Ellis High School/Junior High

Race #2 is in the books, and the young Railroad team keeps succeeding. 10 of the 18 runners for the Railers brought home hardware with 1st place in two of the three races. Taryn and Shayden Boydston led the team with 1st-place finishes. Cayson Boydston, 6th place, and Henry Brull, 15th, finished off the high school metal winners. The junior high team competed well, with Luna Hernandez (8th), Katie Hines (11th), Judah Albin (3rd), Eli Albin (8th), Cam Honas (9th), and Ian Dobson (15th). The high school boys finished 4th as a team. Great work today, Railers! Keep working hard and setting your goals high!

It's MEET DAY for our Railroader Cross Country team! They head to the Quinter Cross Country Invitational Meet at the Quinter Country Club, starting at 4:30 PM. More information about today's meet is available online at https://aptg.co/SkFqzV.

Meet results can be found online at https://ks.milesplit.com/meets/772634-quinter-invitational-2026/results.

Good luck, Railroaders! #RAILROADERPRIDE

The Ellis Junior High Railroaders hit the road today for games in Oakley. Volleyball action begins at 4:00 PM, with the order of play B, C, A. Football kicks off at 5:00 PM. All games are at Oakley High School. Additional information is available online: https://aptg.co/NBg6kT.

Good luck, Railroaders! #RAILROADERPRIDE

The Lady Railers will host a triangular tonight with the Hill City Ringnecks and the Norton Bluejays. The event begins at 4:30 PM, with the varsity teams competing at Ellis Jr./Sr. High School and the junior varsity teams playing at Washington Grade School. You can find tonight's program online at https://aptg.co/QKz-4j.

Additionally, the Ellis Booster Club will hold a Sweet Treat Raffle this evening! Come out to support your Railers and see if you can enjoy a sweeter day by winning a raffle prize. Good luck, Railers! #ITSAGREATDAYTOBEARAILER

The Ellis Junior High Railer Volleyball team is heading to Oakley for a triangular against Oakley and Hill City! The start time is 4:00 PM. For more information, visit https://aptg.co/NVd5yg.

Good luck, Railers! #RAILROADERPRIDE

We are thrilled to announce that the 2026-27 Railroader Yearbook, "That's a Wrap," is now available for purchase! Take advantage of our back-to-school sale price of $50, which is valid until Friday, September 11, 2026. ORDER THIS WEEK!

The EHS Journalism team takes pride in creating the Ellis Jr./Sr. High School Railroader Yearbook each year, capturing photos and memories from both high school and junior high. We rely on family support to fund the yearbook, allowing us to continue producing this cherished keepsake. Your purchase is vital to supporting this publication and maintaining its significance within our schools. In a time when online photos and social media dominate, the value of a physical yearbook should not be overlooked. Ensure your memories last a lifetime—buy your Ellis Jr./Sr. High School Railroader Yearbook today!

If you’d like to order now and take advantage of the lower pricing, please visit the following link: https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productBrowse/1070972/ELLIS-HIGH-SCHOOL/2026-Yearbook/2025092415151179778/CATALOG_SHOP. If you have any questions, feel free to contact the school at 785-726-3151.

Thank you for supporting our work! ~Ellis High School Journalism

The Railroader football team will play a JV game on Monday, September 7. The game was originally scheduled for 6:00 PM but has been rescheduled to 10:00 AM due to the forecasted weather. Coaches have communicated this information to players and parents. Please make note of the change!

Good luck, Railroaders! #RAILROADERPRIDE

The Lady Railer volleyball team is traveling to Russell for a round-robin tournament today, which starts at 9:00 AM. More information is available online at https://aptg.co/3PyNrj.

Good luck, ladies! #RAILROADERPRIDE

IT'S GAME DAY! Our Railroader football team is kicking off the season at home against the Hoxie Indians. The game starts at 7:00 PM. The EHS/EJH Band will be performing, and we look forward to an outstanding performance by the EHS and Pee Wee cheerleaders at halftime.

