The High School track team had 16 PRs at the Victoria track meet. Way to go, Railers!!! The girls' team placed 1st place at the meet. 1st place finishers are Natalle in the Shot and Discus, Avery in the 1600 and 3200, Isabella in the HJ, Carson in the Javelin, and Evelyn in the 100, 200, and 400. The 2nd place finisher is Aron in the Discus. 3rd place finishers are Sienna in the LJ and Taylor in the 800. Our 4th place finishers are Addison in the 100 H, Kaycee in the 400, and Aron in the shot. The fifth-place finishers are Braidyn in the 1600, Sienna in the TJ, JT and 100, and Talon in the 1600. The sixth-place finishers are Addison in the 300 H and Sienna in the 100. Great work team!!!
Today concluded the first annual EHS/JH Chess Club tournament! The final matchup took place between Henry Brull and Beckett Longbine. This years champion is Beckett Longbine! Great job from all of our competitors.
Congratulations to Natalee North who signed with Fort Hays State University and will join the Tiger Track & Field Team next year!! 🚂➡️🐯
The Class of 2025 was having some fun at school last night and today! They camped, greeted students, and even did announcements. What a great group of kids!
Ellis High School Softball Senior Night is scheduled for Friday, May 9, 2025! The Lady Railers will compete against the Plainville Cardinals in a doubleheader starting at 4:00 PM. Seniors and their parents will be honored before the second game begins. Softball Seniors (pictured L to R): Maleah Vine, daughter of Dustin and Tanna Vine; Taegan Shannon, Brian and Amanda Shannon; Alyssa Rome, James and Sandy Rome; Brooke Starns, daughter of Eric and Libby Starns. Congratulations to our seniors!
Ellis High School Track and Field is traveling to Victoria this afternoon! The event starts at 3:00 PM. Event results can be followed online at: https://milesplit.live/meets/659182. Good luck, Railroaders!
It’s School Nurse Appreciation Day! Ellis USD 388 is proud to recognize our outstanding nurse, Mrs. Jaymi Gabel! We are thrilled to have her experience, knowledge, and expertise as part of our school community. Mrs. Gabel serves USD 388 as the PK-12 school nurse and has a busy schedule attending to a total of 325 students, as well as faculty, staff, and coaches across two different buildings. Her extensive experience in schools, hospitals, and clinic settings makes her a wonderful asset to our school. Those of us who work with her daily appreciate her wisdom and calm demeanor. She is truly the person you want in an emergency!
In addition to her nursing duties, Mrs. Gabel also serves as an assistant high school volleyball coach. Her wealth of experience and guidance greatly benefit the program, as she was a college volleyball athlete herself at Dodge City Community College. We value her commitment both in and out of school. Her rapport with students, faculty, and staff makes her an exceptional addition to our school. We have been inspired by comments from staff members expressing that she brings thorough and practical advice to our school. Students feel comfortable approaching her for help when she visits each building.
Fun facts about Mrs. Gabel include that she is a graduate of Ellis High School and loves being back in Ellis to raise her family. Her family has deep roots in this community, and she is invested in the success of Ellis schools. She has two daughters, and she and her husband, Nick, live just north of Ellis on a small farm where they raise cows and chickens. Yes, she does live on the Funny Farm!
We are incredibly fortunate to have such a dedicated nurse like Mrs. Gabel. She is valued in our community and at our school, and we are honored to celebrate her contributions as part of our Railroader family. Thank you, Mrs. Gabel!
Video premiere! The 2025 EHS Awards assembly will premiere tonight at 5pm on the USD388 YouTube Channel
https://youtube.com/c/USD388
Mrs. Hensley's 7th Grade Kansas History class visited the Ellis RR museum. Thank you, Brian LaFebvre for the great tour!
12th graders receiving the Site Council Award for 20 hours of community service.
Morgan Armbrister, Tyler Bongartz, Isabella Eck, Toby Honas, Chance Jimenez, Addison Kohl, MaKenzie Kohlrus, Caleb Noble-Heit, Natalee North, Alyssa Rome, Taegan Shannon, Brooke Starns, Maleah Vine, Aiden Whyte, and Gavyn Wildeman.
11th graders receiving the Site Council Award for 20 hours of community service.
Gracie Ball, Avery Boydston, Elie Brull, Payten Burd, Ethan Carroll, Jaren Frickey, Raegan Jimenez, Kinley Jones, Ashlyn Kroeger, Kia Mader, Leah Reed, Owen Richards, Carson Schartz, Sienna Schmidt, and Kinzie Sunley.
10th graders receiving the Site Council Award for 20 hours of community service.
Aiden Aschenbrenner, Madison Birdsong, Adam Bongartz, Jocelyn Eck, Jersee Fabrizius, Maggie Fitzgerald, Dom Fondoble, Taylor Kohl, Colton Metzler, and Cole Yates.
9th graders receiving the Site Council Award for 20 hours of community service.
Rylan Aschenbrenner, Haylee Comer, Emma Downing, Asher Haag, Jaxin Howland, Hannah James, Talon Pyle, Mackinley Rhoden, and Journey Swagerty.
Maleah Vine received an award for her Voice of Democracy entry from the VFW and VFW auxiliary.
Aiden Whyte was recognized for choosing to enter the military after high school.
Journalism students were recognized for awards and their time and efforts over the year.
Evelyn Merriman, Maggie Fitzgerald, Raegan Jimenez, Elie Brull, Sienne Schmidt, Taegan Shannon, Jocelyn Eck, Addison Kohl, and Payten Burd.
Art Awards were given to Ashelyn Kroeger, Raegan Jimenez, Arien LaDuke, Charli Arnold, Lily Elstun, Allen Johnson, Grace Brull, Toby Honas, Keaton Fisher, and Chloe McClung.
Forensics Awards were given to Elie Brull, Madison Birdsong, Journey Swagerty, Maggie Fitzgerald, Talon Pyle, Kinzie Sunley, Emma Downing, and Mason Rohleder.
The Office Aides were recognized- Maleah Vine, Morgan Armbrister, MaKenzie Kohlrus, Natalee North and Kaycee Cranwell.
The Dale Dennis Excellence in Education award went to Maleah Vine and the Rocky Rohrbaugh Senior Athlete Awards went to Natalee North and Chance Jimenez.
Taegan Shannon received the Kansas Governor's Scholar award and ACT Scholar Award. She was given the honor to recognize Mr. Perry Mick as a teacher of influence as well.
Taegan Shannon and Maleah Vine were recognized for completing the Kansas State Scholars Curriculum and also received the Math and Science Award and Scholarship.
