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Seniors are required to fill out FAFSA applications, which give out loans or grants to students to pay for college if they are eligible. FAFSA applications are now open, and will remain open until Jan. 15, 2023.

FAFSA applications now open for seniors

Aarya Oswal, Assistant Interactive Media Editor October 4, 2022

Applying for college is one thing, but being able to pay for it is another thing. However, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid is now available for the 2023-2024 academic year for anyone applying to an undergraduate/graduate school.  This...

Although the pandemic has been declared over, the virus continues to impact students on campus. The districts guidelines come from the CDC, and some students choose to take additional precautions while at school.

COVID-19 continues to impact students on campus

Nidhi Thomas, Guest Contributor October 3, 2022

President Joe Biden declared the coronavirus pandemic over, but the handful of students that still wear a protective mask are a daily reminder that COVID-19 is still a thing. Another reminder: Frisco ISD’s disease prevention and mitigation guidelines...

In an attempt to get students to report anything they say that could be out of the ordinary, the schools administrative team, including principal Stacey Whaling, took turns dressing like Waldo on Friday for If You See Something, Say Something Day. The first student (students) to find Waldo were eligible for a prize from the front office.

Dressing like Waldo, admin hopes to spark student awareness

Maya Silberman, Managing Editor September 30, 2022

If You See Something Say Something Day. is an annual event started by the Department of Homeland Security after the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, to promote reporting suspicious activity. In Frisco ISD See Something Say Something Awareness...

24 Redhawks qualify as National Merit Semifinalists

Erika Pernis, Maya Silberman, and Rachel Kim September 29, 2022

The 2022 National Merit Semifinalists have been announced. To qualify, seniors needed to score above this year's cutoff index of 219 on their junior year psat In Frisco ISD alone, 119 students were named semifinalists. 24 Redhawks qualified as...

Frisco ISD Guidance and Counseling is hosting a mental health meeting. Parents and children can attend to hear from William Floyd, Board Member of the North Texas Chapter of American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.

Frisco ISD Guidance and Counseling hosts mental health discussion

Sarayu Bongale, Staff Reporter September 28, 2022

Frisco ISD Guidance and Counseling is hosting a discussion on mental health in children and adolescents on Wednesday at 6 p.m at the Frisco ISD Administration Board Room. Parents and children can join and hear from William Floyd, Board Member of the North...

Frisco ISD is hosting the next event in their series of Find Your Future Nights on Tuesday. The event focuses on Texas schools.

Find Your Future Night for Texas schools held Thursday

Sophie Huang, Guest Contributor September 27, 2022

Researching colleges in the Lone Star state is going to be delivered to the doorstep of Frisco ISD students on Tuesday at Find Your Future Night for Texas Schools from 6:00–8:00 p.m at Reedy High School. “[The event gives you] the opportunity to...

The Frisco ISD Board of Trustees held its monthly meeting Tuesday evening to discuss many topics including future-ready spotlights and various approval plans. This months future ready focus area is basic conditions of learning, and
the board voted to nominate Gopal Ponangi for the Frisco Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors.

Board of Trustees holds Community Input Meeting Monday

Caroline Caruso, Editor-In-Chief September 26, 2022

The Frisco ISD Board of Trustees will continue in its series of Community Input Meetings in the auditorium of the Administration Building Monday, beginning at 6:30 p.m. The gatherings aim to give stakeholders an opportunity to provide input and voice...

The Iphone 14 was recently released, and with it, e-waste is back on the minds of many students and staff. Much of the e-waste seen is generated when consumers purchase new products without recycling their old ones.

With the release of the iPhone 14, e-waste is on the rise

Christine Han, Staff Reporter September 22, 2022

Google Pixel. Samsung Galaxy. Apple iPhone. Virtually every year, a new version of one of these phones is released. The latest: the iPhone 14. But along with new features and new technology comes a growing problem: e-waste. The United Nations reports...

Here in Frisco, “everything’s better” for some as H-E-B opens flagship store

Athena Tseng, Editor-In-Chief September 21, 2022

 It wasn’t quite the Beatles arrival in America.  Or even In-N-Out’s arrival in Texas. But for many people in Frisco, Wednesday’s opening of San Antonio based H-E-B on Main Street in Frisco, was a grocery store dream come true.  “We’ve...

The Collin Scholarship Foundation is offering a scholarship to high school seniors who are taking the equivalent of six plus credit hours. The scholarships can make it easier for students to graduate with less debt.

Collin College scholarships benefit Dual Credit students

Harley Classe, Editor-In-Chief September 20, 2022

With fall semester dual enrollment classes in full swing, students are already beginning to think about their spring semester. For many, these classes are an affordable way to knock out college credit. In order to make these classes even more accessible,...

Frisco ISD is working the Frisco Police Department to increase School Resource Officers on elementary campuses. This change was approved at the Sept. 12 board meeting, with the 3 additional SROs patrolling elementary schools.

FISD works with local police to increase campus security

Maya Silberman, Managing Editor September 19, 2022

As the 2022-2023 school year progresses, campuses across Frisco ISD are seeing changes in school security. One of the most notable changes is an increase in the number of School Resource Officers, SROs, at schools, as well as an overall increased...

Frisco Fire Safety Town celebrates its 15th anniversary

Wesley Brodeur, WTV Staff Reporter September 16, 2022

Frisco Fire Safety Town, one of the city’s most well known institutions, is celebrating its 15th anniversary Saturday. The goal of Fire Safety Town is to teach young children how to prevent injuries and respond during emergencies, and many Redhawks...

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