
Students in Britni Bourque’s ABLE classroom put their hands to work making butter! This hands-on activity kept students engaged as they explored how a familiar food is made.
Way to go, Buccaneers! 💚💛
#TheLearningDeck #OwnTheMoment










For our Texas Farm Fresh Challenge, our Primary and Elementary students enjoyed our featured lunch item: Mighty Volcano Meatloaf made with 100% local ground beef!
Check out how our entire plate was sourced from incredible Texas farms, ranches, and growers:
🥩 Pryor Cattle Company – Local Texas ground beef for our Mighty Volcano Meatloaf
🌾 Doguet's Rice – Local Texas rice served under rich gravy
🥬 Rio Fresh Farms – Crisp roasted cabbage wedges straight from the Rio Grande Valley
🥛 Hiland Dairy – Fresh, cold local milk (Strawberry, Low-Fat White, or Chocolate!)
Eating healthy, local, and delicious has never been this fun! Thank you to our local producers for helping us feed our Buccaneers the best. 💚💛
#FarmFreshChallenge

Small group lessons give teachers time to focus on specific skills, tailor instruction to students’ needs, and provide more opportunities for participation and feedback.
In these classroom snapshots, Mrs. Shawn Broussard leads a small group lesson, while a high school TEACH student assists learners in Mrs. Diana Cook’s classroom!
Our high school TEACH class is part of the CTE Teaching and Training program, which introduces students to careers in education. Experiences like these help future educators see how personalized support helps young learners grow. 💚💛
#TheLearningDeck #CTE #OwnTheMoment


Mrs. Otte selected Kyler Thrash to receive a Buc Challenge Coin for her kindness!
Mrs. Otte shared that Kyler “has a heart for others.” Her caring spirit is a wonderful example of what it means to be a Buccaneer!
Way to go, Kyler! Thank you for sharing your kindness with those around you! 🌟
#GreenAndGoldGreats #OwnTheMoment

Earlier today, a small electrical fire occurred in the Innovative
Studies Building, which houses two classrooms. Students and staff were
safely evacuated and the fire was extinguished. First responders gave
us the all clear and students returned to class. Dismissal took place
at the normal time.
We want to thank our first responders for their prompt response, our
students and staff for their calm and quick evacuation, and our
parents for their patience and understanding during the emergency.
The two classes housed in the building will move to another building
for the immediate future.
Update for High School Parents
The fire has been extinguished, and an all clear has been given for students and staff to return to class. Dismissal will take place at the normal time.
**Important Update for High School Parents**
A fire has occurred at East Chambers High School. All students and staff are safe and unharmed. All students have been safely evacuated. Emergency personnel are responding, and we will share additional information with families as it becomes available.
Please monitor official district communication channels for updates.
Our students, staff, and families make East Chambers special. Celebrate the moments that bring our Buccaneer community together with a 2026–2027 yearbook!
📚 Order yours at www.yearbookordercenter.com.
Questions? Contact Mrs. Otte at jotte@eastchambers.net.

For Mrs. Graff, 5th grade math is about building skills and helping students feel brave enough to try! This week, she shares how high expectations, encouragement, and room to make mistakes help students grow.
💚 Her teaching philosophy:
“I believe every student is capable of learning, growing, and improving. Students learn best when they understand the purpose behind what they are learning, are actively engaged, and know that their teacher has high expectations for their success.
“I believe in being honest with students about academic and behavioral expectations while providing the support and encouragement they need to meet those expectations. I want my students to understand that mistakes are a natural part of learning and that growth comes from effort, perseverance, and a willingness to learn.
“My goal is to help students become the best version of themselves, both academically and socially. I encourage students to recognize their strengths, understand how they learn best, and use that knowledge to improve their learning outcomes. Ultimately, I want my students to leave my classroom with stronger math skills, greater confidence, and the belief that they are capable of achieving their goals.”
💡 Her favorite lightbulb moment:
“I had a student two years ago write a note that said that I made her feel brave in math. That was the goal all along, to see a struggling student no longer be afraid of getting something wrong, but being brave enough to put themselves out there to learn something that they previously thought was impossible.”
🏴☠️ On teaching at East Chambers:
“Moving to ECISD in 2021 has been the single-most impactful decision that I have made in my teaching career. I love seeing the school spirit and the students’ excitement to walk in the doors every morning.”
Thank you, Mrs. Graff, for helping our Buccaneers build confidence, persevere through challenges, and discover just how much they can achieve—one brave step at a time! 💚💛

