Bracket links are also available online. JV: https://aptg.co/kjpDHZ and Varsity: https://aptg.co/D5DFcG. Varsity games will be live-streamed at https://www.kcmcsports.com/live.
Good luck, Lady Railers! Let's Serve It Up! #ITSAGREATDAYTOBEARAILER

The game will be live-streamed online in two locations (with subscription):
https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/schools/la-crosse-high-school-la-crosse-ks-2 and
https://fan.hudl.com/usa/ks/_/organization/10622/lacrosse-high-school. The game will also be on KKDT Thunder Country 93.5.
Good luck, Railroaders! #RAILROADERPRIDE





Chess Club and Team members and parents,
Just a reminder that our first tournament is just over a week out! If you are planning to attend the Ellinwood Tournament on October 3rd, make sure you register!
https://www.chessregister.com/registrants?event_key=aMsVUztq8zfuZr2NGmHNNs1V04Ucuw73-2nkGVypuPY%3D
Also a reminder that our team store is still open! It closes tomorrow so please order tonight if you plan to get apparel!
https://ehschessclub.itemorder.com/shop/sale/
If you have any issues or have questions, please let me know!
- Mr. Davenport (mdavenport@usd388.org)
The Ellis Jr./Sr. High School Cross Country team heads to the Norton XC Invitational this afternoon! Start time is 4:45 PM for JH, 5:30 PM for Girls, and 6:15 PM for Boys. More information about the event is available online at https://aptg.co/vThR5v. Directions and parking info for the Prairie Dog Golf Course are available online: https://aptg.co/BBnKm3.
Results can be found online at https://ks.milesplit.com/meets/772644-norton-cross-county-invitational-2026/results. The course map is available here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/15-2kdhx1jUTN8gG35lHvhXXWAtE9euiI/view.
Good luck, Railroaders! Let's get some PRs! #ITSAGREATDAYTOBEARAILER

Good luck, Railroaders! Let's get some wins tonight! #RAILROADERPRIDE

Welcome to the Railroader Spirit Gear Store!! This store will be open all year for your spirit gear. Check back periodically to see all of the new designs that the students are coming up with and for new products that we are working on in class.
Orders are collected on Friday the week you order. From there it could be up to two weeks to receive your order depending on class time available and product on hand, but it could be sooner. Orders can be given to a student or picked up from the district office downtown. You will receive an email when your order is ready.

- Jersee Fabrizius, daughter of Chad and Jessica Fabrizius
- Baylor Born, son of Brock and Coleen Born
- Piper McClung, daughter of Windy Still and Ryan McClung
- Colton Metzler, son of James and Becky Metzler
- Jocelyn Eck, daughter of Mark and Sarah Eck
- Aiden Aschenbrenner, son of Gary and Tara Aschenbrenner
This year's theme is "Annihilate the Knights." The homecoming football game will be held on Friday, October 2, 2026, at 7:00 PM, when we will face the Victoria Knights.
The parade will begin Friday at 2:15 PM, followed by a homecoming meal hosted by the Booster Club from 5:00 to 6:45 PM. The crowning ceremony will be held at 6:30 PM, and the Homecoming Dance will take place on Saturday, October 3, 2026, from 8:00 to 11:00 PM.
This year’s crown bearer is Kolt Werth, son of Brayden and Kristin Werth, and the flower girl is Ava Mattheyer, daughter of Jordan and Emily Mattheyer.
We are excited to announce the events for Homecoming Week 2026! Homecoming is scheduled for September 28-October 3, 2026, and we have a variety of fun activities planned throughout the week. You can find a detailed schedule of all events online at https://aptg.co/xD6pzF.
All students are encouraged to participate in the spirit days! The EJH/EHS Spirit Days are attached and available online at https://aptg.co/sTVG1f. The WGS Spirit Days are also attached and available online at https://aptg.co/glGnPZ.
Please note that Junior High will be released at 1:55 PM on Friday, October 2, so students can attend the Homecoming Parade downtown. Buses will transport students to the North Campus (Old High School) if they are in the parade, or to Memorial Park if they are watching. Route buses will run at their regular times, 3:24 PM, and will pick up at each school.
Information about the bonfire, parade, pep rally, and game is attached and available online at https://aptg.co/qhJh6Y. The Booster Club is also sponsoring a meal, and additional information is available online at https://aptg.co/g_XRl9.
Please direct questions or concerns to the school office at 785-726-3151 or email mmick@usd388.org.
Happy Homecoming Week, Railroaders! #RAILROADERPRIDE




After Picture Day, we will send home access codes and online ordering information. Additionally, Picture Retake Day will take place on Friday, October 16, 2026. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Maria in the school office at 785-726-3151.

Good luck, Lady Railers! Let's Serve It Up! #RAILROADERPRIDE

Good luck, Railroaders! #ITSAGREATDAYTOBEARAILER

Good luck, Lady Railers! #RAILROADERPRIDE

Congratulations to the Ellis Junior/Senior High School Band, which traveled to the Kansas State Fair in Hutchinson on Wednesday the 16th and earned a 1 rating for their performance. Great job, Band!! Way to represent our schools and community! #RAILROADERPRIDE #RAILROADERBAND








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