Ellis High School/Junior High

We want to welcome Lili Shubert, High School Math!! Miss Shubert graduated high school in 2021. She participated in volleyball, basketball, track, and cheerleading and was a member of multiple clubs. She then attended Barton County to play basketball. Welcome Miss Shubert!!

Ellis Junior High School will hold 7th Grade Orientation on Tuesday, August 19th, at 6:00 PM in the auditorium. Parents and students are welcome and encouraged to attend! We look forward to meeting you! It's going to be a great year!

We are just 1 week away from the start of the fall sports season! A reminder that all physical and head injury release waivers need to be completed and turned into the office in order for students to be enabled to practice. Please don't turn over or submit forms to coaches. The Activities' Association does have policy on how many practices must be attended before students are able to compete, so please don't miss out on those opportunities by being late to schedule those appointments and get forms submitted. Thank you!

Your Lady Railers finished their summer weights program this morning. I can't express how proud Mrs. Davenport and I are of these girl's dedication and work ethic. We are looking forward to seeing this work pay off this year in all of their sports. Your top performers for Summer 2025: Sky Begler - Deadlift Taylor Kohl - Squat Hannah James - Bench Lux Bell - Hang Clean Joslyn Honas - 40 Breckyn Honas - Shuttle Journey Swagerty - Broad Jump Josey Schoenthaler - Vertical Jump Harper Burd - Highest total increase Bristol Honas - Power Ratio We're so proud of their gains and can't wait to see what this year has in store for them. Go Railers!

That’s a Wrap for Ellis Power 2025 – High School Boys Weights! 💪🏽🏈 This summer, the boys put in the work and it showed! Team attendance finished at an impressive 91% with the following athletes achieving a perfect 100% attendance: Seniors: Ben Byers, Owen Richards, Carson Schartz Juniors: Aiden Aschenbrenner, Baylor Born, Colton Metzler, Dom Fondoble Sophomores: Trent Schartz, Westin Vine, Sam Byers, Asher Haag Freshmen: Jack Reed, Carter Jimenez, Hunter Honas, Colt McCoy A special shoutout to Senior Owen Richards for an incredible milestone — 100% attendance for all 4 years of high school summer weights! 🔥 REMINDER: First Practice: August 18th @ 6:30 AM Jamboree: August 29th at Ellis Season Opener: September 5th @ Lincoln Football is here! 🚂💥 Team Store Reminder: Get your Railroaders Football gear before August 18th at 2 PM! If you need a kid’s jersey number for personalization, reach out. 🛒 Shop Here https://2025ellisfootball.itemorder.com/shop/home/

Congratulations to the Ellis Girls Track team and Avery Boyston for being nominated for “The Catchy” award. They were voted as winners for the 2024-2025 school year. The Ellis Girls were 1A State Track & Field Champions and selected 1A program of the year. Avery Boyston was selected Girls Cross Country Athlete of the Year. Congratulations Ladies!! https://www.catchitkansas.com/2025/08/07/2025-catchys-award-winners/

The 2025 Railer VB store is now open!! The store will be open until August 21st at midnight!! https://ellishsvolleyball25.itemorder.com/shop/sale/

Here is the XC store for the 2025 Season!!!

The deadline for all orders is August 22nd at Noon.

Begin shopping by opening this link.

https://elliscrosscountry2025.itemorder.com/shop/home/

ATTENTION: Fall sports practices are right around the corner. If you have not yet taken care of your sports physical for the upcoming school year, there is an opportunity to do that tomorrow. Dr. Augustine will be at Ellis High School on Wednesday, August 6, from 9am-4pm. No appointment needed.

