The Railroader State Track team departs tomorrow (Thursday, May 28th) for the 2026 KSHSAA All-Classes State Track meet at Wichita State University.
They will leave from Ellis Jr./Sr. High School at 10:45 AM. We will have a Send-Off at 10:40 AM, so come a little early if you want pictures!
What an honor to qualify for this prestigious event! We are proud of our Railroaders and all they have accomplished this season.
They will leave from Ellis Jr./Sr. High School at 10:45 AM. We will have a Send-Off at 10:40 AM, so come a little early if you want pictures!
What an honor to qualify for this prestigious event! We are proud of our Railroaders and all they have accomplished this season.
1A State Golf in McPherson is underway! Good luck Owen!
STATE TRACK INFORMATION - With the changes to Crossland (formerly Cessna) Stadium at Wichita State, KSHSAA has provided some information that may be helpful to patrons attending the event this weekend.
- Wichita.edu/state is a great resource for many general items.
- WSU has a clear bag policy for fans.
- No outside food or beverages are allowed in the stadium with the exception of one unopened 20 oz. bottle of water per person.
- Metal detectors will be used at all entries.
- Fans are encouraged to bring as few things as possible to expedite ingress.
- Fan lawn chairs will be permitted in the throws area only. Fans may bring lawn chairs if they wish, and they must be carried in. Wagons will not be permitted into the event.
- The parking lot directly west of Koch Arena is ADA and paid parking ($10 cash or card).
- WSU will have several golf carts shuttling fans from the parking lots to the stadium.
- WSU will have more food and vendors for sale than ever before on campus and in the stadium, including more athlete-friendly items.
- Wichita.edu/state is a great resource for many general items.
- WSU has a clear bag policy for fans.
- No outside food or beverages are allowed in the stadium with the exception of one unopened 20 oz. bottle of water per person.
- Metal detectors will be used at all entries.
- Fans are encouraged to bring as few things as possible to expedite ingress.
- Fan lawn chairs will be permitted in the throws area only. Fans may bring lawn chairs if they wish, and they must be carried in. Wagons will not be permitted into the event.
- The parking lot directly west of Koch Arena is ADA and paid parking ($10 cash or card).
- WSU will have several golf carts shuttling fans from the parking lots to the stadium.
- WSU will have more food and vendors for sale than ever before on campus and in the stadium, including more athlete-friendly items.
At State Golf in McPherson today the team placed 8th with a score of 369. Owen Richards shot 88 and qualified to play on day 2. He will tee off at 10:00 am on Wednesday. Great job Railers!
**Attention EJH/EHS Parents and Students**
Final grades have been posted and are now available on PowerSchool! If you cannot access PowerSchool, please email or call the office. Sports physicals, concussion forms, and community service forms were sent home on the last day of school. Please use the forms sent home or the links below, which include the most current information and the required concussion release documentation. We encourage parents to schedule sports physicals as soon as possible, and summer is an ideal time to do so. It's also an excellent opportunity to complete community service hours!
Important Links:
1. 2026-27 USD 388 Calendar (https://aptg.co/jGDP_K)
2. 2026-27 KSHSAA Sports Physical and Concussion Form (https://aptg.co/dtLYQ4)
3. 2026-27 Immunization Requirements (https://aptg.co/k3skVk)
4. 2026-27 EHS Community Service Form (high school students only-https://aptg.co/ZJrtFj)
5. 2026-27 Ellis High School Supply List (https://aptg.co/Qjdr3F)
6. 2026-27 Ellis Junior High Supply List (https://aptg.co/rfBcN2)
7. 2026-27 Backpacks for Kids (flyer: https://aptg.co/Mv7sNH; website registration: https://www.firstcallelliscounty.com/backpacks)
Important Dates:
• Online enrollment opens in early August, and fee payments will be accepted from August 11-13, 2026. More information will be sent in late July.
• The first day of school is Thursday, August 20, 2026, and it will be a full day.
• School pictures will be taken on Wednesday, September 16, 2026.
• Homecoming is scheduled for Friday, October 2, 2026.
As a reminder, lunch money will carry over to the 2026-27 school year. For graduates, any remaining lunch money was transferred to a sibling when possible or refunded.
Please look out for enrollment information coming at the beginning of August. If you have any questions during the summer, feel free to contact us by email!
Wishing everyone a happy summer!
