Welcome back, Railroaders! We are so excited for the 2023-2024 school year!
Important information and resources about all things BACK TO SCHOOL can be found online: https://www.usd388.com/o/usd388/page/back-to-school. If you have not already, please complete the Online Enrollment this week! Link is available through the back to school page. Enrollment fees will be paid in person on Thursday, August 10th from 8am to 7pm and Friday, August 11th from 8am to 3pm. All payments must in check or cash only. It's going to be a great year!
EHS graduate, Harlie Bittel, shows off a new lunch & outdoor classroom space at the high school. Through her work on the Youth Action Council, Harlie applied for a grant for additional concrete, tables, and lawn games for EHS students. The Heartland Community Foundation funded her grant request, and there are plans to use the new space on the first day of school! Great job, Harlie!
Big thanks goes out to these High School Football boys who helped pick the weeds out of the newly planted practice field. (Ben Byers, Maddux Reese, Dominic Fondoble, Colton Metzler, and Baylor Born) Thanks again guys! Coach Eichman
Please support the Junior High and High School Athletes by bringing bottles of Gatorade. Drop off will be at the High School at the August 8th parent meeting or the 10th and 11th when you pay fees. This is sponsored by the Booster Club. Thank you for your support of our athletes.
USD388 enrollment begins August 7th.
Visit https://www.usd388.com/page/back-to-school
for more information. A letter has also been mailed to parents along with a free/reduced lunch application.
USD 388 Activity Reminders:
- Sport-specific activity is not allowed from July 30 - August 13
- Voluntary weight training and conditioning is allowed
- USD 388 Sports Parent Meeting is set for Tuesday, August 8, at 7pm
- Sports physicals and head injury release forms must be turned into the office before the first date of practice which is August 14 for fall sports. There is an updated physical form for the 2023-24 school year. Please ensure you are completing the newly updated form.
The JH/HS XC team store is open with Vineyard Creations. Participating athlete's order will been done separately so only order extra apparel or for family and friends.
XC SHOP LINK: https://ehsxc2023.itemorder.com/shop/home/
JH/HS XC Practice starts August 14th. Practice 14th-18th will be 7:15 - 8:30 am at the high school. The week of August 21st practice will be 3:30-5:15 pm. Athletes you must have your physical and athlete forms into the high school office before you can participate.
Welcome Kathy to the USD 388 family!
Hi! My name is Kathy Desaire and I will be your new Food Service Director in the district and Head Cook at the grade school. I am excited to start the new school year. I have 35 years of experience in food service and love to cook for others. I am an Ellis High Alumni and have lived in Ellis most of my life. I have two children and two grandchildren.
Competing in the USATF National Track Meet in Eugene, Oregon, Avery Boydston places 2nd in 15-16 division 3000 m race with a time of 10:32.66.
High School Volleyball Practice begins August 14th! Practice the 14th-18th will be 8:00-10:00 am at the high school gym. The week of August 21st practice will be 3:30-5:30 pm. Please have physical forms turned in before practice starts!
The High School Railer Volleyball team store is open with Vineyard Creations. Girls' team shirts will be a separate order.
https://ehsvball2023.itemorder.com/shop/home/
Boydston girls are USATF National Champs. Taryn ran with two other MCL athletes to win the 13-14 yrs. 4x800 race, 9:55. Avery ran on the winning 15-16 yrs. 4x800, 9:22. The Boydston’s are competing at Nationals in Eugene, Oregon this week.
12 students are representing Ellis JH and HS at KAY Leadership Camp at Rock Springs this week. Have fun!
EHS had the pleasure of hosting basketball legend Jackie Stiles and her basketball camp today. Thanks for visiting Ellis, Jackie!
https://www.facebook.com/jackiestilesofficial
https://www.jackiestiles.com/stilesbasketballcamp
Ellis Cheer is attending Cheer Camp in Coffeyville, Kansas. These girls received awards tonight at camp. Kylee Pfeifer, Kaydawn Haag, Braelyn Born, Ava Reed, Makenzie Kohlrus, Taegan Shannon, and Maleah Vine earned All-American and Leah Reed was chosen as a Pin It Forward from a camp staffer.
Check out our latest job opening!
You can watch yesterday's BOE meeting as well as other USD388 content now on the USD388 YouTube Channel at https://youtube.com/c/USD388
Reminder: HS Football Camp is next week, July 10-14 from 6:30-8:30am. Camp will be held at the west end of the practice field.
Reminder: HS Boys Soccer Camp is next week, July 10-14 from 8-9:30am. Camp location is Shively Field (504 W. 12th St., Hays, KS 67601). Camp cost is $20. Contact Coach Shawn Larson, 785-432-2042 or lawsons@tmpmarian.org