Ector County ISD

The big news out of tonight's school board meeting is the name approved for the new Career & Technical Education Center being built as part of Bond 2023. Projects are progressing quickly! You will find a recap of tonight's agenda at bit.ly/4rZ55bT. #ECISDbond #Bond2023

Congratulations to E.K. Downing Elementary Principal Jennie Chavez on receiving the March Excellence in Leadership Award! Mrs. Chavez lives out Empower by leading with emotional intelligence. She consistently models professionalism by making decisions grounded in objective observations, student needs, and campus data, always remaining calm respectful, and solution-focused. #LeadershipMatters #ECISDProud

How is progress measured? Improvement plans and progress checks highlight tonight's school board workshop. A recap of the agenda is now up - bit.ly/3NvOMVQ.

They were once students learning how to weld in the classroom. Today, they’re helping fabricate the steel for ECISD’s new CTE building... a true full-circle moment. That’s the power of Career & Technical Education. #ECISD #FutureReady #CareerReady

Spring Break Reminder: All ECISD schools and offices will be closed March 9–13 for Spring Break. We hope our students, staff, and families enjoy a safe and relaxing break! Classes and regular operations will resume after the break.

Hey @EctorCountyISD, it is National Athletic Trainers Month, and we celebrate the heroes behind the scenes—our incredible athletic trainers! Their dedication, care, and expertise keep our athletes safe and thriving. 🏃‍♂️🏀🏐 We appreciate you! 🙌 #CareYouCanCountOn

Please help us @EctorCountyISD celebrate Tracey Borchardt being named Region 2 Athletic Director of the Year! 🏆 Her leadership, passion, and dedication inspire us all—so proud of you! #AthleticDirector #Leadership #Excellence #WinningEverywhere @uiltexas @OfficialTHSADA

Hey @EctorCountyISD help us congratulate our very own Coach Michael Ellis on being named District 2-6A Coach of the Year! We are proud of the work you’re doing on and off the court! #WinningEverywhere @uiltexas @THSCAcoaches

Join us in congratulating Angela Betancur, Director of Accountability and School Improvement, on earning her Doctorate of Education in Curriculum and Instruction from The University of Louisiana Monroe. Driven by a passion for education, not just for curriculum and instruction, but for truly supporting students and understanding what helps them succeed, Dr. Betancur focused her research on the connection between student self-efficacy and academic growth. Through this work, she developed the Reciprocal Growth–Efficacy Model (RGEM) to better understand how confidence and achievement reinforce one another over time. She shares that her biggest support has always been her three beautiful children, along with her ECISD team, peers, supervisors, and mentors who encouraged her every step of the way. We are proud to celebrate Dr. Betancur’s incredible accomplishment and her continued commitment to learning and growth for all students. 💙📚

EARLY RELEASE: This Friday, March 6, will be an early release day. Some campuses have schedule changes, so please check with your school for the exact time of dismissal. #ECISD

How ‘bout them Blue Wolves!! 3rd at the UIL Academic Decathlon State Meet in Corpus Christi & State Champs in Super Quiz! We are SO PROUD of our team & coaches! Our highest team score & state rank ever!! @AcadecTx @EctorCountyISD @OdessaCollege

Congratulations to Ryan Merritt, the winner of the February Excellence in Leadership Award! 🎉 Ryan exemplifies Evolve by leading with integrity and ethical decision-making. His work in CTE & CCMR drives innovation, expands opportunities, and ensures students always come first. We appreciate you, Ryan! #ExcellenceInLeadership

Congrats to our Communications Dept leaving the annual @tspra conference with 2 Crystal Certificates of Merit, 1 Best of Category, 5 Gold Stars, and four Silver Stars for their work. It is a privilege and pleasure to get to tell this District’s stories every day!

We are proud to announce Raquel Rodriguez as the new Principal of the brand new Vasquez Middle School! 🎉 Mrs. Rodriguez brings over 20 years of dedication to ECISD, beginning her career in 2004. She has served as a special education teacher, instructional coach, assistant principal, and principal. She is completing her fourth year at Ross Elementary, where she has been a Principal Incentive Allotment recipient for campus growth the past two years and participated in the Holdsworth Campus Leadership Program in 2024–25. Vasquez Middle School is gaining a proven leader committed to student success and campus excellence. Please join us in congratulating Principal Rodriguez on this exciting new chapter! #ECISD

Next year's calendar, a principal for our new middle school (Vasquez MS), and the monthly Bond 2023 update are some of the highlights of tonight's school board meeting. Check out the recap of the full agenda - bit.ly/4rYw4Vr

Reminder: School WILL be in session on Monday, February 16. This date was originally listed as a bad weather make-up day, and since it was used during the recent snow storm, we will now have school as scheduled. If you attend OCA or OCTECHS, your first make-up day will be this Friday, February 13.

Tonight our Ector County ISD school board held it's February workshop and focused much of its discussion on the need for certified teachers and extending the deadline for current teachers to gain certification. A recap of the agenda is now posted - bit.ly/4bNARnU.

Congratulations OHS CLASS OF 2026 TOP 10! @BronchoNews @EctorCountyISD