Ellis High School/Junior High

REMINDER: Open Gym will not be offered this Sunday, November 16, due to Fall Athletic Buffer Week. Open Gym will resume on Sunday, November 23, from 2:30 to 4:00pm. EHS and EJH student-athletes in grades 6-12 are welcome to attend.

The Ellis Junior High Railroaders will be on the road this afternoon to face the Oakley Plainsmen. The games are set to start at 4:00 PM. You can find game information online at: https://aptg.co/Bk-3Xq. Good luck! #RAILROADERPRIDE

Tomorrow is the day! The Ellis Community Blood Drive will take place at Ellis High School tomorrow from 8:30am-2:30pm. You may sign up in advance, but walk-ins are also welcome. We are a few numbers short of reaching our scholarship goal, so if you are able, we ask that you please consider donating or helping spread the word about this opportunity to support those in need in our community. Thanks in advance for your support.

What: Ellis Community Blood Drive
Where: Ellis High School Gym, 1706 Monroe, Ellis, KS 67637
When: Wednesday, November 12 from 8:30am - 2:30pm
Questions: Derek Schoenthaler, dschoenthaler@usd388.com, 785-726-3151

The Ellis Junior High Railroaders will be in action tonight against the Trego Golden Eagles! The game will begin at 4:00 PM. The girls' team will play at Ellis Jr/Sr High School, while the boys' team will compete at the North Campus. You can find tonight's program online at: https://aptg.co/xlHNpX. Good luck to all the teams! #RAILROADERPRIDE

The Ellis Community Blood Drive event is fast approaching! Please consider donating or helping spread the word about this opportunity to support those in need in our community. If we reach our goal, the American Red Cross will support our high school with a scholarship. We'd love your support.

What: Ellis Community Blood Drive
Where: Ellis High School Gym, 1706 Monroe, Ellis, KS 67637
When: Wednesday, November 12 from 8:30am - 2:30pm
Questions: Derek Schoenthaler, dschoenthaler@usd388.com, 785-726-3151

Congratulations to EHS Senior, Leah Reed, on her All-League Volleyball selection!

Our Ellis Junior High Cheerleaders will be at the Midwest Cheer & Dance Showcase on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at TMP-Marian in Hays. The competition starts at 10:00 AM, and the EJH Cheerleaders will perform at 10:10 AM! LET'S GO, RAILERS! Good luck, ladies!

The HS Boys' Basketball team store is now open. It will close Wednesday, November 19th at 11:59 p.m. Make sure to place your order before then to show your Railer spirit! 🏀

https://ehsboysbasketball2025.itemorder.com/shop/sale/

Sophomores got a dose of reality at RealityU today and found out just how expensive things really are!

The Ellis Junior High Railroaders will be on the road this afternoon to face the Plainville Cardinals. The games are set to start at 4:00 PM. You can find game information online at: https://aptg.co/PgK8Q_. Good luck! #RAILROADERPRIDE

Our second group of seniors got to volunteer at WGS during 6th hour today.

Attention USD 388 parents, students, and faculty/staff: Our phone lines have been intermittently down over the last two days. We are actively working on the issue and hope to restore them soon. If you need to contact one of the schools, please use their cell phone numbers or email addresses:

- Ellis Jr/Sr High School: 785-726-1503 (cell), mmick@usd388.com
- Washington Grade School: 785-726-1505 (cell), tthomas@usd388.com.

Thank you for your understanding and patience.

Veterans Day Assembly, November 11th

Ellis High School senior Tayler Schmidt has been selected to participate in the North West Kansas Music Educators Association District Honor Band for 2025. This will be Tayler’s second year serving as the first-chair bass clarinet, and it will also provide her the opportunity to audition for the KMEA State Honor Band in January. Congratulations, Tayler! #RAILROADERPRIDE

EHS / EJH are polishing their basketball skills in some 3-on-3 Pool Play in PE.

The junior high basketball season kicks off this afternoon with the Ellis Junior High Railroaders facing off against the Hill City Ringnecks. The boys' game will start at 4:00 PM at Ellis Jr/Sr High School, while the girls' game will take place at the North Campus. You can find tonight's program online at: https://aptg.co/68LMMS. Good luck to all the teams! #RAILROADERPRIDE

Come out and support our state Champion and state Runner-up XC runners as they arrive back to Ellis at 5:50 pm. The escort will start at the north hill.

Your 2025 1A State XC Champion and Runner-up Avery Boyston and Taryn Boyston. Congratulations and Great Job Ladies!! Railer Pride!!

Today is the KSHSAA 1A State Cross Country Championships in Wamego! Our Railroaders are proudly represented this weekend by two exceptional runners, Avery Boydston and Taryn Boydston. Good luck to both of you!

For more information about the state meet, including race times and results, please visit: https://www.kshsaa.org/react/activity/tournament/info/cross%20country/state/60/0 and select Class 1A. The 1A Girls' race is scheduled to start at 11:45 AM and will be held at the Wamego Country Club.

Live scoring and splits will be available at KS.MileSplit.com and MidwestTiming.com. Additionally, a multi-camera video production will be available on NFHSNetwork.com for $13.99, featuring KSHSAA Hall of Famer Garry Sigle as part of the broadcast team.

Check on USD 388's social media sites for results later today! We are proud of you both, Avery and Taryn! #RAILROADERPRIDE

Ellis High School is excited to support our State Cross Country Qualifiers, Avery Boydston and Taryn Boydston! These talented runners are sure to make an impact at the State meet this Saturday in Wamego. For more information about the state meet, please visit: https://www.kshsaa.org/react/activity/tournament/info/cross%20country/state/60/0 and select class 1A. The Railroader family wishes both of you the best of luck as you compete for the state championship! #RAILROADERPRIDE