Ellis High School/Junior High

Ellis Junior High is excited to share its 2025-26 Semester 2 Honor Roll! These students exemplify dedication and hard work! Well done, Railroaders!

Ellis High School is excited to share its 2025-26 Semester 2 Honor Roll! These students exemplify dedication and hard work! Well done, Railroaders!

The Lady Railers are continuing their postseason play after last night's win! They will head to Scott City for the 3A Regional semifinals, where they will face the Scott City Beavers at approximately 3:00 PM. The Railers will play Game 2 following the 1:00 pm game.

More information about today's games is available online at https://aptg.co/ph22CF. Games will be held at the Scott City complex. Admission is $8 for adults and $6 for students K-12.

Additional information is available on the KSHSAA website: https://www.kshsaa.org/react/activity/assignments/softball/regional/4/2. We are competing in Class 3A Regional 4. The tournament bracket is also available online at https://www.kshsaa.org/react/bracket/6415.

Good luck, Railers! BATTER UP, LADIES! #RAILROADERPRIDE

UPDATE - Thursday's Regional Softball Semifinals and Finals in Scott City have been rescheduled for Wednesday, May 20, due to the forecasted weather. Game 1 begins at 1:00pm. The Lady Railers are scheduled to play Game 2 versus Scott Community at approximately 3:00pm. Good luck Ellis-Quinter Softball!!

UPDATE - Thursday's Regional Track and Field Meet in Tribune has been rescheduled for Friday, May 22, due to the forecasted weather. Field events will begin at 1:00pm (CST) and prelims around 3:00pm (CST). Good luck Railers!!

The Lady Railer Softball team is in action tonight at home in a Regional Quarterfinal game against the Ness City-Trego Eagles at 5:00 PM. More information about tonight's game is available online at https://aptg.co/LfxsDF. Admission is $8 for adults and $6 for students K-12.

Additional information is available on the KSHSAA website: https://www.kshsaa.org/react/activity/assignments/softball/regional/4/2. We are competing in the Class 3A-Regional 4. The tournament bracket is also available online at https://www.kshsaa.org/react/bracket/6415.

Good luck, Railers! BATTER UP, LADIES! #RAILROADERPRIDE

The Railroader Baseball team heads to Russell this afternoon for the Regional Semi-Final and Final games! This is an exciting time for our team, and today's wins mean an opportunity to advance to State Baseball!

The Railroaders will face the Holcomb Longhorns at 2:00 PM in Russell. The winner of that game will face the winner of the Ellinwood Eagles vs. the Russell Broncos. More information about today's games is available online at https://aptg.co/3Qz0Yh. Admission will be $8 for adults and $6 for students K-12.

Additional information is available on the KSHSAA website: https://www.kshsaa.org/react/activity/assignments/baseball/regional/3/1. We are in Class 3A-Regional 4. The bracket is also available online at https://www.kshsaa.org/react/bracket/6401.

Good luck, Railroaders! BATTER UP! #ITSAGREATDAYTOBEARAILERRAILER

Congrats to the Railer Golfers for placing 2nd at Sub-State today. They carded a season best score of 344, just 2 shots out of 1st. They will play in the 1A State Championship in McPherson next week. Owen Richards placed 7th and Jaren Frickey placed 5th. Keep Grinding!

It's Regional Golf Day! Our Railroaders are set to compete in the Class 1A tournament hosted by Wallace County High School. The tee time is at 8:00 AM MT at the Sharon Springs Golf Course. For more information, you can visit https://www.kshsaa.org/react/activity/assignments/boys%20golf/Sub-State/20/1.

Good luck, Railroaders! Let’s earn a spot at the State Tournament! #RAILROADERPRIDE

Attention Ellis Jr./Sr. High School Parents and Students:

First Call for Help is excited to sponsor the 2026-27 Backpacks for Kids program! This program is available to all students residing in Ellis County. If you or someone you know needs assistance with school supplies, please reach out for help!

Online registration is available at https://www.firstcallelliscounty.com/backpacks. Registration is currently open and will remain available until July 28, 2026. The distribution of supplies will take place on Thursday, August 6, 2026, at the Hays Recreation Commission (Leisure Center) from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

You can also access the supply lists for Ellis Jr./Sr. High School online:
- 2026-27 Ellis High School Supply List (https://aptg.co/Qjdr3F)
- 2026-27 Ellis Junior High Supply List (https://aptg.co/rfBcN2)

Happy Summer!

Maria Mick
Ellis Jr./Sr. High School Secretary
1706 Monroe, Ellis, KS 67637
(785) 726-3151
mmick@usd388.com

"The beginning is always today [now]." — Mary Shelley

Congratulations to Ellis High School's Class of 2026! Graduation links below!
*Class of 2026 Senior Video: https://www.usd388.com/o/ehs/page/graduation
*2026 Graduation Ceremony: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5h3J_FD7xMc
*2026 Graduation Program: https://aptg.co/x6Bs5-

The Ellis Track and Field traveled to Smith Center to compete in the MCL track meet. The girls came home with a fourth-place finish on the day. Placing 1st was Avery Boydston in the 3200 and Evelyn Merriman in the 200 M. Placing 2nd was Avery Boydston in the 800 M and 1600 M. Placing 3rd was Evelyn Merriam in the 100 M, Sienna Schmidt in the LJ, and Tracyn Bollig in the PV. Placing 4th in the Javelin was Haylee Comer. Placing 5th was Sienna Schmidt in the TJ, Taryn Boydston in the 1600 M, the boys' 4 x 800 of Brayden Cox, Cayston Boydston, Talon Pyle, and Wyatt Dixson, and the girls' 4 x 100 of Payten Burd, Merriam, Schmidt, and Mackinley Rhoden. Evelyn Merriam placed 6th in the LJ. It was a strong day of competition as the team prepares for Regional action next Thursday in Tribune. Go Railers!

MCL Golf at Fort Hays today. Team placed 9th with a great score of 362. Jaren Frickey shot 82 and made 2nd Team MCL! Great job Railers KEEP GRINDING!

Track Awards- 8th grade- Addie Priest, Jadyn Hann, Derek Flax, Caleb Schield, and Myles Vine 7th grade (not pictured)- Shayden Boydston and Beckem Jimenez

Regional Softball Bracket - The Lady Railers will host the Ness City-Trego Eagles in the regional quarterfinals on Tuesday, May 19, at 5:00 pm.

Updated Regional Baseball Bracket - After their 10-0 victory over Nickerson last night, the Railers will match up with Holcomb in the regional semifinals on Tuesday, May 19. The game will be hosted at Russell, with play beginning at 2:00 pm.

Railroader Golf is making the short trip to Hays this afternoon for the MCL Tournament! This year's tournament is hosted by TMP and will take place at the Fort Hays Municipal Golf Course. The tee time is set for 1:00 PM.

You can find more information about today’s 18-hole tournament online at https://aptg.co/hVK6kq. Additional scoring and results can be tracked through Kansas Golf Scores at https://kansasgolfscores.com/tournaments/1986/print-tee-sheet#cards.

Good luck, Railroaders! Let's make our mark! #RAILROADERPRIDE

Annual Thrower Plunge in the books. Time to throw some bombs at League!

8th A-B year long honor roll- Eli Wagner, Jon Luea, Lona Guffey, Brandon Gilbert, Derek Flax, Presley Eaton, Lane Dixson, Charly Amrein, Jadyn Hann, Adalyn Nilhas, Josey Schoenthaler, Lane Shannon