East Chambers Independent School District
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🛒 Learning Deck: Real-World Skills in Action
Mrs. Major’s ABLE students took learning beyond the classroom with a shopping trip to Market Basket! Each student worked on practicing important skills such as planning, making choices, comparing prices, and managing money.
It was a meaningful opportunity for our Buccaneers to build confidence and independence through a real-life experience. 💚💛🏴☠️
#LearningDeck #OwnTheMoment
Mrs. Major’s ABLE students took learning beyond the classroom with a shopping trip to Market Basket! Each student worked on practicing important skills such as planning, making choices, comparing prices, and managing money.
It was a meaningful opportunity for our Buccaneers to build confidence and independence through a real-life experience. 💚💛🏴☠️
#LearningDeck #OwnTheMoment
📚 Teacher Talks Tuesday is back!
We’re excited to bring back Teacher Talks Tuesday and continue introducing you to the incredible educators who make a difference across ECISD!
This week, we’re getting to know ECHS Math Teacher Meredith Cart! Mrs. Cart is passionate about helping students build confidence, embrace challenges, and discover their ability to succeed.
What is your teaching philosophy?
My philosophy of teaching is centered on creating an inclusive and engaging environment where students feel valued, supported, and empowered to take an active role in their learning. My students are encouraged to ask questions, explore ideas, learn from mistakes, and develop confidence in their abilities, allowing each to discover his or her strengths and become independent learners. Ultimately, I want my teaching to have an impact beyond the classroom. I focus on building meaningful relationships with students in order to help each develop curiosity, critical thinking, communication skills, confidence, and a lifelong desire to learn.
What’s your favorite ‘lightbulb moment’ you see in students?
Algebra 2 is an abstract subject where students often cannot see the usefulness of the concepts to real life. My lightbulb moment comes when a student realizes that a difficult concept suddenly makes sense. This moment leaves students believing they are capable of understanding challenging math. It is a rewarding moment for both teacher and student!
What do you love about teaching at ECISD?
There are so many things that I love about teaching at ECISD. God led me here in 2016 for my 13th year of teaching. Everyone was welcoming, helpful, supportive, and friendly like one big, happy family. It didn't take long for me to realize that EC is where I belonged! Both of my children attended East Chambers as students. East Chambers ISD is very special to my family and we are fortunate to have the opportunity to be a part of the district!
💡 Fun Fact: In addition to being a certified math teacher, I am a certified agricultural science teacher and a certified school counselor!
We are proud to have Mrs. Cart sharing her many talents with our Buccaneers! 💚💛
We’re excited to bring back Teacher Talks Tuesday and continue introducing you to the incredible educators who make a difference across ECISD!
This week, we’re getting to know ECHS Math Teacher Meredith Cart! Mrs. Cart is passionate about helping students build confidence, embrace challenges, and discover their ability to succeed.
What is your teaching philosophy?
My philosophy of teaching is centered on creating an inclusive and engaging environment where students feel valued, supported, and empowered to take an active role in their learning. My students are encouraged to ask questions, explore ideas, learn from mistakes, and develop confidence in their abilities, allowing each to discover his or her strengths and become independent learners. Ultimately, I want my teaching to have an impact beyond the classroom. I focus on building meaningful relationships with students in order to help each develop curiosity, critical thinking, communication skills, confidence, and a lifelong desire to learn.
What’s your favorite ‘lightbulb moment’ you see in students?
Algebra 2 is an abstract subject where students often cannot see the usefulness of the concepts to real life. My lightbulb moment comes when a student realizes that a difficult concept suddenly makes sense. This moment leaves students believing they are capable of understanding challenging math. It is a rewarding moment for both teacher and student!
What do you love about teaching at ECISD?
There are so many things that I love about teaching at ECISD. God led me here in 2016 for my 13th year of teaching. Everyone was welcoming, helpful, supportive, and friendly like one big, happy family. It didn't take long for me to realize that EC is where I belonged! Both of my children attended East Chambers as students. East Chambers ISD is very special to my family and we are fortunate to have the opportunity to be a part of the district!
💡 Fun Fact: In addition to being a certified math teacher, I am a certified agricultural science teacher and a certified school counselor!
We are proud to have Mrs. Cart sharing her many talents with our Buccaneers! 💚💛
💻⚓ Today is National IT Professionals Day, and we’re celebrating the three outstanding IT professionals who keep East Chambers ISD connected, protected, and moving forward!
From supporting classrooms and solving technical problems to maintaining the systems our district relies on each day, their work touches every campus and department—often behind the scenes.
