Ellis High School/Junior High

It's time to gear up for the 2026 Railer Volleyball Season!! HS & JH team apparel store is open now until August 16th at 11:59 pm!! All volleyball team members (both JH & HS) need to purchase a sport grey t-shirt to be worn on game days! Contact Coach Berens w/ questions 🏐🧡🖤 https://ellisvball.itemorder.com/

As we prepare for the upcoming school year, USD 388 is implementing updated personal electronic device procedures at both Ellis High School and Washington Grade School to comply with recently enacted Kansas state law.

We understand that any change to established routines can bring questions or concerns, and we appreciate everyone's patience and support as we implement these new procedures. By working together, we can meet state requirements while fostering classrooms where students are fully engaged in learning and free from unnecessary distractions. Complete personal electronic device policies can be found in the student handbooks linked on the school website.

Ellis XC gears up for the 2026 season with Taryn Boydston getting recognition as a state contender.

Since Day 2 and 3 of wrestling camp is lost somewhere in the internet abyss, we’ll try again to share the experience that the Railer wrestling teams got at summer camp. Day 2 came with more technique training and matches. The Railer Boys wrestled 5 duals on Day 2; the girls continued their round robin matches. In the first dual of the day, the boys faced off against a team from South Dakota’s Lakota Tech and Rapid City STM, and Nebraksa’s Hemingford, Alliance, Bridgeport, and Hay Springs. Next, they competed against Worland, Greybull-Riverside, and Douglas (Wyoming). In the third dual of the day, the boys took on Dickinson-Crawford, Nebraska, followed by a dual against a team from Bennett County and Spearfish (South Dakota), Gordon-Rushville (Nebraska), and Roosevelt, Colorado. The final dual team the was against a tough Kelly Walsh High School from Casper, Wyoming. The girls faced competitors from Burns, Chadron, Elkhorn Valley, Gordon-Rushville, and Mullen (Nebraska); Greybull/Riverside, Lyman, Worland, and Kelly Walsh (Wyoming). As in similar Day 1 fashion, the Ellis boys often wrestled two matches per dual, securing major dual points for their team winning the majority of their matches in all 5 duals on their combined team with Burlington (Colorado), Hyannis, and Twin Loup (Nebraska). On the whole, the Railer boys suffered only 4 losses total. Lady Railers saw comparable success in their matches. Many of the Lady Railers wrestled multiple matches per session, giving them many opportunities for growth. It was fun to watch the ladies improve and find successes on Day 2. As Day 3 dawned, the wrestlers did one final technique session, and then all Railer wrestlers participated in the single-elimination takedown tournament that boasted over 300 wrestlers. Despite mismatched weights, the boys placed two in the semis (Asher Haag and Carter Jimenez). Not to be outdone by the boys, the girls also placed two in the semis (Lyla Richards and Hannah James), with Lyla earning the trophy. The teams traveled through the Black Hills on their way home for educational experiences. Special thank you to all those who supported the team and made the trip possible.

Railer wrestlers completed Day 1 of camp with a great technique session, followed by dual matches. The boys wrestle on a team that includes Burlington, Colorado, Hyannis and Twin Loup (Nebraska) schools. Throughout the camp, the boys will wrestle multiple combined dual teams. The first team consisted of teams from Mullen, Ainsworth, and Elkhorn Valley schools. The Ellis boys shut out their portion of the dual, going 6-0 on the day, scoring 31 points for the team. The Lady Railers had an equally successfully day in a round robin dual format. They went 3-2 on the day, scoring 18 points for their team. Picking up pins for the Lady Railers were Lyla Richards, Hannah James, and Maggie Downing. Lux Bell and Lona Guffey wrestled two strong matches, and found great competition and learning experiences. Before the Railers arrived at camp, they made a pit stop at Carhenge in Alliance, Nebraska. #itsagreatdaytobearailer

2026 XC Schedule

These ladies bid farewell to their time as athletes at Ellis High School with another state trophy. Sienna Schmidt, Avery Boydston, and Payten Burd completed their track careers with four regional championships, three state trophies (2024 State Runners-Up, 2025 State Champions, & 2026 State Runners-Up), and three school records (4x8, 1600, & 3200). You will be missed, but your legacy will be remembered. Thank you, ladies!! Railer Pride!!

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