Parent-Teacher Conferences are scheduled for tonight (Tuesday, October 28) and tomorrow (Wednesday, October 29) from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Parents are asked to stop by the office first to pick up grade cards. If you have any questions about the conferences, please contact the office at 785-726-3151 or email mmick@usd388.com. We look forward to seeing all parents!
All 7th and 8th graders are invited to the Halloween dance hosted by the Junior High KAYs Club! The dance will take place on Thursday, October 30, 2025, from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Students are encouraged to wear fun and school-appropriate costumes. There will be music, lights, and costume prizes!
If you have any questions, please contact the school office at 785-726-3151 or email kcrawford@usd388.com.
If you have any questions, please contact the school office at 785-726-3151 or email kcrawford@usd388.com.
Congratulations to the 7th Grade Scholars Bowl team for going 4-3 at the Ness City Tournament, taking 3rd place. Team members were Chase Aschenbrenner, Brigham Hankins, Katie Hines, Collin Howard, & Luke James.
EHS Football will travel to Oberlin on Thursday, October 30 for a Week 9 Play-off contest. Kick-off is scheduled for 7:00pm. 101.1 KFNF will be covering the game and it will also appear on their YouTube channel. The link is:
https://youtube.com/live/_vfKW_zyQKk?feature=share
https://youtube.com/live/_vfKW_zyQKk?feature=share
Lady Railer Volleyball saw their season come to an end today at substate against Decatur County. We will miss our 7 seniors, thanks for a memorable season!! 🧡🏐🖤
Junior Taylor Kohl hit 500 single season assists today in our last match of the season against Decatur County! The 500th assist came from a kill by Senior Middle Leah Reed! 🧡🏐🖤 Congrats Taylor!! 🧡🏐🖤
Ellis hosted the 1-2A XC regional. Thank you Ellis Golf Course for allowing us to use your beautiful facilities. The Ellis XC didn't disappoint with 6 of the 8 runners reaching PRs on the day. Avery and Taryn Boydston continue to go 1st and 2nd. Avery is your 1A regional champ while Taryn is your runner-up. Avery also set the school record held by her with a time of 18:39.51. Great season Railers!! Good luck Boydston girls at state next week.
The Lady Railers are hitting the road today for Sub-State at Quinter, where they will compete against the Oberlin-Decatur County Red Devils and the Quinter Bulldogs. For more information, you can visit https://5il.co/3rip1. Additionally, you can find the KSHSAA Sub-State brackets and other details online at https://www.kshsaa.org/public/Volleyball/SubStateAssignments.cfm?Class=1A%20DI. We will be participating in the 1A D1 - Regional 4 Sub-State 1 at Quinter. Good luck, ladies! Let’s earn a spot at State! #RAILROADERPRIDE
Today is the REGIONAL CROSS COUNTRY meet, hosted by Ellis High School at the Ellis Golf Course! We are proud to host this event, which is a wonderful opportunity to showcase the Ellis community and our schools. For more information, please visit: https://www.kshsaa.org/public/crosscountry/RegAssignments.cfm?Class=1A. Live results can be found online: https://milesplit.live/meets/698516. Good luck to all the competitors, especially our Railroaders! Let’s aim for a spot at the state competition! #RAILROADERPRIDE
EHS Seniors had the chance to learn and practice Self Defense. Thank you to Kent Russell and volunteers for teaching these valuable skills.
It's game day! Football players are fed and off to Friday Test Fest before they take on Leoti-Wichita County in tonight's action at the Railyard. Senior Night starts at 6:30 and kickoff is at 7:00! #itsagreatdaytobearailer
Parent-Teacher Conferences are scheduled for next week on Tuesday, October 28, and Wednesday, October 29, from 5:00 to 8:00 PM. Ellis Jr./Sr. High School parents are requested to stop by the office first to pick up grade cards. If you have any questions about the conferences, please contact the office at 785-726-3151 or email mmick@usd388.com. We hope to see all parents next week!
The Railroaders are in action tonight as they face the Wichita County Indians. It’s also Senior Night for the Band, Cross Country, and Football! Senior recognition will take place at 6:40 PM, with the kickoff scheduled for 7:00 PM. Tonight’s program can be found online at: https://5il.co/3riqs. Good luck, Railroaders, and congratulations to our seniors! #RAILROADERPRIDE
REMINDER!!
The 2025-26 Railroader Yearbook is now available for purchase! We are excited to announce a back-to-school sale price of $45, which is $20 less than the regular price of $65, effective after October 24, 2025. This is the perfect time to order!
The EHS Journalism team dedicates a significant amount of hard work each year to creating this memorable publication. This year marks the third time that the Railroader Yearbook will include grades 7-12, showcasing pictures and memories from both high school and junior high.
We rely on the generosity of our students' families to fund the yearbook, making it possible to continue this valuable tradition. Your purchase is crucial for supporting this publication and maintaining its importance within our schools. In an age dominated by online photos and social media, the significance of a physical yearbook cannot be overlooked. Ensure your memories last a lifetime—purchase your Railroader Yearbook today!
Students who buy a yearbook will be invited to the "Signing Celebration" at the start of the school year, where they can sign each other's yearbooks, revitalizing a cherished tradition.
Jostens will be reaching out to parents via email soon with order information. A flyer can be found online: https://5il.co/3qh7n. If you'd like to order now, please visit the following direct link: https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productBrowse/1070972/ELLIS-HIGH-SCHOOL/2026-Yearbook/2025092415151179778/CATALOG_SHOP. If you have any questions, please get in touch with the school at 785-726-3151. Thank you for supporting our work, Ellis High School Journalism
The 2025-26 Railroader Yearbook is now available for purchase! We are excited to announce a back-to-school sale price of $45, which is $20 less than the regular price of $65, effective after October 24, 2025. This is the perfect time to order!