Thank you for your patience, expertise, and commitment to our students and staff. We appreciate all you do to keep ECISD sailing smoothly! 💚💛
From supporting classrooms and solving technical problems to maintaining the systems our district relies on each day, their work touches every campus and department—often behind the scenes.
Thank you for your patience, expertise, and commitment to our students and staff. We appreciate all you do to keep ECISD sailing smoothly! 💚💛
💚💛 Welcome to the Buccaneer Team!
Before this month’s regular School Board meeting, East Chambers ISD hosted a New Hire Reception to welcome employees who recently joined our district.
Board members and administrators enjoyed visiting with our newest Buccaneers and celebrating the experience, talent, and enthusiasm they bring to ECISD. We are excited to have them on our team! 🏴☠️
#OwnTheMoment #BuccaneerTeam
Before this month’s regular School Board meeting, East Chambers ISD hosted a New Hire Reception to welcome employees who recently joined our district.
Board members and administrators enjoyed visiting with our newest Buccaneers and celebrating the experience, talent, and enthusiasm they bring to ECISD. We are excited to have them on our team! 🏴☠️
#OwnTheMoment #BuccaneerTeam
SAILING INTO THE WEEK | SEPTEMBER 14–18
It’s another busy week at East Chambers ISD! Here’s what our Buccaneers need to know:
Monday, September 14
• ECHS Picture Day
• Junior High Volleyball vs. Hardin at 4:30 p.m. — 7B, 8B, 7A and 8A
• Regular School Board Meeting at 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday, September 15
• National IT Professionals Day
• ECJH Fall Picture Day
• High School Volleyball vs. Kirbyville at 4:30 p.m. — JV/V
Wednesday, September 16
• ECP Pre-K and Kindergarten Blue Day
• ECE Fall Picture Day
• ECJH Spirit Dress-Up Day — Game Day theme
• ECJH Football vs. Hardin at 5:00 and 6:30 p.m.
• Junior Varsity Football @ Hardin at 5:00 p.m.
• High School Cross Country @ West Sabine
Thursday, September 17
• ECP Fall Picture Day
• Varsity Football vs. Hardin at 7:00 p.m.
Friday, September 18
• Last day of the first six weeks
• High School Volleyball @ Kountze 4:30 p.m. — V/JV
Have a great week, Buccaneers! 💚💛
Whitney Dreaden embodies the Buccaneer Way through her genuine care for others, dedication to student success, and commitment to creating a welcoming culture at East Chambers High School. Whether sharing her knowledge, expanding scholarship opportunities, or offering encouragement and support, Whitney consistently goes above and beyond. She is a true team player, student advocate, and Golden Crewmate! 💚💛
Know someone who deserves to be recognized? Anyone can nominate a Golden Crewmate at https://www.eastchambers.net/page/recognition.
Know someone who deserves to be recognized? Anyone can nominate a Golden Crewmate at https://www.eastchambers.net/page/recognition.
🏴☠️ IT’S GAME DAY, BUCCANEERS! 🏴☠️
Our Bucs are headed to Houston tonight to battle the St. Pius X Panthers! Wear your green and gold, fill the stands, and let our team hear that Buccaneer pride! 💚💛
🏈 East Chambers vs. St. Pius X
⏰ Kickoff: 7:00 p.m.
📍 St. Pius X High School
811 W. Donovan Street
Houston, TX 77091
🎟️ Get your tickets here:
https://events.hometownticketing.com/boxoffice/stpiusx/L2VtYmVkL2V2ZW50LzQxOA==
Safe travels, Buc Nation—and let’s bring home the WIN! LET’S GO, BUCS! 🏴☠️💚💛
Our Bucs are headed to Houston tonight to battle the St. Pius X Panthers! Wear your green and gold, fill the stands, and let our team hear that Buccaneer pride! 💚💛
🏈 East Chambers vs. St. Pius X
⏰ Kickoff: 7:00 p.m.
📍 St. Pius X High School
811 W. Donovan Street
Houston, TX 77091
🎟️ Get your tickets here:
https://events.hometownticketing.com/boxoffice/stpiusx/L2VtYmVkL2V2ZW50LzQxOA==
Safe travels, Buc Nation—and let’s bring home the WIN! LET’S GO, BUCS! 🏴☠️💚💛
Today, East Chambers ISD joins our nation in remembering the lives lost on September 11, 2001, honoring the courage of the first responders and everyday heroes who stepped forward, and recognizing the families forever changed by that day.
May we continue to teach future generations the importance of courage, unity, service, and remembrance. We will never forget.
