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

WINGSPAN

Science teacher, Kenric Davies, was recently named the next President Elect of the Science Teachers of Texas Association after being a member for several years.

Teacher on campus named President Elect of Science Teacher of Texas Association

Aarya Oswal, Staff Reporter April 29, 2022

Physics teacher Kenric Davies has been named the new President Elect of the Science Teachers of Texas Association and will begin serving his term on June 1.  “I recently was nominated and slated to be the President Elect which means that I will...

Recently, Frisco company, InspectIR, made first FDA approved COVID-19 breath test, making testing for COVID-19 even easier.

Frisco company develops first COVID breath test

Rachel Kim April 28, 2022

Frisco’s InspectIR has developed the first breath test for COVID-19, which has been issued emergency use authorization by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.  For months before authorized use, the company had been working with the FDA to refine...

The Board of Trustees approved the  final budget of $54.9 million for the construction of a fine arts facility utilizing funds from the 2018 $691 million bond package. The project will start construction during summer of 2024 with an expected completion date in 2026.

Board of Trustees hosts Community Input Meeting Wednesday

Athena Tseng, Managing Editor April 27, 2022

The monthly Community Input Meeting is taking place on Wednesday at 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the district administration building.  The meeting will allow attendees to ask questions and give feedback to the board of trustees about the district. “Our...

Prices have been going up throughout the country, affecting many in Frisco.

U.S. inflation increases rapidly

Abir Faisal, WTV Staff Reporter April 26, 2022

The U.S. is close to the beginning of an era of inflation due to an increase in consumer prices and political tensions. The 2022 U.S. inflation rate is estimated to be about 4%, predicted to peak around may and could result in a further increase in interest...

The national wavier to lunch and breakfast prices at school will not continue next year. The new meal prices for next year have been approved.

Frisco ISD meal prices for 2022-2023 school year are subjected to change

Rachel Kim, Staff Reporter April 26, 2022

The Frisco ISD Board of Trustees approved meal prices for the 2022-2023 school year during its monthly school board meeting.   Since the beginning of the 2021-2022 school year, Frisco ISD has provided free meals to every student, regardless of income,...

Tracing its start to 1903, Frisco ISD has transformed from a one school district, to one of the biggest in the state with 42 elementary schools, 17 middle schools, and 11 high schools. During the course of its growth, the district has formed partnerships with several different entities including the Dallas Cowboys, the city of Frisco, and Collin College. In this special report, Wingspan takes a look at these partnerships at what they mean to the district and its students.

Frisco ISD partners with Collin College and UNT

Maya Silberman, Staff Reporter April 25, 2022

The mission statement of Frisco ISD is simple and concise: “know every student by name and need”. Setting students up for future success is part of that mission and to help provide as many learning opportunities as possible, Frisco ISD partners with...

Early voting begins on Monday and ends May 3, for 3 Frisco ISD board positions.

Early voting opens for Frisco ISD board election

Brooklyn Brown, WTV Staff Reporter April 25, 2022

There are eight candidates on the ballot looking to fill three places on the Frisco ISD board with Monday being the first day to vote in the election, with early voting closing on May 3. Early voting allows for voters to go to any polling place in...

Despite understanding its importance, climate change wasnt something Managing Editor Rin Ryu put much thought into. However, seeing its daily impact sparked a new found interest.

Redhawks celebrate Earth Day

Aleeva Naeem, Guest Contributor April 22, 2022

Happy Earth Day may not be a greeting heard around campus every April 22, but that doesn’t mean some people on campus aren’t spending Friday thinking about Earth Day. “Whatever level you focus on, from conservation of species around the world...

Whaling ready to take over

Alicia Hernandez, WTV Staff Reporter April 22, 2022

From the classroom, to the front office, the career path of associate principal Stacey Whaling has changed on campus as she has been named principal starting for the 2022-2023 school year following current principal Ashley Rainwater departure. “I...

Associate principal Stacey Whaling (right) has been named as the replacement for current principal Ashley Rainwater (left).

Breaking news: associate principal Stacey Whaling named new principal

Wingspan Staff April 21, 2022

The Frisco ISD Board of Trustees named associate principal Stacey Whaling the school's new principal on Thursday. Whaling replaces Ashley Rainwater who resigned earlier this year. The following email was sent out to parents and students. "Dear Parents: It...

Frisco ISD has opened applications for the district committees. The applications consist of roles for the District Advisory Council, Legislative Leadership Council, Library Reconsideration Committee, Safety and Security Committee, School Health Advisory Committee, Special Education Parent Committee, and Student Advisory Committee.

FISD hosting a documentary screening Wednesday night

Aarya Oswal, Staff Reporter April 20, 2022

The Frisco ISD Guidance and Counseling department, along with the Council of PTAs is hosting a screening of the documentary Chasing Childhood Wednesday from 6:30-8:30 p.m. in the Frisco ISD Administration Board Room. There has been a dramatic increase...

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

Centennial High School hosts FISD voter drive

Maya Silberman, Staff Reporter April 20, 2022

Elections are coming up in May and November, and many seniors on campus are eligible to vote in this upcoming election cycle. To help get Frisco ISD students registered to vote, Centennial High School’s National Honor Society is hosting “FISD Votes,”...

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