WGS Newsletter - October 2nd
This last day of Homecoming Spirit was full of orange-and-black pride! Check out our classes! Thank you for all the community support this week. The Railroader community feels like family. #RAILROADERFAMILY #RAILROADERPRIDE
Starting Homecoming day off with some school spirit!! The cheerleaders welcomed the Grade School and St. Mary's students this morning! Proud to be a Railer!!🧡🖤
IT'S GAME DAY AND HOMECOMING! The Ellis Railroaders will face the Victoria Knights tonight!
The Homecoming Crowning Ceremony will be held at 6:30 PM. The Ellis VFW Color Guard will be on the field as the Ellis Jr./Sr. High School Band performs the National Anthem. Kickoff is at 7:00 PM.
Don't forget the Homecoming BBQ, sponsored by the Ellis Booster Club! Details are included. Halftime will feature a performance by the EHS Cheerleaders. There will also be State Track recognition for the 2026 Girls' Track and Field Team and the 1976 State Champion Cross Country Team.
Tonight's program is available online at https://aptg.co/vldkHG. Come out and support your Railroaders on this beautiful night of football! #RAILROADERPRIDE #ITSAGREATDAYTOBEARAILER
More pictures!!
Today was another awesome Homecoming Spirit Day: Tee-ny White Lies Day! Almost everyone participated, and it was super fun to see all the "lies." We love seeing everyone involved and enjoying the day!
Check out some of the pictures! What would your White Lie be? #RAILROADERPRIDE #HOCO2026
Today was another awesome Homecoming Spirit Day: Tee-ny White Lies Day! Almost everyone participated, and it was super fun to see all the "lies." We love seeing everyone involved and enjoying the day!
Check out some of the pictures! What would your White Lie be? #RAILROADERPRIDE #HOCO2026
Today was another awesome Homecoming Spirit Day: Tee-ny White Lies Day! Almost everyone participated, and it was super fun to see all the "lies." We love seeing everyone involved and enjoying the day!
Check out some of the pictures! What would your White Lie be? #RAILROADERPRIDE #HOCO2026
Check out some of the pictures! What would your White Lie be? #RAILROADERPRIDE #HOCO2026
The Homecoming Bonfire and Pep Rally have been postponed. They have been rescheduled to Monday, October 5, 2026, at 7:50 PM.
Everything for Friday, October 2, 2026, should remain the same! It looks to be a beautiful day. The parade will begin at 2:15 PM. Lineup begins at 1:30 PM.
As a reminder, Junior High will be dismissed at 1:55 PM on Friday, so students can attend the Homecoming Parade downtown. Buses will transport students to the North Campus (Old High School) if they are in the parade, or to Memorial Park if they are watching. Route buses will run at their regular times, including 3:24 PM, and will pick up at each school.
The Booster Club is also sponsoring a meal, and additional information is available online at https://aptg.co/g_XRl9.
Please direct questions or concerns to the school office at 785-726-3151 or email mmick@usd388.org.
Happy Homecoming Week, Railroaders! #RAILROADERPRIDE
Everything for Friday, October 2, 2026, should remain the same! It looks to be a beautiful day. The parade will begin at 2:15 PM. Lineup begins at 1:30 PM.
As a reminder, Junior High will be dismissed at 1:55 PM on Friday, so students can attend the Homecoming Parade downtown. Buses will transport students to the North Campus (Old High School) if they are in the parade, or to Memorial Park if they are watching. Route buses will run at their regular times, including 3:24 PM, and will pick up at each school.
The Booster Club is also sponsoring a meal, and additional information is available online at https://aptg.co/g_XRl9.
Please direct questions or concerns to the school office at 785-726-3151 or email mmick@usd388.org.
Happy Homecoming Week, Railroaders! #RAILROADERPRIDE
FCCLA members are selling Krispy Kreme donuts as a fundraiser! This will support students in attending conferences and host chapter events. Orders are DUE TODAY! (At the latest Friday morning). If you would like to support FCCLA and have FRESH donuts delivered on Saturday Oct. 10th, contact an FCCLA member or the school. Thanks for your support!
The Lady Railers are traveling to Hays for a C-Team Triangular match against Hays and Plainville. Matches will begin at 4:00 PM, and the Railers will play in the first two games. For more information about today's games, including the schedule and admission details, please visit https://aptg.co/LqfKv3.
Good luck, Lady Railers! Let's serve it up! #ITSAGREATDAYTOBEARAILER
Good luck, Lady Railers! Let's serve it up! #ITSAGREATDAYTOBEARAILER
The Ellis Junior High heads to Trego tonight to take on the Golden Eagles! Volleyball action begins at 4:00 PM, with B-A order of play. EJH Football hopes to continue its winning season and kicks off at 6:00 PM. More information about tonight's games is available online at https://aptg.co/924dgZ.
Good luck, Railroaders! #RAILROADERPRIDE
Good luck, Railroaders! #RAILROADERPRIDE
Homecoming Week is still going strong, and we celebrated a fun spirit day today—Generational Shuffle Day: Dress Your Age! There were so many creative interpretations of the theme. Check out the fun photos! It’s incredible to see everyone’s spirit this year! #RAILROADERPRIDE #HOCO2026
Homecoming Week Traditions continue at Ellis Jr./Sr. High School. Today, students enjoyed Daylight Donuts from the Ellis High School Alumni Association.
