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  • Class of 2023 graduation is Saturday, May 20 at the Ford Center starting at 12:00 p.m.
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The student news site of Liberty High School in Frisco, Texas

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The student news site of Liberty High School in Frisco, Texas

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For the class of 2023, graduation is set on Saturday at noon at the Ford Center. All graduates will receive 15 tickets to invite family and friends.

Graduation takes place Saturday at the Ford Center

Athena Tseng, Editor-In-Chief May 19, 2023

With the end of the 2022-2023 school year here, graduation is taking place Saturday at the Ford Center at noon. This year, all graduates will receive 15 tickets to invite family and friends.  “A lot of my extended family wanted to come,” senior...

Seniors are taking the final step to prepare for graduation, with graduation practice happening Thursday. Tickets and graduation materials will be handed out at the practice.

Graduation practice for seniors on Thursday

Rachel Kim, Staff Reporter May 18, 2023

With graduation quickly approaching on Saturday, seniors are required to attend graduation practice to prepare on Thursday at 2 p.m. in the main gym.  “Liberty’s mandatory graduation practice is at 2 p.m. on Thursday, May 18th in the main gym,”...

With the final days of the school year approaching, students will all have early release on Thursday and Friday. Students will be released at 12:10 p.m.

Students leave The Nest early for final days of school

Caroline Caruso, Editor-In-Chief May 17, 2023

For the only time in the 2022-2023 school year, there are early release days Thursday and Friday with all students being released at 12:10 p.m.  “Students will leave straight after second period,” attendance clerk Tracey Grenier said. “Students...

Grades for freshmen, sophomores, and juniors are due on Tuesday. The school year will come to a close on Friday.

All grades due on Tuesday

Christine Han, Staff Reporter May 16, 2023

All grades for freshman, sophomores, and juniors are due Tuesday as the school year comes to a close on Friday.  “I still had a chemistry test and an English presentation on the day before grades were due,” sophomore Angie Fei said. “All of...

As the end of the school year quickly approaches, students who purchased yearbooks get to look back on the past year. Distribution is on Monday and Tuesday during lunches.

Yearbook distribution during lunch Monday and Tuesday

Erika Pernis, Editor-In-Chief May 15, 2023

Working on the 2022-2023 edition of Legacy since before the school year started, yearbooks are finally done, with distribution set for Monday and Tuesday during advisory and lunch. “We've been looking at what we've been doing last year, trying to...

Giving students an opportunity to get ahead, acceleration summer school allows students to earn credits in the summer. Students can find more information at Friscoisd.org.

Acceleration opportunities available through summer school

Alexis Holding, WTV Staff Reporter May 12, 2023

As the school year comes to an end, students are being given the opportunity to earn credits during the summer. The acceleration summer school program allows students throughout the district to get ahead. “I’m doing the summer school program because...

The Star is used often by the district, with many events through the year hosted there such as ISM showcase, football games, and graduation. Now, it will be utilized to host the 58th ACMA Awards ceremony, with several big names such as Dolly Parton and Garth Brooks coming into town to be a part of the ceremony.

Get your boots ready, ACM awards to be held at the Star Thursday

Caroline Caruso, Editor-in-Chief May 11, 2023

Students, parents, teachers, and families will be getting their boots on the field as the 2023 Academy of Country Music Awards comes to the Star Thursday evening. Being held in Frisco for the first time, area residents are getting the chance to see live...

Carolyn Bryant Donham was a central figure in one of the most significant events of the Civil Rights Movement. In 1955, she accused Emmett Till of making advances toward her, ultimately leading to Till’s murder by Roy Bryant and J.W. Milam. Donham died on April 28.

Carolyn Bryant Donham, who accused Emmett Till, passed away

Rin Ryu, Managing Editor May 11, 2023

Carolyn Bryant Donham, a name that may not be immediately familiar to everyone, was a central figure in one of the most significant events of the Civil Rights Movement. In 1955, she accused Emmett Till of making advances toward her, ultimately leading...

Teacher Appreciation Week is from Monday to Friday, and the celebration of educators has made its way to campus, Teachers had the opportunity to relax with therapy dogs provided by the school.

Celebrating educators, Teacher Appreciation Week started Monday

Christine Han, Staff Reporter May 10, 2023

Teachers throughout the district and country are celebrated Monday through Friday as part of Teacher Appreciation Week. “I always enjoy teacher appreciation week because it’s just a time to feel the love,” Humanities teacher Sarah Wiseman said....

Chromebooks for seniors must be returned by Tuesday. If students are leaving Liberty but staying in FISD, they can keep their Chromebooks for their new school.

Seniors must return Chromebooks by Tuesday

Erika Pernis, Editor-In-Chief May 9, 2023

Seniors must return school-issued Chromebooks and chargers to room C131 by Tuesday.  “If students are staying in FISD they will keep their Chromebook to use over the summer and next year,” digital learning coach Nicole Lotz said. “Only students...

All senior grades are due Monday by 4 p.m. For juniors, sophomores and freshmen, grades are due May 16.

Final grades for class of 2023 due Monday

Shannon Christian, Staff Reporter May 8, 2023

For all practical purposes, the 2022-2023 school year is over for seniors as final grades for the class of 2023 are due Monday at 4 p.m. However, this isn’t true for every student, as grades for freshman, sophomore, and junior grades aren’t due until...

Local elections take place on Saturday. Up for election include Board of Trustee Place 4 and 5, a City Council seat, and mayor.

Students and staff vote in local election on Saturday

Andrew Jáuregui, Interactive Media Editor May 5, 2023

Before walking the stage for graduation on May 20, some seniors on campus are taking part in a milestone occasion for many young adults: voting for Saturday’s local elections featuring choices for city leadership and Frisco ISD Board of Trustee positions.  Already...

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