Video update: There was an issue with the upload of the April 16th BOE meeting video. The initial upload cut off most of the meeting video. The issue has been fixed and the entire meeting video is now up on the USD388 YouTube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/c/USD388
There will be no open weights with Coach Eichman Thursday April 24th @7:30pm. It will still be open Tuesday Night April 22nd at 7:30pm. Sorry for any inconvenience and thanks to all who continue to show up and get better!
The high school track team traveled to Hill City to compete in their largest meet of the season. The team continues to grow as we look at individual events to strengthen it. The Railers came home with 18 PRs. Come how with 1st place medals are Isabell Eck (HJ), Natalee North (Disc), and Avery Boydston (1600 M and 3200 M). Third-place medalists are Natalee North (Shot) and Evelyn Merriman (200 M). The 4 x 100 (Isabella, Addison, Sienna, and Evelyn) finished 4th. Evelyn Merriman placed 5th in the 100 M . Great work, Railers, as we begin to focus on our season goals. Next up for the Railers are meets on Tuesday at Plainville and Friday at Osborne.
Taryn Boydston breaks the school record in both the 1600m and 800m! Hard work pays off, great job, Taryn!
Live results for the jh meet at Victoria can be found at Heartland timing.
https://milesplit.live/meets/659184
Talon Pyle and Kenzie Sunley traveled to Ransom to compete in the Western Plains forensics tournament. They placed fourth in IDA! Way to go!
The Railroader Baseball team is hosting the Kinsley Coyotes this afternoon. The JV action begins at 3:00 PM, followed by the varsity game at 4:00 PM. Good luck, Railroaders!
Our Railroader Track team is traveling to Hill City this afternoon, with a start time of 1:00 PM. Good luck to our Railroaders on this warm and beautiful day!
Video premiere! The USD388 April 16th BOE meeting will premiere today at 5pm on the USD388 YouTube Channel
https://youtube.com/c/USD388
The Ellis Recreation Commission is hosting an Easter Egg Hunt tonight at 8:30 PM! Check out the flyer for more information. This event is for Ellis High School students only, and there will be lots of prizes and fun. Don't miss out!
Congratulations to Caleb Noble-Heit who will continue his education and football career as an FHSU Tiger this fall! 🚂🏈
Attention Seniors: The Class of 2025 (seniors) are asked to wear a T-shirt representing the school they plan to attend next year for a clip in the senior video. Please help remind your senior! The video will be filmed during first hour tomorrow, Wednesday, April 16, 2025.
Attention Senior Parents: There will be a Project Graduation meeting tomorrow, Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at 6:00 PM in the lobby of Ellis Jr./Sr. High School. All parents who are interested in helping are welcome to attend! If you have any questions, please contact Tara Wildeman at 785-726-3330.
The Ellis High School Railroader Golf Team is in action today! The junior varsity team will travel to Grinnell to play at the Cow Paddy Golf Course, while the varsity team will head to Goodland to compete at the Sugar Hills Golf Course. Both events will start at 1:00 PM. Good luck, Railroaders!
Ellis Jr./Sr. High School proudly recognizes an outstanding educator and coach, Mr. Mark Wildeman! We are thrilled to have his experience, knowledge, and expertise as part of our school community. Mr. Wildeman maintains a busy schedule teaching science for grades 7-9. He runs a structured and efficient classroom, emphasizing student involvement through labs and hands-on experiences. For the past four years, he has been dedicated to serving the Ellis community, its students, and their families.
In addition to teaching, Mr. Wildeman is the head coach for both the cross country and track and field teams at Ellis Jr./Sr. High School. Under his leadership, both programs have experienced significant growth and success. We are inspired by the numerous student comments highlighting his dedication to coaching, as well as the support and encouragement he provides. Several students noted that he strives for his athletes to develop both as individuals and as competitors, aiming for improvement each week. We truly appreciate his commitment both inside and outside the classroom. Mr. Wildeman is also a long-time basketball official, officiating many games in the area.
