School campuses to remain closed
Rains ISD campuses are closed for the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year, while students will continue remote learning through the end of May. […]
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Board hires elementary principal
Rains ISD Board of Trustees met through videoconference and telephones for its regular meeting on Monday, April 13, to hire a new elementary principal, discuss grading guidelines and pass a resolution to provide the superintendent with more authority. […]
District adjusts to closed campuses
Rains Independent School District held a drive-thru pick up at all campuses on Monday, March 23, for parents to get needed supplies for their students as the district remains closed through Friday, April 10. […]
Rains schools extend Spring Break as a precaution
Classrooms remained empty Monday morning, March 16, at Rains Independent School District as Spring Break was extended an additional week as a precautionary measure to reduce the risk of spreading the coronavirus, COVID-19, as it begins to impact the state of Texas. […]
Trustees approve plan to become District of Innovation
The Rains ISD School Board trustees approved a plan for the school district to become a District of Innovation; approved a motion to offer summer school classes for ESL students; and dealt with personnel matters during the regular meeting on Monday, March 2. […]
The thrill of victory
Rains Intermediate athlete Brady Northcutt lifts his arms in victory after receiving his medal for placing in a running event at the 2020 Special Olympics at Wildcat Stadium in Emory on Friday, March 6. […]
Art students bring home medals
Medals were awarded to art students from Rains High School at the Vase Regional Art Competition held at Three Lakes Middle school in Tyler on February 29. The group competed with schools in our region. All 10 students medaled, with Serenity Travis advancing to state. […]
Rains High School Band earn historic 1st UIL Sweepstakes
The Rains High School Band recently earned First Division ratings in both Concert and Sight Reading at the Region 3 UIL Concert and Sight Reading Contest held in Canton on Wednesday, March 4. With a First Division rating in UIL Marching Band, the band has earned the coveted UIL Sweepstakes Award. It is the first documented UIL Sweepstakes in Rains ISD history. […]
RHS Debate team places
Rains High School Debate Team members Kaleb Donald (l) and Ronald Carnes (r) placed third in the District Cross Examination Debate held on February 5 at Grand Saline High School. The accomplishment qualifies them as alternates for the state meet. […]
Special Olympics set for March 6
That oath will be recited by more than 160 Special Olympic athletes from eight neighboring school districts on Friday, March 6, to compete in the Rains ISD 13th annual Special Olympics track and field meet. The parade of athletes, led by a Rains ISD delegation, will march into the stadium at 9:30 a.m. to music played by the Rains Wildcat Band. […]