The EHS Journalism team dedicates a significant amount of hard work each year to creating this memorable publication. This year marks the third time that the Railroader Yearbook will include grades 7-12, showcasing pictures and memories from both high school and junior high.
We rely on the generosity of our students' families to fund the yearbook, making it possible to continue this valuable tradition. Your purchase is crucial for supporting this publication and maintaining its importance within our schools. In an age dominated by online photos and social media, the significance of a physical yearbook cannot be overlooked. Ensure your memories last a lifetime—purchase your Railroader Yearbook today!
Students who buy a yearbook will be invited to the "Signing Celebration" at the start of the school year, where they can sign each other's yearbooks, revitalizing a cherished tradition.
Jostens will be reaching out to parents via email soon with order information. A flyer can be found online: https://5il.co/3qh7n. If you'd like to order now, please visit the following direct link: https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productBrowse/1070972/ELLIS-HIGH-SCHOOL/2026-Yearbook/2025092415151179778/CATALOG_SHOP. If you have any questions, please get in touch with the school at 785-726-3151. Thank you for supporting our work, Ellis High School Journalism
Ellis High School proudly recognizes our seniors in Band, Cross Country, and Football. Senior Recognition will take place on Friday, October 24, 2025. Seniors and their parents will be honored before the football game against the Wichita County-Leoti Indians at 6:40 PM. The kick-off is scheduled for 7:00 PM.
PICTURED:
Back Row (L to R): Brendan Seibel, son of Craig and Becky Seibel; Tracyn Bollig, son of Preston and Annie Bollig; Brody Fischer, son of DJ and Julie Fischer; Benjamyn Byers, son of Nickole Byers; Carson Schartz, son of Jake and Jennifer Schartz; Mason Rohleder, son of Logan and Ashley Kauten; Owen Richards, son Brady and Jamie Richards.
Front Row (L to R): Kinzie Sunley, granddaughter of Allen and Kim Weber; Ethan Carroll, son of Matt and Nicole Carroll; Avery Boydston, daughter of Monte and Deidre Boydston; Tayler Schmidt, daughter of Tyler and Ashley Schmidt and Teresa Graham.
Congratulations to our seniors!
PICTURED:
Back Row (L to R): Brendan Seibel, son of Craig and Becky Seibel; Tracyn Bollig, son of Preston and Annie Bollig; Brody Fischer, son of DJ and Julie Fischer; Benjamyn Byers, son of Nickole Byers; Carson Schartz, son of Jake and Jennifer Schartz; Mason Rohleder, son of Logan and Ashley Kauten; Owen Richards, son Brady and Jamie Richards.
Front Row (L to R): Kinzie Sunley, granddaughter of Allen and Kim Weber; Ethan Carroll, son of Matt and Nicole Carroll; Avery Boydston, daughter of Monte and Deidre Boydston; Tayler Schmidt, daughter of Tyler and Ashley Schmidt and Teresa Graham.
Congratulations to our seniors!
Attention Ellis Jr/Sr High School Parents and Students! Please take a moment to review the schedule for next week. There will be an early dismissal on Friday, October 24th, and Parent-Teacher Conferences will take place next week. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to the school at 785-726-3151 or via email at mmick@usd388.com.
**REMINDER!**Attention Ellis Jr/Sr High School Parents and Students: The deadline for school picture orders is Friday, October 24, 2025. Orders can be placed online at Leann's Photos by visiting https://www.leannsphotos.com. If you have lost your ordering information or access code, please contact the school office for assistance. You can reach us at (785) 726-3151 or via email at mmick@usd388.com.
CONGRATS to the Lady Railer VB team for going 1-1 in Tribune today, to make it to Saturday's Substate Tournament!! We lost to Greeley County 14-25 & 17-25, but beat Central Plains 25-21 & 25-20! Way to go Ladies!!! Will share Substate bracket when it is available!! 🧡🏐🖤
REMINDER! ORDERS ARE DUE ON FRIDAY, OCTOBER 24TH!
The Ellis Jr/Sr High School Yearbook staff is excited to announce that we will be offering Halloween Cookie Grams this year! Order forms can be found online at https://5il.co/3qrr7 or at each school office, and they are due by Friday, October 24, 2025. All orders will be delivered on Thursday, October 30, to each school (Ellis Jr/Sr High School, WGS, and St. Mary’s). Show your love and support for the 2025-26 Railroader Yearbook by surprising your favorite student or teacher with a cookie! If you have any questions, please get in touch with the school office at 785-726-3151. We appreciate your support~EHS Journalism/Yearbook Staff.
The Ellis Jr/Sr High School Yearbook staff is excited to announce that we will be offering Halloween Cookie Grams this year! Order forms can be found online at https://5il.co/3qrr7 or at each school office, and they are due by Friday, October 24, 2025. All orders will be delivered on Thursday, October 30, to each school (Ellis Jr/Sr High School, WGS, and St. Mary’s). Show your love and support for the 2025-26 Railroader Yearbook by surprising your favorite student or teacher with a cookie! If you have any questions, please get in touch with the school office at 785-726-3151. We appreciate your support~EHS Journalism/Yearbook Staff.
The Ellis Junior High Basketball Store will close on Thursday, October 23rd, at 11:59 PM. Check out the cool designs and support your Railroaders! The boys' store link is https://ejhboysbasketball2025.itemorder.com/shop/sale/ and the girls' store link is https://ejhgirlsbasketball2025.itemorder.com/shop/sale/. #RAILROADERPRIDE
