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.
🗓️ Mark Your Calendars! 🗓️
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
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
No School, Monday, May 25, 2026 in observance of Memorial Day.
We will see all students and staff back on Tuesday.
We will see all students and staff back on Tuesday.
REMINDER: Friday, May 22, 2026, is a regular full school day at Rains ISD.
Please see the message from the Rains ISD School Nurse.
💙🐾 Wildcat Wednesday 💙🐾
We’re proud to shine the spotlight on our Assistant Director of Operations, Courtney Short!🌟
#WeAreRains #RainsISDSpotlight #FullSteamAhead
We’re proud to shine the spotlight on our Assistant Director of Operations, Courtney Short!🌟
#WeAreRains #RainsISDSpotlight #FullSteamAhead
We are so proud of our 4th and 5th grade Jr. Explorers for representing Rains ISD at the Region 7 Robotics Competition on Monday! Their hard work, creativity, and teamwork were on full display as they coded their robots and problem solved through each event they completed.
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! 🏆
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! 🏆
Please join us in congratulating our students on their success at the Texas Association of Future Educators Teach Tomorrow Summit! They competed earlier this spring, and 7 out of 11 competitors placed in their events. 👏🏅
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
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
REMINDER: Friday, May 15, 2026, is a regular full school day at Rains ISD.
💙🐾 Wildcat Wednesday 💙🐾
We’re proud to shine the spotlight on our 8th grade math teacher, Allison Fincher!🌟
#WeAreRains #RainsISDSpotlight #FullSteamAhead
We’re proud to shine the spotlight on our 8th grade math teacher, Allison Fincher!🌟
#WeAreRains #RainsISDSpotlight #FullSteamAhead
Class of 2026 | 🎓✨
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
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
📢 RAINS ISD IMPORTANT NOTICE 📢
Important notice regarding the Rains ISD School Board Meeting scheduled for Monday, May 11, 2026.
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
We are beyond grateful for the incredible teachers and staff who pour so much of themselves into shaping, encouraging, and inspiring the minds of tomorrow. Our teachers serve as mentors, role models, and heroes in the classroom. They support and guide each student to become the very best version of themselves as they prepare for the future. 🍎💙🐾
Thank you, educators, for the lessons you teach and the lives you reach. 💖
#WeAreRains #WildcatProud #TeacherAppreciation
Thank you, educators, for the lessons you teach and the lives you reach. 💖
#WeAreRains #WildcatProud #TeacherAppreciation
We love our Health Services team! District Nurse Laticha Jarrett consistently goes above and beyond to ensure the health needs of both students and staff are met across the district. With the support of our dedicated nurse aides, Rains ISD provides daily care, attention, and essential health services to our Wildcat family. 💙🐾
#WeAreRains #WildcatProud #SchoolNurseAppreciation
#WeAreRains #WildcatProud #SchoolNurseAppreciation
💙🐾 Wildcat Wednesday 💙🐾
We’re proud to shine the spotlight on our High School Math Teacher and Baseball Coach, Stephen Clayton!🌟
#WeAreRains #RainsISDSpotlight #FullSteamAhead
We’re proud to shine the spotlight on our High School Math Teacher and Baseball Coach, Stephen Clayton!🌟
#WeAreRains #RainsISDSpotlight #FullSteamAhead
🍎💖 Teacher Appreciation Week 🍎💖
While we’re grateful for our incredible educators all year long, this week gives us a special opportunity to celebrate all they do for our students. We are so fortunate to have a community and families who continually support and show appreciation for our teachers and staff. Their impact reaches far beyond the classroom each and every day. 💙
Be sure to take a moment this week to thank a teacher! 🐾🍎
While we’re grateful for our incredible educators all year long, this week gives us a special opportunity to celebrate all they do for our students. We are so fortunate to have a community and families who continually support and show appreciation for our teachers and staff. Their impact reaches far beyond the classroom each and every day. 💙
Be sure to take a moment this week to thank a teacher! 🐾🍎
🏫🎒𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐄𝐧𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐍𝐨𝐰 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐧 🏫🎒
You can now complete enrollment for the upcoming school year for both new and returning students. 𝐄𝐧𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐜𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝟒, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔.
To complete registration, proof of residency is 𝐫𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐝 and must be uploaded in Skyward. Accepted documents include:
-A current utility bill (electric, gas, or water)
-A current lease dated within the last 30 days
-Closing papers dated within the last 30 days
We are excited for the 2026–2027 school year!
🐾💙 Track & Field 𝐑𝐄𝐆𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐀𝐋 𝐐𝐔𝐀𝐋𝐈𝐅𝐈𝐄𝐑𝐒! 🐾💙
Please join us in congratulating our Track & Field athletes who advanced to the Regional Meet and competed this weekend! 🏃♂️🏃♀️👏
𝐋𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐉𝐮𝐦𝐩:
T. Shields
𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐞 𝐕𝐚𝐮𝐥𝐭:
E. Roan
𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐭 𝐏𝐮𝐭:
K. Wood
𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐮𝐬:
K. Wood
𝟖𝟎𝟎 𝐑𝐮𝐧:
H. Jones
A. Dempsey
T. Hurley
𝟒𝐱𝟏𝟎𝟎 𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐲
J. Phillips
L. Hodge
A. Patterson
A. Chastain
𝟒𝐱𝟐𝟎𝟎 𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐲
J. Phillips
L. Hodge
A. Patterson
A. Chastain
These athletes represented Rains with determination, grit, and pride all season long. Several of our athletes have broken school records, showcasing a strong tradition of success. While their journey ended at Regionals, their hard work and accomplishments are something to celebrate! 💙🌟
#WeAreRains #WildcatProud #FullSteamAhead
Please join us in congratulating our Track & Field athletes who advanced to the Regional Meet and competed this weekend! 🏃♂️🏃♀️👏
𝐋𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐉𝐮𝐦𝐩:
T. Shields
𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐞 𝐕𝐚𝐮𝐥𝐭:
E. Roan
𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐭 𝐏𝐮𝐭:
K. Wood
𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐮𝐬:
K. Wood
𝟖𝟎𝟎 𝐑𝐮𝐧:
H. Jones
A. Dempsey
T. Hurley
𝟒𝐱𝟏𝟎𝟎 𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐲
J. Phillips
L. Hodge
A. Patterson
A. Chastain
𝟒𝐱𝟐𝟎𝟎 𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐲
J. Phillips
L. Hodge
A. Patterson
A. Chastain
These athletes represented Rains with determination, grit, and pride all season long. Several of our athletes have broken school records, showcasing a strong tradition of success. While their journey ended at Regionals, their hard work and accomplishments are something to celebrate! 💙🌟
#WeAreRains #WildcatProud #FullSteamAhead
We love our School Lunch Heroes! Our Food Service team members are the real heroes in our cafeterias. They serve with a smile, and their impact reaches far beyond the cafeteria. We appreciate their hard work as they help support student success through healthy meals and daily service! 💙🐾
#WeAreRains #WildcatProud #LunchHeroes
#WeAreRains #WildcatProud #LunchHeroes
