[04/16/2026] This afternoon an ambulance was called to Rains High School for a non-life threatening emergency involving a student. Parents have been notified.

Thank you to those on the campus who responded so quickly as well as all EMS responders.
about 18 hours ago, Rains ISD
RISD Notice- EMS was called to the high school for non-life threatening emergency
💙🐾 Wildcat Wednesday 💙🐾

We’re proud to shine the spotlight on our Elementary Kindergarten Teacher, Hannah Hendricks!🌟

#WeAreRains #RainsISDSpotlight #FullSteamAhead
2 days ago, Rains ISD
Wildcat Wednesday Social Media Feature- Elementary Kindergarten Teacher, Hannah Hendricks

2026–2027 NEW Pre-K/ Head Start & Kindergarten enrollment is now open! 🐾😺

Open through June 4, 2026

Enrollment Round-Up: May 11, 5–7 PM @ Rains Elementary
Signing Day: May 22 (for students fully registered by May 14)

Get details and enroll here: https://www.rainsisd.org/o/risd/page/enrollment-registration

Returning and new student enrollment dates coming soon!

3 days ago, Rains ISD
PreK, Headstart, and Kindergarten enrollment for new students flyer and information graphic. Enrollment is open until June 4th
Spanish Flyer for PreK, Headstart, and Kindergarten enrollment for new students flyer and information graphic. Enrollment is open until June 4th.
🍎🌟 Rains ISD Teacher of the Year 🍎🌟

Rains ISD is proud to announce our 2025–2026 Campus Teachers of the Year! Their impact reaches far beyond the classroom, and their dedication helps make our schools truly special.

𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓–𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐂𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐮𝐬 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫:
Elementary: Amy Tanton
Intermediate: Tiny Jones
Junior High: Shannon Hague
High School: Shanil Wallace

Join us in congratulating these outstanding educators on this well-deserved recognition! 👏💙

#WeAreRains #WildcatProud #TeacherOfTheYear
4 days ago, Rains ISD
2025-2026 Teacher of the year- Elementary, Amy Tanton
2025-2026 Teacher of the year- Intermediate, Tiny Jones
2025-2026 Teacher of the year- Junior High, Shannon Hague
2025-2026 Teacher of the year- High School, Shantil Wallace
🌟 Rains ISD Unsung Heroes 🌟

We are proud to recognize these outstanding employees as our 2025-2026 Unsung Heroes!

Thank you for all the ways you show up every day to support our students, staff, and schools. So much of what you do happens behind the scenes, but it never goes unnoticed. You truly make a difference! 💙🐾

#WeAreRains #WildcatProud #FullSteamAhead #UnsungHero
7 days ago, Rains ISD
2025-2026 Unsung Hero. Multi- District Laticha Jarret
2025-2026 Unsung Hero. High School, Patti Wilson
2025-2026 Unsung Hero. Junior High, Mary Ellen Knight
2025-2026 Unsung Hero. Intermediate Ted Brannum
2025-2026 Unsung Hero. Elementary Cynthia Spigner

Congratulations to our Golf athletes who put in so much work! 👏⛳🏌️‍♂️
Rains Wildcat Men's Golf Team swept the competition, earning 1st place overall and the title of 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐭 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐐𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐞𝐫𝐬!

Hudson P. – 𝟏𝐬𝐭 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞
Case J. – 𝟑𝐫𝐝 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞
Karson W. – 𝟒𝐭𝐡 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞
Daniel A. – 𝟔𝐭𝐡 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞

We are so proud of your hard work, dedication, and the way you represent Rains ISD! 💙🐾

#WildcatProud #WeAreRains #FullSteamAhead

8 days ago, Rains ISD
Rains mens golf team advance to regionals as they earn a district championship

We are proud of the whole Rains Wildcat Tennis for working so hard this season! 🐾🏆
A huge congratulations to the athletes that secured their place to 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐬!

Girls Doubles
Kenzy/Alli - 𝟏𝐬𝐭 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞

Boys Doubles
Blanton/Keegan - 𝟏𝐬𝐭 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞

Mixed Doubles
Kade/Kaliyah - 𝟏𝐬𝐭 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞

Girls Singles
Isabella - 𝟐𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞

We are so proud of your hard work, dedication, and the way you represent Rains ISD! 💙🐾

#WildcatProud #WeAreRains #FullSteamAhead

9 days ago, Rains ISD
Regional Qualifiers Rains Wildcat Tennis team, pictures of the team with medals
💙🐾 Wildcat Wednesday 💙🐾

We’re proud to shine the spotlight on our Business Office Administrative Assistant, Layci Trieb!🌟

#WeAreRains #RainsISDSpotlight #FullSteamAhead
9 days ago, Rains ISD
Wildcat Wednesday Social media spotlight, Admin assistant business office- Layci Trieb

El programa de Servicios de Educación Especial Dirigidos por los Padres (PDSES) ofrece una subvención única en línea de $1,500 a los padres o tutores de estudiantes elegibles.

Para ser elegible para la subvención PDSES, un estudiante debe:

-estar actualmente inscrito en una escuela pública de Texas (desde Pre-K hasta 12 grado);
-recibir servicios de educación especial a través de un programa educativo individualizado (IEP); y
-no haber recibido previamente una subvención PDSES (PDSES es un programa de una sola vez).

Para más información sobre el programa PDSES, visite: PDSES.TEA.TEXAS.GOV.

