USD 388

USD 388 is now hiring for a Childcare Coordinator! See the flyer for more information!

Families,

We wanted to share an update regarding the last day of school. While our current calendar lists Thursday, May 14 as the final half day, we will now end the school year on Wednesday, May 13, with dismissal at 3:24 p.m.

Because we did not use any snow days this year, we will apply this unused time to allow for an early dismissal and begin summer break one day sooner.

Thank you for your flexibility and continued support throughout the school year. We wish you and your family a safe and enjoyable summer break.

USD 388 Board of Education

USD 388 Strategic Plan: Facilities and Infrastructure 🚜 Construction is officially underway on our new daycare! Dirt work has begun — an exciting milestone as we expand early childhood opportunities for our families and community. This project represents an important investment in children, families, and the future of USD 388. 👉 Stay tuned for upcoming information regarding enrollment and an August opening.

Good luck to the Ellis Jr./Sr. High Chess Club on its way to State this weekend in Topeka!!

🧡🖤We are so excited to meet our future RAILERS tonight! 🖤🧡 Don't forget WGS Preschool Round-up is from 6:00-7:00 this evening!

Today, Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at 10:00 AM State Emergency Management and the National Weather Service will conduct a Statewide Severe Weather Tornado Drill in Kansas. The National Weather Service will issue a Routine Weekly Test (RWT) to NOAA Weather Radios to initiate the drill. USD 388 students will practice a safety drill at this time.

Kinley Jones was surprised today with a full ride scholarship from the Rudd Foundation! Congratulations to Kinley!

USD 388 is thrilled to introduce Mark Wildeman as the new Principal of Washington Grade School for the 2026–2027 school year! Mr. Wildeman brings a wealth of experience to the position, with a career spanning diverse administrative, instructional, and coaching roles including serving as our 7th–9th grade science teacher for the past five years. We are excited for Mr. Wildeman to begin his new role and are confident that his leadership will guide WGS in a forward-thinking direction for years to come!

Join us at Washington Grade School on Thursday, March 5th, to learn more about our preschool program! 

Ellis USD 388 is accepting applications for a full time custodian. This includes benefits. Please apply at https://www.usd388.com/page/job-opportunities or contact Janice Wilson, Superintendent, at jwilson@usd388.com.

Cool day in chemistry...making hydrogen from hydrochloric acid and zinc!

Ellis USD 388 is accepting applications for the following coaching positions.

Assistant Softball Coach Spring 2026
Head Football Coach Fall 2026

Interested applicants can contact USD 388 Athletic Director, Derek Schoenthaler, at dschoenthaler@usd388.com or apply at https://www.usd388.com/page/job-opportunities.

Merry Christmas

Thank you to the Ellis Police Department for the hot chocolate and holiday cheer at WGS! Cocoa with cops is always a hit!

Exciting News!

The Heartland Community Foundation has awarded a $5,000 grant to the USD 388 Education Foundation in support of the Little Railers Childcare Center! Thank you, Heartland!

As we celebrate this generous gift, we also want to remind everyone that all donations made during the month of December are being matched—thanks to the incredible support of the Community Foundation of Ellis—up to $25,000!

We’re so close to reaching our goal, and your donation can help push us across the finish line. Every dollar truly counts!

Donate today and double your impact!

The WGS PTO is working with the HS shirt class to offer generic Railroader gear. If you would like to place an order use the link below. The deadline to order is December 3rd by midnight. This gives the team at EHS enough time to have shirts ready before the semester ends. The plan is to have shirts delivered to WGS.

https://ellisfangear.itemorder.com/shop/sale/

Thank you to our Veterans! Thank you to KAYS for a wonderful program to honor who have served our great country.

The EHS Guitar Club has been working hard to prepare a special set of patriotic music for our Veterans Day Celebration. 🎶 Join us as we honor and celebrate our Veterans! 📅 Tuesday, November 11th 🕘 9:00 AM 📍 High School Gym Let’s come together as a community to show our gratitude. We hope to see you there!

We’re thrilled to share that we’ve been awarded a generous grant from Southern Star to help fund the installation of a sidewalk for our new playground! This support brings us one step closer to creating a safer and more accessible space for our community’s children to play and grow.

Thank you, Southern Star, for investing in our future!

A special thank you to Nick Keller for bringing this opportunity to our attention!