Ellis High School/Junior High

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

Here is next week's schedule (October 26–30). As always, additions may be made, so please check the online calendar (https://www.usd388.com/) for updates.

Please note that school will dismiss early on Monday, October 26, at 12:30 PM. Lunch will be served, and buses will run. Also, please remember that Parent-Teacher Conferences are on Tuesday, October 27, and Wednesday, October 28, from 5:00 to 8:00 PM. It's important that parents attend!

If you have any questions, feel free to contact the school office at 785-726-3151, 785-726-1503 (text), or mmick@usd388.org.

Ellis Jr./Sr. High School offers so many opportunities! Meet the 2026-27 student leaders! We’re fortunate to have such an amazing, leadership-filled student body!

The Railroaders take on the Little River Redskins in another district game today. Kickoff is at 7:00 PM! Find more information about tonight's game online: https://aptg.co/tHd54N.

The game will be live-streamed on two platforms: HudlFan (https://fan.hudl.com/usa/ks/little-river/organization/13826/little-river-high-school?shared=true) and YouTube (https://youtube.com/@littleriverbroadcasting?si=_kJXm8C6NC3WbOnQ).

The Little River FFA is also hosting a Tailgate BBQ before the game! Check it out: https://aptg.co/3zcKzy and help support its FFA program!

Good luck, Railroaders! #ITSAGREATDAYTOBEARAILER

Congratulations to senior Taylor Kohl for going over 500 digs (520) & over 900 assists (931) in her 2 years as the Lady Railers Varsity Setter. Great accomplishments to achieve in 2 seasons! Very proud of you, Taylor! We will miss your leadership next season. 🧡🖤🏐🖤🧡

Attention Ellis Jr./Sr. High School Parents:

Parent-Teacher Conferences are Tuesday, October 27, and Wednesday, October 28, 2026, from 5:00 to 8:00 PM. All parents are encouraged to attend!

A few reminders about conferences:
* Please stop by the office first to pick up your grade card with current grades.
* Teachers will be in their classrooms at Ellis Jr./Sr. High School. Use the classroom numbers on the grade cards to find them.
* Please be respectful and keep conferences brief so teachers can meet with as many parents as possible.

Check your email for specific information about teacher availability. If you have questions or concerns, please call Maria at 785-726-3151 or text the school cell phone at 785-726-1503.

Lady Railer Volleyball saw their season come to an end tonight at regionals, but not without a fight! They took Osborne to 3 exciting sets (24-26, 27-25, & 17-25) just falling short in the 3rd. Then dropping to Quinter in 2 sets. They finished out the night beating St. Francis in 2 sets 25-13 & 25-23. Thanks to all the parents and fans that cheered us on throughout the season! We will miss our senior duo Taylor & Jersee, thanks for all the hard work this season!! 🧡🖤🏐🖤🧡

The Lady Railers are starting regionals this week! Today, they are on the road to Stockton for First-Round Quad action. They will face the Osborne Bulldogs, the Quinter Bulldogs, and the St. Francis Indians. The start time is 4:00 PM. More information is available at https://aptg.co/LbPNQR.

Additional information, including brackets, is available on the KSHSAA website: https://kshsaa.org/Public/Volleyball/RegionalAssignments.cfm?Class=1A%20DI. We are in the 1A DI - 1A DI Regional 4.

Good luck, Lady Railers! Let's keep playing! #RAILROADERPRIDE

IT'S GAME DAY! The JV Railroaders head to Trego today for a makeup football game. Kickoff is at 6:00 PM. More information about tonight's games is available online at https://aptg.co/V-PTNM.

Good luck, Railroaders! #RAILROADERPRIDE

Ellis' FCA Fields of Faith is being postponed. We hope to reschedule at a later date.

IT'S CHESS TOURNAMENT DAY! Ellis Jr./Sr. High School is fortunate to host a home chess tournament today! The tournament starts at 9:00 AM. Additional information is available online at https://aptg.co/65lLNY.

