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Cafeterias. classrooms, and parking lots will be empty from Saturday to Sunday, March 17 as all students will be off campus for spring break. Once students return, the final quarter of the school year will begin.

Redhawks leave the Nest for spring break

Christine Han, Staff Reporter March 8, 2024

Spring break has arrived for the Redhawks, so all students will not have school from Saturday to Sunday, March 17. When students return to campus, it will mark the start of the final quarter of the school year.  “This quarter really wore me out,”...

During the pandemic, some colleges and universities stopped requiring students from SAT and ACT scores being submitted. 

However, school such as Dartmouth and Yale are beginning to require SAT scores again.

SAT/ACT requirements coming back

Lea Garcia-Salazar, Staff Reporter March 7, 2024

Juniors on campus took the SAT on Wednesday as colleges such as Dartmouth are making the move to reinstate the requirement for applicants to submit scores from the SAT or ACT, a mandate that Dartmouth, and hundreds of other U.S. schools had dropped during...

Juniors will be taking the SAT Wednesday, changing up the schedule for all students. Both Tuesday and Wednesday are B-days, with Wednesday bringing late arrival for most students.

Back to back B-days for students on Tuesday and Wednesday

Nidhi Thomas and Haley Johnson March 6, 2024

Tuesday was a B day, but Wednesday’s afternoon schedule is also a B-day, as juniors will take the SAT for the first half of the day and freshmen, sophomores and seniors have late arrival. For social studies teacher Scott Li, having a double B-day...

The Board of Trustees held their monthly meeting on Monday, discussing a variety of topics. Future-ready skills were highlighted at the meeting, the FISD Visual and Performing Arts Center was discussed, including the guaranteed maximum price and guiding visions for the facility, and revisions to the Dual-Credit Program were discussed.

Board covers future-ready skills and program revisions on Monday

Rin Ryu, Editor-in-Chief March 5, 2024

The Frisco ISD Board of Trustees held their March meeting on Monday.  Future-ready skills were highlighted at the meeting, focusing on positive culture and what it looks like for students and staff. Additionally, the FISD Visual and Performing...

The Board of Trustees held their monthly meeting on Monday, discussing a variety of topics. Future-ready skills were highlighted at the meeting, the FISD Visual and Performing Arts Center was discussed, including the guaranteed maximum price and guiding visions for the facility, and revisions to the Dual-Credit Program were discussed.

Board of Trustees set to meet Monday at 6:30 p.m.

Christina Huang, Staff Reporter March 4, 2024

The Frisco ISD Board of Trustees is hosting its monthly meeting March 4 at 6:30 p.m. in the FISD Administration Building.  The board is set to hold a closed session involving a consultation with the district counsel, the plan for which includes topics...

At the home of the Alamo, girls’ basketball becomes unforgettable

Wingspan Staff March 4, 2024

The odds were stacked against the Redhawks as they took on the state’s top ranked 5A team: Mansfield Timberview. A team that was on a 37-game winning streak. A team with just one loss. A team that had already beaten the Redhawks earlier in...

National Honor Society applications for rising juniors and seniors are open now, but the deadline is quickly approaching. Prospective members must complete the application, including answering questions and getting teacher recommendations, by Friday at 4:30 p.m.

Deadline quickly approaches to apply for NHS

Sadie Johnson and WTV Staff Reporter March 1, 2024

National Honor Society (NHS) member applications for rising juniors and seniors close Friday at 4:30 p.m. “NHS is basically just gathering all the students in this school that are the most dedicated to academics and also community service," NHS technology...

Frisco ISD is hosting a job fair at Lebanon Trail on Saturday, providing a chance for aspiring FISD teachers to learn more about the district. For first-year teacher Grayson Moore (pictured), a job fair was how he started his FISD career.

Aspiring educators have a chance to learn about FISD on Saturday

Nidhi Thomas, Staff Reporter February 29, 2024

Aspiring educators from around the area will be able to learn more about Frisco ISD at the district’s job fair Saturday from 9-11:30 a.m. at Lebanon Trail High School,  First-year teacher Grayson Moore knows first hand how a job fair can benefit...

Frisco ISDs Phase 1 application to the Teacher Incentive Allotment has been approved. The program provides stipends for designated teachers.

FISD’s application for Teacher Incentive Allotment approved

Maya Silberman, Editor-in-Chief February 28, 2024

Since 2019, Frisco ISD has worked on gaining additional funding for teachers in hopes of increasing salaries and keeping effective educators on campuses through the Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA), a program established with the goal of providing teachers...

Parking permits are on sale for students for the 2023-24 school year. Permits for the second semester cost $35.

Parking permits still available throughout second semester

Izzy Patrick, WTV Staff Reporter February 28, 2024

The student parking lot is gradually getting a bit fuller as more and more students turn 16 at get their driver’s licenses. But parking on campus comes at a cost. Students who want to park on campus must have a parking permit. Permits for the...

Academic Decathlon returned to campus from the State competition bearing gold, silver and bronze medals. The team accumulated 39,768 out of 60,000 possible points, earning 10th in the medium school division and moving up to 26th overall.

Academic Decathlon returns to campus with medals in hand

Joaquin Perez, WTV Producer February 26, 2024

Students on the Academic Decathlon team competed at the state finals in San Antonio on Friday and Saturday, finishing with results that left head coach Tim Johannes proud. “We competed with all of the best schools in the state of Texas and we...

The Board of Trustees election is coming up in May, but before voting happens, ballot order must be drawn. The drawing for ballot order is on Monday.

Drawing for Board of Trustees ballot order on Monday

Lauren Pratt, WTV Producer February 23, 2024

The primary election in Texas is fast approaching on March 5, but here in Frisco there’s a bit more time before the next Board of Trustees election. Two places on the FISD Board of Trustees are up for election on May 4, but before voters can cast...

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