When the Student Council President is absent, we make his dad come and do announcements. Papa Todd is on duty! Kamden, you may have lost your job!

It's going to be a great year!!

EHS Journalism will host a yearbook launch party on Wednesday, August 28th during seminar. We will distribute yearbooks to those that bought them, sign yearbooks, and provide a link to purchase the 24-25 yearbook. If you forgot to buy a 23-24 yearbook, don't worry, we will have extra on hand to buy for $50.

HS KAYs enjoyed Slip N Slide Kickball tonight and donated Kleenexes for the school.










HS Volleyball has had a great first 2 days of practice. We have our Jamboree at Hays High next Tuesday evening, come support your HS Lady Railers!! 🧡🖤🏐🖤🧡



The Class of 2028 (Freshmen) are in the building today! Do we spy a new "freshman" hiding in the back? Should he have a paint brush?

We are extending the deadline for Pee Wee Cheer Camp!!! The schools will be sending the registration forms home on the first day of school! We ask that they be returned to the school offices on Friday the 23rd! If you have any questions, please reach out to Coach Lacie Haas @ 785-635-4323!

Reminder if you are wanting Ellis Railroaders Football fan gear the deadline is at Noon tomorrow. This store is for both JH and HS football teams! Get your gear before its to late!
https://ehsfootball2024.itemorder.com/shop/home/
ATTENTION SENIORS! The tradition continues with the Senior Sunrise at 6:40 AM on the first day of school (August 22). All seniors should meet on the bridge at 110th Avenue. Class t-shirts and donuts will be provided. It's our year -- the CLASS OF 2025!

Video premiere! The USD388 Special BOE from August 16th will premiere today at 5pm on the USD388 YouTube Channel https://youtube.com/c/USD388
HS students joining KAY club- come have fun at Chrysler Park(north side) for slip n slide kickball Tuesday night from 7:00-8:00. Please bring Kleenexes for the school to play. Dues are $15 to join KAY (includes T-shirt).
XC Practice begins. Hope to see you at the high school on Monday, August 19th at 7:00 AM.

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!

