A huge THANK YOU to our local sponsors and generous donors for supporting the Back-to-School Fair! 💙
Because of your contributions, parents and students were able to start the school year prepared and supported for success! 🎒🎨
#WildcatNation #WeAreRains #CommunitySupport
🎉✨ First Day of School! ✨🎉
Welcome back, Wildcats! 🐾
Today marks the start of an exciting new chapter filled with learning and limitless possibilities. 📚💡
Here’s to a year of growth, success, and Wildcat pride! 💙
#WeAreRains #Welcome #FirstDayOfSchool
The Rains ISD School Board will hold public hearings on the proposed budget and tax rate on at 6:30PM Monday, August 18, 2025 in the Philip Alexander Board Room at the Administration Building located at 1759 W US HWY 69, Emory, TX 75440
𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐚𝐱 𝐯𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐞𝐬, 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐚𝐱 𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐛𝐮𝐝𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝐢𝐬 𝐚𝐯𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞: https://5il.co/3nfme
𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐮𝐝𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓-𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐢𝐬 𝐚𝐯𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞: https://5il.co/3nfkx
🍎📚 Meet the Teacher 🍎📚
Don't forget this Thursday, August 7th is packed with exciting events for our Wildcat families. 🏫
You don't want to miss our annual Meet the Teacher event, see the flyer for specific campus times!
Take time to meet your teachers, tour the campus, and get excited for the 2025–2026 school year. 🎉
We can't wait to see our Wildcats! 🎒💙🐾
Don't forget this Thursday, August 7th is packed with exciting events for our Wildcat families. 🏫
You don't want to miss our annual Meet the Teacher event, see the flyer for specific campus times!
Take time to meet your teachers, tour the campus, and get excited for the 2025–2026 school year. 🎉
We can't wait to see our Wildcats! 🎒💙🐾
🎒 𝐁𝐚𝐜𝐤-𝐭𝐨-𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 🎒
We’re 𝐄𝐗𝐂𝐈𝐓𝐄𝐃 that the start of the school year is just around the corner!
Please remember that 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 must be re-enrolled for the new school year. Completing registration ensures a smooth start and allows us to create class placements and schedules. Students who are not fully registered may not be able to start on the first day of school.
As part of the registration process, 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐟 𝐨𝐟 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐛𝐞 𝐮𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐮𝐩 𝐭𝐨 𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞.
🔹 𝐎𝐧𝐥𝐲 𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐟 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐛𝐞 𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐝, including:
-A current rent or lease agreement
-A current water bill
-A current electric bill
-A current gas bill
If you are unsure whether your documents qualify, please visit our website or contact your campus registrar for guidance. 💙📚
#WeAreRains
We’re 𝐄𝐗𝐂𝐈𝐓𝐄𝐃 that the start of the school year is just around the corner!
Please remember that 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 must be re-enrolled for the new school year. Completing registration ensures a smooth start and allows us to create class placements and schedules. Students who are not fully registered may not be able to start on the first day of school.
As part of the registration process, 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐟 𝐨𝐟 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐛𝐞 𝐮𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐮𝐩 𝐭𝐨 𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞.
🔹 𝐎𝐧𝐥𝐲 𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐟 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐛𝐞 𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐝, including:
-A current rent or lease agreement
-A current water bill
-A current electric bill
-A current gas bill
If you are unsure whether your documents qualify, please visit our website or contact your campus registrar for guidance. 💙📚
#WeAreRains
Rains ISD administrative team gathered for a purposeful workshop gearing up for the new school year. We’re excited to start the 2025–2026 school year strong! 💪💙
#WeAreRains
#WeAreRains
🎉 New Employee Orientation 2025 🎉
We had a wonderful time welcoming our newest Wildcats to the Rains ISD family as we gear into the 2025–2026 school year! We’re proud to support our new team members as they prepare to make a lasting impact in our classrooms, on our campuses, and throughout the district.
Let’s make this year unforgettable—Go Wildcats! 💙🐾
#GoWildcats #WeAreRains
We had a wonderful time welcoming our newest Wildcats to the Rains ISD family as we gear into the 2025–2026 school year! We’re proud to support our new team members as they prepare to make a lasting impact in our classrooms, on our campuses, and throughout the district.
Let’s make this year unforgettable—Go Wildcats! 💙🐾
#GoWildcats #WeAreRains
The Rains ISD Operations Department is currently overseeing several improvement projects across campuses. Please note the following temporary closures and access restrictions: 🚧
𝐄𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐂𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐮𝐬:
The parking lot facing the football field and the bus lane are closed to all vehicles through Monday, July 28. Maintenance will rope off the area.
𝐀𝐝𝐦𝐢𝐧 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐖𝐚𝐥𝐤𝐰𝐚𝐲:
The front footpath is closed for construction. Please use alternate entrances until Monday, July 28.
𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝:
The playground is closed until August 11. For safety, do not allow any children to access the area.
𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐋𝐨𝐭:
Remains closed to all vehicle and foot traffic until Monday, July 28.
Thank you for your cooperation as we complete these important improvements!
𝐄𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐂𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐮𝐬:
The parking lot facing the football field and the bus lane are closed to all vehicles through Monday, July 28. Maintenance will rope off the area.