Fun facts about Mr. Wildeman include his love for camping and the exciting news that he will soon become a grandfather. His wife, Paulette, is the K-12 Vocal Music teacher for USD 388. An interesting tidbit about him is that he loves only his wife’s music. Good answer! We are incredibly fortunate to have such a dedicated educator and coach like Mr. Wildeman. He makes a difference every day and is highly valued in our community and school. We are honored to celebrate his contributions as part of our Railroader family. Thank you, Mr. Mark Wildeman!
The Lady Railer softball team is traveling today for an Ellis County matchup against the TMP Monarchs. The game is scheduled for 4:00 PM and will take place at the Monarch Complex, located south of TMP. Good luck, Lady Railers!
The Railroader baseball team is on the road today for an Ellis County matchup against the TMP Monarchs. The junior varsity game starts at 3:00 PM, followed by a doubleheader varsity contest at 4:00 PM. All games will be held at the Monarch Complex, located south of TMP. Good luck, Railroaders!
On Saturday, April 12th, Talon Pyle and Kenzie Sunley competed at the Ellis forensics meet. Together, they placed 5th in IDA. Talon placed 3rd in Extemp. Kenzie placed 2nd in prose, earning her spot for state. Great job, Railers!
Also, Mrs. Kauten would like to thank all of the Ellis forensicators for helping run the meet today. A special thanks goes out to Mrs. Kauten's mom for running the hospitality room, Harper Burd for timing, all the judges, Randy Herman for making sure everything was ready, and Mrs. Nihlas's students for helping prepare food for the hospitality room. Without all of you, this meet wouldn't have been possible!
The EHS Wrestling teams recently held their end-of-season recognition.
The EHS Wrestling Team recognized Brandon Armbruster for his award as the 321A Junior High Wrestling Coach of the Year from the Kansas Wrestling Coaches Association. Pictured L to R with EJH Assistant Coaches: Zeke Haag (and former wrestler for Coach Armbruster), Robby Bennett, Jake Kirchhoff, and Brandon Armbruster.
Pictured L to R: Head Coach Ron Haag, Assistant Coach Robby Bennett, Associate Head Coach Zeke Haag, and Assistant Coach Jake Kirchhoff
The EHS Wrestling teams were recognized for their accomplishments during the 2024-2025 wrestling season.
Freshman Bag Recipients, Manager Pin, and Letter Winners--
Freshman Bag Recipients Pictured L to R: Lyla Richards, Asher Haag, and Hannah James. Not pictured: Austin Lopeman
Manager Pin & Letter Pictured L to R: Zeke Haag, Robby Bennett and Jake Kirchhoff, with Manager Chloe McClung
Boys’ Letter Winners Pictured L to R: Cole Yates, Colton Metzler, Brendan Seibel, JT Rhoden, and Asher Haag
Girls’ Letter Winners Pictured L to R: Piper McClung, Kia Mader, Lyla Richards, Hannah James, and Chloe McClung
Boys Statistical Leaders:
Escapes (20): Austin Lopeman and Cole Yates
Falls (17): JT Rhoden
2-point Nearfall (7): Brendan Seibel
Wins (24), Win % (77), Team Points (149), Individual Points (206), 3-point Nearfall (3), Major Decisions (5), Decisions (4), Takedowns (35), Most Reversals (10), 4-point Nearfalls (9): Asher Haag
Girls Statistical Leaders:
Escapes (20), 2-point Nearfalls: Piper McClung
Wins (26), Win % (74), Team Points (116.5), Individual Points (168), Reversals (10), 3-point Nearfalls (2), 4-point Nearfalls (9), Falls (20), Major Decisions (3), Takedowns (32): Kia Mader
Statistical Leaders Pictured L to R: Kia Mader, Piper McClung, Brendan Seibel, Cole Yates, JT Lopeman, and Asher Haag. Not pictured: Austin Lopeman
Team-voted Awards (members of the team nominated and voted for recipients):
Most Improved: Cole Yates, Hannah James
Most Outstanding: Asher Haag, Kia Mader
Newcomer of the Year: Austin Lopeman, Lyla Richards
Mr. Warrior Railer: Asher Haag
Ms. Warrior Railer: Piper McClung
Senior Recognition: JT Rhoden
Kansas Wrestling Coaches All-State Athletic Team Award:
Honorable Mention Pictured L to R: Piper McClung, Kia Mader, Hannah James, and Asher Haag
