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Spring break marks the conclusion of the third nine-week grading period. Bad weather days and SAT made the block schedule a bit more complicated.

Spring Break kicks off the start of a new grading period

Allyson Lastovica, Staff Reporter March 4, 2022

The third nine-week grading period comes to an end Friday as students head out for spring break March 7-11. However, recent bad weather days may have complicated the process for some.  “I wouldn’t have minded the grading period over if we hadn’t...

To get involved with local politics and government policy, junior Arshia Narula is in Congressman Taylors Youth Advisory Council. 

“As I continue to participate in the council, I hope to gain more real-world experiences of actively participating in governmental affairs and to have an open mind towards varying
viewpoints, Narula said.

Youth Advisory Council gives junior insight on political process

Rachel Kim, Staff Reporter March 3, 2022

Ever since the start of 2021, countless events and controversial topics have arisen in American society. For many people though, conversations and discussions revolving around politics and debate are normally ignored.  However, junior Arshia Narula...

After almost two semesters of working and researching in the career field of their choosing, Independent Study and Mentorship students will be presenting their work during Final Presentation night on Wednesday.

Students present research at annual ISM showcase

Trisha Dasgupta, Editor-in-Chief March 2, 2022

After a semester of working and researching in the career field of their choosing, Independent Study and Mentorship students will be presenting their work at the annual ISM Showcase at the FISD Athletic Facility Wednesday at 6:30 pm. “It’s a really...

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

Juniors take SAT on Wednesday while others have a full day

Alyssa Murphy, WTV Executive Producer March 1, 2022

The school is hosting the SAT test tomorrow but unlike years past, it will be a bit different. It was previously planned that all students who were not juniors would have a half-day while juniors took the SAT. However, to give students a chance to catch...

AcDec recently competed in their last competition of the school year and placed tenth overall in the state and with several individual awards.

AcDec team shines during competiton

Karina Grokhovskaya, WTV Executive Producer February 28, 2022

After months of preparation and practice, AcDec competed in their last competition of the season with the school placing tenth in the state and several Redhawks bringing home individual medals. “The AcDec competition went great,” AcDec advisor...

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

Board of Trustees hosts first ever Community Input Meeting Monday

Aarya Oswal, Staff Reporter February 28, 2022

The Board of Trustees updated Board Operating Procedures to include Community Input Meetings which are designed for stakeholders to provide constructive criticism and/or input and also to ask questions on any issue related to Frisco ISD. The first of...

National Eating Disorder Awareness Week takes place from February 21-27 in 2022, leading many to come out with their struggles and stories. One Redhawk on campus has decided to hers with Wingspan. 

I would eat full meals at school and when out with my friends and family, and then punish myself for the calories by skipping more meals and limiting myself further. I didn’t look ‘sick’ and I wasn’t losing lots of weight, which I was angry at myself for.”

Student shines a light on National Eating Disorder Awareness week

Rachel Kim and Rishika Desai February 25, 2022

“I had developed this obsession with trying to be skinny. I was obsessed with the number on the scale, the number around my waist, the number on the nutrition label,” junior Carol Olamit* said. “I was obsessed with the empty feeling in my stomach...

Frisco ISD announced on Monday that all schools and offices will be closed Tuesday due to the forecast calling for snow and ice.

Breaking News: Frisco ISD announces closure for Thursday

Wingspan Staff February 23, 2022

With a winter storm warning in place until 6 p.m. on Thursday, Frisco ISD has made the decision to close all schools and offices Thursday. The following is the email sent out Wednesday afternoon. "Frisco ISD buildings will be closed for instruction...

Ready for the real world: CTE courses help students prepare for future careers

Trisha Dasgupta, Athena Tseng, and Cooper Ragle February 23, 2022

Note-taking, lectures, PowerPoints.  That’s what a normal day looks like for most classrooms. However, students at the Frisco ISD CTE Center have a bit of a different learning experience.  With more than 30 courses offered and 5,000 students...

Conflict in Ukraine is a family matter for some Redhawks

Erika Pernis and Kirthi Gummadi February 22, 2022

In what is being called a “peacekeeping” mission by the Kremlin, Russia has sent troops into eastern Ukraine in what is another step in the growing tension in eastern Europe.  Although there have been growing tensions between the countries, for...

A severe weather has been hitting the DFW metroplex for the past couple of months.

Breaking News: Notification sent to parents about possibility of more severe winter weather

February 22, 2022

An early morning hail storm on Tuesday damaged homes throughout North Texas, but that could be just the beginning of winter weather as a wintry mix of sleet and freezing rain could hit the Frisco area Wednesday and Thursday. To inform parents of the district's...

On Monday, the Board met at the Administration building. They approved the 2024-25 calendar, with the addition of Fall break and a Monday start.

Filing window for FISD Board of Trustees closes Friday

Robyn Burke, WTV Staff Reporter February 17, 2022

Friday is the final day a Frisco ISD resident may file for a place on this year’s May 7 ballot. Places 1, 2, and 3 are on the ballot meaning there could be three new members on the Frisco ISD Board of Trustees. While the March 1 election features the...

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