ECHS

Congratulations to the El Campo Ricebird Band on an outstanding performance at Saturday's Area Marching Contest in Pflugerville! Competing against 32 bands from across the region, the Ricebirds finished 17th overall, breaking into the top 20 for the first time in at least 30 years!

This is a tremendous milestone for our program and a testament to the hard work, dedication, and growth of our students. Performing as the third band of the day, our students took the field early and delivered what we believe was their strongest performance of the entire season.

While we won't be advancing to the next round, we have plenty to celebrate. This group has continued to raise the bar, challenge expectations, and move our program forward. 17th out of 32 is more than a placement...it's a sign of where this program is headed.

We are incredibly proud of these students and grateful for the support of our administration, faculty, staff, parents, and community. Thank you to everyone who has encouraged, supported, and cheered on the Ricebird Band throughout this season.

THANK YOUs go out to:

Mr. Wilson and the Welding Class for creating our props and maintenancing our instruments everytime they broke.

Mr. Prochazka for always looking out for our tires as we passed his area and letting us store equipment in his room when we needed it.

All the sponsors/coaches who shared their students with us as we tried to make history. Giving them to me for all our practices was more appreciated than I can ever tell you!

Coach Reeve and the Athletic department for the cones and use of the parking lot all season

Jenna Zabodyn for the use of her gym and sharing some girls with us!

Christina Brooks for making sure all the bills got paid!

You guys make it easier for us!!!

FCCLA Members bring non-perishable food items and hygiene products (soaps, shampoos, toothbrushes, etc.) to Mrs. Hlavinka's room before Friday, November 13th. The member that donates the most items wins a $25 Visa Gift Card!

NHS meeting is Tuesday, November 3 at 7:30 am in the SLH. Bring your blue donor recruitment form to turn in! All NHS members should have recruited at least 1 donor, but please try to recruit up to 4. All donors need to make an appointment online.

NHS and Student Council are partnering to host a blood drive on Thursday, November 5 in the ECHS practice gym. Donating begins at 9 am and the last donors will be taken at 2:45 pm. You must be at least 16 years old to donate blood. All donors should eat breakfast and lunch and be hydrated! Donors will also need to bring an id (school id or driver's license). 16 year old donors need to pick up a permission form from Mrs. Lyford, Mrs. Woods, or Mrs. Zahn. You can sign up to donate with any NHS or Student Council member. This drive is special because we are honoring William Wallace, son of ECHS school counselor Mrs. Diane Coghlan. (see attached flyer) Please come help save lives and honor William with your donation!

Click here to get Registered to Donate

The Best of Texas UIL Academic Contest kicks off soon. Students who have expressed an interest in participating in Literary Criticism, Copy Editing, and Spelling please see Mrs. Krenek (A-124) to pick up the study materials for the events.The first tests start November 1st.

• Nov. 6th Sealy there last game-No PEP RALLY

https://www.ecisd.org/athletics-home

Girls Team - Meet Champions & Boys Team - 3rd

200 Medley Relay

1st - Codi Klatt, Abby Wallis, Kyndahl Pierce, Sophie Porter

5th - Kate Pfardrescher, Annie Aertker, Whitley Mican, Abigail Porter

200 Medley Relay - 3rd - Konner Beal, Joey Freeman, Gus Respondek, Dean Spring

200 IM - 3rd - Abby Wallis

50 Free - Jacqueline Lundy (2nd), Codi Klatt (3rd), Sophie Porter (5th)

50 Free - Gus Respondek (1st)

1M Diving - Codi Klatt (1st), Kolbie Klatt (3rd), Kate Pfardrescher (4th)

1M Diving - Luke Dornak (2nd), Lincoln Hubenak (3rd)

100 Fly - Kyndahl Pierce (2nd), Abby Wallis (3rd)

100 Fly - Gus Respondek (1st)

100 Free - Jacqueline Lundy (1st), Annie Aertker (5th)

500 Free - Kyndahl Pierce (2nd)

200 Free Relay

1st - Kyndahl Pierce, Abby Wallis, Jacqueline Lundy, Codi Klatt

4th - Whitley Mican, Thalia Velasquez, Kinsley Koudela, Abigail Porter

200 Free Relay - 3rd - Joey Freeman, Kipton Krenek, Konner Beal, Gus Respondek

100 Back - Kate Pfardrescher (4th)

100 Breast - Joey Freeman (2nd)

400 Free Relay - 1st - Kate Pfardrescher, Annie Aertker, Sophie Porter, Jacqueline Lundy

November 3rd- NHS Meeting at 7:30 in the SLH

November 5th- NHS/StuCo Blood Drive

November 12th-13th- Free Dress Passes for Sale $5.00 (Wear for the week of 11/16-11/20)

November 20th- Deadline to Drop Dual Credit Class

November 23rd-27th- Thanksgiving Break

December 1st-3rd- EOC Retests

December 10th-17th- WCJC Final Exams

December 18th- Jan 5th- Winter Break for Students

Meghan Kallina- Counselor A-G (mkallina@ricebirds.net)

Diane Coghlan- Counselor H-O (dcoghlan@ricebirds.net)

Jessica Terrazas- Counselor P-Z (jterrazas@ricebirds.net)

Website: https://www.ecisd.org/counselors-corner-home
Phone: 979-543-2871