Parents/Guardians: Buses will be running at regular release time this afternoon, but be prepared for delays as we are short-staffed and will need to double-up on some bus routes.
IMPORTANT UPDATE: Please read the following notification from Superintendent Jennifer Johnson regarding district-wide closure for the remainder of the week.
This weekend is National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, and we are lucky to have the Rains ISD PD! Thank you so much for all you do to keep our kids safe. 💙🚔
‼Rains Intermediate student families: Due to a technical issue, report cards for your students will go home next week.
WE'RE HIRING!
Rains ISD is looking for Substitute Teachers. If you've ever considered stepping into the classroom, this could be for you!
All levels are needed (Pre-K through High School), no prior experience is required, competitive pay opportunities, and once your paperwork is processed you can start right away!
Start your journey as a Wildcat by emailing huizara@rainsisd.org to set up an appointment.
It's School Board Appreciation Month! Thank you to our Rains ISD Board of Trustees for all you do for the students and staff of Rains ISD.
UPDATE: The track at Rains Wildcat Stadium will be closed for the next 2-3 weeks for patching and resurfacing. We appreciate your patience as we work to maintain safe and suitable facilities for our community.
REMINDER! Staff work day TOMORROW, January 3. Hope you’ve all enjoyed your break and we’ll see you on Tuesday! ❄️⛄️
You are invited to join us in celebrating and supporting the Rains Junior High and High School Bands at their annual Christmas Program & Silent Auction. 🎷🎄
Stream tonight's concert! Visit the RHS Wildcat Legends YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/RHSWildcatLegends.
Happy Friday Eve, Wildcats! As we end the semester (1 more week!) and look forward to a new year, this is your friendly reminder to 💥‼check & update your email/contact info in Skyward.‼💥
SHARE THIS SO FRIENDS AND FAMILY WILL SEE! This is where we will pull our contact information to update families in the case of inclement weather, closures, or other important events/circumstances.
Did you know that we have Tech Liaisons at each campus? 👀🖥
It's Educational Technology Appreciation Day and Rains ISD would like to thank our liaisons for stepping up and taking on an additional role to ensure our staff and students are receiving the best educational experience possible.
It's the Wildcat Weekly! 📰🎉🎷🥁🎄😸 Learn more about Cat Compliments, the Wildcat Bands, and Rains ISD on YouTube this week. 👉 https://5il.co/12riu
In honor of National Special Education Day, commemorating the anniversary of the nation's first federal special education law, Rains ISD would like to thank our Special Education Department for all you do to make sure students of every ability succeed. 🧩 #WeAreRains
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Are you a parent who wants to recognize a teacher for the inspiration they've been for your child? Are you a coworker who wants to acknowledge your campus custodian for brightening your day? Maybe you're a community member who thinks the Human Resources Manager doesn't hear often enough that they're doing a good job.
Introducing: CAT COMPLIMENTS! 😺
Rains ISD is pleased to announce the launch of an initiative that will allow fellow staff and community members the opportunity to publicly appreciate any Rains ISD employee who goes above and beyond what is expected.
Find out more about this program, how to nominate, and how it works here. 👉 https://www.rainsisd.org/page/cat-compliment
Welcome back, Wildcats! This edition of the Wildcat Weekly covers updates on athletics🏆, Operation Santa Paws🐶, recaps of the STEM Lab🧪, trailer build🥽, canned food drive and more!
You're going to want to share this one. 👉 https://5il.co/12e1x
DON'T FORGET! 🦃🍂🥧
Rains ISD will be CLOSED all next week (11/22-26/21) for Thanksgiving. Enjoy time with your families and we'll see you soon, Wildcats!
RISD designed more than ONE THOUSAND Christmas cards for the 96.3 FM "10,000 Cards for the Troops" initiative! Yesterday representatives from the Elementary, and our Wildcat Legends news team hand delivered them to the station. Check out the story here! 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6P3UKZzHq4I
Have you seen the Parent and Family Engagement Connection newsletter yet?
The PFE Statewide Initiative publishes a quarterly newsletter in an accessible format in an effort to overcome barriers and communicate with even more families in Texas.
You can check out the publication in 6 different languages here: https://www.esc16.net/page/title1swi.3_newsletter%20-%20Copy
Or view the Smore publication for accessibility here: https://www.smore.com/0a7mz
Check out the newest edition of the Wildcat Weekly for 11/15-19! 📰💙😻
We're sharing all things basketball, Veterans Day, and 10,000 Cards for the Troops! 👉 https://5il.co/11v85
Lady Cat Volleyball DISTRICT HONORS announced:
District 12AAA MVP (unanimous): H. Kreck (Jr.)
District Utility Player of the Year: J. Campbell (Soph.)
1st Team All-District: K. Traylor (Jr.), C. Oakes (Soph.)
2nd Team All-District: S. Smith (Jr.), K. Bangs (Jr.)
Honorable Mention: B. Durica (Jr.), C. Price (Soph.)
Academic All-District: H. Kreck, S. Smith, K. Bangs, K. Traylor, B. Durica, C., Oakes, J. Campbell
From Coach Jones: "The girls had a great season, and with no seniors, are expecting to follow it up with another one next year!"