𝐀𝐝𝐦𝐢𝐧 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐖𝐚𝐥𝐤𝐰𝐚𝐲:
The front footpath is closed for construction. Please use alternate entrances until Monday, July 28.
𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝:
The playground is closed until August 11. For safety, do not allow any children to access the area.
𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐋𝐨𝐭:
Remains closed to all vehicle and foot traffic until Monday, July 28.
Thank you for your cooperation as we complete these important improvements!
🍎 Meet the Teacher 🍎
Calling all Rains ISD families! 🐾
August 7th, 2025 is a day full day of events for our Wildcats! Don't miss our annual Meet the Teacher event at the times listed on the flyer. We can't wait to see you! 😺
#GoWildcats #WeAreRains #MeetTheTeacher
🚨 Texas House Bill 1481 🚨
A new Texas law, House Bill 1481, will go into effect starting with the 2025–2026 school year. This law brings important changes regarding student use of personal electronic devices including cell phones, smartwatches, tablets, and any other device capable of telecommunication or digital communication during the school day.
🔗 https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/billtext/pdf/HB01481I.pdf
Rains ISD is committed to complying with this new law and fostering a focused, respectful, and safe learning environment for all students.
A new Texas law, House Bill 1481, will go into effect starting with the 2025–2026 school year. This law brings important changes regarding student use of personal electronic devices including cell phones, smartwatches, tablets, and any other device capable of telecommunication or digital communication during the school day.
🔗 https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/billtext/pdf/HB01481I.pdf
Rains ISD is committed to complying with this new law and fostering a focused, respectful, and safe learning environment for all students.
📅 Mark Your Calendars – August 7, 2025 📅
Join us for a fun day at our Back to School Fair, offering:
🎒 School Supply Fair
💉 Immunization Clinic
🩸 Blood Drive
🌭 Free hot dogs while supplies last!
Meet the Teacher will also take place—times for each campus will be announced soon!
Please contact Laticha jarrettl@rainsisd.org or Shannon Wallaces@rainsisd.org for donation or vendor information.
Don’t miss the chance to be part of this great community event! 💙
#WeAreRains #BTSF #Community
📚✨ Get Ready, Wildcats! ✨📚
Enrollment for the 2025–2026 school year REOPENS on July 22, 2025! 🐾
🔗: www.rainsisd.org/o/risd/page/enrollment-registration
#RainsISD #BackToSchool #Enrollment2025
📚 Get a Head Start on Back-to-School Prep! ✏️
Our 2025–2026 school supply lists are now available on our website! While not all grade levels have been added yet, we wanted to go ahead and share what’s available to help you plan ahead.
🔗 Find the list here: https://www.rainsisd.org/o/risd/page/school-supplies
Stay tuned for updates as we get closer to the new school year — and don’t forget to save the date for our Back to School Fair on August 7th! 🎒
📢 New Substitute Teacher Training – July 17th 📢
New substitute training will be held on July 17, 2025. This training is for new substitutes only.
These steps 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐛𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 the mandatory training.
✅ Before attending, please ensure the following are completed:
1) Apply Online
2) Complete Online substitute training
3) Email your training certificate to Brimerk@rainsisd.org
For more information about becoming a substitute please visit our website: https://www.rainsisd.org/page/substitute-teaching
Thank you for your attention to these important steps!
🎒 School Supply Drive 📚
In preparation for our annual Back-to-School Fair, we’re collecting school supplies June 23rd – July 17th at the Rains High School Office. Your donations will help ensure every student starts the year with the tools they need for success!
Save the Date! 🎉
Join us for the Back-to-School Fair on August 7th — a fun event to get families ready for the new school year!
Let’s come together to support our students and start the year strong!
#WeAreRains #CommunitySupport #SchoolSupplyDrive
Join Rains ISD for the 2025–2026 School Year!
Explore Available Positions and apply now!
🔗 https://www.rainsisd.org/o/risd/page/risd-opportunities
𝐒𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐓𝐞𝐱𝐚𝐬 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐜𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐜 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 (𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐀𝐑)
At Rains ISD, STAAR scores are just one of many tools we use to measure student growth and academic progress. Parents and guardians can gain valuable insights into their child’s learning by logging in to the district’s parent portal today. We are committed to using multiple data points to guide instruction and support the success of every student.🐾💙
𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐛𝐞 𝐚𝐯𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬:
📅 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝟏𝟎 — High School End-of-Course (EOC) results available now
📅 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝟏𝟕 — STAAR Grades 3–8 results available next week
👉 To view your child’s results, log in to Family Access in Skyward: https://skyward.iscorp.com/scripts/wsisa.dll/WService=wscomrainsisdtx/fwemnu01.w
📣 WE ARE HIRING! 📣
Join Rains ISD for the 2025–2026 School Year!
Explore Available Positions and apply now!
🔗 https://www.rainsisd.org/o/risd/page/risd-opportunities
#MakeADifference #TeachingJobs #SchoolCareers #WeAreRains
Rains Athletic Summer Camps! 💙🐾
Visit our website for more information: www.rainsisd.org/page/athletic-summer-camps
#GoWildcats
Rains ISD is serving NO COST summer meals for kids and teens ages 18 and younger, and enrolled students up to 21 with disabilities.
You can find more information on our website!
https://www.rainsisd.org/page/food-services