You can find tonight's program online at https://aptg.co/QkNsF9. Come out and support your Railroaders and the youth of our community! #RAILROADERPRIDE

What an awesome start on the 2026 season for our XC Ellis Railers team. 15 of the 17 athletes metaled. The Railers won three of the five races! Taryn Boydston, Shayden Boydston, Elijah Albin placed 1st. Cam Honas placed 3rd, Ian Dobson placed 4th, Sawyer Johns placed 8th, Mason Murphy placed 9th, David Bencze placed 11th, and Teddy Meagher placed 12th in the 7th grade division. Judah Albin placed 3rd in the 8th grade division. Chevelle Morton placed 3rd in the JV division. Cayson Boydston placed 3rd, Braidyn Cox placed 7th in Boys' Varsity division. Railer Pride!!

HS students will have the opportunity to play 4 Corners during Seminar on September 10th!

This is our KAY September Service Project, so bring 2 boxes of Kleenex to participate. All donations will help support our school.

The Ellis Junior High Football and Volleyball teams will take the court and field tonight at home against the Hoxie Indians. The Lady Railers will begin at 4:30 PM at Ellis Jr./Sr. High School. Order of play: B-A-C. The Railroader football game will start at 7:00 PM due to the heat. Tonight's program is available online at https://aptg.co/Jz5xnY.

Come out and support your Railroaders at home! Good luck! #RAILROADERPRIDE

It's Game Day! The Lady Railer Volleyball team hits the road for a Triangular in Hill City, where they will face the Ringnecks and the Hoxie Indians. Action begins at 4:30 PM. The schedule and game information are available online at https://aptg.co/81RBBY.

Serve it up, Lady Railers! #ITSAGREATDAYTOBEARAILER

Ellis Jr./Sr. High School Parents, Students, and Faculty/Staff:

Ellis Jr./Sr. High School's Band has the exciting opportunity to perform at the Kansas State Fair on Wednesday, September 16! It is truly an honor. Because many students will be absent for this event, we have rescheduled school pictures from September 16 to Tuesday, September 29, 2026. This was originally designated as our retake day. School picture retakes will now take place on Friday, October 16, 2026. Thank you to Leann's Photos for being so cooperative.

This change should allow everyone to take their pictures and have the opportunity for retakes if needed. The updated schedule has been reflected in the school’s online calendar.

Thank you! For any questions, please contact Maria at 785-726-3151 or via email at mmick@usd388.org.

The Ellis Fifth Quarter is kicking off its 28th year! Once again, Ellis High School students are invited to join the Fifth Quarter events at Ellis United Methodist Church, located at 1201 Washington.

Fifth Quarter provides a safe environment that is free from alcohol, tobacco, and drugs, ensuring that students can have fun in a secure setting. Enjoy free food, prizes, and games!

For additional information and a schedule of event dates, please refer to the flyer: https://aptg.co/hh5-BH.

It's Game Day for our Ellis Junior High Volleyball teams! The EJH Lady Railers will host the Logan Trojans and the Plainville Cardinals starting at 4:00 PM. Games will be held in both the Ellis Jr./Sr. High School gym and the Washington Grade School gym. For more information, please check tonight's program online: https://aptg.co/R4t05-.

Good luck, Railers! #RAILROADERPRIDE

The Lady Railer Volleyball team is traveling to Russell for a triangular with Russell and Phillipsburg. More information about tonight's games is available online at https://aptg.co/K4Tvy0. Game time is 4:30 PM, but Ellis will play in the 2nd and 3rd matches.

Good luck, Lady Railers! #ITSAGREATDAYTOBEARAILER

The Ellis High School Class and Student Council Officers for 2026-27 have been announced! Congratulations to all our elected officers; you will represent your class and clubs well. It’s going to be a great year! #ITSAGREATDAYTOBEARAILER

EHS football dads and players gathered for Decal Night last week. Our parents' involvement made this event a huge success! Thank you, parents! #ITSAGREATDAYTOBEARAILER