Great news, Ellis fans! Your amazing support has helped us win the @TMobile #FN5GL $5K Fridays sweepstakes! 🙌 We’re so proud of our Railer spirit! But we’re not stopping here! Help us reach our next milestone as a top 25 finalist by spreading the word on social and tagging @ellisrailers and @TMobile with #FN5GL and #Sweepstakes. Let’s keep the energy high and show off our Railer pride! Thank you all for being part of this journey! Don't forget to tag

Welcome back, Railroaders! We are thrilled for the upcoming 2025-2026 school year! Important information and resources for everything related to BACK TO SCHOOL can be found online at https://www.usd388.com/o/usd388/page/back-to-school. Online enrollment (the link is located on the BACK TO SCHOOL page) should be completed by August 15, 2025. Enrollment fees should be paid in person on the following dates at each building--Monday, August 11 (8:00 AM to 5:00 PM), Tuesday, August 12 (8:00 AM to 6:00 PM), or Wednesday, August 13 (8:00 AM to 5:00 PM). All payments must be made by check or cash only. We are looking forward to a fantastic year and can't wait to see everyone. Maria Mick (785-726-3151 EHS/EJH, mmick@usd388.com) and Theresa Thomas (785-726-3136 WGS, tthomas@usd388.com).

🚨 Reminder: There will be NO High School Boys Weights on Monday or Tuesday due to coaches attending Coaching School in Salina. We will resume weights on Thursday and Friday, which will wrap up Ellis Power (High School Boys Summer Weights). Let’s finish strong to end the summer right! 💪 Also a reminder to get your football gear order in the deadline is August 18th 2pm! https://2025ellisfootball.itemorder.com/shop/home/ #OnceARailerAlwaysARailer #MEGA

These HS and JH KAY members just got back from a fun week at KAY Leadership Camp at Rock Springs. They are coming home with new ideas, new friends, and as better leaders.

🚨 Railroader Football Team Store is NOW OPEN! 🚨 Things look a little different this year — due to time constraints, we had to explore new options for our team store. After asking around, we found an awesome partner: Getting Noticed in Russell! They've been fantastic to work with, and we’re excited to offer even more gear than usual this season! 🔥 Whether you're supporting Junior High or High School football, this store has something for everyone. And the best part? A portion of every purchase goes back to our football program! 🛍️ Don’t miss your chance to grab some fresh Railroader gear — but hurry! The store closes Sunday, August 18th at 2:00 PM. 📲 Click here to shop now! https://2025ellisfootball.itemorder.com/shop/home/ Got questions? Feel free to reach out to Coach Eichman directly.

The Ellis High School Carpentry Class is in need of a project for this school year. If you are interested in a new storage shed or garage on your property at an unbeatable price, please contact Mr.Carroll at mcarroll@usd388.com.

Avery Boydston is a Sports in Kansas Althete recognized as an athlete to watch in 2025.

Taryn Boydaton is part of a National Championship 4x800 team. 15- 16 girls 4x800 USATF National Champions with a 9:33.59. Lauren Detter (Pretty Prairie), Eleanor Joiner (Ellinwood), Taryn Boydston, & Madison Howland (Smith Center)

The Railroaders Conclude a Great Week of Camp! We wrapped up football camp today, and what a fantastic week it was! The growth, learning, and effort from everyone involved was something special. I'm extremely proud of the guys who showed up and put in the work each day — your commitment does not go unnoticed! Huge shoutout to my assistants, Jake and Trent, for their help throughout the week. It’s awesome to see our numbers continue to grow year after year — this week, 26 high school players showed up ready to get better! I also had the chance to help out with the 4th–8th grade group, which had an incredible 32 kids! Big thanks to Coach Tre for bringing unmatched energy and passion to our younger athletes. And shoutout to Kobi for jumping in and getting his first taste of coaching — he did a great job teaching and leading. Last but not least, we had 8 hardworking 1st–3rd graders. At that age, many are just beginning, but these young boys showed up every day and gave it their best! In total, 66 student-athletes improved this week — and that’s something to be proud of. Thank you to all the kids who trusted the process and the coaches who continue to pour into our youth. Also thank you the ERC for hosting and organizing a great week! The future is bright for Ellis Football #OnceARailerAlwaysARailer #MEGA