Ellis High School/Junior High

Your EHS Cheerleaders are headed to state finals for 1A! They take the mat at 12:23🧡

It's Game Day for our Ellis High School Cheerleaders! The EHS Cheer Team will compete in the KSHSAA Game Day Spirit Showcase Competition today at the Stormont Vail Events Center in Topeka. The girls are scheduled to perform at 9:35 AM. For more information, visit https://www.kshsaa.org/react/activity/main/cheer and select "Cheer Game Day Links." Good luck! We are always RAILROADER PROUD of our cheerleaders!

Today's pep rally celebrated our EHS cheerleaders, who are heading to state this weekend! It was exciting to see all the students cheering for our cheerleaders! Good luck tomorrow, ladies!

Congratulations to the following EHS football players who earned All-District 7 honors.
Carson Schartz - 1st Team Linebacker, 2nd Team Running Back, Honorable Mention Kick Returner; Aiden Aschenbrenner - 2nd Team Kicker; Brody Fischer - Honorable Mention Offensive Line, Honorable Mention Defensive Line; Ben Byers - Honorable Mention Receiver; Baylor Born - Honorable Mention Defensive Back

The Ellis High School Cheerleaders will have a send-off today at approximately 12:00 noon. Everyone is invited to come and cheer for our cheerleaders as they head to the State competition in Topeka! Good luck, ladies! We are RAILROADER PROUD of you!

HS KAY Club held the annual Block the Teacher event today. Who knew we had teachers with ninja skills! All food will be donated to the Ellis Food Pantry. Thanks to everyone who donated!

The JH Railroaders are traveling today to face the Hoxie Indians! Game time is at 4:30 PM. More details about tonight's schedule and game locations can be found online: https://aptg.co/dZtH2G. Good luck, Railroaders! #RAILROADERPRIDE

Congratulations to Ellis senior, Avery Boydston, who signed with Central Arkansas today! Avery will compete as a member of the cross country and track teams for the Sugar Bears. 🚂 🏃‍♀️

The Ellis Junior High basketball teams have a busy week! This afternoon, they are traveling to face the Grinnell Thunderhawks. Start time is 4:00 PM. For more information about the games and tonight's schedule, please visit: https://aptg.co/t6DJxN. Good luck, Railroaders! #RAILROADERPRIDE

Ellis High School is hosting a home Scholars Bowl tournament this afternoon, starting at 4:00 PM! It is an 8-team tournament with seven rounds. Good luck, Railroaders!

This Saturday, November 22, the EHS Cheer Team will compete in the KSHSAA Game Day Spirit Showcase Competition. Below is some information for those wishing to attend the event and cheer on the Lady Railers to victory! The web address below is for spectators to purchase Stormont Vail Events Center Ticketmaster presale digital tickets. Spectators can also purchase tickets onsite the day of the event. https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/06006364D4BFCDC4 This web address is for the performance schedule. Ellis will first compete at 9:35am. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1uyIyfvKMdMfJr6xwedtKW1aj9LAWGXqY/view Other general information can be found on the KSHSAA Spirit webpage (https://www.kshsaa.org/react/activity/main/cheer) under the General Gameday Links and Cheer Gameday Links sections. Please note that the SVEC does have a clear bag policy. https://www.stormontvaileventscenter.com/p/visitorinfo/prohibiteditems

The Ellis Junior High Railroaders will be in action tonight against the LaCrosse Leopards! The games will begin at 4:00 PM. The girls' team will play at the North Campus gym, while the boys' team will compete at Ellis Jr./Sr. High School. You can find tonight's program online at: https://aptg.co/xLYkpC. Good luck to all the teams! #RAILROADERPRIDE

Just a reminder there are two apparel stores closing this week. The HS boys’ basketball apparel store will close Wednesday, November 19th at midnight and the HS wrestling apparel store will close Friday, November 21st at midnight. You can access the stores by using the links below.

https://ehsboysbasketball2025.itemorder.com/shop/home/

https://ehswrestling2025.itemorder.com/shop/home/

REMINDER: Open Gym will not be offered this Sunday, November 16, due to Fall Athletic Buffer Week. Open Gym will resume on Sunday, November 23, from 2:30 to 4:00pm. EHS and EJH student-athletes in grades 6-12 are welcome to attend.

The Ellis Junior High Railroaders will be on the road this afternoon to face the Oakley Plainsmen. The games are set to start at 4:00 PM. You can find game information online at: https://aptg.co/Bk-3Xq. Good luck! #RAILROADERPRIDE

Tomorrow is the day! The Ellis Community Blood Drive will take place at Ellis High School tomorrow from 8:30am-2:30pm. You may sign up in advance, but walk-ins are also welcome. We are a few numbers short of reaching our scholarship goal, so if you are able, we ask that you please consider donating or helping spread the word about this opportunity to support those in need in our community. Thanks in advance for your support.

What: Ellis Community Blood Drive
Where: Ellis High School Gym, 1706 Monroe, Ellis, KS 67637
When: Wednesday, November 12 from 8:30am - 2:30pm
Questions: Derek Schoenthaler, dschoenthaler@usd388.com, 785-726-3151

The Ellis Junior High Railroaders will be in action tonight against the Trego Golden Eagles! The game will begin at 4:00 PM. The girls' team will play at Ellis Jr/Sr High School, while the boys' team will compete at the North Campus. You can find tonight's program online at: https://aptg.co/xlHNpX. Good luck to all the teams! #RAILROADERPRIDE

The Ellis Community Blood Drive event is fast approaching! Please consider donating or helping spread the word about this opportunity to support those in need in our community. If we reach our goal, the American Red Cross will support our high school with a scholarship. We'd love your support.

What: Ellis Community Blood Drive
Where: Ellis High School Gym, 1706 Monroe, Ellis, KS 67637
When: Wednesday, November 12 from 8:30am - 2:30pm
Questions: Derek Schoenthaler, dschoenthaler@usd388.com, 785-726-3151

Congratulations to EHS Senior, Leah Reed, on her All-League Volleyball selection!

Our Ellis Junior High Cheerleaders will be at the Midwest Cheer & Dance Showcase on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at TMP-Marian in Hays. The competition starts at 10:00 AM, and the EJH Cheerleaders will perform at 10:10 AM! LET'S GO, RAILERS! Good luck, ladies!