Thank you to Equity Bank for providing a delicious meal for our teachers for Parent-Teacher Conferences!
Kayla Julian is in Indianapolis performing with the National FFA Band this week. Today was their first performance. Thanks for representing Ellis on a national stage, Kayla!
Congratulations again to Avery Boydston on her 2A Regional Runner-Up finish on Saturday! We wish her all the best as she competes Saturday in the KSHSAA State Championships held at the Wamego Country Club. The 2A Girls' race is set to start at 11:10am. The KSHSAA State Cross Country Championships page has information that will likely answer any questions you have, but here are some quick notes for the event Saturday.
Admission is $10 for everyone in kindergarten and above.
GoFan Digital Ticketing will be used and spectators are encouraged to purchase tickets in advance to avoid waiting in cash lines.
No dogs are allowed on the course.
Programs will be sold for $4.
State championship apparel will be sold at the event.
Awards presentation will be held at the stadium after the races.
The Ellis-Inman football game is scheduled for Thursday at 7:00pm at Inman.
Read the EJH/EHS Weekly Announcements for the week of October 23.
https://www.smore.com/cf4hg6-ejh-ehs-weekly-announcements-10-23
You can watch last Friday's EHS Football game vs Syracuse now on the USD388 Youtube Channel https://www.youtube.com/c/USD388
Here is the link for XC State shirts if anyone wants to order. Thanks!! Good Luck Avery!!
https://railerstatexc2022.itemorder.com/shop/home/
Congratulations Avery Boydston as a 2A XC State Qualifier!!! She placed 2nd at the Great Bend Regional. Proud of her and all the Ellis runners on a successful season!! Go luck Avery at State in Wamego next week.
Team Pinkalicious won the JH Blind Volleyball Tournament today. Team Shorties won best team outfits, and individual students received prizes for great team spirit!
Junior High is celebrating the end of the nine weeks by playing some blind volleyball!
Tonight's football contest at Syracuse is set for 7pm CST. Their community is hosting a food drive and offering a meal in exchange for a cash or canned food donation (see image) if you are interested.
Ellis Junior High Students with 1 or less absences went to Hays for Attendance Reward Lunch. Two lucky students received ten dollars to spend when their names were drawn, Hannah James and Talon Pyle. It was a good time and the food was Yummy!!
You can watch last Friday's EHS Football game vs Belleville now on the USD388 Youtube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/c/USD388
Parent/Teacher Conferences are scheduled for next week, Tuesday, October 25, and Wednesday, October 26, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Parents are asked to stop by the office to pick up grade cards first! EJH/EHS teachers will be in their classrooms.
Saturday's Regional Cross Country event will be held at Lake Barton, located north of Great Bend. The girls' race is scheduled for 11:20am and the boys' will run at 12:00pm. Participating schools include: Elkhart, Ellinwood, Ellis, Hays-TMP, Hill City, Hoxie, Johnson-Stanton County, Leoti-Wichita County, Meade, Medicine Lodge, Oakley, Plainville, Smith Center, Sublette, Syracuse, and WaKeeney-Trego Community.
Saturday's Sub-State Volleyball bracket and schedule have been released. The Lady Railers will play the Golden Eagles of Trego Community in the opening round at approximately 3:00pm.
Today is Bus Driver Appreciation Day! Thank you Mike, Paulette, Katie, Bob, Eldon, and Allen for taking great care of our kids. Your job is so important and the care and safety you provide are priceless! Thank you!
Tonight the JH Railer FB team had their banquet with dinner, highlights, speeches, and awards. Awards were given to Asher Haag, Colton Metzler, Baylor Born, and Dom Fondoble. Congrats on a 3-3 season, boys!
A reminder that tonight's Winter Sports Parent/Participant Meeting will start at 7:00pm in the Auditorium. If your child(ren) are participating in JH Basketball, HS Basketball, or HS Wrestling, then your presence is requested. We look forward to seeing you tonight!
Dear Ellis Patrons,
November 8th is the General Election in our state, and your vote can make a difference for Kansas schools.
Whether you plan to vote in person or by advance ballot, there are a few dates you will need to keep in mind:
October 18th - is the voter registration deadline. To confirm your registration is current, visit www.ksvotes.org.
October 19th - November 7th is the timeframe in which you can cast your vote early via an advance ballot or at the following locations (Insert local county/city info on early polling locations/times – these dates may differ by county).
November 1st - is the last day to request an advance ballot; you can submit your request online at ksvotes.org.
November 8th - is Election Day! Vote in person at your designated polling place.
Make your plan now to ensure your voice is heard this November, and encourage your friends, family members, and coworkers to do the same.
Sincerely,
Janice Wilson
Superintendent