Thank you to the Ellis High School Alumni Association for their continued support of our students and graduates. We are lucky to have such a thriving, supportive group in the Ellis community! #RAILROADERPRIDE #RAILROADERFAMILY
Thank you to the Ellis High School Alumni Association for their continued support of our students and graduates. We are lucky to have such a thriving, supportive group in the Ellis community! #RAILROADERPRIDE #RAILROADERFAMILY
2026 Ellis High School Homecoming Spirit Week - Day 1! Today was class color day! Our students wore their class shirts and other fun outfits to show off their class spirit.
Today's Spirit Winners were sophomores Emma Flax and Dee Jordan! "Live long and prosper, Railroaders!"
#RAILROADERPRIDE
Today's Spirit Winners were sophomores Emma Flax and Dee Jordan! "Live long and prosper, Railroaders!"
#RAILROADERPRIDE
Additional Pictures!
Ellis High School Homecoming is off to a great start! The EHS Student-Athletes had the opportunity to share lunch with the young Railroaders at both Washington Grade School and St. Mary's!
We love seeing our students serve as role models in the community! What a great event to bring all the students together! #RAILROADERFAMILY #RAILROADERPRIDE
Ellis High School Homecoming is off to a great start! The EHS Student-Athletes had the opportunity to share lunch with the young Railroaders at both Washington Grade School and St. Mary's!
We love seeing our students serve as role models in the community! What a great event to bring all the students together! #RAILROADERFAMILY #RAILROADERPRIDE
Ellis High School Homecoming is off to a great start! The EHS Student-Athletes had the opportunity to share lunch with the young Railroaders at both Washington Grade School and St. Mary's!
We love seeing our students serve as role models in the community! What a great event to bring all the students together! #RAILROADERFAMILY #RAILROADERPRIDE
We love seeing our students serve as role models in the community! What a great event to bring all the students together! #RAILROADERFAMILY #RAILROADERPRIDE
The Lady Railers are off to Plainville today for a Quad with the Hoxie Indians, Smith Center Lady Red, and the Plainville Cardinals. Start time is 4:00 PM! More information about tonight's games, including the order of play and gym location, is available online at https://aptg.co/1rqDfZ. It is going to be a competitive night of volleyball!
Good luck, ladies! Let's Serve It Up! #RAILROADERPRIDE
Good luck, ladies! Let's Serve It Up! #RAILROADERPRIDE
IT'S HOMECOMING WEEK! Let's make it great, Railroaders! #ITSAGREATWEEKTOBEARAILER
Reminders for Tuesday, September 29th:
• EJH/EHS School Pictures are on Tuesday! All students, including seniors, as well as faculty and staff, must have their pictures taken.
• Homecoming Spirit Days are listed online at https://aptg.co/sTVG1f and in the picture. Students will have time to change into their class-color shirts after school pictures. Please look nice for pictures!
• Reminder for EHS Athletes: You will be eating lunch at the grade schools on Tuesday. Please bring your team jersey!
• The 2026 HOCO Week Schedule is also available online at https://aptg.co/xD6pzF.
Reminders for Tuesday, September 29th:
• EJH/EHS School Pictures are on Tuesday! All students, including seniors, as well as faculty and staff, must have their pictures taken.
• Homecoming Spirit Days are listed online at https://aptg.co/sTVG1f and in the picture. Students will have time to change into their class-color shirts after school pictures. Please look nice for pictures!
• Reminder for EHS Athletes: You will be eating lunch at the grade schools on Tuesday. Please bring your team jersey!
• The 2026 HOCO Week Schedule is also available online at https://aptg.co/xD6pzF.
The Junior High Lady Railers head to Claflin tonight for a triangular with Central Plains and Ness City. All games will be played at the high school, 700 W Albro St, Claflin. Start time is 4:00 PM. Find more information about tonight's game at https://aptg.co/07-bYX.
Good luck, Lady Railers! Let's Serve It Up! #RAILROADERPRIDE
Good luck, Lady Railers! Let's Serve It Up! #RAILROADERPRIDE
The Lady Railers head to the 17th Annual Kiowa County Invitational Volleyball Tournament today! Action begins at 9:00 AM. Find more information about the tourney online at https://aptg.co/fF614M.
Bracket links are also available online. JV: https://aptg.co/kjpDHZ and Varsity: https://aptg.co/D5DFcG. Varsity games will be live-streamed at https://www.kcmcsports.com/live.
Good luck, Lady Railers! Let's Serve It Up! #ITSAGREATDAYTOBEARAILER
Bracket links are also available online. JV: https://aptg.co/kjpDHZ and Varsity: https://aptg.co/D5DFcG. Varsity games will be live-streamed at https://www.kcmcsports.com/live.
Good luck, Lady Railers! Let's Serve It Up! #ITSAGREATDAYTOBEARAILER
The Ellis Railroaders head to LaCrosse tonight to take on the Leopards in District Action! Kickoff is at 7:00 PM! SJN Bank of Kansas is sponsoring free admission for all fans. Find more information about tonight's games at https://aptg.co/x4drnZ.
The game will be live-streamed online in two locations (with subscription):
https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/schools/la-crosse-high-school-la-crosse-ks-2 and
https://fan.hudl.com/usa/ks/_/organization/10622/lacrosse-high-school. The game will also be on KKDT Thunder Country 93.5.
Good luck, Railroaders! #RAILROADERPRIDE
The game will be live-streamed online in two locations (with subscription):
https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/schools/la-crosse-high-school-la-crosse-ks-2 and
https://fan.hudl.com/usa/ks/_/organization/10622/lacrosse-high-school. The game will also be on KKDT Thunder Country 93.5.
Good luck, Railroaders! #RAILROADERPRIDE
