Ellis High School had its Annual KAY Snowball Dance on Saturday, February 7, 2026. Snowball Royalty class winners are as follows:
Freshman Queen, Maggie Downing, daughter of Marc and Savannah Downing; Sophomore Queen Mackinley Rhoden, daughter of Kristy Rhoden and Jeff Rhoden; Junior Queen, Jersee Fabrizius, daughter Chad and Jessica Fabrizius; Senior Queen, Leah Reed, daughter of Darin and April Reed; Senior King, Brody Fischer, son of DJ and Julie Fischer; Junior King, Wyatt Dixson, son of Tanner and Jill Dixson; Sophomore King, Asher Haag, son of Ron and Latisha Haag; Freshman King, Carter Jimenez, son of Javi and Jessica Jimenez.
Freshman Queen, Maggie Downing, daughter of Marc and Savannah Downing; Sophomore Queen Mackinley Rhoden, daughter of Kristy Rhoden and Jeff Rhoden; Junior Queen, Jersee Fabrizius, daughter Chad and Jessica Fabrizius; Senior Queen, Leah Reed, daughter of Darin and April Reed; Senior King, Brody Fischer, son of DJ and Julie Fischer; Junior King, Wyatt Dixson, son of Tanner and Jill Dixson; Sophomore King, Asher Haag, son of Ron and Latisha Haag; Freshman King, Carter Jimenez, son of Javi and Jessica Jimenez.
*Attention: Ellis Parents and Students*
We are excited to announce that USD 388 will offer Driver's Education this summer! There will be a mandatory meeting to explain the program expectations and complete the required paperwork. This meeting will take place at Ellis Jr./Sr. High School on Thursday, March 26, 2026, starting at 6:30 PM in the Ellis Jr./Sr. High School Lobby.
If you have any questions, please contact the instructor, Mark Cook, via email at mark.cook@usd428.net. You can find an interest form and additional information about the program, including dates and times, at the following link: https://aptg.co/RMMvB4. This information will also be available in the school office and can be picked up during Student-Led Conferences next week.
We look forward to seeing everyone interested next month!
~ Maria Mick, Ellis Jr./Sr. High School Secretary, (785) 726-3151, mmick@usd388.com.
We are excited to announce that USD 388 will offer Driver's Education this summer! There will be a mandatory meeting to explain the program expectations and complete the required paperwork. This meeting will take place at Ellis Jr./Sr. High School on Thursday, March 26, 2026, starting at 6:30 PM in the Ellis Jr./Sr. High School Lobby.
If you have any questions, please contact the instructor, Mark Cook, via email at mark.cook@usd428.net. You can find an interest form and additional information about the program, including dates and times, at the following link: https://aptg.co/RMMvB4. This information will also be available in the school office and can be picked up during Student-Led Conferences next week.
We look forward to seeing everyone interested next month!
~ Maria Mick, Ellis Jr./Sr. High School Secretary, (785) 726-3151, mmick@usd388.com.
On Friday and Saturday, the Lady Railers competed at the toughest 321A Regional in the state. This tournament boasted 9 of the top 10 teams in state. Lady Railers showed up with their best of the whole season. As a small team of only 5, the Lady Railers finished 14th out of 50 teams.Maggie Downing finished 2-2, just a win short of going to state, in quite possibly the toughest bracket of the tournament. Four Lady Railers found the podium and earned a trip to state, qualifying the highest number of girls for the state tournament in school history. Piper McClung (6th), Kia Mader (4th), Lyla Richards (4th), and Hannah James (4th) will compete at the state tournament.
On February 4-5, Railer wrestling set out on an adventure to Eastern Kansas. The first stop was West Franklin High School. Both the boys and girls wrestled a variety of teams from the Eastern Kansas area, including 6A teams from KC. All the boys faired well, posting a record of 2-1 except for Kooper Hankins who went 3-0 on the day. Many of their opponents were ranked in one of the classes as 1 or 2. Girls wrestled equally well, all ending 2-1. It was a great day for the Railers.