May we continue to teach future generations the importance of courage, unity, service, and remembrance. We will never forget.
💚💛 GREEN & GOLD GREATS 💛💚
Through our Be a Buccaneer recognition program, staff members can celebrate students, coworkers, and community members who make a positive impact.
3 ECHS students received special shout-outs this week: Hank Huff, Korbin Pavliska, and Kaytlin Cole! 🏴☠️
Congratulations to these Green & Gold Greats for showing what it means to Be a Buccaneer!
Through our Be a Buccaneer recognition program, staff members can celebrate students, coworkers, and community members who make a positive impact.
3 ECHS students received special shout-outs this week: Hank Huff, Korbin Pavliska, and Kaytlin Cole! 🏴☠️
Congratulations to these Green & Gold Greats for showing what it means to Be a Buccaneer!
🏴☠️ BUCS ON THE ROAD! 🏴☠️
The East Chambers Buccaneers travel to Houston tomorrow night to take on the St. Pius X Panthers! Let’s pack the stands with green and gold and show our Bucs plenty of support! 💚💛
🏈 East Chambers vs. St. Pius X
📅 Friday, September 11
⏰ Kickoff: 7:00 p.m.
📍 St. Pius X High School
811 W. Donovan Street
Houston, TX 77091
🎟️ Purchase tickets here:
https://events.hometownticketing.com/boxoffice/stpiusx/L2VtYmVkL2V2ZW50LzQxOA==
Make the trip, bring the spirit, and cheer loud for our Buccaneers! LET’S GO, BUCS! 🏴☠️💚💛
The East Chambers Buccaneers travel to Houston tomorrow night to take on the St. Pius X Panthers! Let’s pack the stands with green and gold and show our Bucs plenty of support! 💚💛
🏈 East Chambers vs. St. Pius X
📅 Friday, September 11
⏰ Kickoff: 7:00 p.m.
📍 St. Pius X High School
811 W. Donovan Street
Houston, TX 77091
🎟️ Purchase tickets here:
https://events.hometownticketing.com/boxoffice/stpiusx/L2VtYmVkL2V2ZW50LzQxOA==
Make the trip, bring the spirit, and cheer loud for our Buccaneers! LET’S GO, BUCS! 🏴☠️💚💛
🌊 WHO LIFTS ALL SHIPS IN OUR COMMUNITY?
East Chambers ISD is seeking nominations for our monthly Rising Tide Recognition!
Rising Tide honorees are the community members, businesses, booster clubs, and organizations that strengthen ECISD through frequent volunteering, generous donations, and continued support of district initiatives.
Anyone may submit a nomination, and one honoree will be selected each month. Recipients will receive a certificate and be featured on the district website, social media, and in the staff newsletter.
Help us recognize those who continually show up for our Buccaneers and prove that a rising tide lifts all ships! 💚💛
🌊 Nominate a deserving community member, business, booster club, or organization here.
📖 When the classroom gets quiet, the stories get loud! 🤫✨
Mrs. Davis' 4th graders have absolutely loved reading Small Steps: The Year I Got Polio. 🥹📚
A teacher’s favorite kind of problem: “Can we read more?” 💚💛🏴☠️
Mrs. Davis' 4th graders have absolutely loved reading Small Steps: The Year I Got Polio. 🥹📚
A teacher’s favorite kind of problem: “Can we read more?” 💚💛🏴☠️
Today, we recognize the hard work, dedication, and contributions of workers throughout our community and across the nation. We are especially grateful for the employees who work each day to serve our students, families, and community.
Wishing our Buccaneer community a safe, restful, and happy Labor Day! 💚💛🏴☠️
Wishing our Buccaneer community a safe, restful, and happy Labor Day! 💚💛🏴☠️
BUCCANEERS IN THE KNOW | SEPTEMBER 7–12
Here’s what’s happening across East Chambers ISD this week:
Monday, September 7
• School holiday — Labor Day
Tuesday, September 8
• High school volleyball vs. Orangefield at 4:30 p.m. — sophomore, junior varsity and varsity
Wednesday, September 9
• Junior high cross country at Anahuac at 5:00 p.m.
• High school cross country at Broaddus
Thursday, September 10
• East Chambers Primary prekindergarten and kindergarten Green Day
• Junior high volleyball vs. Warren at 4:30 p.m. — 7B, 8B, 7A and 8A
• High school varsity volleyball at the YMBL Tournament
Friday, September 11
• East Chambers Primary Wear Red, White and Blue Day
• High school volleyball vs. Anahuac at 4:30 p.m. — varsity, junior varsity and sophomore
• Varsity football at St. Pius X at 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, September 12
• High school varsity volleyball at the YMBL Tournament
Please note that schedules are subject to change.
