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FISD hosts advanced academic night

Keldric Luster, WTV Staff Reporter January 19, 2022

From more than 20 AP classes, to dozens more advanced classes, there are plenty of options for Frisco ISD students to take an advanced academic classes, including the IB program at Frisco High School, Dual Credit options, and programs at the CTE center. With...

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

COVID-19 booster shot approved for 12-15 year olds

Vibha Immedisetty, Guest Contributor January 18, 2022

The FDA has authorized the COVID-19 booster vaccine for 12-15 year olds, which can be taken 5 months after the second shot of the original vaccine. For many students such as freshman Lavanya Ajith, the booster’s approval was something to look forward...

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.

District offers free N95 masks to staff

Athena Tseng, Managing Editor January 14, 2022

Teachers have the opportunity to pick up a free N95 mask from the front office after Frisco ISD provided each campus with the masks on Thursday. “The difference between the N95 mask and the surgical mask that people have been provided with is really...

Frisco ISDs COVID testing location will reopen on Tuesday at Bacchus Park.

Breaking news: FISD COVID testing site reopening at new location

Athena Tseng, Managing Editor January 13, 2022

Frisco ISD's exclusive COVID testing site at Kuykendall Stadium closed Thursday to relocate to increase testing capacity. It will reopen on Tuesday at Bacchus Park, just one mile from campus. This relocation will help relieve the large response of...

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! webinar on Friday

Kylie Pilgrim, WTV Staff Reporter January 13, 2022

The University of North Texas and Frisco ISD have joined up to offer students the chance to take dual credit classes at UNT through the UNT Now! program. Tomorrow night from 6 to 7 p-m, students and their families can join a webinar that provides information...

Frisco ISD has a long-lasting partnership with colleges in the area to provide students the ability to fulfill high school credits while also earning college credits.

District hosts meeting about Dual Credit classes

Shreya Jagan, Assistant Editor-in-Chief January 12, 2022

With the course registration deadline approaching on January 17th, Frisco ISD is holding a Dual Credit Information Night via Zoom Wednesday from 6-7 p.m. in order to provide families with the opportunity to learn more about what dual credit courses have...

Frisco ISD is also suffering during the national labor shortage leading to longer lines for students to get lunch.

Breaking news: lunch labor shortage

Wingspan Staff January 12, 2022

The following email was sent out to all students and parents this morning. "Dear Liberty High School families, As you know, labor shortages are impacting many job sectors including the food service industry. The school district is no exception, and...

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.

Monthly board meeting takes place on Tuesday

Hannah Beeler, Staff Reporter January 11, 2022

The Frisco ISD Board of Trustees will be holding their monthly meeting Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. at the administration building. One of the first things on the evening agenda will be the discussion of expansion and renovations of the FISD Career and Technical...

FISDs COVID site, in partnership with Nomi Health, have closed its doors after the contract with the city ended.

Breaking news: district to open exclusive COVID-19 testing location

Wingspan Staff January 10, 2022

Frisco ISD students and staff now have access to an exclusive COVID-19 testing location, operated by Nomi Health, in the west parking lot of Kuykendall Stadium. The new testing site opens Tuesday (12-3 p.m.) for Frisco ISD students, and starting Wednesday...

The CTE Center is holding a summer job and career fair that can help students get real world experiences with interviews along with connect them to professionals in different fields.

CTE classes explored through webinar

Alyssa Murphy, WTV Executive Producer January 10, 2022

The Frisco CTE center is hosting an event for incoming freshmen, current freshmen, sophomores, and juniors Tuesday night. The CTE center offers dozens of classes that range from law to animation to the culinary arts with many of these programs offering...

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 retest policy introduced

Saachi Kuchu, WTV Staff Reporter January 7, 2022

A new policy introduced this school year allows students the opportunity to retest up to a hundred. This presents negative and positive changes to students’ academic lives.  “I think the positive is if the student had a bad day the day of the...

Even though students are back on campus this year, Frisco ISD is moving ahead with plans for a virtual school next year and there’s an informational meeting about it Wednesday evening.

FISD+ application deadline extended

Grant Milleson, Staff Reporter January 6, 2022

The application deadline for the new Frisco ISD online learning program, FISD+, which is scheduled to launch in Aug. 2022, has been extended indefinitely, allowing students to still apply for the program. “There is no longer a firm deadline to apply...

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