 sports camps with dates and costs

list of 2026 ricebird strength & conditioning camp dates and times

A heartfelt thank you to the Sesame Club for hosting RIF parties with Myatt students! Every kiddo left with a book in hand! 📚🎉

27 days ago, Ricky Ricebird

Members of the Sesame Club wearing red capes engage with Myatt students during a Reading Is Fundamental (RIF) book party in a decorated library setting.

Members of the Sesame Club engage with Myatt students during a Reading Is Fundamental (RIF) book party in a decorated library setting.

Mrs. Peterson’s class collected the most plastic bags and helped Myatt win H-E-B's Earth Day Plastic Bag Challenge! Their final class count was 8,077 bags!

about 1 month ago, Ricky Ricebird

several excited kids on carpet holding bags of plastic grocery bags

Springtime is fun at Myatt!! We had 3 chicks hatch in the science lab! Students enjoyed learning about life cycles with lots of fun activities! See the fun here: https://canva.link/o4ply54632jxig3

about 1 month ago, Ricky Ricebird

Three young students sitting on the floor of a classroom, smiling and carefully holding small, newly hatched yellow chicks.

A Little Chick" featuring the life cycle of a chick used for a science lesson.

A close-up view of a person's hands gently cupping a small, fresh from the egg fuzzy chick

group of elementary students gathered around a table in a science lab, curiously observing chicks in a brooder.

three small, fuzzy chicks standing together on a surface, showing the results of the school's hatching project.

ECHS STEP II Plant Sale!
April 10, 9 a.m. – noon
Step II Greenhouse (Avenue F)

Prices starting at just $3.00!

Herbs and Veggies:
Tomatoes
Peppers
Squash
Tomatillos
Parsley
Rosemary
Thyme
Tarragon
Dill

Plants and Flowers:
Petunias
Mini roses
Loquat trees
Aloe and other succulents
Hibiscus
Lantana
Begonias
Sunpatents
Marigolds
Spider plant
Potted ivy

about 1 month ago, Ricky Ricebird

Flyer for the ECHS STEP II Plant Sale on April 10 from 9 a.m. to noon. The event is located at the Step II Greenhouse in the fence on Avenue F. The flyer features photos of vibrant red flowers and potted starters, noting that staff assist students with all aspects of plant care, from seeds to fertilizing.

📚 A Gift of Reading! Our Myatt PreK students received a wonderful donation of books from a generous library patron in memory of her daughter. Each student was able to take a book home to enjoy for years to come. We are so thankful for this heartwarming gift! 🍎✨

about 1 month ago, Ricky Ricebird

A collage of photos featuring Myatt PreK students sitting together and smiling while holding up new children's books they received as a donation. A "Thank You" graphic with colorful paintbrushes is included in the corner of the image.

📢 The PDSES Application is NOW OPEN!

The Parent-Directed Special Education Services (PDSES) program provides a one-time $1,500 online grant for eligible students receiving special education services in Texas public schools.

Families can use these funds to purchase:
✔️ Educational materials (textbooks, curriculum, technology)
✔️ Services like tutoring or therapy

🗓 Application Window: April 1 – April 30, 2026
⏰ Don’t wait — applications close April 30!

👉 Apply and learn more here: https://pdses.tea.texas.gov

If you have questions or need support with the application, please reach out. We’re happy to help! 979-543-9051

about 1 month ago, Ricky Ricebird

🗽 Start spreading the news! 🍎

The Derby Dolls are bringing the magic of the Big Apple to the stage! Join us for an unforgettable evening as we present our spring show: "New York, New York."
From the bright lights of Broadway to the bustling city streets, come support our talented dancers for a night of incredible performances!

📅 When: April 9, 2026
🕕 Time: 6:00 p.m.
📍 Where: El Campo High School Auditorium
🎟️ Tickets: $8 Adults | $5 Students - Available via Venmo or Cash at the door!
We can’t wait to see you there!

about 1 month ago, Ricky Ricebird

Poster for El Campo High School Derby Dolls presentation of "New York, New York" on April 9, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. in the El Campo High School Auditorium. The image features a New York City skyline at night with the Statue of Liberty, a yellow taxi, and a silhouette of a dancer.

Students in the ECHS Health Science Phlebotomy Program are working to get their license to draw blood as phlebotomists, and they need your help. Each phlebotomy candidate must complete 30 successful venipuncture sticks to earn certification! Please help them out by volunteering.

All participants who volunteer to allow a future phlebotomist to “stick” their arm will be entered into a drawing for gift cards ranging from $50 to $250. One entry per stick! You can participate more than once.

Location: Building H at the high school, at the corner of Ave F & Ash Street.
Volunteer days and times are
April 7: 4:00-6:30
April 11: 9:00 - 11:30 and 1:00 - 3:30
April 14: 4:00 - 6:30
April 20: 4:00 - 6:30
April 22: 4:00 - 6:30
April 23: 4:00 - 6:30
April 25: 9:30 - Noon
April 27: 4:00 - 6:30
April 28: 4:00 - 6:30
For more information, email Ms. Kacer at kkacer@ricebirds.net or 979-533-2686

about 1 month ago, Ricky Ricebird

echs health science phlebotomy program sticks for students flyer

FAQ flyer for the Phlebotomy program. Key points: No age requirement (under 18 needs parental consent), blood is disposed of in biohazard containers, for questions contact Kaydi Kacer at kkacer@ricebirds.net

Today, we celebrate the School Librarian! As the heart of our learning community, these unsung heroes are vital to the educational journey. They foster a love for books, encourage creativity, and skillfully guide us through the world of information.

Thank you to Janel Marcial at Myatt, Leslie Kolojaco at Hutchins, Cynthia Maffett at Northside, Lupe Callies at the middle school, and Shelby Gadake at the high school. You are all vital to our mission of empowering Ricebirds!

about 1 month ago, Ricky Ricebird

Check out the Egg Toss winners from Myatt, Hutchins, and Northside!
Myatt Elementary:
Jensen’s class winner- Cayne
Maldonado's afternoon class winner- Francisco
White’s class winner- Ariah
Hutchins:
Shumbera’s class winner- Jonathan
Weathers’ class winner- Caiden
Northside:
Wright’s class winner- Karter

about 2 months ago, Ricky Ricebird