Here’s what’s happening across East Chambers ISD this week:
Monday, September 7
• School holiday — Labor Day
Tuesday, September 8
• High school volleyball vs. Orangefield at 4:30 p.m. — sophomore, junior varsity and varsity
Wednesday, September 9
• Junior high cross country at Anahuac at 5:00 p.m.
• High school cross country at Broaddus
Thursday, September 10
• East Chambers Primary prekindergarten and kindergarten Green Day
• Junior high volleyball vs. Warren at 4:30 p.m. — 7B, 8B, 7A and 8A
• High school varsity volleyball at the YMBL Tournament
Friday, September 11
• East Chambers Primary Wear Red, White and Blue Day
• High school volleyball vs. Anahuac at 4:30 p.m. — varsity, junior varsity and sophomore
• Varsity football at St. Pius X at 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, September 12
• High school varsity volleyball at the YMBL Tournament
Please note that schedules are subject to change.
East Chambers ISD will be closed on Monday, September 7, in observance of Labor Day.
We hope our Buccaneer families enjoy a safe and restful three-day weekend! 💚💛🏴☠️
We hope our Buccaneer families enjoy a safe and restful three-day weekend! 💚💛🏴☠️
🦴✨ Learning comes to life in First Grade! ✨🦴
Our first graders welcomed a very special new classmate —a real skeleton! As they learn all about the human body, our students are getting the opportunity to read, write, observe, and learn firsthand about the bones that make up our bodies.
There’s nothing better than making learning real, meaningful, and memorable! 💚💛🦴
Our first graders welcomed a very special new classmate —a real skeleton! As they learn all about the human body, our students are getting the opportunity to read, write, observe, and learn firsthand about the bones that make up our bodies.
There’s nothing better than making learning real, meaningful, and memorable! 💚💛🦴
🏈 VARSITY FOOTBALL UPDATE! 💚💛
The Buccaneers are hitting the road this Friday! ⚓️🏴☠️
📅 Friday, September 4
🏈 EC vs. Hardin-Jefferson
📍 Hardin-Jefferson
⏰ 7:00 PM Kickoff
🎟️ Tickets are available through GoFan:
Click Here
Come out and support our Bucs! 💚💛🏴☠️
💚💛 GREEN & GOLD GREAT 💛💚
Hank recently received a Buccaneer Challenge Coin from Mr. McGhee in recognition of his kindness and character. While attending the rodeo, Hank noticed a woman using a wheelchair who needed help getting where she was going—and he stepped up without hesitation.
Hank has a heart of gold, wonderful manners and a fun-loving spirit! He is an all-around great kid who represents what it means to be a Buccaneer. We are proud of you, Hank—and great job, Mom and Dad! 🏴☠️
Hank recently received a Buccaneer Challenge Coin from Mr. McGhee in recognition of his kindness and character. While attending the rodeo, Hank noticed a woman using a wheelchair who needed help getting where she was going—and he stepped up without hesitation.
Hank has a heart of gold, wonderful manners and a fun-loving spirit! He is an all-around great kid who represents what it means to be a Buccaneer. We are proud of you, Hank—and great job, Mom and Dad! 🏴☠️
⚓ ANCHORED IN COMMUNITY ⚓
The Chambers County Library has some fun and exciting events coming up! Be sure to check out the flyers on our Community Events webpage for more information—and visit the page regularly to see what else is happening in and around our community.
🔗 https://www.eastchambers.net/o/east-chambers-isd/page/community-events
We’re proud to help keep our Buccaneer families connected to the community we call home! 💚💛
The Chambers County Library has some fun and exciting events coming up! Be sure to check out the flyers on our Community Events webpage for more information—and visit the page regularly to see what else is happening in and around our community.
🔗 https://www.eastchambers.net/o/east-chambers-isd/page/community-events
We’re proud to help keep our Buccaneer families connected to the community we call home! 💚💛
Tropical Storm Edouard continues to move out of our area, and conditions are expected to improve. East Chambers ISD will operate on a normal schedule tomorrow, Wednesday, September 2, 2026.
If conditions should change overnight, we will update families as soon as possible.
Thank you for your patience and understanding as we monitored the weather and prioritized the safety of our students and staff. We look forward to seeing our Buccaneers tomorrow!
If conditions should change overnight, we will update families as soon as possible.
Thank you for your patience and understanding as we monitored the weather and prioritized the safety of our students and staff. We look forward to seeing our Buccaneers tomorrow!