Maria Mick
Ellis Jr./Sr. High School Secretary
1706 Monroe, Ellis, KS 67637
(785) 726-3151
(785) 726-1503 (cell)
(785) 726-3169 (fax)
mmick@usd388.com
Final grades have been posted and are now available on PowerSchool! If you cannot access PowerSchool, please email or call the office. Sports physicals, concussion forms, and community service forms were sent home on the last day of school. Please use the forms sent home or the links below, which include the most current information and the required concussion release documentation. We encourage parents to schedule sports physicals as soon as possible, and summer is an ideal time to do so. It's also an excellent opportunity to complete community service hours!
Important Links:
1. 2026-27 USD 388 Calendar (https://aptg.co/jGDP_K)
2. 2026-27 KSHSAA Sports Physical and Concussion Form (https://aptg.co/dtLYQ4)
3. 2026-27 Immunization Requirements (https://aptg.co/k3skVk)
4. 2026-27 EHS Community Service Form (high school students only-https://aptg.co/ZJrtFj)
5. 2026-27 Ellis High School Supply List (https://aptg.co/Qjdr3F)
6. 2026-27 Ellis Junior High Supply List (https://aptg.co/rfBcN2)
7. 2026-27 Backpacks for Kids (flyer: https://aptg.co/Mv7sNH; website registration: https://www.firstcallelliscounty.com/backpacks)
Important Dates:
• Online enrollment opens in early August, and fee payments will be accepted from August 11-13, 2026. More information will be sent in late July.
• The first day of school is Thursday, August 20, 2026, and it will be a full day.
• School pictures will be taken on Wednesday, September 16, 2026.
• Homecoming is scheduled for Friday, October 2, 2026.
As a reminder, lunch money will carry over to the 2026-27 school year. For graduates, any remaining lunch money was transferred to a sibling when possible or refunded.
Please look out for enrollment information coming at the beginning of August. If you have any questions during the summer, feel free to contact us by email!
Wishing everyone a happy summer!
Maria Mick
Ellis Jr./Sr. High School Secretary
1706 Monroe, Ellis, KS 67637
(785) 726-3151
(785) 726-1503 (cell)
(785) 726-3169 (fax)
mmick@usd388.com
State golf is underway in McPherson! Good Luck Railers!
The Railroader Golf State Team is in action at Turkey Creek Golf Course in McPherson on this beautiful day! This two-day tournament will tee off at 8:30 AM today and 10:00 AM tomorrow. More information about the tournament is available online at https://aptg.co/ZxDT4z.
Additional information and scoring are available on the KSHSAA website: https://www.kshsaa.org/react/activity/tournament/info/boys%20golf/state/20/1.
Good luck to our Railroaders: Jaren, Brody, Adam, Brendan, Owen, and Colton, as well as Coach Carroll and Coach Befort! #RAILROADERPRIDE
Additional information and scoring are available on the KSHSAA website: https://www.kshsaa.org/react/activity/tournament/info/boys%20golf/state/20/1.
Good luck to our Railroaders: Jaren, Brody, Adam, Brendan, Owen, and Colton, as well as Coach Carroll and Coach Befort! #RAILROADERPRIDE
Ellis State Track & Field Schedule
Your 1A Regiional Track and Field Champs for the fourth time in a row, the Ellis Lady Railroaders!! Congratulations Ladies!! Let's make some noise at state. .
Your 1A State Qualifier in Pole Vault is Tracyn Bollig. Congratulations.Tracyn!
It's Regional Track Day, and our Railroaders will hit the road for the long trip to Tribune! We will compete in the Class 1A Regional hosted by Greeley Co. High School in Tribune, KS. Field events start at 1:00 PM, followed by running events at 3:00 PM. Admission is $8 for adults and $6 for students K-12.
More information, including the order of events and maps, is available online at https://aptg.co/8H5sVz. Additional details are also available on the KSHSAA website: https://www.kshsaa.org/react/activity/assignments/track%20&%20field/regional/11/0, as well as results on MileSplit: https://milesplit.live/meets/747146.
Let's continue to shine, Railroaders, and earn those spots at the state tournament next week! #RAILROADERPRIDE
More information, including the order of events and maps, is available online at https://aptg.co/8H5sVz. Additional details are also available on the KSHSAA website: https://www.kshsaa.org/react/activity/assignments/track%20&%20field/regional/11/0, as well as results on MileSplit: https://milesplit.live/meets/747146.
Let's continue to shine, Railroaders, and earn those spots at the state tournament next week! #RAILROADERPRIDE
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
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
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
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
Good luck, Railroaders! Let’s earn a spot at the State Tournament! #RAILROADERPRIDE
