Rains ISD

Today we remember, honor, and reflect with strength and unity. ❤️🤍💙 #NeverForget #PatriotDay

[9/11/2024] Rains ISD is aware of a concern being caused by an intimidating social media post against many schools. This same disruptive act has occurred in states other than Texas. There are currently no specific or credible threats made against Rains ISD. We continue to monitor the situation and have assured our security measures are in place. Please be assured that the safety of our students and staff is our top priority. Joe Nicks Superintendent Rains ISD

Good luck to all our students competing in the different events hosted at the Rains County Fair! 🎡🎠 Remember to work hard, be safe, and have fun! 💙 #WeAreRains

We witnessed incredible strength and compassion as numerous school districts and businesses link arms through this difficult time by wearing blue for the Grandy Family. 💙 In times of adversity, it is the strength of our community that shines the brightest. We have witnessed incredible strength and compassion as multiple school districts and businesses have joined hands, proving that together, we are stronger. The kindness, encouragement, and willingness to stand by one another is a testament to the power of community, and for that, we are truly grateful. Continue to hold the Grandy family in your prayers today and the days to come. 💙 Greenville ISD 💙 Commerce ISD 💙 Gilmer ISD 💙 Cooper ISD 💙 Quinlan ISD 💙 Edgewood ISD 💙 Quitman ISD 💙 Sulphur Springs ISD 💙 Yantis ISD 💙 Winnsboro ISD 💙 Saltillo ISD 💙 Como-Pickton ISD 💙 Miller Grove ISD 💙 Boles ISD 💙 Terrell ISD 💙 Lone Oak ISD 💙 Pittsburg ISD 💙 Hawkins ISD 💙 Caddo Mills ISD 💙 Chisum ISD 💙 Gilmer ISD 💙 Wills Point ISD 💙 Grand Saline ISD 💙 North Hopkins ISD 💙 Mt. Vernon ISD 💙 Leonard ISD 💙 Wolfe City ISD 💙 PTAA: Greenville 💙 Harmony ISD 💙 Cumby ISD 💙 Fruitvale ISD 💙 Sulphur Bluff ISD We apologize in advance if we missed any school districts that are not listed.

We want to extend our deepest gratitude to our neighboring school districts and local churches for stepping in during our time of need. Your support in providing additional counselors on campus has made a significant difference in helping our staff support our students through this tough time of loss. Together, we are stronger, and your kindness exemplifies the true spirit of community. Thank you for being there for us when it mattered most! 💙

In a heartfelt show of unity, we invite everyone to come together and wear blue on Wednesday, September 4th, to honor the lives lost in a tragic event that has deeply affected our community. By donning this color, we not only show our respect for the precious Grandy family but also demonstrate our collective strength and resilience during this incredibly challenging time. We extend our deepest gratitude to all the surrounding school districts and community members who have expressed their love and support in the midst of this tragedy. Your acts of kindness and solidarity mean more than words can convey. Together, let us stand united in blue, embodying the hope and compassion that binds us as one community. 💙

Happy Labor Day Weekend Wildcats! In observance of Labor Day, Rains ISD will be closed Monday, September 2, 2024. Classes will resume as usual on Tuesday, September 3, 2024. Have a great and safe weekend! 😺🎉

Rains Independent School District Board of Trustees approved the amendment to the 2024-2025 school calendar on Monday, August 26, 2024. As part of this amendment, the last day of school is now set for May 29th rather than June 5th, with graduation scheduled for May 30th rather than June 6th. To accommodate this earlier conclusion to the school year, some instructional days from the first week of June have been redistributed. Specifically, three school days have been added to the Fridays immediately following Spring Break (March 21, 28, and April 4), making these Fridays full school days for all students and staff. This adjustment presents a valuable opportunity to enhance instructional time leading up to the STAAR testing. Thank you for your support as we implement this calendar amendment.

