💻⚓ 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! 💚💛
27 days ago, East Chambers ISD
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💚💛 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
27 days ago, East Chambers ISD
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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! 💚💛

28 days ago, East Chambers ISD
A green and white schedule. "Buccaneers in the Know" is at the top. A green "E" logo is at the left. Days and events are listed below.
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.
about 1 month ago, East Chambers ISD
"Golden Crewmate of the Month" for September 2026 reads, with a photo of Whitney Dreaden, an East Chambers High School counselor.
🏴‍☠️ 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! 🏴‍☠️💚💛
about 1 month ago, East Chambers ISD
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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.
about 1 month ago, East Chambers ISD
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💚💛 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!
about 1 month ago, East Chambers ISD
A green page with text. A treasure chest image is shown. Names of Hank Huff, Andrea Smith, and Celicia Ferguson appear.
A green and yellow page with "Be a Buccaneer Shout Out" and an illustration of a treasure chest. Text reads: "Korbit Pavliska" with a message praising him for cleaning without being asked.
A poster with "Be a Buccaneer Shout Out" headline. A testimonial text praises Kaytlin Cole for leadership. A hand-drawn illustration of an open treasure chest.
🏴‍☠️ 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! 🏴‍☠️💚💛
about 1 month ago, East Chambers ISD
Green background displays varsity football update for East Chambers vs St Pius X game, with a football image and details.

🌊 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.

about 1 month ago, East Chambers ISD
A certificate with a green and gold background displays "Rising Tide Recognition." It features a badge, a small ship image, and a name "Andrea Smith."
📖 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?” 💚💛🏴‍☠️
about 1 month ago, East Chambers ISD
Four children seated at tables in a classroom, studying their books and papers. Shelves and a window are in the background.
Three children in chairs at a table, reading. A monitor with a blue screen is on the wall behind them.
Three children seated at a round table, engaged in reading activities. Brightly colored containers and books are on the table.
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! 💚💛🏴‍☠️
about 1 month ago, East Chambers ISD
Poster with an American flag, text "Happy Labor Day" and "East Chambers ISD Own the Moment" in green.
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.
about 1 month ago, East Chambers ISD
A sports schedule poster. "Buccaneers in the Know" is at the top. Dates and events listed include school holidays, volleyball, and football.
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! 💚💛🏴‍☠️
about 1 month ago, East Chambers ISD
A blackboard displays a reminder that there is no school on Monday, September 7, 2026, against a background of math equations.
🦴✨ 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! 💚💛🦴
about 1 month ago, East Chambers ISD
Teacher showing a skeleton model to a classroom of children sitting on a colorful rug.
Children at desks, drawing human figures on paper, with papers, pens, and books spread out.
A child in a red shirt uses a pencil to draw on paper at a table. A green binder with "Foundational Skills" is in front of them.
Three children at a table, each with papers and writing materials. A blue chair and a white shelf in the background.
A classroom with green and white walls. Children sit on the floor with a skeleton model. A television screen is mounted on the wall behind the children.

🏈 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! 💚💛🏴‍☠️

about 1 month ago, East Chambers ISD
Green banner features brown football with text. "Varsity Football Update" and "EC vs Hardin-Jefferson @ Hardin-Jefferson 7pm Kickoff".
💚💛 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! 🏴‍☠️
about 1 month ago, East Chambers ISD
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⚓ 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! 💚💛
about 1 month ago, East Chambers ISD
A poster displays a schedule of school-aged programs. It includes dates and activities for ages 5 to 11. The program runs Thursdays from 4:15 to 5:15 PM.
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!
about 1 month ago, East Chambers ISD
Green background with a logo. Text reads "School to Resume Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026" and a date.

🏈 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! 💚💛🏴‍☠️

about 1 month ago, East Chambers ISD
Green banner features brown football with text. "Varsity Football Update" and "EC vs Hardin-Jefferson @ Hardin-Jefferson 7pm Kickoff".
🧭 Classroom Compass: ECJH

Our East Chambers Junior High Buccaneers have been busy exploring, creating, collaborating, and growing! From hands-on science, math, and reading activities to journalism interviews, library adventures, band practice, House Harmony fun, and celebrating great attendance, meaningful learning is happening throughout ECJH.

Every classroom offers a new direction to explore—and our ECJH students are clearly locked in! 💚💛🏴‍☠️
about 1 month ago, East Chambers ISD
A classroom with chairs arranged in rows, a projector screen, a person standing at a podium, and many bags on the floor.
A group of people in a cafeteria. One person is gesturing with their hands. Others are seated at tables.
A teacher stands over a table with two students playing a word game; colorful game cards are on the table.
Classroom with desks, laptops, and students; a teacher in front raising hand. Bright room with flags on wall.
Two boys in shorts and sneakers talk in a room with white tables and chairs. A woman stands near a window.
A classroom with tables and chairs. Five students are present. One student is writing on a whiteboard.
A young boy and a woman stand in a hallway, facing each other. The boy holds a tablet, and they appear to be conversing.
People in a hallway with white floors, lined with a yellow and green checkered pattern, and a TV and clock on the wall.
A classroom with students using laptops. A person at the front is projecting on a screen.
Two boys are standing near a table in a classroom. One holds a yellow object. A woman stands behind them.