The teams loaded up and headed for the hotel in Topeka, where they started the next day with a 2-hour study session as a team in the hotel lobby before heading to Onaga. The Lady Railers competed in a mixer, where as a team they went 4-5 on the day. On the boys side, the boys wrestled in a dual tournament. In 3 of the 5 duals, the boys did not lose a match, seeing schools like Basehor-Linwood and other Eastern Kansas schools. The boys posted a record of 17-4 on the day.
Forensics had a big day at their first meet of the season in Norton. All of our team broke finals in each of their events!
Mason Rohleder and Haylee Comer qualified for State, placing 1st in IDA.
Mason also qualified for State individually in Impromptu, placing 2nd.
Kinzie Sunley qualified for State, placing 2nd in Prose.
Emma Dowing qualified for State in both of her events. She placed 1st in Oration and 2nd in Poetry.
Way to go Railers! 🎭🏅
Ellis Chess had an outstanding outing today at Concordia. The JH Team won 1st place! The HS Team finished just short of a trophy of their own in 4th. Beckem Jimenez and Henry Brull both finished 5th in their respective categories. Maverick Swagerty finished 7th in the K-8 bracket. Brie Keller, Izzy Fondoble, Graeme Matzke, Brandon Gilbert, Beckett Longbine, and Carter Starns all finishing in the top 15. Maverick, Brie, Izzy, and Graeme have also earned their spots at the State tournament. So proud of all of our players!
The Ellis High School Forensics team is heading to its first meet of the season at Norton High School. The competitive meet will start at 8:00 AM. Good luck, Railroaders!
The Ellis Jr./Sr. High School Chess Team is on the road today for a tournament in Concordia, Kansas. The tournament will be held at Concordia Elementary School and will start at 9:30 AM. More information can be found online at https://aptg.co/PJkM-h. Good luck, Railroaders!
"I don't blunder pieces—I'm just stress-testing the concept of material advantage."
"I don't blunder pieces—I'm just stress-testing the concept of material advantage."
It's Game Day for our Railroaders! This afternoon, they will be on the road to face the Oakley Plainsmen. The junior varsity boys' game will start at 4:30 PM, followed by the varsity games. For more information about tonight's games, please visit https://aptg.co/_t9k1_.
Open Spaces Sports has been contracted to stream all of Oakley High School's games. To watch tonight's games, please go to https://openspacessports.com/wp/ and click on "Watch Live Video."
Good luck, Railroaders! #RAILROADERPRIDE
Open Spaces Sports has been contracted to stream all of Oakley High School's games. To watch tonight's games, please go to https://openspacessports.com/wp/ and click on "Watch Live Video."
Good luck, Railroaders! #RAILROADERPRIDE
It's Game Day for our Lady Railers! They are on the road this afternoon to face the Oakley Plainsmen. The varsity girls' game will follow the JV boys' game at 4:30 PM. For more information about tonight's games, please visit https://aptg.co/_t9k1_.
Open Spaces Sports is contracted to stream all of Oakley High School's games. To watch tonight's games, please visit https://openspacessports.com/wp/ and click on "Watch Live Video."
Good luck, Lady Railers! #RAILROADERPRIDE
Open Spaces Sports is contracted to stream all of Oakley High School's games. To watch tonight's games, please visit https://openspacessports.com/wp/ and click on "Watch Live Video."
Good luck, Lady Railers! #RAILROADERPRIDE
It's Regional Wrestling Tournament Day for our Lady Railers! They will make the short trip west to the 3-1A Regional Wrestling Tournament at Trego Community High School. The start time on Friday, February 13th, is 12:00 noon, and on Saturday, February 14th, it is 10:00 AM.
For more information, please visit the KSHSAA website and select 3-1A - Trego Community HS: https://www.kshsaa.org/Public/Wrestling/GirlsRegAssignments.cfm?Class=3-1A.
To follow this event and view results, please visit https://www.flowrestling.org/nextgen/events/14590898/information.
Good luck, Lady Railers! Let's earn a spot at state! #ITSAGREATDAYTOBEARAILER
For more information, please visit the KSHSAA website and select 3-1A - Trego Community HS: https://www.kshsaa.org/Public/Wrestling/GirlsRegAssignments.cfm?Class=3-1A.
