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Early voting for the March 5 primaries is now underway. Eligible voters can go to one of the early voting locations to submit their ballot.

Early voting for March 5 primaries is underway

Sankeertana Malakapalli, Staff Reporter February 22, 2024

The 2024 election season has officially kicked off in Texas with Super Tuesday primaries on March 5. Early voting is underway and continues until March 1 with a mail-in voting applications deadline on Friday. Positions up for election include the presidency,...

Frisco ISD is hosting another Achieve Mentor Training on Wednesday at 6:00 p.m. The training is at the Frisco ISD Administration building.

Frisco ISD hosts Achieve Mentor Training Wednesday

Haley Johnson, WTV Staff Reporter February 21, 2024

Community members have the chance to help guide and support students at the next Frisco ISD Achieve Mentor Training is Wednesday at 6-7 p.m. at the FISD administration training rooms. The FISD Achieve Mentoring Program is seeking caring and committed...

In class and throughout the halls, Redhawks recognize Black History

Sadie Johnson, WTV Staff Reporter February 20, 2024

February is Black History Month, and many students, on campus and across the country, spend the month highlighting and recognizing Black history.  “We celebrate Black History Month because Dr. Jay Woodson and then early 1900s he created Negro History...

The final window for students to change their schedules closes on Thursday at 4:15 p.m.

Final chance for students to make schedule changes on Thursday

Christina Huang, Staff Reporter February 15, 2024

The final deadline for students to make changes to their course request for 2024-25 is approaching, officially closing on Thursday, Feb.15, at 4:30 p.m.  Students have been able to view their course requests since Feb. 1 and will need to fill out...

Frisco ISD officials are considering the use of a voter-approval tax rate election to help cover the costs of proposed raises for staff. 
According to district officials, if a tax rate increase is approved by voters, it could help provide as much  $11 million.

FISD considers tax rate election to cover staff raises

Christine Han, Staff Reporter February 14, 2024

Faced with a multi-million dollar budget shortfall for the 2024-25 fiscal year, Frisco ISD officials are considering the use of a voter-approval tax rate election to help cover the costs of proposed raises for staff.  “It’s very, very important...

Campus administration conducted a lockdown drill during advisory on Monday. The drill gave students and staff an opportunity to ensure knowledge of safety protocols.

Campus administration conducts advisory lockdown drill Monday

Maya Silberman, Editor-in-Chief February 13, 2024

Keeping up with school safety in the new semester, campus administration conducted a lockdown drill during advisory on Monday. “This isn’t a new lockdown drill, we just did it with a different scenario, when the hallways were filled with students,”...

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 filing deadline coming up

Haley Johnson, WTV Staff Reporter February 12, 2024

The filing window for Frisco ISD citizens interested in running for the school board closes on Saturday. Packets regarding the application can be picked up at the main reception desk in the FISD Administration Building Monday through Friday from 8...

Although football season has come to an end, Redhawks across campus are still tuned in to the game. Many students plan to tune in to the Superbowl on Sunday.

Redhawks ramp up for Super Bowl Sunday

Sindhuja Pannuri and Olivia Pulley February 9, 2024

As the anticipation mounts and the weekend draws near, Redhawks across campus are gearing up for what is undoubtedly the most anticipated annual sporting extravaganza in America: the Super Bowl. This year's Super Bowl showdown features the Kansas City...

Redhawks will participate in the English STAAR EOC field test on Thursday morning.

Freshmen participate in English STAAR field test

Sadie Johnson, Staff Reporter February 8, 2024

The Texas Education Agency selected several schools to participate to participate in the STAAR EOC stand alone field test during first and second period on Thursday, and Liberty was one of the selected campuses. This test will only be taken by students...

With the rise in prevalence of Artificial Intelligence, new implications arise every day, especially college applications. As students continue to apply, many grapple with the usage of AI.

Implications of artificial intelligence spread to college applications

Sindhuja Pannuri, Staff Reporter February 7, 2024

The emergence of easily accessible artificial intelligence, like ChatGPT, has raised a lot of questions regarding its place in daily lives. It is an especially contentious issue in education, as tools like AI can write essays and complete assignments...

The Board recognized various academic achievements, school resource officers, and campus future-readiness at the Monday meeting. Campus principal Stacey Whaling spoke at the meeting.

Board recognizes academic achievement and future-readiness Monday

Lauren Pratt, WTV Producer February 6, 2024

Monday's board meeting started with the recognition of Frisco ISD School Resource Officers who come from not just from  the Frisco Police Department but also Mckinney, Plano and Little Elm. The board also recognized students from all 12 high schools...

Youth and Government spent the weekend in Austin competing at the state competition. Several delegates brought home awards.

Youth and Government returns from Austin bearing awards

Maya Silberman, Editor-in-Chief February 5, 2024

Youth and Government students headed to the state capitol Friday for the Youth and Government State Conference in Austin, competing against around 1800 other students in Texas. For over 12 hours each day, students argued as delegates in legislative...

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