Sorry for the late post! The 2026 KSHSAA Track & Field Championships didn't conclude until 11:30 last night due to two lightning delays.
While the Ellis Lady Railroaders fell just short of defending last year's title, they showed incredible grit, determination, and heart on their way to earning the 1A Track & Field Runner-Up Championship!
Congratulations, ladies, on an outstanding performance and a fantastic season. We are proud of all your hard work and accomplishments.
Railer Pride! 🚂❤️
Your 2026 1A State Champion in the 200 M, Eveyln Merriman. Congratulations Eveyln!!
Your 2026 1A Track & Field 5th place finisher, Avery Boydaton. This completes her high school career with 4 Track & Field and 2 XC State Championships!! Good luck next year, Avery, at Central Arkansas.
More details to come. After an hour and a half lighting delay, the Ellis Lady Railerroaders are your 2026 1A Track Runner-up Champions! Congratulations Ladies!!
Your 2026 1A 4th Place finisher in the 1500 M, Taryn Boydston!! Congratulations Taryn!!
Your 2026 1A State Champion in the 1600 M, Avery Boydston!! Congratulations Avery!!
Your 2026 1A 4th Place finisher in the 100 M dash, Eveyln Merriman!! Congratulations Evelyn!!
Your 2026 1A 4th Place finisher in the 100 M dash, Eveyln Merriman!! Congratulations Evelyn!!
Your 2026 1A 8th Place finisher in the Pol Vault, Tracyn Bollig!! Congratulations Tracyn!
Your 2026 1A State Runner-Up in the 3200M, Avery Boydston, and 3rd place finisher, Taryn Boydaton. Great job Ladies! Railer Pride!!
The Ellis Railroader Track and Field team will compete in the 2026 KSHSAA All-Classes State Track meet at Wichita State University-University Stadium on Friday, May 29th, and Saturday, May 30th. The Lady Railer team will aim to repeat their 2025 state championship and build on their success in 2026.
More information and results are available on the KSHSAA website (https://www.kshsaa.org/react/activity/tournament/info/track%20&%20Field/state/11/0). The event schedule is also available at https://aptg.co/kFxQPG.
Keep Shining, Railroaders! We love supporting your success! #RAILROADERPRIDE
More information and results are available on the KSHSAA website (https://www.kshsaa.org/react/activity/tournament/info/track%20&%20Field/state/11/0). The event schedule is also available at https://aptg.co/kFxQPG.
Keep Shining, Railroaders! We love supporting your success! #RAILROADERPRIDE
The Railroader State Track Team is heading to Wichita on this rainy day! We had a wonderful send-off for them this morning and wish them great success this weekend. Be sure to check our State Track Game Day post tomorrow morning for all the important links to follow our athletes throughout the weekend! It's always a great day to be a RAILROADER! #RAILROADERPRIDE
The Railroader State Track team departs tomorrow (Thursday, May 28th) for the 2026 KSHSAA All-Classes State Track meet at Wichita State University.
They will leave from Ellis Jr./Sr. High School at 10:45 AM. We will have a Send-Off at 10:40 AM, so come a little early if you want pictures!
What an honor to qualify for this prestigious event! We are proud of our Railroaders and all they have accomplished this season.
They will leave from Ellis Jr./Sr. High School at 10:45 AM. We will have a Send-Off at 10:40 AM, so come a little early if you want pictures!
What an honor to qualify for this prestigious event! We are proud of our Railroaders and all they have accomplished this season.
1A State Golf in McPherson is underway! Good luck Owen!
STATE TRACK INFORMATION - With the changes to Crossland (formerly Cessna) Stadium at Wichita State, KSHSAA has provided some information that may be helpful to patrons attending the event this weekend.
- Wichita.edu/state is a great resource for many general items.
- WSU has a clear bag policy for fans.
- No outside food or beverages are allowed in the stadium with the exception of one unopened 20 oz. bottle of water per person.
- Metal detectors will be used at all entries.
- Fans are encouraged to bring as few things as possible to expedite ingress.
- Fan lawn chairs will be permitted in the throws area only. Fans may bring lawn chairs if they wish, and they must be carried in. Wagons will not be permitted into the event.
- The parking lot directly west of Koch Arena is ADA and paid parking ($10 cash or card).
- WSU will have several golf carts shuttling fans from the parking lots to the stadium.
- WSU will have more food and vendors for sale than ever before on campus and in the stadium, including more athlete-friendly items.
- Wichita.edu/state is a great resource for many general items.
- WSU has a clear bag policy for fans.
- No outside food or beverages are allowed in the stadium with the exception of one unopened 20 oz. bottle of water per person.
- Metal detectors will be used at all entries.
- Fans are encouraged to bring as few things as possible to expedite ingress.
- Fan lawn chairs will be permitted in the throws area only. Fans may bring lawn chairs if they wish, and they must be carried in. Wagons will not be permitted into the event.
- The parking lot directly west of Koch Arena is ADA and paid parking ($10 cash or card).
- WSU will have several golf carts shuttling fans from the parking lots to the stadium.
- WSU will have more food and vendors for sale than ever before on campus and in the stadium, including more athlete-friendly items.
