LAST REMINDER!! Ellis High School’s Site Council Community Service Award forms are due in the office by Thursday, May 1, 2025. As a reminder, 20 hours of community service are required to be eligible for the award. If your son or daughter was inducted into the National Honor Society this academic year, he or she will automatically receive this award. Award certificates will be presented during the EHS Awards Assembly held on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, @ 8:00 AM in the auditorium. Forms are available online (https://5il.co/2szcr) and in the office! If you have any questions, please contact Maria in the office at 785-726-3151.
The Ellis High School Awards Assembly will be held on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. in the Ellis Jr./Sr. High School Auditorium. Parents and families are welcome to attend! Awards will be presented to high school students for achievements in community service, clubs, and various activities. The EHS Awards Assembly will be recorded and posted on our district's YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/USD388, following the event.
On Tuesday morning, Emma Downing and Kenzie Sunley performed their state forensic pieces for the grade school kids! They did an amazing job!
The Lady Railer softball team has a home game tonight against the Pratt-Skyline Thunderbirds! Game time is 4:00 PM on this beautiful and cool day! Come out and support your Lady Railers!
The Railroader baseball team has a home game tonight against the Pratt-Skyline Thunderbirds! Game time is 4:00 PM on this beautiful and cool day! Come out and support your Railroaders!
Ellis Jr./Sr. High School is proud to recognize an outstanding educator, Mr. Perry Mick! We are thrilled to have his extensive experience, knowledge, and expertise as a vital part of our school community. Mr. Mick maintains a busy schedule teaching Algebra II, College Algebra, Calculus, and Physics. For the past 34 years, he has been dedicated to serving the Ellis community, its students, and their families.
In addition to teaching, Mr. Mick was the high school girls’ basketball coach for 18 years, during which he enjoyed significant success, including three trips to state, a second-place finish, and three MCL tournament titles. It is inspiring to hear from so many students and even alumni that Mr. Mick is and was their favorite teacher. They often express how much he knows about the subjects he teaches and how genuinely he cares about their learning and success. Mr. Mick truly embodies the essence of what it means to be a teacher.
We sincerely appreciate his commitment both inside and outside the classroom. Fun facts about Mr. Mick include his love for biking, music, and reading. His wife and better half, Maria, serves as the 7-12 secretary. We are incredibly fortunate to have such a dedicated educator in our community. Mr. Mick makes a difference every day, and he is highly valued in our school. We are honored to celebrate his contributions as part of our Railroader family. Thank you, Mr. Perry Mick!
Ellis Jr./Sr. High School will host an Ice Cream Fundraiser for the Brady Richards family on Monday, May 5th, during seminar. Brady is awaiting a liver transplant, and the fundraiser will assist the family with medical and travel expenses.
The Railer HS Track team traveled to Osborne to compete. With cold and slightly windy conditions the team competed well. The girl's team finished 2nd, only 2 points out of 1st place. 1st place winners on the day are Natalee in the Shot and Disc., Avery in the 1600 and 3200, Evelyn in the 400, Isabella in the HJ, and girl's 4 x 100 of Addison, Isabella, Sienna, and Evelyn. 2nd place finishers are Evelyn in the 100 and 200, Avery in the 800, and Aron in the Disc. 3rd place finishers are Tracyn in the PV and girl's 4 x 400 of Kaycee, Addison, Isabella, and Avery. 4th place finishers are Natalee in Jav., Aron in shot, JT in PV, and Addison in the PV and 100 hurdles. 5th place finisher is Kamden in PV. 6th place finisher is Makinley in the 200. Way to go Railers! Continue to want to get better as the season moves forward.
Complete Meet results: https://www.athletic.net/TrackAndField/meet/594708/results
The Lady Railer Softball team will have a match-up this afternoon against the Russell Broncos. The doubleheader has been moved to Hays and will be played on Field 1 at the Bickle-Schmidt Complex. Come out and support the team for this "almost" home game, which starts at 4:00 PM. Good luck, Lady Railers!
The Railroader baseball team is on the road for a matchup with the Russell Broncos this afternoon! The doubleheader begins at 4:00 PM. Good luck, Railroaders!
Friday's baseball doubleheader at Russell will go on as planned. The team is scheduled to depart at 1:45pm. The softball doubleheader has been moved to Field 1 at the Bickle-Schmidt Complex in Hays. The team will leave at 2:00pm. Good luck today Railers! 🚂⚾️🥎
If you are an EHS Alumnus and have decorated for prom, then you understand the black plastic trap! LOL! Someone save these girls!
The Class of 2026 (Juniors) is decorating for Prom today! They are working together and making great memories along the way. It looks fantastic! A big thank you to our sponsors, Miss Katie Crawford and Mrs. Breanne Nilhas, for their organization and leadership. Ellis High School's Prom will feature a complete meal, a promenade, dancing, and an after-prom event! Thank you!
Live results for today's jh meet in Lacrosse can be found at Midwest timing.
https://milesplit.live/meets/670955
The Varsity Railroader Golf Team is traveling to Norton, where they will play at the Prairie Dog Golf Course! The start time is 1:00 PM on this beautiful day! Good luck, Railroader Golf!
With Summer right around the corner, it is time to sign up for Summer League Volleyball! 🏐 Any girl in grades 8 through 11 wanting to play Summer League, needs to contact Coach Berens to sign up. Matches are played on Mondays beginning June 9th. It is $35 to register.
The Ellis High School Prom is scheduled for Saturday, April 26, 2025! The public is welcome to attend the Promenade at 7:30 PM.
Allen Weber, Connie Fox, and Alyson Johnson from Equity Bank gave the seniors tips and tricks to avoid being scammed. Thank you!
Maria Mick is a true asset to the Ellis High School/Junior High. She is the heart of our school as everyone/everything seems to go through her in one aspect or another. Maria knows the students and their parents by name and is genuinely caring toward all.
Maria performs a variety of daily duties as the administrative secretary. She fields hundreds of phone calls a week serving as a key communicator interacting with students, parents, teachers and administration. She tracks attendance records, mails/emails necessary school forms and notifications, and manages many of the school activities. She keeps everyone informed with the many social media posts that serve as reminders to us all. She maintains student records, welcomes school visitors, and handles any day-to-day clerical needs required. Sometimes, she even serves as the school nurse. These are just a few of her many duties. Maria does it all with a smile.
Through the many interruptions in a day, Maria maintains a professional and friendly demeanor. She possesses excellent organizational skills and manages her time efficiently. Maria has gone above and beyond this year adding the “Teacher Tuesday” highlights on social media. She spends countless hours making others feel appreciated. We are not sure how our school would function without her! Maria, you are the best!
The Railers HS team traveled to Plainville and rebounded with some dominating performances. The girls' team finished in 2nd place on the evening, reaching 9 personal records. Natalee North had the biggest accomplishment on the night with a PR and Plainville Meet record in the Disc. The other first-place winners were Isabella Eck in the HJ, Nat in the shot and discus., Avery in the 800 M and 1600 M, and Evelyn in the 100 M and 200 M. The second-place performers were Kamden in the PV and the girls' 4 x 100 team of Addison, Isabella, Sienna, and Evelyn. Aron Benzce finished 3rd in the discus and 6th in the shot. The 4th-place winners were Tracyn in PV, Evelyn in the 400 M, and the girls' 4 x 400 team of Kaycee, Sienna, Piper, and Avery. Addison Kohl finished 5th in the 110 H and 6th in PV. Great work to all. Railer Pride!!
