Ellis Jr./Sr. High School and Washington Grade School are excited to welcome Mr. Easton Burton, one of our student teachers from Fort Hays State University, for the spring semester of 2026. He will be completing his student teaching under the guidance of Mr. Jake Dreiling and Mrs. Courtney Maska in the Physical Education Department. During his placement, he will spend the first eight weeks at Washington Grade School and the second eight weeks at Ellis Jr./Sr. High School. A 2022 graduate of Ellis High School, Easton will bring valuable insight and enthusiasm to our schools. The staff and community of Ellis Schools are thrilled to have you with us and welcome you back, Mr. Easton Burton!
Congratulations to the Ellis Junior High School Honor Roll students! Academics are important at USD 388, and these students are wonderful examples of hard work and dedication! #RAILROADERPROUD
Congratulations to the Ellis High School Junior and Senior Honor Roll students! Academics are important at USD 388, and these students are wonderful examples of hard work and dedication! #RAILROADERPROUD
Congratulations to the Ellis High School Freshmen and Sophomore Honor Roll students! Academics are important at USD 388, and these students are wonderful examples of hard work and dedication! #RAILROADER PRIDE
The Railroader basketball team is traveling this afternoon to compete against the Smith Center Redmen. The JV Boys' game will begin at 4:30 PM, followed by the Varsity Girls' game and then the Varsity Boys' game. For more information about the games, please visit https://aptg.co/3hm399. Good luck, Railroaders! #RAILROADERPRIDE
The Lady Railer Basketball team is traveling this afternoon to face off against the Lady Red of Smith Center. The varsity game will start around 6:00 PM. For more information about the games, please visit https://aptg.co/3hm399. Good luck, ladies! #RAILROADERPRIDE
The Lady Railer Wrestling team is heading to Franklin, Nebraska, for the Franklin Girls Invite 2026! You can find more information about the event online at https://aptg.co/Z3DRjq. The event will start at 3:00 PM and can be followed online through FloWrestling at https://www.flowrestling.org/nextgen/events/15108068/information. Additionally, the event will be live-streamed at https://fan.hudl.com/usa/ne/franklin/organization/7994/franklin-high-school. Good luck to the Lady Railers!
Ellis Jr./Sr. High School and Washington Grade School are excited to welcome one of our student teachers from Fort Hays State University for the spring of 2026. She will be completing her student teaching under the guidance of Mr. Jake Dreiling and Mrs. Courtney Maska in the Physical Education Department. During her placement, she will spend the first eight weeks at EJH/EHS and the second eight weeks at WGS. The staff and community of Ellis Schools are thrilled to have you with us, Miss Kylin Rudzik!
Ellis Jr./Sr. High School is excited to welcome one of our student teachers from Fort Hays State University for the spring 2026 semester. He will be completing his student teaching under the guidance of Mr. Matt Carroll in the Industrial Technology Department. The staff and community of Ellis Schools are thrilled that you have chosen to be with us, Mr. Jake Kirchhoff!
Railer Jr High Wrestling shirts are here! 🎉
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The Lady Railers will be competing this evening against the Russell Broncos. The varsity girls' game will follow the JV boys' game, which starts at 4:30 PM. All games will take place at Ellis Jr./Sr. High School. You can find tonight's program online at: https://aptg.co/jLDQ-3. Good luck, Railers! #RAILROADERPRIDE
The Ellis Railroaders will be competing this afternoon against the Russell Broncos. The first game is scheduled to begin at 4:30 PM and will feature the following lineup: JV Boys, Varsity Girls, Pee Wee Cheer Performance, and Varsity Boys. All games will take place at Ellis Jr./Sr. High School. You can find tonight's program online at: https://aptg.co/jLDQ-3. Good luck, Railroaders! #RAILROADERPRIDE
📣REMINDER📣
Pom Pom and Pillows is tomorrow, January 3rd from 9:00-11:00 a.m.
Bring a pillow or blanket for the movie and wear your favorite PJs!!
We can't wait to see all the Mini Railer Cheerleader tomorrow morning!!!🖤🧡
The Railer Boys’ Wrestling team steamed into Russell on a track of success. Facing full teams and teams in not only 321A, but also in 4A-5A. The Railers finished 3rd place in the Alan Dolezal tournament that boasted entries from 12 teams. All 5 young, underclassmen Railers wrestled in the finals, producing 2 champions and 3 runners-up.
Starting the Railers off at 120 pounds, Korbyn Kroeger went 3-1 on the day, with the only loss coming at the hands of the defending state champion. He heads into break with a record of 9-6.
Next up at 126 pounds, Carter Jimenez finished 2nd, going 2-1 on the day with a pin and decision on the way to the championship match. Carter heads into break 8-6.
At 138 pounds, Asher Haag finished as the first champion of two for the Railers, picking up a convincing 15-4 major decision over a 3x state champion from Beloit. Asher was voted by the other coaches as the 2025 Alan Dolezal Outstanding Wrestler. His record heading into break is 12-3.
At 144 pounds, freshman Kooper Hankins also found his way into the championship with 2 pins in the quarter- and semi-finals. Finishing 2nd place on the day, he heads into break 9-5.
The second champion for the day came from Jack Reed, 150 pounds, going 3-0 with a tech fall, major decision, and a pin. He starts break with an 11-5.
