✨ 𝐖𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐲 𝐓𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧
32 years in education, including 31 years at Rains ISD.
Thank you for your years of dedication, service, and commitment to students and education. Wishing you all the best as you begin this exciting new chapter, enjoy every second of your retirement! 💙

✨ 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐇𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐨𝐧
28 years in education, including 18 years at Rains ISD.
Thank you for your years of dedication, service, and commitment to students and education. Wishing you all the best as you begin this exciting new chapter, enjoy every second of your retirement! 💙

Rains ISD proudly recognized our employees this morning for their milestone years of dedicated service. Staff members were awarded service pins honoring their longevity with the district in five-year increments. Their dedication, commitment, and love for students continue to make a lasting impact each and every day. 💙🐾
#WeAreRains #WildcatProud








Happy Graduation Day! 🎓🐾
Class of 2026, congratulations on all of your accomplishments and the hard work that brought you to this moment. We can’t wait to see what the future holds for each of you. 💙
🎓 Commencement Ceremony begins at 7:30PM
📍 Wildcat Stadium
💙 Gates will open at 6:30PM
#WeAreRains #WildcatProud #ClassOf2026

🐾☀️ Summer Mode: ACTIVATED 🐾☀️
We hope all of our Wildcats have a fun, safe, and memorable summer break. Today, we celebrate the laughter, learning, growth, friendships, and unforgettable memories made throughout this school year.
Thank you to our students, staff, families, and community for making the 2025-2026 school year such a special one. We will miss seeing our Wildcats each day, but we are excited for all that the 2026-2027 school year will bring!💙
#WildcatPride #WeAreRains

FREE Breakfast and Lunch starting June 1st!
Let’s keep our students nourished and thriving all summer long. ☀️🥗

If your student resides outside of the Rains ISD school district, apply to become part of our Wildcat Family. 💙
See transfer information and application on our website:
🔗 https://www.rainsisd.org/o/risd/page/enrollment-registration

Rains Independent School District is seeking input from area private non-profit schools interested in accessing ESSA services for the 2026-2027 school year.
Rains ISD will be available for consultation with area PNP’s via meetings scheduled with Lyndsay Hayes, Executive Director of Academics. If interested, please reach out by email to hayesl@rainsisd.org or by phone at 903-473-2222 by June 9, 2026 for more information.

Summer is right around the corner for our Wildcats, and the 2026 Summer Sports Camp schedule is here! 🐾
From skill development to teamwork and fun, our camps are a great way for students to stay active and engaged all summer long. 💙☀️
Visit our website for more information and registration:
https://www.rainsisd.org/page/athletic-summer-camps

We will see all students and staff back on Tuesday.



We’re proud to shine the spotlight on our Assistant Director of Operations, Courtney Short!🌟
#WeAreRains #RainsISDSpotlight #FullSteamAhead

A special congratulations goes out to our 5th grade team for earning 3rd Place in the Design Notebook competition! We are incredibly proud of the dedication and perseverance shown by all of our students. Great job, Jr. Explorers! 🏆


Sarah L. — Advanced to the National Educators Rising conference in Creative Lecture
Molly P. — Gold Award in Public Speaking
Kinley M. — Gold Award in Exploring Education Administrative Careers and Bronze Award in Educational Leadership Foundations Test
Lillian H. — Silver Award in Teacher Created Materials
Leslie M. — Bronze Award in Lesson Planning and Delivery: STEM
Chris I. and Nathan B. — Bronze Award in Researching Learning Challenges
We are incredibly proud of these students for their hard work, dedication, and outstanding representation of our district!
#WeAreRains #WildcatProud #TAFE


We’re proud to shine the spotlight on our 8th grade math teacher, Allison Fincher!🌟
#WeAreRains #RainsISDSpotlight #FullSteamAhead

Valedictorian: Cash J.
Salutatorian: Caroline P.
Help us congratulate our class of 2026 Valedictorian & Salutatorian! Rains ISD congratulates you on this remarkable achievement and the bright future ahead!
#WeAreRains #WildcatProud #ClassOf2026


Important notice regarding the Rains ISD School Board Meeting scheduled for Monday, May 11, 2026.

🍉🍽️𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐫 𝐌𝐞𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦🍉🍽️
No registration required! 𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄 Breakfast and Lunch made possible by the Texas Department of Agriculture.
Let’s keep our students nourished and thriving all summer long. ☀️🥗
#SummerMeals #FeedingTexasKids #SummerMealProgram

