🌊 Rising Tide Recognition: Rosemary Dale 🌊

East Chambers ISD is proud to recognize Rosemary Dale as our Rising Tide honoree! An EC graduate and longtime teacher and coach, Rosemary’s impact can be seen throughout our schools and community. She continues to support EC by judging UIL events, volunteering with Real Life activities, attending district events, and cheering on our students and programs. Having taught generations of Buccaneers—including many of today’s EC educators—her legacy continues through the countless people she inspired.

The Rising Tide Recognition celebrates community members, businesses, booster clubs, and organizations that “lift all ships” through volunteering, donations, and support of district initiatives.

Anyone can submit a nomination! Help us recognize those who make a lasting difference for East Chambers ISD by submitting yours at:
https://www.eastchambers.net/page/recognition

Congratulations, Rosemary, and thank you for continuing to lift all ships! 💚💛
3 days ago, East Chambers ISD
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🩸 Stop the Bleed Training 🩸

A big thank you to Kathy Rodgers, RN, BSN, and Alyson Smith, RN, BSN, from CHRISTUS South East Texas St. Elizabeth for hosting this year’s Stop the Bleed training for our new employees and substitutes!

We are so thankful for community partners who help us prepare our staff and keep the safety of our students a top priority. Thank you, Kathy and Alyson, for sharing your time and expertise with EC! 💚💛

It’s always a great day to be a Buccaneer!
4 days ago, East Chambers ISD
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🍎 Fueling Buccaneer success—one meal at a time!

East Chambers ISD provides FREE breakfast and lunch to every student, every school day!

View breakfast and lunch menus on our Child Nutrition page:
https://www.eastchambers.net/page/child-nutrition

💚💛 Every student. Every day. Ready to learn.
5 days ago, East Chambers ISD
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Welcome Back to Our Littlest Buccaneers! 💚💛

East Chambers ISD is proud to offer on-site daycare for the children and grandchildren of our employees. This special benefit supports the people who dedicate each day to caring for and educating our students while giving their littlest Buccaneers a wonderful place to learn, play, and grow!

We are so happy to have these sweet little ones as part of the EC family. Once a Buccaneer, always a Buccaneer! 🏴‍☠️
6 days ago, East Chambers ISD
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Our classrooms are buzzing with learning! 📚 This week, let's focus on setting academic goals and building positive routines. What are you most excited to learn this year, Buccaneers? #ECISD#OwnTheMoment
7 days ago, East Chambers ISD
Two children sit under desks, using laptops. One wears headphones. A black rug with smiley faces is on the floor.
A child sits at a desk, reading from an open book. A laptop and a pencil are nearby.
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Three young men at desks, two seated and one standing, with papers and a cup on the table.
Five students look at a whiteboard displaying the word "THINK" and circles. They stand in a classroom with tables and beige walls.
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🏴‍☠️ Congratulations to Lauren Cowart, our Golden Crewmate of the Month! 💚💛

The Golden Crewmate program recognizes ECISD employees who go above and beyond to support our students, families, colleagues, and district. Help us celebrate the outstanding members of our crew by submitting a nomination at www.eastchambers.net/page/recognition.

From Lauren’s nomination:

Lauren Cowart consistently demonstrates exceptional teamwork by supporting students, families, and staff wherever help is needed. She is approachable, dependable, and always willing to listen, help solve a problem, or step in when someone needs assistance. Lauren regularly goes beyond her responsibilities by personally supporting families, encouraging students, and helping staff work through challenges. Rather than simply addressing an immediate concern, she follows through to ensure everyone involved feels heard, supported, and cared for. Through her kindness, positive attitude, and genuine love for East Chambers, Lauren creates a welcoming and supportive environment and exemplifies what it means to be a Golden Crewmate.

Congratulations, Lauren! Thank you for always going above and beyond for our Buccaneer crew! 🏴‍☠️💚💛
10 days ago, East Chambers ISD
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Our students, teachers, staff, and families continue to make East Chambers ISD a place where excellence happens every day!

We are proud to announce our 2026 TEA Report Card Ratings:

⭐ East Chambers High School: 93 – A
⭐ East Chambers Elementary: 80 – B
⭐ East Chambers Junior High: 78 – C
⭐ Overall District Rating: 85 – B

These ratings reflect the hard work, dedication, and commitment of everyone across our district. While we celebrate these accomplishments, we also know there is more work to do. We remain committed to continuous improvement and ensuring every student has the opportunity to succeed.

As Buccaneers, we don't settle—we Own the Moment and keep moving forward together.

💚💛 Thank you to our students, staff, parents, and community for your unwavering support. The best is yet to come!

#EastChambersISD #OwnTheMoment #BuccaneerPride
11 days ago, East Chambers ISD
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What a great first day! 💚💛

Our campuses were filled with smiling students, excited families, and plenty of Buccaneer spirit as we kicked off the 2026–2027 school year. Thank you to our families and staff for helping make the first day such a smooth and special one!

We’d love to see your first-day photos—drop them in the comments below! 📸

We’re so glad to have our Buccaneers back! 🏴‍☠️
12 days ago, East Chambers ISD
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A woman and a young girl sit at a table in a classroom, surrounded by art supplies.
Three children stand in a school hallway. A bulletin board is on the left, and a door is in the background.
Three children stand in front of colorful balloon decorations and a building with windows.
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A person stands in a hallway under a balloon arch that reads "Welcome Back School". The arch is green and white.
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💚💛 Tomorrow is the day, Buccaneers! 💛💚 Our campuses are ready, our staff is excited, and we can’t wait to welcome our students back for the first day of the 2026–2027 school year! ⏰ Drop-off begins at 7:30 a.m. 🔔 Tardy Bell rings at 8:10 a.m. Get some rest, pack those backpacks, and set those alarms — we’ll see you bright and early! 💚💛 We’ve missed you, Buccaneers. Let’s make it a great year!
13 days ago, Christy Ridgaway
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At the regular August Board Meeting, the East Chambers ISD Board of Trustees hired Kelsea Broomas as District Administrator of Special Education & Special Programs and Justin Lezak as Junior High Principal.