For more information about the Kansas Scholastic Chess Association, visit https://sites.google.com/view/kscachess/home.

Good luck, Railroader Chess Team! CHECKMATE! #RAILROADERPRIDE

Taylor Seibel was our JH Career Soeaker today. She talked about her passion for graphic design and photography and how to be an entrepreneur. Thanks Taylor!

Big thank you to Nathan Legleiter from Golden Belt Bank. He talked to the seniors yesterday about the importamce of credit and a person's credit score.

The JH boys basketball store is now open! The store will close on Wednesday, October 21st at midnight!

https://ejhboysbasketball2026.itemorder.com/shop/sale/

From generation to generation, some recipes just can't be beaten! Our latest FACS kitchen creation is this delicious Strawberry Pretzel Salad, a crowd-pleaser featured in the Ellis Alumni Cookbook. By purchasing a cookbook, you’re not just getting incredible tried-and-true recipes—you're also supporting our wonderful EHS alumni community. Visit the Ellis Railroad Museum to get your own alumni cookbook for a reduced price of only $5. They will also be available tonight at the home football game, stop by their table! And look forward to seeing more recipes featured from their cookbook!

IT'S GAME DAY AND SENIOR NIGHT! The Ellis Railroaders are at home tonight, taking on the Stafford Trojans in district play. Senior Recognition will be held at 6:30 PM, and kickoff is at 7:00 PM. Tonight's program is available online at https://aptg.co/51TRB6.

Congratulations to our senior football and cross-country team members! We are proud of you!

Good luck, Railroaders! #ITSAGREATDAYTOBEARAILER!

Once again, Mother Nature played a huge role in the Hoxie XC Meet. Despite the cold, windy conditions, the Ellis XC team found ways to overcome them and achieve their goals. The JH team finished the season with Shayden Boydston undefeated and with her sixth 1st-place finish. The JH boys dominated, with Ian Dobsin winning the 7th division, Elijah Albin finishing 3rd, and Cam Honas finishing 4th. Judah Albin finished 3rd in the 8th grade division. Taryn Boydston continued her strong season with a 1st place finish. Cayson Boydston placed 8th on the evening.

It was a great season for the JH team! They have given the Ellis XC team tremendous hope for the future and shown the team's depth. For the high school team, this is the part of the season where all of your hard work and dedication convert into success. Keep working hard and dreaming big. Railer Pride!

HS KAY October Service Project!

IT'S MEET DAY! The Ellis Railroader Cross Country team heads to the Hoxie Invitational Cross Country Meet for their final regular-season meet of the year! The event will be held at the Hoxie Country Club and begins at 4:30 PM. The schedule is as follows:

4:30 PM – JH Boys and Girls
5:00 PM – Varsity Girls
5:30 PM – Varsity Boys
6:00 PM - Hoxie Hexa - Hectometer Fun Run
6:15 PM – Awards Ceremony

More information about the event is available online at https://aptg.co/n8PPvK. Results and additional information are available on KS Milesplit at https://ks.milesplit.com/meets/772643-hoxie-invitational-cross-country-meet-2026.

Good luck, Railroaders! Let's keep running strong! #ITSAGREATDAYTOBEARAILER

Ellis High School will celebrate Senior Night for our Cross Country and Football seniors on Friday, October 16, 2026. The Ellis Railroaders will host the Stafford Trojans in district play, with kickoff at 7:00 PM. Seniors and their parents will be honored at 6:30 PM before the game. Parents are asked to line up on the south side of the home stands at 6:25 PM.

Football seniors (back row): Adam Bongartz, Dominic Fondoble, Colton Metzler, Baylor Born, Xzavier Goff-Wilson. Cross Country seniors (front row): Wyatt Dixson, Braidyn Cox. Football manager and filmer: Cole Yates, Jocelyn Eck.

Congratulations to our seniors and their families!