The Ellis Junior High Railroaders are hosting the Ell-Saline Cardinals this afternoon! EJH Volleyball will start at 4:30 PM, with B-A-C order of play, at the Ellis Jr./Sr. High School gymnasium. EJH Football kicks off at 6:00 PM at the North Campus (Old High School) football field. You can find tonight's program online at https://aptg.co/Bjf9Lp.
Good luck, Railroaders! Let's get some wins tonight! #RAILROADERPRIDE
Good luck, Railroaders! Let's get some wins tonight! #RAILROADERPRIDE
Welcome to the Railroader Spirit Gear Store!! This store will be open all year for your spirit gear. Check back periodically to see all of the new designs that the students are coming up with and for new products that we are working on in class.
Orders are collected on Friday the week you order. From there it could be up to two weeks to receive your order depending on class time available and product on hand, but it could be sooner. Orders can be given to a student or picked up from the district office downtown. You will receive an email when your order is ready.
Congratulations to the Ellis High School Homecoming Royalty candidates pictured (L to R)!
- Jersee Fabrizius, daughter of Chad and Jessica Fabrizius
- Baylor Born, son of Brock and Coleen Born
- Piper McClung, daughter of Windy Still and Ryan McClung
- Colton Metzler, son of James and Becky Metzler
- Jocelyn Eck, daughter of Mark and Sarah Eck
- Aiden Aschenbrenner, son of Gary and Tara Aschenbrenner
This year's theme is "Annihilate the Knights." The homecoming football game will be held on Friday, October 2, 2026, at 7:00 PM, when we will face the Victoria Knights.
The parade will begin Friday at 2:15 PM, followed by a homecoming meal hosted by the Booster Club from 5:00 to 6:45 PM. The crowning ceremony will be held at 6:30 PM, and the Homecoming Dance will take place on Saturday, October 3, 2026, from 8:00 to 11:00 PM.
This year’s crown bearer is Kolt Werth, son of Brayden and Kristin Werth, and the flower girl is Ava Mattheyer, daughter of Jordan and Emily Mattheyer.
- Jersee Fabrizius, daughter of Chad and Jessica Fabrizius
- Baylor Born, son of Brock and Coleen Born
- Piper McClung, daughter of Windy Still and Ryan McClung
- Colton Metzler, son of James and Becky Metzler
- Jocelyn Eck, daughter of Mark and Sarah Eck
- Aiden Aschenbrenner, son of Gary and Tara Aschenbrenner
This year's theme is "Annihilate the Knights." The homecoming football game will be held on Friday, October 2, 2026, at 7:00 PM, when we will face the Victoria Knights.
The parade will begin Friday at 2:15 PM, followed by a homecoming meal hosted by the Booster Club from 5:00 to 6:45 PM. The crowning ceremony will be held at 6:30 PM, and the Homecoming Dance will take place on Saturday, October 3, 2026, from 8:00 to 11:00 PM.
This year’s crown bearer is Kolt Werth, son of Brayden and Kristin Werth, and the flower girl is Ava Mattheyer, daughter of Jordan and Emily Mattheyer.
USD 388 COMMUNITY!
We are excited to announce the events for Homecoming Week 2026! Homecoming is scheduled for September 28-October 3, 2026, and we have a variety of fun activities planned throughout the week. You can find a detailed schedule of all events online at https://aptg.co/xD6pzF.
All students are encouraged to participate in the spirit days! The EJH/EHS Spirit Days are attached and available online at https://aptg.co/sTVG1f. The WGS Spirit Days are also attached and available online at https://aptg.co/glGnPZ.
Please note that Junior High will be released at 1:55 PM on Friday, October 2, 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, 3:24 PM, and will pick up at each school.
Information about the bonfire, parade, pep rally, and game is attached and available online at https://aptg.co/qhJh6Y. 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
We are excited to announce the events for Homecoming Week 2026! Homecoming is scheduled for September 28-October 3, 2026, and we have a variety of fun activities planned throughout the week. You can find a detailed schedule of all events online at https://aptg.co/xD6pzF.
All students are encouraged to participate in the spirit days! The EJH/EHS Spirit Days are attached and available online at https://aptg.co/sTVG1f. The WGS Spirit Days are also attached and available online at https://aptg.co/glGnPZ.
Please note that Junior High will be released at 1:55 PM on Friday, October 2, 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, 3:24 PM, and will pick up at each school.
Information about the bonfire, parade, pep rally, and game is attached and available online at https://aptg.co/qhJh6Y. 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
Attention Ellis Jr./Sr. High School Parents, Students, and Faculty/Staff: Mark your calendars! School Picture Day is scheduled for Tuesday, September 29, 2026, in the EHS/EJH Lobby. All students, including seniors, as well as faculty and staff, must have their picture taken.
After Picture Day, we will send home access codes and online ordering information. Additionally, Picture Retake Day will take place on Friday, October 16, 2026. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Maria in the school office at 785-726-3151.
After Picture Day, we will send home access codes and online ordering information. Additionally, Picture Retake Day will take place on Friday, October 16, 2026. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Maria in the school office at 785-726-3151.
The Lady Railers are on the road to Hays this afternoon to face a tough matchup against Oakley and TMP. The start time is 4:30 PM, and the Railers will play the 2nd and 3rd matches. Varsity will play at Al Billinger Fieldhouse, and JV will play at Kennedy Middle School. More information about tonight's games is available online at https://aptg.co/sJrV27.
Good luck, Lady Railers! Let's Serve It Up! #RAILROADERPRIDE
Good luck, Lady Railers! Let's Serve It Up! #RAILROADERPRIDE
The Ellis Football team will host the Thunder Ridge Longhorns tonight in a JV match-up! Kickoff is at 6:00 PM. Come out and support our community's youth! You can find the rosters for tonight's games online at https://aptg.co/bJzmgl.