10 days ago, Rains ISD
PDES Parent directed special education services program overview and flyer information- SPANISH
PDES Parent directed special education services program overview and flyer information- SPANISH
The Parent-Directed Special Education Services (PDSES) program provides a one-time $1,500 online grant to parents/guardians of eligible students.

To be eligible for the PDSES grant, a student must:
- be currently enrolled in a Texas public school (grades Pre-K through 12th);
- receive special education services through an individualized education program (IEP); and
- have not received a PDSES grant in the past (PDSES is a one-time-only

For more information about the PDSES program, visit: PDSES.TEA.TEXAS.GOV.
10 days ago, Rains ISD
Parent Directed special education services program for grant overview information flyer
Parent Directed special education services program for grant overview information flyer
We love our Assistant Principals! We appreciate our Rains ISD Assistant Principals for their leadership, flexibility, and daily support across our campuses. They play a vital role in creating a positive and successful school environment. Thank you for all you do for our students, staff, and families! 💙🐾

#WeAreRains #WildcatProud #AssistantPrincipalsWeek
10 days ago, Rains ISD
National Assistant Prinicipals Week appreciation graphic and pictures of each campus assistant principal.
We love our District Librarian and Library Aides! They keep our libraries organized, welcoming, and full of adventure!
From recommending the best reads to creating a cozy space for students to explore, they truly make the library a special place for our students! 💙🐾

#WeAreRains #WildcatProud #SchoolLibrarianDay
13 days ago, Rains ISD
National School Librarian Day post with pictures of each librarian aide and district librarian.
We love our paraprofessionals! Their commitment to student success at Rains ISD makes a meaningful difference in the daily lives of our students. Thank you for the time, effort, love, and support you give across our campuses. 💙🐾

#WeAreRains #WildcatProud #ParaAppreciation
16 days ago, Rains ISD
Paraprofessional Appreciation Graphic with a collage of pictures of paraprofessionals with their names listed.
💙🐾 Wildcat Wednesday 💙🐾

We’re proud to shine the spotlight on our High School Teacher and Junior High Coach, Kaley Jones!🌟

#WeAreRains #RainsISDSpotlight #FullSteamAhead
16 days ago, Rains ISD
Wildcat Wednesday Social media feature, high school teacher and coach, Kaley Jones.
Rains FFA members took on the Henderson CDE contest at the Rusk County Youth Expo Center.

Here are the results:
➗ Farm Business Management - 3rd Place Team
- Team Members: Ansen (7th place Individual), Cash (8th), Levi (10th), & Josh
🐑 Wool Judging - 3rd Place Team
- Team Members: Kooper (2nd place Individual), Chris (6th), John, Asher, & Fidel
🌺 Floriculture
- Team Members: Rayleigh, Lulu, Ashlyn, & Gracie
🐴 Horse Judging
- Team Members: Kendall, Charley, Zoey, & Emmy
🐂 Livestock Judging
- Team Members: Peyton, Jon, Rebecca
🐔 Poultry Judging
- Team Members: Carly, Chloe, & Brock

We are so proud of our FFA Team!
17 days ago, Rains ISD
23 FFA members grouped together for a picture with winning banners after a competition in Henderson.
🌻💙 2026 Spring Surveys 🌻💙

Rains ISD Spring Surveys are now OPEN: https://www.rainsisd.org/page/school-surveys

As you complete the surveys, please reflect on your child’s experiences during the current school year. Your feedback is an important part of how we evaluate our programs and continue to improve our practices.

Thank you for your time and support.
18 days ago, Rains ISD
2026 Spring school Surveys are open, access the link on your device to complete the survey
💙🐾 Wildcat Wednesday 💙🐾

We’re proud to shine the spotlight on our Junior High RLA Teacher, Saylor Barrios!🌟

#WeAreRains #RainsISDSpotlight #FullSteamAhead
23 days ago, Rains ISD
Wildcat Wednesday Social Media feature, RLA teacher Saylor Barrios
Dear Parents and Guardians,

Please see the attached letter from Superintendent, Mr. Nicks regarding added days and minutes to make up for state required instructional time.

School will be in session on the two designated Bad Weather Days as currently listed on our calendar. Those designated days are Friday, May 15th and Friday, May 22nd.

In addition, Elementary and Intermediate campuses will need to make up additional minutes due to their shorter school day schedules. We are extending the school day by 6 minutes for those campuses, beginning Monday, March 30th. For the remainder of the year, dismissal for Elementary and Intermediate students will be at 4:11 p.m. instead of 4:05 p.m. The impact on bus routes should be minimal, if any.

Thank you for your continued partnership in supporting our students and schools.
24 days ago, Rains ISD
Letter from superintendent Mr. Nicks regarding added time implementation for state required minutes
Reminder: Open house is TONIGHT, 𝐓𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝟐𝟒, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔.
Elementary @5:00-6:00PM
Intermediate @6:00-7:00PM
24 days ago, Rains ISD
Open House Date for Rains Elementary and Rains Intermediate school
We would love to see our Wildcat Community tonight at the Kim Sisk Talkington Gymnasium to gather in celebration of our Rains Girls Basketball team! 🐾💙

#WeAreRains #WildcatProud #RainsCommunity
25 days ago, Rains ISD
Rains Lady Cat Basketball Team community celebration announcement on newspaper