Rains ISD

🎉 School Board Recognition Month 🎉

January is School Board Appreciation Month, a time dedicated to honoring the committed individuals who volunteer their time, leadership, and expertise to guide our schools. We celebrate our board members for their service, their vision, and their steadfast commitment to improving educational opportunities for all students at Rains ISD.

#SchoolBoardMonth #WildcatNation #WeAreRains

We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! 💙✨

#WeAreRains

We hope you have a refreshed and safe Christmas break! 🎄🌟
We will see our students back on campus Tuesday, January 6th. 💙

#SchoolsOut #ChristmasBreak #WeAreRains

💙🐾 Wildcat Wednesday 💙🐾

We’re proud to shine the spotlight on our Payroll/Benefits Coordinator, Rachael Sanders! 🌟

#WeAreRains #RainsISDSpotlight #FullSteamAhead

🎉𝐑𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐦 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐬!🎉
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We’re thrilled to celebrate our amazing educators who were selected for the Rains Education Foundation Innovative Teaching Grants! With a remarkable $𝟑𝟓,𝟒𝟔𝟑.𝟕𝟎 invested in new ideas and classroom innovation, our students are the true winners! 🌟🎉

The heart of the Foundation’s work is simple- partner with the community to provide resources to enrich teaching, inspire learning, and maximize innovative opportunities for all students in the Rains Independent School District. 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲, that mission continues to shine brighter each year. 💙✨

Together, we’re building opportunities, elevating learning, and shaping the next generation. We couldn’t be prouder! 💙

#WeAreRains #InnovativeTeaching #EducationMatters #CommunityStrong

🎉𝐑𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐦 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐬!🎉
(Post 1 of 2)

We’re thrilled to celebrate our amazing educators who were selected for the Rains Education Foundation Innovative Teaching Grants! With a remarkable $𝟑𝟓,𝟒𝟔𝟑.𝟕𝟎 invested in new ideas and classroom innovation, our students are the true winners! 🌟🎉

The heart of the Foundation’s work is simple- partner with the community to provide resources to enrich teaching, inspire learning, and maximize innovative opportunities for all students in the Rains Independent School District. 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲, that mission continues to shine brighter each year. 💙✨

Together, we’re building opportunities, elevating learning, and shaping the next generation. We couldn’t be prouder! 💙

#WeAreRains #InnovativeTeaching #EducationMatters #CommunityStrong

💙🐾 Wildcat Wednesday 💙🐾

We’re proud to shine the spotlight on our 5th Grade Teacher, Amanda Walden! 🌟

#WeAreRains #RainsISDSpotlight #FullSteamAhead

💙🐾 Wildcat Wednesday 💙🐾

We’re proud to shine the spotlight on our Junior High Math Teacher, Shana Bellows! 🌟

#WeAreRains #RainsISDSpotlight #FullSteamAhead

🦃 Thanksgiving Break Announcement 🦃

There will be no school November 24th–28th for Thanksgiving Break.
Students will return on Monday, December 1, 2025.

We hope everyone enjoys a safe, restful, and meaningful holiday with family and friends!
Happy Thanksgiving!

#WeAreRains #ThanksgivingBreak

💙🐾 Wildcat Wednesday 💙🐾

We’re proud to shine the spotlight on our High School Teacher and Coach, Colton Smith! 🌟

#WeAreRains #RainsISDSpotlight #FullSteamAhead

We are so proud to welcome such a wonderful group of students into the RJH National Junior Honor Society Chapter!
Congratulations to our inductees — your honor, integrity, and perseverance truly shine bright! ✨

#WildcatProud #WeAreRains

[11/13/2025] 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.

Mark your calendars! 🗓️
Family Literacy Night is happening Nov. 13th, 5–6:30 PM at Rains Elementary!
Free books, games, prizes, food trucks, and tons of fun for the whole family! 📚🎉

#WeAreRains #LiteracyNight

[11/12/2025] This morning an ambulance was called to Rains Junior High for a non-life threatening emergency involving a student. Thank you to those on the campus who responded so quickly as well as all EMS responders.

💙🐾 Wildcat Wednesday 💙🐾

We’re proud to shine the spotlight on our Special Education Department Diagnostician, Teresa Burns! 🌟

#WeAreRains #RainsISDSpotlight #FullSteamAhead

Honoring the courage, sacrifice, and strength of our heroes. 💙❤️🤍

#VeteransDay #HonoringOurHeroes

𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐥𝐲 𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫: the November School Board meeting has been moved to Tuesday, November 11th at 6:30 PM in the Philip Alexander Board Room at the Rains ISD Administration Building. 📅

Rains ISD is proud to announce that we have earned an “A” Superior Achievement Rating on the 2024-2025 Texas Education Agency’s (TEA) School Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST) review based on 2023-2024 data!⭐

This recognition highlights our district’s outstanding financial management, transparency, accountability, and fiscal responsibility. The Superior Achievement Rating is the highest possible rating that reflects our commitment to effective management, strategic planning, and ensuring that every dollar is maximized for the benefit of our students. 🏫

A huge shout-out to our Business Office for their dedication to maintaining a strong financial foundation and supporting our students’ success! 👏

#WeAreRains #WildcatProud #FirstRating

Rains High School hosted an inspiring College and Career Day yesterday, bringing together representatives from branches of the military alongside numerous local businesses and colleges. Students had the opportunity to explore future pathways, ask questions, and make valuable connections for their careers and education. 🤩

A huge thank you to all who participated and helped our Wildcats plan for their bright futures. Go Wildcats! 💙