JV Scores: JV came out strong with a great win after two matches against Trego.
First set 24-14
Second set 27-25
Varsity fought hard through last minute line up changes due to sickness, and took Trego to 3 sets but we're unable to come away with the win.
First set:26-28
Second set: 26-24
Third set: 8-15
We're ready to work hard this weekend at our tournament at Wheatland. We would love for you to come out and support!
This set of keys was found yesterday by the tennis courts. If they are yours, please contact the high school office at 785-726-3151.
We are needing two more convertibles for our Homecoming candidates! We have two so far for the parade, but the other usual suspects can’t help out that day! If you have a convertible & would be able to drive in the parade on October 6th, please contact Mrs. Downing at the high school!
Big thank you to Nathan Legleiter from Golden Belt Bank who spoke to the seniors about the importance of credit today.
It's GAME DAY! Good luck Lady Railer Volleyball!
The sophomores finished Act V of Macbeth this week, so it’s time to say goodbye to Flat Shakespeare! I think he enjoyed his time in Ellis, KS!
Event: Junior High Volleyball Date/Time: Thursday, September 21, 2023 @ 4:00pm Where: Trego Community High School Gym 1200 Russell Ave., WaKeeney, KS 67672 Teams: Trego and Ellis VOLLEYBALL WARM-UP: 20 minutes -4 minutes shared court for ball handling -4 minutes visitor to use court (no home skill work) -4 minutes home to use court (no visitor skill work) -4 minutes visitors to use court for serving (no home skill work) -4 minutes home to use court for serving (no visitor skill work) Order of Play: Trego JV vs. Ellis JV Trego V vs. Ellis V ADMISSION: $5.00 for adults // $4.00 for students (K-12).
Kaydawn Haag hit 500 career kills tonight in Phillipsburg! Kaydawn entered the night only needing 3 kills to reach 500. She got number 500 off a swing between 2 blockers in the match against Phillipsburg!
Congratulations Kaydawn!
We are proud of our #21!
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Great job to the EHS Railers tonight in Phillipsburg. JV went 1-1, dropping to the Panthers 22-25 & 18-25, but bounced back with a win over the Ringnecks, 25-13 & 25-15. JV's record is 11-5
Varsity struggled against P-burg after an injury took out Brooke, but they kept working and won in 3! 19-25, 25-23, & 25-21. Finished the night beating Hill City 25-6 & 25-14. Great job tonight ladies! Varsity record 8-4
Ellis Jr./Sr. High School Picture Day is Monday, September 25th! ALL students (including seniors) as well as faculty/staff will have their picture taken!
Thanks to James Robben from Grow Hays for talking to our Business Essentials class about the youth entrepreneurship challenge and developing a business plan. Some of our students will be competing in the YEC at Hays in November.
EJH VOLLEYBALL RESULTS (9/18)
Ellis Varsity traveled back to Plainville tonight to compete in a quad with Plainville, Ness City, and Central Plains. JV was also supposed to compete, but with continued injuries and sickness we were low on numbers and unable to play.
Varsity first took on Ness City and came out with a win going 25-17 in the first set and 25-4 in the second.
We then went on to play Central Plains and were unable to get a win. First set score 12-25 and second set 13-25.
Finally, we finished the night against Plainville and came out on top again. Finishing the first set 25-19 and the second set 25-23.
Varsity: 8-2
JV: 5-2
Dear families,
Your student is invited to join us on an upcoming educational travel experience to Boston, MA in the summer of 2025! Open to students entering 10th, 11th, & 12th grades in 2025 AND 2025 graduates. All details will be covered at our informational meeting.
Meeting details:
Date: September 25th, 2023
Time: 6:00 pm
Location: Mrs. Downing’s Classroom
Information covered: itinerary, activities, dates, academic opportunities, cost, and EF’s risk-free enrollment period.
It is mandatory to register for the meeting. Please register here: https://bit.ly/45OAVhj
There are limited spots on this trip, so we would love to have you attend this meeting to learn more about this exciting opportunity!
EHS Carpentry students built roof trusses today for their storage shed project.
EHS Carpentry students built roof trusses today for their storage shed project.
Homecoming is October 6th! The parade will be at 2:30, so if your business/organization wants to participate, bring your float to the old high school for lineup between 1:30-2:30 that afternoon! Email sdowning@usd388.com with any questions!
Ellis Public Library Annular Eclipse Makey Event
We have a busy week of volleyball!
Tuesday, Sept 19th @ Phillipsburg
Beginning at 5 we take on Phillipsburg, then approx. at 6 we play Hill City
Dismissal at 2:50 / Leave at 3
Thursday, Sept 21st @ Colby (Varsity Only) - Colby Grade School (210 N. Grant, Colby)
Beginning at 5 take on Heartland Christian, then approx. at 6 we play Northern Valley
Dismissal at 2:50 / Leave at 3
Saturday, Sept 23rd @ Greensburg (JV & V) Bus leaves at 6:15
JV first match at 9 & V first match approx. 10
Needing a Line Judge & Libero Tracker for JV. I can get line judge on pass gate if I know before Wednesday.
If enough players are available C will play at Hill City Sept 23rd. Start time 8:30, bus leaves at 7. First match at 8:30. We will make a decision by Tuesday on if we can attend this tournament.
The Ellis Booster Club has teamed up with Golden Belt Bank to sell Railer Homecoming Shirts! Help support EJH/EHS Athletics by purchasing yours today! Shirts are $13 & the deadline is TODAY (Sept. 17th). Orders can also be placed online: https://ellis-booster-club.square.site/!
Great job tonight to the Railer Volleyball Girls that played in Colby!! They took on Heartland Christian (25-19 & 25-16), Atwood (25-20 & 25-13), and Oakley (25-12 & 25-5)! Way to go 3-0 tonight! Overall record 8-2 for Railer C-team! Great job ladies! 🚂🏐🧡🖤