Congratulations to both, and welcome to your new roles! We’re excited for all that’s ahead! 💚💛🏴‍☠️
13 days ago, East Chambers ISD
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Congratulations to Rene Hearn, Mitchell Long, Candace Smith, Annette Shepherd and Jeff "Gibby" Gibson on your retirement!

14 days ago, East Chambers ISD
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📱 Stay connected with East Chambers ISD!

Families, please download the East Chambers ISD Buccaneers App—or update it to the latest version—to receive messages, announcements, and updates through Rooms.

Find app links, instructions, and additional Rooms help here:
https://www.eastchambers.net/o/east-chambers-isd/page/rooms

We’re looking forward to a great 2026–2027 school year! 💚💛
14 days ago, East Chambers ISD
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💚💛 Teamwork makes the difference!

Over the past two weeks, our ECISD teams have taken time to connect, laugh, collaborate, and strengthen the relationships that make our district special. Our administrative team kicked things off last week, followed by campus team-building activities this week.

A strong school year starts with strong teams—and we’re ready to work together, support one another, and Own the Moment for our students!

Here’s to a great 2026–2027 school year! 🏴‍☠️💚💛

#ECISD #OwnTheMoment
17 days ago, East Chambers ISD
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Three women in green shirts, posing with arms raised, at a table in a cafeteria. Behind them, a sign reads "BUCCANEERS" above a glass entrance.
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Several people are seated at a table, smiling and laughing. One person holds a small item. The room has a flag and a wooden counter.
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“When you know your WHY, your WHAT has more impact, because you’re walking in or towards your purpose.”
— Michael Jr.

At Convocation, keynote speaker Thomas C. Murray challenged us to think about our “why”. As our students return, that why is clear. 💚💛

Every lesson taught, every bus route driven, every meal served, and every moment we choose to make count has a purpose behind it: our students.

They are our why.

As we welcome our Buccaneers back, we’re ready to #OwnTheMoment.
18 days ago, East Chambers ISD
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A man speaks in front of a green screen while addressing a seated audience in a room.
An adult places a paper on a bulletin board that reads "EAST CHAMBERS JUNIO" with three other papers.
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⚓ ANCHORED IN COMMUNITY | Back to School Bash! 💚💛

One of the things that makes East Chambers special is a community that shows up for our kids!

The Winnie Area Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Bayou Bend CCS, is helping our families get ready for a great school year with a Back to School Bash featuring school supplies, giveaways, food and fun!

📅 Saturday, August 8
⏰ 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Winnie-Stowell Community Building

We’re grateful for the businesses, organizations and community members who continue to invest in our students and families. That’s what it means to be Anchored in Community. ⚓

Come out, enjoy the fun, and let’s get our Buccaneers ready to Own the Moment in 2026–27! 💚💛🏴‍☠️
19 days ago, East Chambers ISD
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East Chambers ISD employees came together today for Convocation to kick off the 2026–2027 school year! 💚💛

We were inspired by keynote speaker Thomas C. Murray and a special message from Superintendent Andrea Smith as we prepared to Own the Moment for our students, schools, and community.

A special thank-you to MTZ Events for donating the balloon arch, Lisa Stramecki for the photo booth, All Around Memories and to East Chambers County Bank for generously sponsoring a delicious lunch catered by Cattleman’s. We are grateful for the community partners who helped make today special!

We’re excited, energized, and ready for a great year. Let’s Own the Moment, Bucs! 🏴‍☠️
20 days ago, East Chambers ISD
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Five cheerleaders in blue uniforms and jeans hold gold and green pom-poms, standing against a wall with posters.
A group of women with long hair sit around a table. The table holds various items, including a bottle and cups.
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Handwritten text on white paper displays educational goals. It reads, "To help each student gain the true meaning of their worth." Below, it adds, "I see in them."
White paper on a dark surface with handwritten text in black: "Courage: Step outside my comfort zone and embrace new opportunities."
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A group of women sit around a table with items on it, including cups, papers, and a cellphone.
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Registration is NOW OPEN! All students returning to ECISD need to complete registration before the start of school. Families can complete this process using the Parent Portal. For additional information, visit our website - https://www.eastchambers.net/o/east-chambers-isd/page/enrollment-registration
20 days ago, East Chambers ISD
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📣 Mark your calendars! Meet the Teacher is Monday, August 10! Stop by your campus to meet your teachers, drop off supplies, and kick off an amazing school year.

🟢 Primary & Elementary: 5:00–7:00 PM
🟢 Junior High & High School: 6:00–8:00 PM

We can't wait to welcome our Buccaneers back! 💚⚓💛
21 days ago, East Chambers ISD
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The August Newsletter is live! Read it here! https://bit.ly/4ccgIHd
21 days ago, East Chambers ISD
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🏴‍☠️ Join us for the 12th Annual Buccaneer Gala!

Enjoy dinner, silent and live auctions, and a great evening supporting opportunities for East Chambers students and teachers.

📅 August 15, 2026
📍 Winnie-Stowell Community Building
⏰ Social and silent auction at 6 p.m. | Dinner at 7 p.m.
🎟️ Tickets are $50

Purchase tickets, become a sponsor, or donate an auction item:
https://onecau.se/_mkh7m1

We hope to see you there! 💚💛
24 days ago, East Chambers ISD
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