English III students completed their study of Native American poetry and creation stories. In groups, they had to write their own creation stories and perform them in the customary way of Native American storytelling.
Future Railers being taught by the Railroader professionals!
Read the EJH/EHS Weekly Announcements for the week of September 4.
https://5il.co/1hh9m
Ellis Cross Country team from the Smoky Valley team in Lindsborg.
Great start to the season for the JH/HS XC team. All met there meet goal on the day. Avery Boydston placed 1st in the Fr/So division while MaKenna Kohl and Macy Eberle placed 3rd and 5th respectfully in the Jr/Sr division. Aiden Aschbrenner placed 4th in the 8th grade race.
**Unfortunately there will be no Fall Pep Rally tomorrow new date to be determined.**
You can watch a recording of today's EJH Fall Sports Pep Rally on the USD388 Youtube channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/USD388
EJH Volleyball!
EJH students showing their spirit at the fall sports pep assembly!
Good luck tonight EJH football team!
Game is tonight at Palco! Go Railers!
Our very own, Liam Crawford, is this week's Cap Fed True Blue Student of the Week. We're very proud of you Liam! Please follow the link to view Liam's story.
https://kshsaacovered.com/news/2022/8/31/general-capfed-true-blue-student-of-the-week-ellis-liam-crawford-helps-students-voices-be-heard-on-kshsaa-advisory-team.aspx?fbclid=IwAR0WeAxszaxpMCnkLiQvEq9K3fZc3BatVOc2Bz8hrO-ksiIpqFm65DjugEg
EHS Cheerleaders and EJH Cheerleaders attended a Spirit Spreader in Dodge City on Wednesday. The girls worked with Varsity staff on cheers, sidelines, band chants, and stunts. It is a great way to get pumped up for the year🧡🖤🧡🖤
EJH Volleyball & Football teams will be in action Thurs., Sept. 1st against Logan/Palco. Logan/Palco vs Ellis volleyball @ 4:00 PM, Damar Elementary School (402 W. 3rd, Damar). Logan/Palco vs Ellis football @ 6:00 PM, Palco Field (North of Palco, off Hwy 18, V Road).
The Lady Railers will travel to Smith Center today for a triangular with the host school and Stockton. Contests begin at 5:00pm. Varsity contests will be held at the HS and JV contests will be played at the Elementary School. Best of luck to our EHS Volleyball teams!
HS KAYS enjoyed slip n slide kickball this evening! Thanks to Monte Cox and Randy Herman for their help making it happen.
EJH/EHS Band and Choir shirt orders are due tonight by 11:59 pm. All students enrolled in band and choir will need a shirt for the year. We do not want any student to not be able to participate in band, so please contact Mrs. Hirsch ASAP at ahirsch@usd388.com if a problem arises!
Come join the HS/JH Cross Country Team this Monday, Aug. 29th, for their “Fun Run” Scrimmage. The race will begin at 5:00 PM at the Old High School.
The Lady Railers traveled to JV tournaments in both Ness City and Phillipsburg today. In Phillipsburg we ended the day 1-2. The Railers won the first match over Colby 25-15, 26-24, before falling to Stockton 21-25, 16-25 and Phillipsburg 13-25, 18-25 in the second and third matches.
In Ness City we placed 4th. In pool play the team finished 2-1 with wins against Hodgeman County 25-7, 15-25, 15-10, and LaCrosse 25-12, 25-16. The Railers also fell to Wichita County 15-25, 13-25.
In bracket play, the Railers dropped the 3rd place gave to Ness City, 25-17, 18-25, 9-15.
#RailerVolleyball #AllAboard 🏐
Students participating in HS Band/Choir will need a shirt for performances. Shirts can be purchased at the following link. The store closes August 29th at 11:59. Reminders will be sent home with the course syllabus. We do not want financial issues to keep students from participating in band or choir. If purchasing a shirt causes a problem, please contact Mrs. Hirsch at ahirsch@usd388.com to make other arrangements.
https://haystees.printavo.com/merch/ellis_band_choir
Read the EJH/EHS Weekly Announcements for the week of Aug. 29.
https://5il.co/1gzi2