To follow this event and view results, please visit https://www.flowrestling.org/nextgen/events/14590898/information.
Good luck, Lady Railers! Let's earn a spot at state! #ITSAGREATDAYTOBEARAILER
The Ellis Junior High Wrestling team will be in Stockton this afternoon for a tournament that begins at 4:00 PM. More information about this event can be found online at https://aptg.co/lpKRbK. Unfortunately, this event cannot be followed online through Flowrestling.
Good luck, Railroaders! #ITSAGREATDAYTOBEARAILER
Good luck, Railroaders! #ITSAGREATDAYTOBEARAILER
Congratulations to the 7th Grade Scholars Bowl Team for going 4-2 at our home meet, tying for 1st, but taking 2nd after the tie-breaker! Way to go Scholars Bowl!!
This week the Junior High Kay Club is hosting a Valentines
Day dance! Our dance will be this Friday, February 13th, in the commons area of the school, 7-9pm.
Dress code is semi formal. We encourage students to wear church clothes or game day dress up clothes!
An email has been sent out to all Kay club parents!
Day dance! Our dance will be this Friday, February 13th, in the commons area of the school, 7-9pm.
Dress code is semi formal. We encourage students to wear church clothes or game day dress up clothes!
An email has been sent out to all Kay club parents!
The Ellis Junior High Scholars Bowl team is hosting a home tournament this afternoon, starting at 4:00 PM. This will be a 7-team round-robin tournament for 7th- and 8th-grade students. You can find tonight's schedule online at https://aptg.co/4qHLs0.
We want to extend our gratitude to all the volunteers, including coaches, readers, judges, and scorekeepers, who make these events possible for our students and community. We are fortunate to host events such as Scholars Bowl!
Good luck to our brilliant EJH Railers!
We want to extend our gratitude to all the volunteers, including coaches, readers, judges, and scorekeepers, who make these events possible for our students and community. We are fortunate to host events such as Scholars Bowl!
Good luck to our brilliant EJH Railers!
It's Senior Night for the Ellis High School Cheerleaders! The senior recognition will occur after the JV Boys’ game, at approximately 5:45 PM. Congratulations to our senior cheerleaders! We are very proud of you!
EHS Senior Cheerleader Kinzie Sunley will sing the national anthem before the start of the Varsity Girls’ game. Thank you, Kinzie!
Our EHS Cheerleaders will also perform during halftime of the Boys’ Varsity game. They always do an amazing job, and we are proud of you, ladies! Tonight marks the last time our seniors will cheer and perform at home. We will miss you, ladies!
EHS Senior Cheerleader Kinzie Sunley will sing the national anthem before the start of the Varsity Girls’ game. Thank you, Kinzie!
Our EHS Cheerleaders will also perform during halftime of the Boys’ Varsity game. They always do an amazing job, and we are proud of you, ladies! Tonight marks the last time our seniors will cheer and perform at home. We will miss you, ladies!
The Lady Railers are at home tonight against the Plainville Cardinals! Boys' JV action will begin at 4:30 PM, followed by the varsity games. Tonight's program is available online at https://aptg.co/lLVkbl.
*Senior Recognition will take place after the JV Boys’ game at approximately 5:45 PM. Congratulations to our senior basketball players and cheerleaders! We are proud of you and wish you the best of luck in all your future endeavors!
Good luck, Lady Railers! #RAILROADERPRIDE
*Senior Recognition will take place after the JV Boys’ game at approximately 5:45 PM. Congratulations to our senior basketball players and cheerleaders! We are proud of you and wish you the best of luck in all your future endeavors!
Good luck, Lady Railers! #RAILROADERPRIDE
The Ellis Railroaders are at home tonight against the Plainville Cardinals! JV action will begin at 4:30 PM, followed by the varsity games. Tonight's program is available online at https://aptg.co/lLVkbl.
Check out all the events tonight! Good luck, Railroaders! #RAILROADERPRIDE
*The Ellis Booster Club will be holding a Sweet Treat Raffle in the commons area all evening. Please check it out and show your support! Thank you, Booster Club, for your ongoing support of Ellis schools!
