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!
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Thank you, Southern Star, for investing in our future!
A special thank you to Nick Keller for bringing this opportunity to our attention!
Please use this link to complete the survey. https://tejoin.com/scroll/544703481. The previous link was incorrect. Thank you for your patience. The Kansas Association of School Boards in coordination with the Ellis School district is conducting an online survey to seek input on desired characteristics of the new superintendent. The survey will take approximately five minutes to complete and can be accessed at the following link https://tejoin.com/scroll/544703481
Final Week of October Match Month – Let’s Finish Strong!
Dear Weight Room Patrons, Staff, and Community Members,
October Match Month ends this Friday, and we need your help to reach our goal! Thanks to the Patterson Family Foundation, every dollar donated will be matched up to $5,000—doubling your impact.
We’re aiming to raise $10,000 to bring new cardio and strength equipment to the Ellis High School weight room used by students and the community. Donations have been light, so a strong final push is essential.
Please see the attached forms and item list to learn how you can support this effort. Thank you for helping us build a stronger community!
Use these links to view the flyers!
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Janice Wilson
Ellis Superintendent
2025 KSHSAA Regional Cross Country is in Ellis tomorrow! See the schedule for details. Go RAILERS!
As we approach the November 4th election, I wanted to share a helpful voters guide for those planning to vote in the Board of Education election. This guide includes the names of candidates and key information to support your decision-making.
Click this link to visit the guide: https://5il.co/3refp
Please remember that you are allowed to bring a paper guide with you into the voting booth — this can be especially helpful for spelling names correctly and ensuring your selections are accurate.
Feel free to share this guide with others in your network who may find it useful. Thank you for staying engaged and informed!
Janice Wilson, Superintendent
If you would like to have your child screened, with no fluoride, you do not need to do anything; all students are automatically screened, unless opted out.
If you would like to opt your student out of the screenings, please complete the opt-out form which can be found online: https://5il.co/27f1l and return it to school on Friday, October 3rd, 2025. Forms are also available in the school offices.
If you have any questions, please contact Jaymi Gabel, MSN, RN, School Nurse, jgabel@usd388.com, 785-726-3136.
There are 4 open write-in positions for the USD 388 Board of Education this November:
✅ 3 – 4-year terms
✅ 1 – 2-year unexpired term
If you are running as a write-in candidate, please make sure to designate which position you are seeking. We kindly ask that you contact the district office so we can include you in a community-wide candidate highlight.
📧 Email: jwilson@usd388.com
📞 Call: 785-726-4281
Our goal is to create one document that introduces all candidates to the community. Thank you for your interest in serving our schools!
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While we weren’t selected for the Top 25 in the T-Mobile Friday Night 5G Lights competition, we are incredibly proud of the momentum we built together. The outpouring of community support and school pride made a powerful statement about the heart of our district.
Your votes, shares, and encouragement helped shine a spotlight on the real needs of our schools—and that visibility is a win in itself. Thank you for standing with us and showing the nation what makes our community so special.
We’re not done yet. Let’s keep pushing forward—together.
#CommunityStrong #ProudDistrict #FridayNightLights #ThankYou @tmobile @ellisrailers
Janice Wilson, Superintendent
We’re excited to share a special opportunity to support Community members and the USD 388 weight room this October!
Thanks to the generosity of the Patterson Family Foundation, every dollar raised during October Match Month will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $5,000.
That means our community only needs to raise half of our $10,000 goal to bring new cardio and strength equipment to the weight room and classrooms at Ellis High School.
Together, we can make this happen—your support will go twice as far! We have a beautiful facility, but the request for more equipment has been noted.
Please see the fliers of patron requested items and how you can help. Thank you in advance for your support!!
Janice Wilson
Ellis Superintendent
Head Baseball Coach
Assistant HS/JH Track and Field Coach
Head JH Wrestling Coach
Head Softball Coach
Interested applicants can contact USD 388 Athletic Director, Derek Schoenthaler, at dschoenthaler@usd388.com or apply at https://www.usd388.com/page/job-opportunities.
Ellis is also looking for a bus driver for the 2025-26 school year. We will pay to get your CDL. We are in need of route and activity drivers. Why not drive your child to the games and get paid! Apply at https://www.usd388.com/page/job-opportunities.
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