Railers next see action in 2026 in Franklin, Nebraska. #itsagreatdaytobearailer
Lady Railer wrestlers rolled into Russell’s Alan Dolezal’s tournament two girls short, but not without mighty Railer power. Lady Railers competed in a 12-team tournament, including the #1-ranked team in 321A and other ranked teams plus many 4A-5A teams. Even though the girls were short-handed, they finished 1-pt. out of 3rd place.
Our lone senior started the day in a very tough combined bracket at 105 pounds. Kia Mader placed second and had one of the fastest pins on the day at 18 seconds. Kia heads into break 8-3 and ranked in the Top 6.
Next, Maggie Downing finished 3rd in the consolation championship after losing her first match of the day. She came all the way back in Lady Railers warrior-style with three straight pins in one of the toughest weight classes in the tournament. She finishes before break at 4-3.
Lyla Richards finished runner-up, going 1-1 on the day. She enters the Christmas break at 8-2.
Finishing out the team’s success is Champion Hannah James, mounting 3 pins on the day, going 3-0. She takes the bracket and an 8-3 into break.
Lady Railers finish 1 champion, 2 runner-up, one 3rd place, totaling 9wins and only 3 losses.
Lady Railers next see action in 2026 in Franklin, Nebraska. #itsagreatdaytobearailer
Lady Railer wrestlers rolled into Russell’s Alan Dolezal’s tournament two girls short, but not without mighty Railer power. Lady Railers competed in a 12-team tournament, including the #1-ranked team in 321A and other ranked teams plus many 4A-5A teams. Even though the girls were short-handed, they finished 1-pt. out of 3rd place.
Our lone senior started the day in a very tough combined bracket at 105 pounds. Kia Mader placed second and had one of the fastest pins on the day at 18 seconds. Kia heads into break 8-3 and ranked in the Top 6.
Next, Maggie Downing finished 3rd in the consolation championship after losing her first match of the day. She came all the way back in Lady Railers warrior-style with three straight pins in one of the toughest weight classes in the tournament. She finishes before break at 4-3.
Lyla Richards finished runner-up, going 1-1 on the day. She enters the Christmas break at 8-2.
Finishing out the team’s success is Champion Hannah James, mounting 3 pins on the day, going 3-0. She takes the bracket and an 8-3 into break.
Lady Railers finish 1 champion, 2 runner-up, one 3rd place, totaling 9wins and only 3 losses.
Lady Railers next see action in 2026 in Franklin, Nebraska. #itsagreatdaytobearailer
The Railroader Wrestling team is on the road today for the Alan Dolezal Tournament in Russell! Start time is 10:00 AM. For more tournament information, visit: https://aptg.co/LD7cpL.
Brackets and results for the tournament are available on FLOWRESTLING at the following links: [Boys](https://www.flowrestling.org/nextgen/events/14868363/information) and [Girls](https://www.flowrestling.org/nextgen/events/14978845/information).
Good luck, Railroaders! #ITSAGREATDAYTOBEARAILER
Brackets and results for the tournament are available on FLOWRESTLING at the following links: [Boys](https://www.flowrestling.org/nextgen/events/14868363/information) and [Girls](https://www.flowrestling.org/nextgen/events/14978845/information).
Good luck, Railroaders! #ITSAGREATDAYTOBEARAILER
The Ellis Railroaders will be competing this afternoon against the Ellinwood Eagles. The first game is scheduled to begin at 4:00 PM and will feature the following lineup: JV Girls (2 quarters), JV Boys, Varsity Girls, and Varsity Boys. All games will take place at Ellis Jr./Sr. High School. You can find tonight's program online at: https://aptg.co/1LH6f3. Good luck, Railroaders! #RAILROADERPRIDE
The Lady Railers will be competing this afternoon against the Ellinwood Eagles. The first game is scheduled to begin at 4:00 PM and will feature the following lineup: JV Girls (2 quarters), JV Boys, Varsity Girls, and Varsity Boys. All games will take place at Ellis Jr./Sr. High School. You can find tonight's program online at: https://aptg.co/1LH6f3.
In addition to the games, several exciting activities are planned for this evening:
- The EHS Junior High KAY Organization is hosting a Bake Sale from 4:30 PM to 9:00 PM. Please come by and support our JH KAY group!
- The EHS Cheer team will perform a Christmas routine during halftime of the Varsity Boys' game.
- The theme for tonight's student section is Christmas, so get out those ugly Christmas sweaters and wear them!
- A special thank you to the Ellis United Methodist Church for hosting 5th Quarter, which provides a fun and safe place for our students to gather after the games. The 5th Quarter will take place tonight until 11:30 PM, and all EHS students are invited.
Good luck, Railroaders! #RAILROADERPRIDE
In addition to the games, several exciting activities are planned for this evening:
- The EHS Junior High KAY Organization is hosting a Bake Sale from 4:30 PM to 9:00 PM. Please come by and support our JH KAY group!
- The EHS Cheer team will perform a Christmas routine during halftime of the Varsity Boys' game.
- The theme for tonight's student section is Christmas, so get out those ugly Christmas sweaters and wear them!
- A special thank you to the Ellis United Methodist Church for hosting 5th Quarter, which provides a fun and safe place for our students to gather after the games. The 5th Quarter will take place tonight until 11:30 PM, and all EHS students are invited.
Good luck, Railroaders! #RAILROADERPRIDE
KAY Food Box Auction- Today at 10:00. Come get some goodies!