At State Golf in McPherson today the team placed 8th with a score of 369. Owen Richards shot 88 and qualified to play on day 2. He will tee off at 10:00 am on Wednesday. Great job Railers!
**Attention EJH/EHS Parents and Students**
Final grades have been posted and are now available on PowerSchool! If you cannot access PowerSchool, please email or call the office. Sports physicals, concussion forms, and community service forms were sent home on the last day of school. Please use the forms sent home or the links below, which include the most current information and the required concussion release documentation. We encourage parents to schedule sports physicals as soon as possible, and summer is an ideal time to do so. It's also an excellent opportunity to complete community service hours!
Important Links:
1. 2026-27 USD 388 Calendar (https://aptg.co/jGDP_K)
2. 2026-27 KSHSAA Sports Physical and Concussion Form (https://aptg.co/dtLYQ4)
3. 2026-27 Immunization Requirements (https://aptg.co/k3skVk)
4. 2026-27 EHS Community Service Form (high school students only-https://aptg.co/ZJrtFj)
5. 2026-27 Ellis High School Supply List (https://aptg.co/Qjdr3F)
6. 2026-27 Ellis Junior High Supply List (https://aptg.co/rfBcN2)
7. 2026-27 Backpacks for Kids (flyer: https://aptg.co/Mv7sNH; website registration: https://www.firstcallelliscounty.com/backpacks)
Important Dates:
• Online enrollment opens in early August, and fee payments will be accepted from August 11-13, 2026. More information will be sent in late July.
• The first day of school is Thursday, August 20, 2026, and it will be a full day.
• School pictures will be taken on Wednesday, September 16, 2026.
• Homecoming is scheduled for Friday, October 2, 2026.
As a reminder, lunch money will carry over to the 2026-27 school year. For graduates, any remaining lunch money was transferred to a sibling when possible or refunded.
Please look out for enrollment information coming at the beginning of August. If you have any questions during the summer, feel free to contact us by email!
Wishing everyone a happy summer!
Maria Mick
Ellis Jr./Sr. High School Secretary
1706 Monroe, Ellis, KS 67637
(785) 726-3151
(785) 726-1503 (cell)
(785) 726-3169 (fax)
mmick@usd388.com
Final grades have been posted and are now available on PowerSchool! If you cannot access PowerSchool, please email or call the office. Sports physicals, concussion forms, and community service forms were sent home on the last day of school. Please use the forms sent home or the links below, which include the most current information and the required concussion release documentation. We encourage parents to schedule sports physicals as soon as possible, and summer is an ideal time to do so. It's also an excellent opportunity to complete community service hours!
Important Links:
1. 2026-27 USD 388 Calendar (https://aptg.co/jGDP_K)
2. 2026-27 KSHSAA Sports Physical and Concussion Form (https://aptg.co/dtLYQ4)
3. 2026-27 Immunization Requirements (https://aptg.co/k3skVk)
4. 2026-27 EHS Community Service Form (high school students only-https://aptg.co/ZJrtFj)
5. 2026-27 Ellis High School Supply List (https://aptg.co/Qjdr3F)
6. 2026-27 Ellis Junior High Supply List (https://aptg.co/rfBcN2)
7. 2026-27 Backpacks for Kids (flyer: https://aptg.co/Mv7sNH; website registration: https://www.firstcallelliscounty.com/backpacks)
Important Dates:
• Online enrollment opens in early August, and fee payments will be accepted from August 11-13, 2026. More information will be sent in late July.
• The first day of school is Thursday, August 20, 2026, and it will be a full day.
• School pictures will be taken on Wednesday, September 16, 2026.
• Homecoming is scheduled for Friday, October 2, 2026.
As a reminder, lunch money will carry over to the 2026-27 school year. For graduates, any remaining lunch money was transferred to a sibling when possible or refunded.
Please look out for enrollment information coming at the beginning of August. If you have any questions during the summer, feel free to contact us by email!
Wishing everyone a happy summer!
Maria Mick
Ellis Jr./Sr. High School Secretary
1706 Monroe, Ellis, KS 67637
(785) 726-3151
(785) 726-1503 (cell)
(785) 726-3169 (fax)
mmick@usd388.com
State golf is underway in McPherson! Good Luck Railers!
The Railroader Golf State Team is in action at Turkey Creek Golf Course in McPherson on this beautiful day! This two-day tournament will tee off at 8:30 AM today and 10:00 AM tomorrow. More information about the tournament is available online at https://aptg.co/ZxDT4z.
Additional information and scoring are available on the KSHSAA website: https://www.kshsaa.org/react/activity/tournament/info/boys%20golf/state/20/1.
Good luck to our Railroaders: Jaren, Brody, Adam, Brendan, Owen, and Colton, as well as Coach Carroll and Coach Befort! #RAILROADERPRIDE
Additional information and scoring are available on the KSHSAA website: https://www.kshsaa.org/react/activity/tournament/info/boys%20golf/state/20/1.
Good luck to our Railroaders: Jaren, Brody, Adam, Brendan, Owen, and Colton, as well as Coach Carroll and Coach Befort! #RAILROADERPRIDE
Ellis State Track & Field Schedule
