The SOPHOMORES (Class of 2027) showing some class and school spirit! It's going to be a great year!
HS Football
High School football practice will start Monday, August 19. Practices Monday-Wednesday will be at 6:30 AM and go until 8:30 AM. Practices Thursday and Friday will be after school starting at 3:30 PM. A Parent/Guardian meeting will be held on Tuesday, August 20 at 6:30 PM in the Ellis Jr./Sr. High School Auditorium. Both parents and players need to attend. We will be discussing season goals and activities planned. If you have any questions, please contact Coach Eichman.
Exciting news! The Washington Grade School gym will be available for Junior High volleyball to begin practices on Monday the 19th. With that, first week of practices will now be held at the grade school gym Monday(19)-Friday(23) 3:30pm-5:30pm. The remainder of practices for the season starting on August 26th will be Monday-Thursday 3:30pm-5:30pm and Fridays 6am-7am at the grade school! Thank you for your cooperation, we cannot wait to get the season started!! -Coach Werth
There will be a Back to School Band Bash on Monday, August 19 starting at 5:30 PM! This is open to all 6-12 band students! Hope you can join us!
Any EHS Senior involved in a school activity is invited to have his or her photo taken for the banners that will be displayed in the gym on Monday, August 19th from 9:00-10:30am. Students may dress in a preferred uniform or club attire, and may include additional pieces from other activities in which they are involved.
Video premiere! The USD388 BOE August 12th meeting will premiere today at 5pm on the USD388 YouTube Channel https://youtube.com/c/USD388
The ELLIS JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL FALL SPORT STORES are open and ready for orders!! All stores close on August 21, 2024 at 12:00 PM. Don't miss out on this opportunity to look your finest while supporting your RAILROADERS! Ellis Jr/Sr High School Football (https://ehsfootball2024.itemorder.com/), Ellis Jr./Sr High School Cross Country (https://elliscrosscountry2024.itemorder.com/), Ellis High School Volleyball (https://ellishsvolleyball2024.itemorder.com/), and Ellis Junior High Volleyball (https://ejhvball2024.itemorder.com/). RAILROADER PRIDE!
The Ellis Booster Club supports all EJH/EHS activities and sports! Please consider supporting and being a member of Booster Club--it is a great way to get involved! ELLIS BOOSTER CLUB MEMBERSHIP FORMS are available online (https://5il.co/1epzu) or in the office. They will have their first meeting on Wednesday, August 28 at 7:00 PM in the EJH/EHS Lobby. Everyone is welcome to hear more about opportunities to get involved. Also, please check out ELLIS HIGH SCHOOL BOOSTER CLUB on Facebook! Go Railers!
Welcome back, Railroaders! We are so excited for the 2024-2025 school year! All important information and enrollment links can be found online: https://www.usd388.com/o/usd388/page/back-to-school. Please complete the online enrollment by August 16. Enrollment fees will be paid in person August 12-14 from 8AM to 4PM, August 15 from 8AM to 7PM, and August 16 from 8AM to 12PM at each building. It's going to be a great year and we look forward to seeing everyone!
Reminder!! Tomorrow, August 1st, will conclude the girls junior high and high school summer weights program! Coach North and myself are so proud of the girls that have continued to show up and push themselves this summer! The work ethic and motivation these girls show is truly inspiring! Please come support these athletes in any way that you can this upcoming school year! Thank you for allowing us to be apart of their lives and athletic journey!! -Coach Werth
Several students just returned home from KAY Leadership Camp at Rock Springs. They have new friends, new ideas, and stronger leadership skills!
Ellis JH and HS 2024 Cross Country Apparel store is open until August 21st!! Go Railers!!🚂🏃🏼♀️🏃♂️ https://elliscrosscountry2024.itemorder.com/shop/home/
EJH Volleyball Apparel is officially released!! This is my favorite design yet so make sure to get your orders in before August 21st by NOON! We cannot wait to see all of you at the upcoming games and wear your Railer gear!!🧡🖤🏐 -Coach Werth
https://ejhvball2024.itemorder.com/shop/home/
American Red Cross Blood Drive
Wednesday, July 24th
1pm to 6pm
Knights of Columbus Hall
1013 Washington
Ellis, KS
https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=Ellis
The EHS Railer Volleyball Store is open, now until August 21st. Excited for the new season, and your continued support!! Go Railers!!! 🏐🧡🖤
https://ellishsvolleyball2024.itemorder.com/
The Ellis Railroaders Football Team Shop is now open! This team store is for both JH and HS Football! Reminder a portion of all sales goes directly to help fund football team needs! Thanks for your support and Go Railers!
https://ehsfootball2024.itemorder.com/
Congratulations to our Railroader alumnus Tegan Cain for being selected in the 2024 MLB Draft by the Philadelphia Phillies! Way to go Tegan!
These cheerleaders worked hard in the concession stand at the McCracken Rodeo tonight. The gal running it told me that they worked hard, that I should be proud of them, and they should be of themselves!
Video premiere! The USD388 BOE July 8th meeting will premiere today at 5pm on the USD388 YouTube Channel https://youtube.com/c/USD388
Ellis JH and HS students interested in Cross Country for the upcoming 2024 season, summer team workouts begin. We will meet every Tuesday, Thursday, and most Saturdays starting July 9th at the track @ 7:00 am. If you can't make these practices or the 1st sessions, contact Coach W at mwildeman@usd388.com.
