
USD 388 Superintendent Interview - Thursday, May 5, 2022


The soccer game postponed on 4/29 vs. Dodge City will be made up on Monday, May 9. Varsity action only with the contest set for 5:00pm.

Thursday's JV Golf tournament at Plainville has been postponed. Ellis will not be attending on the make-up date due to finals.

Thursday's HS Track & Field meet scheduled at Victoria has been cancelled.

Maddy Guffey and Faith Fondoble completed the State Scholars Curriculum, which includes two years of Foreign Language, Chemistry, and Physics along with EHS requirements.

Tyson Jimenez and Faith Fondoble received the KSHSAA Citizenship Award.
Tyson also received the Rocky R.D. Rohrbaugh Outstanding Male Athlete Award.

Journalism students were recognized for their accomplishments and awards.

Michelle Gottschalk and Lakyn Fischer were awarded the Lester Henrickson Memorial Scholarship.
Michelle Gottschalk received the St. Marys Home and School Scholarship.
The Ellis Alumni Association presented scholarships to Lakyn Fischer, Maddy Guffey, and Haley Schmidt.

Haley Schmidt, Easton Burton, and Lakyn Fischer received the Ellis Rotary Scholarship.
Madison Gottschalk received the Lyndell Barton Memorial Scholarship.
The USD388 Foundation awards scholarships to Zeke Haag and Tanner Kohlrus.

Josie Shepard and Katera Love received the Modern Mrs. FCE scholarship presented by Mrs. Luea. Josie also received the Rosabel Flax Memorial Scholarship. Katera was the recipient of the Ellis FFA Scholarship.

Lakyn Fischer was the recipient of the PEO Scholarship, the Shelter Insurance Scholarship sponsored by Todd Keller, and the Golden Belt Bank Scholarship.

More pictures of our students who placed in the Ellis County Hays Arts Council Creative Writing contest!




Congratulations to our students who placed in the Ellis County Hays Arts Council Creative Writing contest!




Mason Gottschalk was awarded the Gary Luea Memorial Scholarship. Mason, along with Easton Burton, Zeke Haag, and Cale Younger received scholarships from the Federated Wrestling Club.

There was a large group of students who received the Site Council Award for 20+ hours of community service. Office Aides were also recognized for their help at school this year.

George Crawford was recognized by the VFW for his participation in the Voice of Democracy competition. George also received the Dale Dennis Excellence in Education Award, the Kansas Governor's Scholar Award, and the Outstanding Student in Math and Science Award.

EHS cheerleaders are doing big things in the future. Michelle Gottschalk and Haley Schmidt both made the Fort Hays State Cheer Team next year. So excited to see them on the sidelines next year. Good Luck Ladies🧡🖤🧡🖤


Faith Fondoble was recognized for her full ride scholarship to Southwestern College and Gannon Winter and Cale Younger received recognition for their full ride scholarship to NCKTech and jobs with NexTech.

Band and Choir students were recognized today along with Forensics state qualifiers.

Our Railroader Track Team has a busy two weeks ahead with some important meets! Good luck to our Railroaders and especially to our seniors!
Seniors Pictured: Bryson Luea, Mali Crawford, Lakyn Fischer, and Cale Younger.
Remaining Track Schedule:
May 5th – Victoria
May 12th – MCL @ Smith Center
May 20th – Regionals @ Smith Center
May 27th & 28th – State @ WSU
