State Wrestling update. Callie lost her second match and has completed her season. Maleah lost her semi-finals match and will wrestle at 9:30am to determine if she’ll wrestle for 3rd/4th or 5th/6th. Kaydawn will have a rematch of the regional championship against Destiny Gonzalez of Goodland. Mason wrestles later today. Go Railers!
Help Wanted! USD 388 is currently looking for a Bus Driver. CDL is preferred but not required. 4 hours per day. Please go to USD388.com under job opportunities to apply. You may also call Bob Ackerman, bus director, with any questions. 785-726-4242
Mason wins his second match of the day and is a state placer! Way to go Mason!
Mason Younger claims a first round win with a pin in the state tournament. Go Railers!
Update..Callie lost in the second round. Both Kaydawn and Maleah won round two and are state placers.
At the state wrestling tournament in Salina, Callie Priest, Maleah Vine, and Kaydawn Haag all pick up first round wins. Callie and Maleah both pinned their opponents and Kaydawn won 6-0. Way to go Railers!
Bond Update! There was a planning meeting to create a time line and to kick off the work to be done at Washington Grade School between USD 388, Davis Electric, DCS and Dean E. Norris Inc. Flooring work will begin over spring break to remove asbestos and then all other WGS projects will begin on May 16th. The grade school is scheduled to receive some new roofs, new flooring, and a new HVAC system. The Jr/Sr/ High School construction planning meeting will occur in April to outline the work for 2 new science rooms, new outside doors, and a secure entry. This work will be completed by the time school begins in August. Thank you Ellis for putting kids first!
USD 388 would like to share their appreciation and thank our bus drivers! Wind, snow, rain, fog and ice, they keep our kids safe! Thank you Alan, Bob, Katie, Paulette, Mike, and Eldon and all of our sub drivers. The Ellis Community appreciates you!
A big shout out to Bernie and Laura Schoenberger who are huge supporters of Ellis sports! They have been attending games well over 40 years! Thank you for your dedication and support.
Come to the basketball games tonight and enjoy homemade soups by the Ellis Alumni! Ellis vs Plainville!
Video Premiere: USD388 February 12th BOE Meeting video will premiere today at noon on the USD388 YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/USD388 The agenda for the meeting can be viewed at http://www.boarddocs.com/ks/usd388/Board.nsf/Public
Video Premiere! EHS Varsity Boys Basketball vs Hoxie premieres tonight at 7pm on the USD388 YouTube Channel https://youtube.com/c/USD388
Video Premiere! EHS Varsity Girls Basketball vs Hoxie premieres tonight at 6pm on the USD388 YouTube Channel https://youtube.com/c/USD388
Video Premiere! EHS Boys Varsity Basketball vs Oakley premieres tonight at 7pm on the USD388 YouTube Channel https://youtube.com/c/USD388
Video Premiere! EHS Varsity Girls Basketball vs Oakley premieres tonight at 6pm on the USD388 YouTube Channel https://youtube.com/c/USD388
Video premiere! EHS Girls Varsity Basketball vs Trego premieres today at 2pm on the USD388 YouTube Channel https://youtube.com/c/USD388
Video Premiere! EHS Boys Varsity Basketball vs Trego premieres tonight at 7pm on the USD388 YouTube Channel https://youtube.com/c/USD388
School Board Recognition - Dean Gottschalk
USD 388 is looking for a Head JH Track Coach.
To apply, please visit the USD388 website (usd388.com). Select “Menu” and scroll down and select “Job Opportunities” found under the “Employment” section. Scroll to the bottom right of the page and locate the “Printable Application (Supplemental)”. Completed application materials (letter of interest, resume, and supplemental application) can be sent to Activities Director, Derek Schoenthaler, at dschoenthaler@usd388.com.
Deadline is February 15th, 2024
January is BOE Recognition Month
