Great job to JV & V EHS VB teams for both going 2-1 today. JV defeated Russell & Larned, dropping to Hoisington. V defeated Kinsley & Victoria, losing to Otis-Bison. Next C-team is home on Monday, all 3 squads take on Trego at home on Tuesday. Both nights action starts at 4:30.
The Lady Railer Volleyball teams are splitting up today to compete in two different contests! The Varsity team will participate in the competitive Otis-Bison/LaCrosse Volleyball Tournament, starting at 9:00 AM in the Otis-Bison Pool. You can find more information about the tournament and the bracket online at https://aptg.co/9VM9BK.
Meanwhile, the JV Railers are heading to the Cardinal JV Volleyball Quad in Hoisington, also starting at 9:00 AM. Additional details about these games are available online at https://aptg.co/BryLZq.
It promises to be a fantastic day of volleyball for our Lady Railers! Let's serve it up, ladies! #RAILROADERPRIDE
Meanwhile, the JV Railers are heading to the Cardinal JV Volleyball Quad in Hoisington, also starting at 9:00 AM. Additional details about these games are available online at https://aptg.co/BryLZq.
It promises to be a fantastic day of volleyball for our Lady Railers! Let's serve it up, ladies! #RAILROADERPRIDE
WGS Newsletter - Sept. 11, 2026
Remembering 9-11: 🇺🇸🇺🇸
EHS Volleyball Team & Coaches started their Friday morning practice with a stair climb to honor & remember the FDNY first responders that lost their lives 25 years ago today. Each member of the team climbed & descended 100 steps, totally 2500 steps. Never Forget 💪🇺🇸
Attention USD 388 Parents! PowerSchool is an essential online resource for all USD 388 families. You can access PowerSchool at https://usd388.powerschool.com/public or on the USD 388 website (https://www.usd388.com/), where you'll find the link on the front page. PowerSchool also offers a mobile app, PowerSchool Mobile, that many parents find useful. To download the app, use the district code SCFX or search for "Ellis School District."
If you need assistance setting up or accessing your PowerSchool account for USD 388, please contact the Ellis Jr./Sr. High School office at 785-726-3151 or Washington Grade School’s office at 785-726-3136. All new families should have already received their login information. We are here to help, so reach out if you have any problems!
Wishing everyone a wonderful year!
If you need assistance setting up or accessing your PowerSchool account for USD 388, please contact the Ellis Jr./Sr. High School office at 785-726-3151 or Washington Grade School’s office at 785-726-3136. All new families should have already received their login information. We are here to help, so reach out if you have any problems!
Wishing everyone a wonderful year!
Ellis Football Coach, Dan Rogers, is featured on Kansas Sports Chatter this week! Good job, Coach! We are glad you are a Railroader! #RAILROADERPRIDE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gaujUHKsfKI or on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/reel/1653421636388921.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gaujUHKsfKI or on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/reel/1653421636388921.
IT'S GAME DAY! Our Railroader football team is hosting the Trego Golden Eagles, with kickoff scheduled for 7:00 PM. The EHS/EJH Band will perform, and we are excited to have the EHS cheerleaders perform at halftime. It will be a fantastic evening!
Additionally, EHS students will have a Fifth Quarter event following the game. For more information about the Fifth Quarter, please visit: https://aptg.co/hh5-BH.
You can find tonight's program online at https://aptg.co/btnnmt. Come out and support your Railroaders and our community's youth! #RAILROADERPRIDE
Additionally, EHS students will have a Fifth Quarter event following the game. For more information about the Fifth Quarter, please visit: https://aptg.co/hh5-BH.
You can find tonight's program online at https://aptg.co/btnnmt. Come out and support your Railroaders and our community's youth! #RAILROADERPRIDE
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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.
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
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
Serve it up, Lady Railers! #ITSAGREATDAYTOBEARAILER
