Ellis High School/Junior High

The Ellis Railroaders will host their first home game of the season tonight against the Hill City Ringnecks! The game will start at 7:00 PM. You can find tonight's program here: https://5il.co/3pm14.

Support the Ellis Railroaders as they work towards becoming finalists for T-Mobile Friday Night Lights! This opportunity could bring valuable support to our school and community. Don’t forget to check out the concession stand promotion to show your support!

We will also recognize our 2025 State Champion Girls Track & Field Team at halftime.

Let’s show our Railroader pride!
#FN5GL #Sweepstakes @tmobile @ellisrailers

Part of the Ellis XC team traveled to compete in hot and windy conditions at Quinter. The team came home with three individual placers, and the HS boys team finished fourth. Braidyn Cox placed 14th, Luna Hernadaz placed 4th, and Shayden Boydston won the JH girls division. Results can be found at https://ks.milesplit.com/meets/699102-quinter-invitational-2025/results. Go, Railers!! #FN5GL #Sweepstakes @tmobile @ellisrailers

Still looking for a score/clock operator for tonight's JH football game (6pm) and tomorrow night's V football game (7pm). Let us know if you can help.

The Ellis Junior High Railroaders will be competing tonight against the Plainville Cardinals! Volleyball starts at 4:30 PM, followed by football at 6:00 PM. You can find the program for tonight's events online at: https://5il.co/3pkf7. Let's show our Railroader pride! #FN5GL #Sweepstakes @tmobile @ellisrailers

Our Railroader Cross Country team is on the road for the Quinter Invitational! The start time is 4:30 PM. Live updates can be found online at: https://ks.milesplit.com/meets/699102-quinter-invitational-2025. Meet information is available online at: https://5il.co/3pjsn. Good luck, Railroaders! #FN5GL #Sweepstakes @tmobile @ellisrailers

Skyler Tebo was our first JH career speaker this year. He shared about his job as a financial planner. Thank you Skyler and nice to have you back in the building!

Damon Parker with The Jones Project gave a great presentation to our 7-12 graders regarding suicide prevention, looking out for others, and taking care of our own mental wellbeing. Thanks Damon!

Ellis High School is looking for individuals interested in operating the score/clock or working as part of the chain crew on Friday night. Interested persons may contact Activities Director, Derek Schoenthaler, at dschoenthaler@usd388.com or 785-726-9422.

The Lady Railer Volleyball team is on the road today, competing against the Norton Bluejays and the Hill City Ringnecks. The matches will take place at 4:30 PM in Norton. You can find more event details online at https://5il.co/3pep1. Good luck, Railers! #FN5GL #Sweepstakes @tmobile @ellisrailers

Next Monday's (9/15) C-Team volleyball contest at Russell has been cancelled.

The Ellis Junior High Volleyball Railers will host a triangular tonight with Hill City and Oakley! Game time is 4:00 PM! Tonight's program can be found online: https://5il.co/3pc4r. Good luck, Railroaders! #FN5GL #Sweepstakes @tmobile @ellisrailers

The high school football season kicks off tonight! The Railroader football team is on the road, facing the Lincoln Leopards. The game starts at 7:00 PM! RAILROADER PRIDE! #FN5GL #Sweepstakes @tmobile @ellisrailers

🚂🏈 It’s Game Day! 🏈🚂 That means team breakfast this morning! (Not everyone pictured) Tonight, the Railroaders hit the road to take on the Lincoln Leopards in the first game of the season! 📍 Lincoln, KS ⏰ Kickoff at 7:00 PM Make the short trip and be loud—let’s pack the stands and cheer on the Railroaders! Go Railroaders! #FN5GL #Sweepstakes @tmobile @ellisrailers #OnceARailerAlwaysARailer #Mega

HS Volleyball hosted Hoxie & Hill City tonight. Varsity dropped their match against Hoxie 17-25, 25-23, & 14-25. JV was also unable to win against Hoxie with scores of 18-25 & 13-25. Both Varsity & JV were able to get wins against Hill City! Varsity winning both sets 25-19 & JV 25-23 & 25-22!! Varsity is 2-2 and JV 5-3 on the season. C-Team will play in the Russell tournament Saturday morning starting at 9 a.m. Varsity & JV will play Tuesday September 9th in Norton. 🖤🏐🧡

The Ellis XC team makes a big splash in the 2025 season. They traveled to Lindsborg to compete in the Smoky Valley Invitational. The team brought home four medals: Avery Boydston, Taryn Boydston, and Shayen Boydston all brought home gold, while Judah Albin finished second. It's a great day to be an XC Railer!!

The Ellis Junior High teams will be in action tonight for their first games of the season at home! They will be taking on the Logan/Palco Trojans. Volleyball will begin at 4:30 PM at the North Campus Gym, and football starts at 6:00 PM. The program for tonight's games can be found online at https://5il.co/3p606. Good luck, Railroaders!

IT'S GAME DAY! Our Lady Railers are in action tonight, hosting the Hill City Ringnecks and the Hoxie Indians! The event will start at 4:30 PM, with the JV games taking place in the WGS gym. You can find the program for tonight's matches online at https://5il.co/3p5yi. Come out and show your support! RAILROADER PRIDE!

It's meet day for our Railroader Cross Country team. They are on the road to Smoky Valley High School, where they will compete at the Lindsborg Golf Course. Meet information can be found here: https://5il.co/3p4id. Good luck, Railroaders!

The Ellis Fifth Quarter is starting its 27th year! Once again, Ellis High School students are invited to the Ellis United Methodist Church, located at 1201 Washington, for the Fifth Quarter events scheduled this school year. Fifth Quarter is a safe, alcohol-free, tobacco-free, and drug-free environment where Ellis High School students can have fun. Free food, prizes, and games will be provided! They need parent volunteers to help. If you would like to volunteer, please email agroff@gbta.net. Your help is greatly appreciated!

HS KAY Club is 82 members strong and planning a lot of great service projects and activities for the upcoming year!