Ellis High School/Junior High

JH Boys Basketball Update - Tomorrow's D game at TMP has been moved to the end of the schedule and will be played after the A game. Games start at 4:00pm. Order of play is B, C, A, D.

FCCLA is hosting a Parents' Night Out event on Saturday, December 13, 2025, from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Send your children to enjoy an evening of fun with high school FCCLA members! Activities include pizza, cookie decorating, gingerbread house decorating, gym games, and a movie. The cost is only $20 for the first child, and additional children from the same family are just $10 each. Registration forms are due Tuesday, December 9th.

On Tuesday, November 25, 2025, Ellis High School inducted nine juniors and fifteen seniors into the local chapter of the National Honor Society (NHS). The requirements for NHS membership include maintaining a GPA of at least 3.5, demonstrating leadership in seven organizations within the school or community, completing 40 hours of community service, and receiving a positive character evaluation from teachers. The following students were inducted into the National Honor Society:

Back Row, Seniors: Owen Richards, son of Brady and Jamie Richards; Jaren Frickey, son of Brian and Michelle Frickey; Ethan Carroll, son of Matt and Nicole Carroll; Kia Mader, daughter of Michael and Mindi Mader; Payten Burd, daughter of Shaun and Emily Burd; Kinzie Sunley, granddaughter of Allen and Kim Weber; Eliana Brull, daughter of Steven and Sheresa Brull; Leah Reed, daughter of Darin and April Reed; Avery Boydston, daughter of Monte and Deidre Boydston; Sienna Schmidt, daughter of Dick and Shannon Schmidt; Ashlyn Kroeger, daughter of Matt and Rachael Kroeger; Raegan Jimenez, daughter of Javi and Jessica Jimenez; Carson Schartz, son of Jake and Jennifer Schartz; Mason Rohleder, son of Logan and Ashley Kauten; Augustus Peine, son of Derek and Sarah Peine.

Front Row, Juniors: Jersee Fabrizius, daughter of Chad and Jessica Fabrizius; Taylor Kohl, daughter of Jeff and Emily Kohl; Evelyn Merriman, daughter of Rob and Amber Merriman; Aiden Aschenbrenner, son of Gary and Tara Aschenbrenner; Colton Metzler, son of Jim and Becky Metzler; Wyatt Dixson, son of Tanner and Jill Dixson; Maggie Fitzgerald, daughter of Michael Fitzgerald and Mandy Stoecklein; Madison Birdsong, daughter of Jerry and Tara Birdsong; Jocelyn Eck, daughter of Mark and Sarah Eck.

The Ellis Junior High Railroaders are playing at home this afternoon against the Phillipsburg Panthers! The boys' games will take place at Ellis Jr./Sr. High School starting at 4:00 PM, with the order of play being B-C-A. The girls' games will be held at the North Campus, also beginning at 4:00 PM, with the order of play as B, 1/2 C, A. You can find tonight's program online at: https://aptg.co/1zC3dn. Good luck to all the teams! #RAILROADERPRIDE

It’s GAME DAY! Our Railroaders will host their first game of the season today. The Lady Railroaders and the JV Railroaders will compete against the Christian Family Falcons, while the boys' varsity team will face the Stockton Tigers. JV games will begin at 4:00 PM, with all events taking place at Ellis Jr./Sr. High School. You can find tonight's program online at: https://aptg.co/VfjGx0. During halftime of the varsity boys' game, we will recognize Avery Boydston, our State 1A Cross Country Champion, and the impressive seasons of both Avery and Taryn Boydston. #RAILROADERPRIDE

Wrestling season is officially underway and the wrestling team enjoyed the first of many team breakfast this morning at Coach Haag's house. Eggs, pancakes, and pork steaks fresh off the grill. #itsagreatdaytobearailer

Check out the leadership of Ellis Jr./Sr. High School for 2025-26! We are fortunate to have such engaged students!

Congratulations to the Ellis High School football players who each earned 2nd Team All-League honors this season! Carson Schartz - Running Back & Linebacker, Brody Fischer - Defensive Line, and Aiden Aschenbrenner - Kicker 🚂 🏈

Next Thursday's JH basketball games scheduled at TMP have been moved from 4:30pm to 4:00pm.

Ellis High School is proud to hold its National Honor Society induction ceremony today. We will be inducting 15 seniors and nine juniors into the local chapter of the National Honor Society. The requirements for membership in NHS include a minimum GPA of 3.5, demonstrated leadership in seven organizations within the school or the community, a total of 40 hours of community service, and a positive character evaluation from teachers. Pictures of the inductees and the ceremony will be shared next week!

Ellis Jr./Sr. High School was treated to special drinks from 7 Brew Coffee today! They brought drinks for all the staff in the building! Check them out: https://locations.7brew.com/ks/hays/3380-vine-street. Thank you for thinking of us!

The Ellis Junior High Railroaders will be in action tonight against the Russell Broncos! The games 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/zM4G5h. Good luck to all the teams! #RAILROADERPRIDE

Huge congratulations to the EHS Cheerleaders for placing 3rd at 1A State Competition!!! Your dedication, grit, and teamwork shined today. Proud is an understatement!🖤🧡

Your EHS Cheerleaders are headed to state finals for 1A! They take the mat at 12:23🧡

It's Game Day for our Ellis High School Cheerleaders! The EHS Cheer Team will compete in the KSHSAA Game Day Spirit Showcase Competition today at the Stormont Vail Events Center in Topeka. The girls are scheduled to perform at 9:35 AM. For more information, visit https://www.kshsaa.org/react/activity/main/cheer and select "Cheer Game Day Links." Good luck! We are always RAILROADER PROUD of our cheerleaders!

Today's pep rally celebrated our EHS cheerleaders, who are heading to state this weekend! It was exciting to see all the students cheering for our cheerleaders! Good luck tomorrow, ladies!

Congratulations to the following EHS football players who earned All-District 7 honors.
Carson Schartz - 1st Team Linebacker, 2nd Team Running Back, Honorable Mention Kick Returner; Aiden Aschenbrenner - 2nd Team Kicker; Brody Fischer - Honorable Mention Offensive Line, Honorable Mention Defensive Line; Ben Byers - Honorable Mention Receiver; Baylor Born - Honorable Mention Defensive Back

The Ellis High School Cheerleaders will have a send-off today at approximately 12:00 noon. Everyone is invited to come and cheer for our cheerleaders as they head to the State competition in Topeka! Good luck, ladies! We are RAILROADER PROUD of you!

HS KAY Club held the annual Block the Teacher event today. Who knew we had teachers with ninja skills! All food will be donated to the Ellis Food Pantry. Thanks to everyone who donated!