Our Gold Star cafeteria crew really outdid themselves to help us fuel up for a Friday night win—featuring incredible ingredients fresh from our local community! 🚜🥛 Here’s how we scored big on game day:
Championship Entrées (Choose Your Winning Play!)
The Goal Line Stuffed Crust Pizza: Piled high with classic toppings and loaded with an end-zone surplus of molten cheese tucked straight into the crust. Score big with every single bite!
The Blitz Cheese Sticks: Golden-baked, brushed with garlic butter, and oozing with stretchy mozzarella. Served warm with a side of championship marinara dipping sauce.
Sideline Sides
Cool Snap Cucumber Crunch 🥒 (LOCAL FARM FRESH!): Locally grown, crisp farm-fresh cucumbers sliced fresh and served with cool ranch dip to keep your play cool under pressure.
Sideline Victory Smiles: Golden, crunchy potato smileys baked to perfection—bringing all the winning energy to your game-day tray!
End Zone Sweet Treat
Bucs Triple Threat Cookies: A legendary powerhouse trio of chocolate chips, rich fudge, and decadent chunks baked into one soft, chewy victory cookie!
Victory Beverages
Hiland Ice-Cold Champions' Milk 🥛 (LOCAL HILAND DAIRY!): Pure, creamy goodness straight from our local Hiland Dairy partners, poured ice-cold. Choose between Victory Chocolate or Classic Whole White to fuel up for the big game!
💪💙 Huge thank you to our local farm partners and our amazing lunch team for making Homecoming Friday so fresh and delicious! Go Bucs! 🌟

Mrs. Jill Gerlufsen’s 3rd grade GT acceleration class uncovered clues about owls—one bone at a time!
As part of their nonfiction studies about animals, students learned about owls before putting that knowledge to work dissecting owl pellets. They discovered skulls, jawbones, and vertebrae, getting a close-up look at evidence of what owls eat!
An exciting way to connect nonfiction learning with hands-on discovery! 💚💛
#LearningDeck #OwnTheMoment









As we kick off Red Ribbon Week today, October 26, we’re highlighting our fourth graders’ first CHICKEN Club meeting with the Chambers County Sheriff’s Department!
CHICKEN Club includes all fourth-grade students and connects with this week’s focus on making healthy choices and living drug-free. Their message says it best: “Just say NO!”
Thank you to the Chambers County Sheriff’s Department for supporting our students and helping them build a healthy future! 💚💛
#TheLearningDeck #RedRibbonWeek #OwnTheMoment










Did you know that 100% of October 22,2026 lunch comes straight from our local farming neighbors? 🚜✨
We’re taking on the #FarmFreshChallenge with a meal built entirely on local quality! Here’s what’s on the plate and where it comes from:
🍝 Buc’s Bold Beef Lasagna | Pryor Cattle
Packed with high-quality ground beef from Pryor Cattle. Choosing locally raised beef means unbeatable freshness and direct support for regional cattle ranchers.
🌽 Sweet Corn on the Cob | Spicewood, TX
Grown right down the road in Spicewood! Sweet, tender, and picked at peak harvest to give you that classic Texas sweetness in every bite.
🥗 Fresh Garden Salad | Dilly Lilly Farm
Crisp, vibrant greens harvested straight from Dilly Lilly Farm, bringing a farm-fresh crunch to your plate without the long transit times.
🥛 Cold Hiland Dairy Milk
A fresh, nutritious glass of Hiland milk to tie it all together, supporting farmer-owned dairy networks.
Eating local reduces food miles, keeps money right here in our community, and simply tastes better! ❤️
#FarmFreshChallenge #EatLocal #SupportLocalFarmers #SpicewoodTX #FarmToTable #PryorCattle #DillyLillyFarm #HilandMilk



It’s Red Ribbon Week, Buccaneers! Here’s what’s happening across East Chambers ISD.
Varsity volleyball playoff game details are to be determined.
MONDAY, OCTOBER 26
• ECP PREK FIELD TRIP
• ECP DREAM BIG PJ DAY
• ECE DREAM BIG DRESS AS PROFESSIONAL DAY
• ECJH DRUG FREE WEAR RED DAY
• ECHS ANYTHING BUT A BACKPACK DAY
• JH VOLLEYBALL VS ORANGEFIELD - 4:30 - 7B/8B/7A/8A
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 27
• ECHS CROSS COUNTRY REGIONALS
• ECP & ECE HAT DAY
• ECJH TEACHER-STUDENT SWAP DAY
• ECHS ADAM SANDLER DAY
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 28
• ECP, ECE, ECHS WEAR RED DAY
• ECJH DISNEY DAY
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29
• ECP ROCK N ROLL SHOW
• ECP & ECE 50 DAYS OF KINDNESS - DRESS 50'S STYLE DAY
• ECJH ANYTHING BUT A BACKPACK DAY
• ECHS THROWBACK DAY - DRESS LIKE YOUR CHILDHOOD SELF
• ECJH FOOTBALL @ TARKINGTON - 7TH / 8TH - 5:00PM/6:30PM
• ECHS JV FOOTBALL VS TARKINGTON - 5:00PM
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30
• LAST DAY OF 2ND SIX WEEKS
• ECP FALL FEST (STUDENTS ONLY)
• ALL CAMPUSES COSTUME DAY (SCHOOL-APPROPRIATE)
ECP/ECE NO SCARY COSTUMES
• ECHS VARSITY FOOTBALL @ TARKINGTON - 7:30PM
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 31
• ECHS SWIM - MARVELOUS MEET
Let’s make it a great week, Bucs! 💛

