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The Board of Trustees will hold their monthly meeting Tuesday at 6:30 p.m.

Board of Trustees holds monthly meeting on Monday

Christine Han, Staff Reporter February 5, 2024

The Frisco ISD board of Trustees is holding its February meeting on Monday in the administrative building at 6:30 p.m. To start the meeting off, there will be allotted time for student recognition for College Board National Recognition Program, highest...

From celebrating with wisdom, food, and elders, Lunar New Year will kick off with the Lunar New Year Festival at Frisco Ranch as it marks the beginning of the next year based off the traditional Chinese calendar.

Lunar New Year celebrations take place at Frisco Ranch

Christina Huang, Staff Reporter February 2, 2024

Tuesday’s Lunar New Year can be an opportunity to spend time with family and friends, experience and connect to cultural history, and bring luck. For some students on campus, the chance to experience the holiday’s festivities comes on Feb. 9 at the...

Despite their convenience, Frisco ISD encourages students to avoid third party apps in favor of using the Home Access Center. According to digital learning coach Nicole Lotz, third party apps may not reflect changes to grades and GPA as efficiently or accurately as HAC.

When checking grades, FISD recommends students stick with HAC

Sankeertana Malakapalli, Staff Reporter February 1, 2024

With the first progress report of the spring semester coming on Jan. 31, and ranks set to be released, Frisco ISD advises students to avoid using third-party apps in favor of Home Access Center, or HAC, the district-approved application for grades, GPA,...

Every year, students across the state and country take the SAT, ACT and AP tests. Frisco ISD students are scoring highly and surpassing both state and national averages.

Frisco students surpass standardized testing averages

Maya Silberman, Editor-in-Chief January 31, 2024

Every year, students across the country take the SAT and ACT, standardized testing used during college applications, and Advanced Placement tests. On average, Frisco ISD students outscored their peers on the SAT, ACT and Advanced Placement exams, according...

The spring AP exam payment window is open until Feb. 9.

AP exam payment window open until Feb. 9

Lea Garcia-Salazar, Staff Reporter January 30, 2024

The AP exam payment window for spring semester courses or late payments for full-year or fall semester courses is now open on Online School Fees and will remain open until Feb. 9. All AP exams are priced at $97, except for AP Seminar and AP Research...

Students interested in taking dual credit classes through UNT have until Tuesday to submit their application. The program allows students to spend half their day on their home campus and the other half at UNT.

UNT Now program application deadline coming up

Izzy Patrick, WTV Staff Reporter January 29, 2024

Frisco ISD and the University of North Texas have collaborated to make a dual credit program. In order for students to participate, they must complete an application. The program involves students spending half a day on their home campus, and the other...

Redhawks commemorate International Holocaust Remembrance Day

Lauren Pratt, WTV Producer January 26, 2024

In 2019, the State of Texas passed Senate Bill 1828, to mark Jan. 27 as Holocaust Remembrance Day. And this week, schools all over the state are remembering the Holocaust. “I think that teachers have a unique, special role, especially social studies...

Wingspan and WTV students took top honors at FISDs 3rd Annual Broadcast Competition. As a whole, students took home Best of Show and Best Online News Publication.

Wingspan staff wins top honors at third annual FISD Broadcast Competition

Maya Silberman, Editor-in-Chief January 25, 2024

Broadcast and journalism students across the district competed in the third annual Frisco ISD Broadcast Competition at the CTE Center on Tuesday and Wednesday with Wingspan and WTV students earning high honors, winning Best Online News Publication...

Many students on campus, including junior Lauren Pratt (pictured), use their Chromebooks on the daily. To keep them in working in order, students should update their Chromebooks regularly.

A Chromebook update a day keeps the bugs away

Joaquin Perez, WTV Producer January 24, 2024

Being an Area Technology Specialist means dealing with a lot of student Chromebook issues. But students could save themselves some issues with a simple update. The Frisco ISD One For All program allows all students to have a Chromebook laptop, and...

From classroom to career, CTE Center gets students Future Ready

Maya Silberman and Sadie Johnson January 23, 2024

“When will I use this in real life?” A question posed by many students is one Frisco ISD’s “future-ready” mission aims to solve, focusing on the long-term success of students and preparing them for what comes after graduation.  The implementation...

Coming into 2024, the presidential election is on the mind of many Americans. With the primaries taking place in the upcoming months, the candidates vying for the Oval Office will be finalized.

Primaries narrow down candidates for 2024 election

Sankeertana Malakapalli, Staff Reporter January 22, 2024
The 2024 presidential race continues on Tuesday with the New Hampshire primary. The first of many such events, this election sets the stage for the gradual elimination of candidates.
Frisco ISD has policies in place to communicate weather-related school closures to students. Announcements of closures will be announced on social media, sent through emails, and communicated to local news outlets.

Frisco ISD policies in place to communicate school closures

Nishil Gummadi, WTV Staff Reporter January 19, 2024

Although many students were hoping the cold weather would end in a day off, all Frisco ISD classes have been in session for the 2023-34 school year. However, FISD has some policies in place if the decision is made to cancel school due to bad weather....

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