Ellis High School/Junior High

Attention Ellis Jr./Sr. High School Parents and Students:

First Call for Help is excited to sponsor the 2026-27 Backpacks for Kids program! This program is available to all students residing in Ellis County. If you or someone you know needs assistance with school supplies, please reach out for help!

Online registration is available at https://www.firstcallelliscounty.com/backpacks. Registration is currently open and will remain available until July 28, 2026. The distribution of supplies will take place on Thursday, August 6, 2026, at the Hays Recreation Commission (Leisure Center) from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

You can also access the supply lists for Ellis Jr./Sr. High School online:
- 2026-27 Ellis High School Supply List (https://aptg.co/Qjdr3F)
- 2026-27 Ellis Junior High Supply List (https://aptg.co/rfBcN2)

Happy Summer!

Maria Mick
Ellis Jr./Sr. High School Secretary
1706 Monroe, Ellis, KS 67637
(785) 726-3151
mmick@usd388.com

"The beginning is always today [now]." — Mary Shelley

Congratulations to Ellis High School's Class of 2026! Graduation links below!
*Class of 2026 Senior Video: https://www.usd388.com/o/ehs/page/graduation
*2026 Graduation Ceremony: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5h3J_FD7xMc
*2026 Graduation Program: https://aptg.co/x6Bs5-

The Ellis Track and Field traveled to Smith Center to compete in the MCL track meet. The girls came home with a fourth-place finish on the day. Placing 1st was Avery Boydston in the 3200 and Evelyn Merriman in the 200 M. Placing 2nd was Avery Boydston in the 800 M and 1600 M. Placing 3rd was Evelyn Merriam in the 100 M, Sienna Schmidt in the LJ, and Tracyn Bollig in the PV. Placing 4th in the Javelin was Haylee Comer. Placing 5th was Sienna Schmidt in the TJ, Taryn Boydston in the 1600 M, the boys' 4 x 800 of Brayden Cox, Cayston Boydston, Talon Pyle, and Wyatt Dixson, and the girls' 4 x 100 of Payten Burd, Merriam, Schmidt, and Mackinley Rhoden. Evelyn Merriam placed 6th in the LJ. It was a strong day of competition as the team prepares for Regional action next Thursday in Tribune. Go Railers!

MCL Golf at Fort Hays today. Team placed 9th with a great score of 362. Jaren Frickey shot 82 and made 2nd Team MCL! Great job Railers KEEP GRINDING!

Track Awards- 8th grade- Addie Priest, Jadyn Hann, Derek Flax, Caleb Schield, and Myles Vine 7th grade (not pictured)- Shayden Boydston and Beckem Jimenez

Regional Softball Bracket - The Lady Railers will host the Ness City-Trego Eagles in the regional quarterfinals on Tuesday, May 19, at 5:00 pm.

Updated Regional Baseball Bracket - After their 10-0 victory over Nickerson last night, the Railers will match up with Holcomb in the regional semifinals on Tuesday, May 19. The game will be hosted at Russell, with play beginning at 2:00 pm.

Railroader Golf is making the short trip to Hays this afternoon for the MCL Tournament! This year's tournament is hosted by TMP and will take place at the Fort Hays Municipal Golf Course. The tee time is set for 1:00 PM.

You can find more information about today’s 18-hole tournament online at https://aptg.co/hVK6kq. Additional scoring and results can be tracked through Kansas Golf Scores at https://kansasgolfscores.com/tournaments/1986/print-tee-sheet#cards.

Good luck, Railroaders! Let's make our mark! #RAILROADERPRIDE

Annual Thrower Plunge in the books. Time to throw some bombs at League!

8th A-B year long honor roll- Eli Wagner, Jon Luea, Lona Guffey, Brandon Gilbert, Derek Flax, Presley Eaton, Lane Dixson, Charly Amrein, Jadyn Hann, Adalyn Nilhas, Josey Schoenthaler, Lane Shannon

8th grade All A Honor Roll year long- Myles Vine, Caleb Schield, Addie Priest, Hailey McMillan, Lux Bell, Brody Armbrister.

7th A B Honor Roll for the year- Cade Starns, Clancy McCaffery, Brigham Hankins, Luke James, Collin Howard, Maverick Swagerty, Jaxon Henman, Graeme Matzke, Gabriel Ball, Mason Yunker, Beckem Jimenez, Breckyn Honas, Katie Hines, Isabelle Fondoble, Kraytyn Blide, Lula McCaffery, Sophie Seibel

7th All A Honor Roll for the year- Kendre Randa, Brielyn Keller, Judah Albin, Chase Aschenbrenner.

Football awards were presented.

Mrs. Berens recognized the scholar's bowl competitors.

KAY officer recognition- Derek Flax, Lux Bell, Lona Guffey, Brody Armbrister, and Myles Vine. Next year's officers- Chase Aschenbrenner, Cade Starns, Judah Albin, and Sophie Seibel.

AR reading awards- Mason Yunker and Madison Deutscher

8th grade Citizenship Award- Lux Bell and Derek Flax

Regional Baseball begins this week, and the Ellis Railroaders will host a first-round game tonight against the Nickerson Panthers! The game starts at 5:00 PM at the Ellis Baseball Field (located at the Fairgrounds, 801 Cottonwood Street). Admission prices are $8 for adults and $6 for students in grades K-12. Gates will be open on the north and west sides of the facility.

For more information about this event, visit https://aptg.co/nk9qvN. The Ellis/Quinter team will be competing in Class 3A - Regional 4, and you can find additional details at https://www.kshsaa.org/react/activity/assignments/baseball/regional/3/1. Brackets are also available on the KSHSAA website: https://www.kshsaa.org/react/bracket/6401.

Good luck, Railroaders! BATTER UP! #RAILROADERPRIDE