Mrs. Hannah-Cate Edwards’ 6th graders put their creativity—and their reading—on display by designing shirts inspired by their books!
Students used their designs to explain plot, theme, characterization, and more, turning their understanding of a story into something they could wear.
One student summed up the excitement: “This probably will be my favorite shirt from now on.”
Bringing books to life with a little creativity and plenty of Buccaneer style! 💚💛
#LearningDeck #OwnTheMoment










On Friday, October 16, 2026, our 3rd graders had an incredible hands-on learning experience exploring hydroponics with DillyLilly Farm! A huge shout-out to Nicky for coming to teach our students all about how hydroponic systems work.
Did you know that farm visits and garden learning tie into EVERY subject in the classroom? Look at what our 3rd graders experienced across the curriculum:
📏 MATH: Measuring seed spacing during planting and tracking plant growth over time.
🔬 SCIENCE: Exploring and mapping the compost decomposition process that fertilizes garden plants.
🌍 SOCIAL STUDIES: Learning about global agriculture and how different cultures grow and eat food.
✍️ ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS: Writing poetry inspired by plant growth and garden wildlife.
🎨 FINE ARTS: Drawing, painting garden scenes, and creating videos of their gardening experiences.
🍎 HEALTH EDUCATION: Tasting fresh fruits and vegetables while learning about nutrient benefits.
Thank you, Nicky and DillyLilly Farm, for inspiring our young learners and showing them how fun and connected learning can be! 🥦🍅✨
#FarmFreshChallenge



Mr. Lezak selected Lainey Beaugh to receive a Buc Challenge Coin for her kindness and generosity!
Lainey has taken another student under her wing, offering support and friendship that the student’s family said has “changed her life.” Mr. Lezak shared that her actions truly demonstrate what it means to be a Buccaneer.
Way to go, Lainey! Your kindness makes a difference! 🌟
#GreenAndGoldGreats #OwnTheMoment

Capture the memories of another great year at East Chambers! Order your yearbook at www.yearbookordercenter.com.
Questions? Contact Mrs. Otte at jotte@eastchambers.net.

🎈🚀 The Learning Deck! 🔬💚💛
Mrs. Ericson’s 5th grade scientists had a BLAST learning about force and motion with balloon rockets! 🚀
Students conducted an investigation, collected data, and gathered evidence to discover how the force of escaping air causes a balloon to change its motion. They also tested different balloon sizes to see how the amount of air affected the balloon rocket’s movement.
We love seeing our Buccaneers learning through hands-on investigations, asking questions, and using evidence to make discoveries! Way to go, Mrs. Ericson and our 5th grade scientists! 🧪🎈🚀
#LearningDeck #OwnTheMoment






What a wild, wonderful, and delicious National School Lunch Week under the Big Top! 🍿✨
While the circus decorations are officially packed away, the hard work and dedication of our cafeteria staff never stops. Thank you to our amazing team for making this week so memorable for our students—and for having so much fun wrapping it all up today! ❤️
P.S. Special thanks to the Maintenance Crew for coming to the rescue when the pole wouldn't come apart. 🪜🛠️
Meet Grace Hoelscher, who is in her first year at East Chambers and teaches 8th grade English Language Arts! For Ms. Hoelscher, learning brings rewards that extend far beyond the classroom.
❓ What is your teaching philosophy?
“My teaching philosophy is that the greatest reward you can earn from school is the appreciation of life-long learning. Whether it is learning to follow a career passion, a personal hobby, or for a high score in trivia, the accumulation of knowledge is one of the most gratifying aspects of life.”
💡 What is your favorite student “lightbulb” moment?
“My favorite lightbulb moment that I have seen in students is the moment when they become personally interested in the content we are learning, and proud of their ability to not only understand the content, but enjoy it.”
⚓ What do you love about East Chambers?
“I love the camaraderie at ECISD. The kindness, humor, and passion is truly unrivaled.”
We’re glad you’re part of our Buccaneer crew, Ms. Hoelscher! Thank you for helping students discover the joy of learning. 💚💛
#TeacherTalksTuesday #OwnTheMoment