Good luck, Railroaders! #ITSAGREATDAYTOBEARAILER
Good luck, Railroaders! #ITSAGREATDAYTOBEARAILER
The Ellis Junior High Volleyball team will host a triangular this afternoon against the Russell Broncos and the TMP Monarchs. The start time is 4:00 PM, with A team games at Ellis Jr./Sr. High School, and B Team games will be played at Washington Grade School. We invite everyone to come out and support the teams. Tonight's program can be found online at https://aptg.co/pvsldN.
Good luck, Lady Railers! #RAILROADERPRIDE
Good luck, Lady Railers! #RAILROADERPRIDE
Congratulations to the Ellis Junior/Senior High School Band, which traveled to the Kansas State Fair in Hutchinson on Wednesday the 16th and earned a 1 rating for their performance. Great job, Band!! Way to represent our schools and community! #RAILROADERPRIDE #RAILROADERBAND
WGS Newsletter 9/18/25
Animal Science and FFA members visited the State Fair this Wednesday! They had such a great time learning about and seeing all different kinds of livestock. They also got to support the Ellis Jr/Sr Band during their performance. So grateful for this opportunity!
IT'S GAME DAY! The Ellis Railroaders take on the Hill City Ringnecks tonight. Kickoff is at 7:00 PM. Find more information about the game online at https://aptg.co/Nrdggd. We are also the Country Bull 101.9 Area Game of the Week!
Good luck, Railroaders! #ITSAGREATDAYTOBEARAILER
Good luck, Railroaders! #ITSAGREATDAYTOBEARAILER
The Ellis Railroaders XC Team continues to find success with 11 of 18 runs metaling at the Trego Invitational. Even with the heat and wind, the XC team ran with heart and strength. Shayden and Taryn Boydston remain undefeated this season, with their third straight 1st-place finish. Placing for the Railers are Cayson Boydston (9th), Henry Brull (14th), Chevelle Mortona (6th in JV), Luna Hernandez (7th), Arista Key (9th), Katie Hines, Judah Albin (3rd), Ian Dobson (6th), and Elijah Albin (9th). The Ellis JH boys' team placed 1st. Great work, Railers!! Keep pushing forward, as success is measured by growth. Railer Pride!!
Our seniors are spending the day at a career fair in WaKeeney learning about jobs in northwest Kansas.
IT'S GAME DAY! The Ellis Junior High Railroaders will be traveling to face the Quinter Bulldogs this afternoon! Volleyball games will start at 4:30 PM, in this order: B, A, and C. EJH Football will kick off at 5:30 PM. For more information about today's event, visit https://aptg.co/JnPC3f.
Good luck, Railroaders! #RAILROADERPRIDE
Good luck, Railroaders! #RAILROADERPRIDE
The Lady Railer Volleyball team is traveling out West for a C-team Triangular event hosted by Heartland Christian School, starting at 4:00 PM. The games will be held at Colby Elementary School, 210 N. Grant Avenue, Colby. For more information about the games, you can visit https://aptg.co/c6bGfl.
Good luck, Lady Railers! #RAILROADERPRIDE
Good luck, Lady Railers! #RAILROADERPRIDE
IT'S MEET DAY! Our Railroader Cross Country team is heading to the Trego Community High School Cross Country Invitational at the Big Creek Golf Course in WaKeeney, Kansas. The schedule is as follows: Junior High starts at 4:30 PM, followed by the Girls' race at 5:00 PM and the Boys' race at 5:30 PM.
For more information about the meet, visit: https://aptg.co/PVlNh_. You can also find the course map online at: https://aptg.co/DSG1qv.
Results will be available at: https://ks.milesplit.com/meets/772637-trego-community-xc-meet-2026.
Good luck, Railroaders! Let's set some PRs! #ITSAGREATDAYTOBEARAILER
Shayden Boydston is pictured updating the 7th grade girls track records. She currently holds 4 records that she earned as a 6th grader.
Attention, Class of 2027 Parents & Students! We distributed information to all seniors earlier this month about the Class of 2027 Senior Yearbook Ads. Here is the link to the information we distributed: https://aptg.co/SKg7Rh.
Important Reminders:
• Each senior ad costs only $35. Make checks payable to EHS Journalism.
• All forms, pictures, and payment must be submitted or emailed to Mrs. Reed (areed@usd388.org), Madison Birdsong, or Emma Downing no later than Wednesday, November 18, 2026.
We have set this deadline for our seniors to ensure we meet Jostens' deadline. There is a small amount of wiggle room, but we need information and pictures as soon as possible. Please contact Journalism with any questions or concerns at 785-726-3151 or areed@usd388.org.
Thank you for your support,
EHS Journalism/Yearbook
Important Reminders:
• Each senior ad costs only $35. Make checks payable to EHS Journalism.
• All forms, pictures, and payment must be submitted or emailed to Mrs. Reed (areed@usd388.org), Madison Birdsong, or Emma Downing no later than Wednesday, November 18, 2026.
We have set this deadline for our seniors to ensure we meet Jostens' deadline. There is a small amount of wiggle room, but we need information and pictures as soon as possible. Please contact Journalism with any questions or concerns at 785-726-3151 or areed@usd388.org.
Thank you for your support,
EHS Journalism/Yearbook
If you weren't at our home vb dual tonight you missed out! We may not have walked out of the gym with the win, but the support from the student section was amazing! Thank you! The way the girls rallied after our senior setter Taylor went down with an ankle injury was impressive to witness. Keep your heads held high girls, our record doesn't define us!! Keeping fighting and keeping building as a team!! 🧡🖤🏐
Set scores 20-25, 29-31, 25-22, & 21-25