A special THANK YOU to Austin Bank for their partnership in providing RISD spiral notebooks to every employee and staff member in the district! 💚 #WildcatProud

Dear RISD Community, We are exploring potential changes to the RISD school calendar for the 2024-2025 academic year and would greatly value your input. To ensure a well-informed decision, we invite feedback from our key stakeholders, including staff members, secondary students, parents, and community members. Please take a moment to complete this anonymous survey by 4:00 PM on August 21st. Your voice matters, and we encourage each individual to submit only one response. Survey Link: https://forms.gle/szf31dgeJU5wLh9K6 Thank you for your participation!

[8/14/2024] This morning an ambulance was called to Rains Elementary for a medical emergency involving an employee. Thank you to those on the campus who responded so quickly as well as all EMS responders.

[8.12.24] Dear Wildcat Parents, Please be aware that buses are running about 30 minutes behind today Thank you for your patience! We hope everyone had a wonderful first day of school today!

📷 One... Two... Three... Cheese! 📷 Did you capture a picture with our vibrant campus yard signs? ✨ We extend our gratitude to LS3 Construction for their generous sponsorship of the signs at the Elementary and Intermediate campuses, and to La Fogata Patio and Grill for supporting the Junior High and High School campuses! 🙌 We hope everyone has had the best first day of school! #WildcatProud #TheWildcatWay 💙🐱

🎉🌟 Happy First Day of School, Wildcats! 📚🎉 Today marks the beginning of a brand-new adventure filled with learning, fun, and friendships at Rains ISD. 💙 Let's make this a great year! Go Wildcats! 🐱✨

🍊 Free breakfast and lunch for students 🍊 Rains Independent School District will continue the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) for the 2024-2025 school year, enabling all students to receive free breakfast and lunch. CEP is implemented and funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). This program simplifies the meal process by removing the requirement for families to complete meal application forms for any meal category. RISD NEWS: https://www.rainsisd.org/article/1702891 For more information about RISD Lunch Service or the Community Eligibility Provision visit our website at https://www.rainsisd.org/page/food-services 🍴

🎉🎊 Huge congratulations to our incredible giveaway winners! 🎉🎊 👏 A big shoutout to S. Hicks from the Operations staff for winning the Toni Threadgill- State Farm Insurance $100 gift! 📚 And a warm congratulations to J. Koonce, our amazing RHS teacher, for snagging the Hopkins-Rains Retired School Personnel $50 gift for classroom supplies! We also want to extend our heartfelt appreciation to all of the local businesses and organizations that have poured into our district to support, give, and feed our teachers and staff. Your generosity helps support our staff and enhances the learning environment for our students. Thank you for making a difference at RISD! 💙 #CommunitySupport #WildcatProud

⭐ Region 7 Finalist ⭐ We are honored to have Laura Jenkins and Lori Dickens represent our school district at the region level and be named FINALISTS for the Region 7 Teacher of the Year award! Rains ISD has been blessed with incredible educators! Congratulations! ✨ #WildcatProud 💙

🍎 Meet the Teacher 🍎 Calling all Rains ISD families! Don't miss our annual Meet the Teacher event on Thursday, August 8th, 2024! Not only will you get to meet your child's teacher, but you'll also have the chance to visit with fellow parents and get a sneak peek at what's in store for the new school year. 💙😺 Be sure to swing by the Back to School Fair as well – we can't wait to see you there!

😺Online Enrollment is now OPEN 😺 Attention RISD Parents and Guardians: All Campus Enrollment reopens today, July 22, 2024. Go to rainsisd.org and compete the enrollment for new and returning students. #WildcatNation 💙

💲 RISD Employee Stipends 💲 The Rains ISD board of trustees APPROVED a retention and recruitment stipend to benefit all school district employees. The stipend was voted on and enthusiastically approved on Monday, July 8, 2024 by the Rains board of trustees. A one-time stipend amount will be granted to RISD employees, with the payment scheduled for either August 2024 or September 2024. Retention Stipend, August 2024 payout: Returning full time teacher, administrator, and professional employees in the amount of $1,500.00 Returning hourly support personnel in the amount of $750.00 Returning part time hourly support in the amount of $375.00 Recruitment Stipend, September 2024 payout: New full time employee in the amount of $250.00 New part time employee in the amount of $125.00 The investment in our educators is an investment in our students’ future. Thank you RISD Board for your unwavering support! It's a great day to be a wildcat! 💙