Ellis High School/Junior High

We are excited to announce the Annual Butter Braid Pastries Fundraiser for the Ellis Jr./Sr. High School Band program! This product is fantastic! If you have purchased them before, you already know how great they are. If you haven’t tried them yet, we highly encourage you to give them a chance. Don’t miss out! Each item costs only $16.

The deadline to place your orders is March 24, 2026, and all items will be delivered on April 22, 2026.

All proceeds will go towards purchasing equipment, covering festival fees, acquiring new music, and providing tuition assistance for summer camps. To place your order, please contact your favorite band member or call the school office at 785-726-3151, and a band member will contact you.

Thank you for your support of our Band Program!

It is Office Aid Appreciation Week! Ellis Jr./Sr. High School would like to express our gratitude for our fantastic senior aids this year. We will feature one office aide each day throughout the week!

First up is Senior Avery Boydston. Avery works in the school office during 2nd hour every day. She assists in organizing Game Days for athletics and other special events. Additionally, she answers the phone and assists with front desk traffic. Avery is fun, welcoming, and brings a smile to everyone she meets.

In addition to being an incredible athlete in track and field and cross country, she is an excellent student and a wonderful representative of Ellis High School.

Thank you for all your help in the office this year, Avery! We are truly grateful for you!

EHS Forensics hits the road again this weekend for a meet at Colby. Start time is 8:00 AM. Good luck, Railroaders! Keep earning those tickets to State, Railers! #RAILROADERPRIDE

If you were put into a Group that sent this message, it is a scam!!! Please let me know if anymore issues arise. - Coach Carter

JH Track Parents/Athletes - The team store is open! Feel free to order anything you desire. I ask that all athletes order a white tshirt. This will act as our team shirt. If finances are an issue to purchase the team shirt, please email me at mcarter@usd388.com or send me a direct message via GroupMe. The store closes Tuesday March 24 at noon! Also, if you have not joined the GroupMe, please do! https://ellistrack2026.itemorder.com/shop/sale/ https://groupme.com/join_group/113515780/zpbPwbYP - Coach Carter

The Ellis Jr./Sr. High School Powerlifting team is participating in their first meet on Saturday at Trego Community High School. The event begins at 9:00 AM, and results can be followed online at https://hyperlifter.com/results under "2026 Golden Eagle Powerlifting Meet."

Good luck, Railers! #RAILROADERSTRONG

Congrats to the following seniors who are receiving scholarships from the Hansen Foundation. Elie Brull, Gracie Ball, Payten Burd, Owen Richards, Gus Peine, Carson Schartz, and Brody Fischer.

Congratulations to the 7th Grade Scholars Bowl Team for placing 3rd at the Phillipsburg meet with a record of 7-3. 8th also did well, but did not place. Way to go Railers!! 🧡🖤

EHS Cheer Tryouts start next week!! We still have one more clinic this evening at 6:00pm for anyone who maybe interested!

The Ellis Junior High Scholars Bowl team hits the road again today for a meet in Phillipsburg. Start time is 4:00 PM.

Good luck, Railers!

The Ellis Railroader Track & Field Store is now open! Check it out at https://ellistrack2026.itemorder.com/shop/sale/ Deadline for orders is noon on March 24th.

Attention Class of 2026 Parents & Students:

GRADUATION CAP AND GOWN PACKAGES were distributed on Monday (March 2, 2026) to all seniors. Instructions were included and are also listed below:

• Take the cap and gown package home immediately and hang it up.
• Do not wash – follow the instructions on the tag.
• Do not iron – follow the instructions on the tag.
• Usually, if they are hung up for several weeks, the wrinkles will come out. Sometimes fluffing in the dryer on low for just a few minutes can help. Steam also helps, but please avoid touching the gown directly.
• Graduates will only be issued one cap, tassel, gown, and white stole. The school will not order again.
• Ensure the gown fits properly. If it doesn't, notify Maria in the office immediately at 785-726-3151 or mmick@usd388.com. We have a limited time for exchanges.

Graduation is scheduled for Saturday, May 9, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. It will be held in the Ellis Jr./Sr. High School Gymnasium.

It's getting real, Class of 2026!

Students from Ellis High School attended the Kansas HOSA (Health Occupations Students of America) Spring Leadership Conference at Wichita State University on Monday, March 2. They had the opportunity to participate in competitive events, learn new skills, and connect with representatives from colleges and healthcare. This was another wonderful opportunity for our Railroaders! A special thank you to our HOSA sponsor, Kathryn Amrein, MSN, RN, from the Fort Hays State University Department of Nursing.

Tayler Schmidt was selected to participate in the KMEA (Kansas Music Educators Association) 1-2A Honor Band, where she held the position of first chair bass clarinet. They performed at the KMEA In-Service Workshop at Century II in Wichita this past weekend. It was an honor for Tayler to represent Ellis High School at this prestigious event. Congratulations, Tayler! #RAILROADERPRIDE

Congratulations to the 7th grade scholars bowl team, going 6-1 to win the Hill City Meet! Way to go!

Parents - Here is the link to the JH Track GroupMe. I encourage all parents and athletes (if able) to join. I send lots of information on here and it also gives you a way to directly contact me. Can’t wait to see all the kids for the first day of practice Monday March 9! Coach Carter https://groupme.com/join_group/113515780/zpbPwbYP

The Ellis Railroader Baseball Store is now open! Check it out online at https://railersbaseball.itemorder.com and show your support for the Railroaders. The store will close on March 8th at 11:59 p.m. If you have any questions, please contact the school office at 785-726-3151.

Railer Wrestling wrapped up their season, competing at the 321A State Tournament. All 5 Railers found wins on Day 1, punching their ticket to Day 2, finishing Top 12 in the State of Kansas. A big congratulations goes to Senior Kia Mader who earned her way to the podium with a 4th place finish. Kia is the only senior between both teams. She will be missed. Thank you for 4 years of hard work and dedication. The wrestlers are already planning for the post-season work, competing at USA Kids Wrestling events, summer camps, and other workouts. They are a hardworking, dedicated group. End-of-season banquet will be held Monday, March 23. Wrestlers will be celebrated at the meal and awards ceremony.

The Railroader basketball team is continuing its Sub-State play today! They are headed to Claflin to face the Central Plains Oilers at 2:00 PM. You can find more information about today’s game online at https://aptg.co/7P4ZkK.

Additionally, the KSHSAA website has more details available at https://www.kshsaa.org/react/activity/assignments/basketball/sub-state/2/1. Be sure to select 1A D1, Ellis. The boys' 1A bracket is also available online at https://www.kshsaa.org/react/bracket/6324.

Today's game will be live-streamed at: https://fan.hudl.com/usa/ks/claflin/organization/39578/central-plains-high-school.

Let's Go, Railroaders! #RAILROADERPRIDE

The Ellis Railroader Chess Team is traveling today for a tournament at TMP in Hays. More information about the event can be found online at: https://aptg.co/v3fGYJ. Check-in is from 8:00 to 9:00 AM, and the start time is at 9:00 AM.

To learn more about the Kansas Scholastic Chess Association (KSCA) and find out about the state tournament, please visit https://sites.google.com/view/kscachess/home.

Good luck, Railroaders! Let's earn a spot at the state tournament!

Chess joke of the day:
Q: Why did the chess player get in trouble with the police?

A: He was known to make bad moves.