Washington Grade School is thrilled to welcome new fourth grade teacher, Brooklyn Pfeifer! Brooklyn is a native of Cimarron, KS, and a 2021 graduate from FHSU. She has lived in Ellis since 2023, but spent the past four years teaching at Victoria Elementary. Brooklyn is excited to live and teach in the same community, and can't wait to see some familiar faces around town!
Thanks to PTO and their fundraising efforts, the grade school playground will be ready for the start of the year. A huge thank you to John Befort and volunteers for making a dream become a reality!
Welcome back, Railroaders! We are thrilled for the upcoming 2025-2026 school year! Important information and resources for everything related to BACK TO SCHOOL can be found online at https://www.usd388.com/o/usd388/page/back-to-school. Online enrollment (the link is located on the BACK TO SCHOOL page) should be completed by August 15, 2025. Enrollment fees should be paid in person on the following dates at each building--Monday, August 11 (8:00 AM to 5:00 PM), Tuesday, August 12 (8:00 AM to 6:00 PM), or Wednesday, August 13 (8:00 AM to 5:00 PM). All payments must be made by check or cash only. We are looking forward to a fantastic year and can't wait to see everyone. Maria Mick (785-726-3151 EHS/EJH, mmick@usd388.com) and Theresa Thomas (785-726-3136 WGS, tthomas@usd388.com).
USD388 online enrollment opens Monday, July 28th, at 8am. Visit https://www.usd388.com/o/usd388/page/back-to-school for information on school supply lists, breakfast/lunch prices, and student fees, as well as links to the online enrollment forms, handbooks, and other documents.
We entered the @TMobile Friday Night 5G Lights contest! They're celebrating small-town high school football, giving upgrades to schools + awarding a $1Million game-changing grand prize. It could be us! #FN5GL #Sweepstakes
Video premiere! The July 14th BOE Meeting video premieres today at 5pm on the USD388 YouTube Channel
https://youtube.com/c/USD388
https://youtube.com/c/USD388
Ellis USD 388 is accepting applications for the following coaching positions for the 2025-2026 school year.
High School Head Wrestling Coach
Jr High Head Wrestling 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/Activities Driver for the 2025-26 school year. USD 388 will pay to get your CDL.
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The June 9th BOE Meeting video premieres tonight at 5pm on the USD388 YouTube Channel https://youtube.com/c/USD388
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Video premiere! The May 19th USD388 BOE meeting premieres today at 1pm on the USD388 YouTube Channel https://youtube.com/c/USD388
Visit sunflowersummer.org for more information on available free admission to over 200 attractions in Kansas from July12th to August 3rd.
Video premiere! The 2025 EHS Awards assembly will premiere tonight at 5pm on the USD388 YouTube Channel
https://youtube.com/c/USD388
Former principal Bill Fritchen and his family stopped by the school today. Between the two of us 34 of the past 48 years as being the principal. He served from 1977-1995, and I have been principal since 2009.
Thank a staff member this week! 💜
Reminder from WGS PTO
Tomorrow is the last day of the penny war. Remember, dollars and pennies are positive, and silver coins are negative to sabotage other classes. Be sure to bring your spare change with you to school tomorrow!
Ellis USD 388 is accepting applications for the following coaching positions for the 2025-2026 school year.
High School Head Wrestling Coach
High School Head Boys Basketball Coach
High School Assistant Football Coach
Jr High Head Wrestling 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
USD 388 would like to take a moment to express our appreciation for the incredible USD 388 administrative assistants—Maria, Theresa and Connie. Your hard work, dedication, and daily contributions truly make a positive difference in everyone's lives. Thank you for all that you do to keep everything running smoothly and for the kindness and professionalism you bring to your roles. You are truly valued and appreciated!
We are pleased to announce the addition of a new recumbent bike to the USD 388 weight room, made possible through the efforts of Brandon Armbruster, who secured a Midwest Energy grant.
If you are interested in becoming a member, please visit this link to access the membership agreement form. Kindly complete and return the form to the district https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/2518/USD388/3798794/Weightroom_Agreement_Recommended_Revision_2022-23__002_.pdf
Video update: There was an issue with the upload of the April 16th BOE meeting video. The initial upload cut off most of the meeting video. The issue has been fixed and the entire meeting video is now up on the USD388 YouTube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/c/USD388
Preschool had so much fun on their farm field trip today! A special thank you to Nick and Jaymi Gabel for having us!
