Coker brought on board as athletic director, football coach
The Rains ISD Board of Trustees approved the hiring of Charlie Coker as the new athletic director and head football coach for the district at the regular meeting on Monday, February 8. […]
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Sign-ups remain slow in local elections
Candidate sign-up continues at a slow pace with four candidates signing up for one of twelve places in the three local elections to be held Saturday, May 1. […]
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. […]
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. […]