Trustees appreciated by district, handle monthly business
The Rains ISD Board of Trustees reviewed the annual audit reports, extended COVID leave and purchased more equipment during the regular meeting on Monday, January 11. […]
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Filing underway for May 1 election
Filing is underway at Rains ISD, City of Emory and City of East Tawakoni for a place on the ballot of the May 1 election. […]
RHS, RJH perform at all region
Band members from Rains ISD participated in the ATTSSB Region 3 All-Region Band. Twelve students from the Rains ISD band program were selected in an online recorded audition, competing with band students from other schools in the region. […]
January is school board recognition month
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has declared January 2021 to be school board recognition month as a tribute to the hardworking school board members who play a vital role in our communities and schools. […]
Board changes calendar; purchases iPads, buses
The Rains ISD School Board purchased iPads for Pre-K and kindergarten students, adjusted the district’s calendar and heard updates on the coronavirus during the regular meeting on Monday, December 14. […]
Rains head football coach, athletic director resigns
Randy Barnes, the Rains ISD Athletic Director and Head Football Coach, submitted his resignation last week. He has accepted the job as the head football coach at Farmersville ISD. […]
Filing dates set for local races
With the November elections behind us, Rains County residents have more opportunities to affect change in local government. Council positions are open in the cities of East Tawakoni and Emory, and board member positions are open on the Rains ISD School Board. […]
Marching band earns superior rating at regional meet
The RISD Wildcat Marching Band received a superior rating for the second year in a row on Wednesday, November 18, at the Region 3 Marching Band competition held in Mesquite. […]
Trustees updated on COVID
Rains Independent School District [RISD] Superintendent Jennifer Johnson updated board members on the toll COVID-19 has taken on the school district during the regular monthly meeting of the RISD board of trustees Monday, November 9. Johnson told the board there have been 12 students and 12 staff members to test positive for the virus since the start of school. […]
RISD to close Wednesday
Rains Independent School District [RISD] superintendent, Jennifer Johnson, sent out letters to parents Monday afternoon, November 16, stating that RISD schools will be closed Wednesday, November 18, through Friday, November 20. […]