*Senior Recognition will take place after the JV Boys’ game at approximately 5:45 PM. Congratulations to our senior basketball players and cheerleaders! We are proud of you and wish you the best of luck in all your future endeavors!
*EHS Senior Kinzie Sunley will sing the national anthem before the start of the Varsity Girls’ game. Thank you, Kinzie! We are honored that you share your voice with the Ellis community!
*Our EHS Cheerleaders will perform at halftime during the Boys’ Varsity game. They are always amazing, and we are proud of you, ladies!
*After the cheer performance, we will proudly recognize Colton Metzler for his selection to manage at this year’s Shrine Bowl. You represent EHS well! Congratulations, Colton!
Check out all the events tonight! Good luck, Railroaders! #RAILROADERPRIDE
*The Ellis Booster Club will be holding a Sweet Treat Raffle in the commons area all evening. Please check it out and show your support! Thank you, Booster Club, for your ongoing support of Ellis schools!
*Senior Recognition will take place after the JV Boys’ game at approximately 5:45 PM. Congratulations to our senior basketball players and cheerleaders! We are proud of you and wish you the best of luck in all your future endeavors!
*EHS Senior Kinzie Sunley will sing the national anthem before the start of the Varsity Girls’ game. Thank you, Kinzie! We are honored that you share your voice with the Ellis community!
*Our EHS Cheerleaders will perform at halftime during the Boys’ Varsity game. They are always amazing, and we are proud of you, ladies!
*After the cheer performance, we will proudly recognize Colton Metzler for his selection to manage at this year’s Shrine Bowl. You represent EHS well! Congratulations, Colton!
Ellis High School is proud to honor our senior athletes in Basketball and Cheer. The Senior Recognition event will take place on Monday, February 9, 2026. Seniors and their parents will be recognized before the varsity girls’ basketball game against the Plainville Cardinals, starting at approximately 5:45 PM.
PICTURED:
Back Row (L to R): Ethan Carroll, son of Matt and Nicole Carroll; Maddux Reese, son of Lance and Marta Reese; Benjamyn Byers, son of Nickole Byers; Carson Schartz, son of Jake and Jennifer Schartz; Jaren Frickey, son of Brian and Michelle Frickey; Brody Fischer, son of DJ and Julie Fischer.
Front Row (L to R): Sienna Schmidt, daughter of Dick and Shannon Schmidt; Kinzie Sunley, granddaughter of Allen and Kim Weber; Avery Boydston, daughter of Monte and Deidre Boydston; Raegan Jimenez, daughter of Javi and Jessica Jimenez; Leah Reed, daughter of Darin and April Reed; Payten Burd, daughter of Shaun and Emily Burd.
Congratulations to our seniors!
PICTURED:
Back Row (L to R): Ethan Carroll, son of Matt and Nicole Carroll; Maddux Reese, son of Lance and Marta Reese; Benjamyn Byers, son of Nickole Byers; Carson Schartz, son of Jake and Jennifer Schartz; Jaren Frickey, son of Brian and Michelle Frickey; Brody Fischer, son of DJ and Julie Fischer.
Front Row (L to R): Sienna Schmidt, daughter of Dick and Shannon Schmidt; Kinzie Sunley, granddaughter of Allen and Kim Weber; Avery Boydston, daughter of Monte and Deidre Boydston; Raegan Jimenez, daughter of Javi and Jessica Jimenez; Leah Reed, daughter of Darin and April Reed; Payten Burd, daughter of Shaun and Emily Burd.
Congratulations to our seniors!
The Lady Railer basketball team is traveling to compete against the Trego Lady Eagles in WaKeeney! The JV boys' game will start at 4:30 PM, followed by the girls' and boys' varsity games.
For more information, please visit: https://aptg.co/XJZg3r.
Good luck, Lady Railers! #RAILROADERPRIDE
For more information, please visit: https://aptg.co/XJZg3r.
Good luck, Lady Railers! #RAILROADERPRIDE
