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The first nine weeks of the school year is coming to an end Friday. For students in sports, this is also an eligibility checkpoint.

New grading system implemented campus-wide

Erika Pernis, Editor-In-Chief August 15, 2022

With the start of the new school year, a new grading system has taken effect on campus. Instead of having both minor and major grades, all grades will be weighted the same. The new system encourages frequent re-assessing of material for teachers to better...

The long-awaited FISD employee clinic had its grand opening recently, allowing employees to get free minor health care.

FISD employee clinic provides free health services

Athena Tseng, Editor-In-Chief August 12, 2022

A new Frisco ISD employee benefit is now available as the FISD Employee Clinic recently opened. The clinic is a shared space with Children's Health Andrews Institute for Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Frisco, formerly the FISD athletic office. The...

Teachers were required to pack up and clean up their classrooms by the end of the year. This summer, the campus was refreshed and the floors and walls were redone.

Redhawks return back to campus with new adjustments and renovations

Rachel Kim, Staff Reporter August 11, 2022

For Frisco ISD staff and students, the first day of the 2022-2023 school year began on Wednesday, a change from previous years.  “The main difference of school starting on a Wednesday is that Friday is an actual teaching day now, which I think threw...

The majority of staff and students make a return to campus after summer vacation. However, for a select few, this fall will be the first time stepping foot into the nest.

Redhawks return to a school year rhythm

Caroline Caruso, Editor-in-Chief August 10, 2022

Redhawks made their return to campus for the first day of school Wednesday. For these students, the end of summer vacation means readjusting to a seven-hour schedule and finding a balance between classes and extracurriculars. The eagerness and...

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 held on Saturday at the Ford Center

Shreya Jagan, Assistant Editor In Chief May 20, 2022

Along with the end of the 2021-2022 school year, graduation is fast approaching and will take place Saturday at the Ford Center at noon.  “I’m really glad that we’re able to graduate normally this year,” senior Rhoan Egemo said. “With the...

Teachers were required to pack up and clean up their classrooms by the end of the year. This summer, the campus was refreshed and the floors and walls were redone.

School prepares for summer campus refresh

Wingspan Staff May 19, 2022

As the school prepares for renovations over the summer, teachers have to pack up their classrooms.

The end of the year looks a little different this year with Thursday and Friday being half days.

School ends year with half days

Erika Pernis, Managing Editor May 18, 2022

Thursday and Friday are half days in Frisco ISD as graduation ceremonies begin Thursday evening at the Ford Center.  All students will be dismissed at 12:10 p.m. with seniors having graduation rehearsal Thursday at 2 p.m. “I actually think it's...

This Saturday, graduation will be livestreamed so family and friends can watch either live or after the ceremony.

Graduation is being live streamed this weekend

Shreya Jagan, Assistant Editor In Chief May 17, 2022

Saturday’s graduation ceremony for all seniors will be live streamed and archived for future viewing. The availability of watching graduation online makes sense in today’s climate.  “COVID-19 cases are still present,” senior Aanvi Krishna...

Now that students are done with 2022-2023 schedule requests, campus administration is working on a different kind of schedule.

Administration starts organizing next year’s schedules

Cooper Ragle, WTV Executive Producer May 16, 2022

Starting in the winter, students get the opportunity to pick classes they would like for next year. During this time, campus administration is working on the master schedule which consists of many different elements.  “We're making sure that each...

Freshmen and seniors get the morning off while sophomore and juniors take the PSAT on Wednesday.

National Merit Scholars announced

Trisha Dasgupta, Editor In Chief May 13, 2022

More than a year after taking the test, five Redhawks have been announced as winners of National Merit scholarships.  Biyanka Hati, Vagmin Viswanathan, and Charlie Zhang won National Merit scholarships for $2500 with Kelly Liu and Ryan Zheng winning...

The libary is hosting a trade fair this Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. It is meant to serve as an opportunity for students to discover different pathways after high school.

Potential fines for those who have lost or damaged library books

Robyn Burke, Guest Contributor May 12, 2022

The deadline for turning in library books has passed with students who have not turned in lost or damaged books facing a potential fine.  “As an FISD  policy, we do not have late fees, so the only time you ever have to pay for a book is if you...

Recently, the district has opened applications for the district-wide committees.

Applications for district committees open

Aarya Oswal, Staff Reporter May 11, 2022

The Frisco ISD Board of Trustees and Superintendent Dr. Mike Waldrip are at the forefront of the district's leadership team but students, parents, employees, and community members can now apply to be a part of a voice for the community and its needs from...

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