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Although a federal judge overturned Governor Abbotts executive order of banning mask mandates in public schooling, Frisco ISD has no plans of changing their COVID protocols to include a mask mandate.

Texas’ prohibition for mask mandates in schools overruled

Trisha Dasgupta, Editor In Chief November 16, 2021

U.S. District Judge Lee Yeakel has overruled Governor Gregg Abbott’s executive order that prohibited mask mandates in public schools, paving the way for districts across the state to make their own decisions regarding COVID-19 mitigation protocols starting...

The FDA has approved the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children from ages 5-11 leading FISD to email parents that all students under 12 will return to on-campus learning on Jan. 4, 2022.

Breaking News: FISD notifies parents of return to campus plans for students aged 5-11

Trisha Dasgupta, Editor In Chief November 15, 2021

Frisco ISD announced via an email to parents that all students under the age of 12 will be required to start in-person education on Jan. 4th in the wake of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration authorizing the emergency use of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19...

The TREaT program hosted by FISD is having Frisco students, staff, and families to discuss books in participating small businesses.

Frisco ISD hosting new TREaT event to promote literacy and local businesses

Rachel Kim, Staff Reporter November 12, 2021

Read.  Eat.  Talk.  On Saturday, Frisco ISD is hosting a new district-wide event that aims to encourage literacy while contributing to local restaurants and cafés.  TREaT (Together Reading Eating and Talking), invites Frisco ISD students,...

Frisco Community Parade this Veteran’s Day weekend

Grant Milleson, Staff Reporter November 12, 2021

The Frisco Community Parade, honoring veterans, Frisco ISD schools, and community spirit, is Saturday at 10:00 a.m. in downtown Frisco.  “The Frisco Community Parade is a celebration for our community of Frisco,” assistant director of bands Cecily...

Frisco ISD is hosting a Find Your Future Night from 6 - 7:30 p.m. Thursday at Lebanon Trail High School. The event will be dedicated to help students explore alternative college paths.

Redhawks honor staff on Veteran’s Day

Jay Poe, WTV Staff Reporter November 11, 2021

In 1938, the 11th of November was declared a legal holiday, a day dedicated to world peace and originally called Armistice Day. But that was when World War I was thought to be the war to end all wars. However, after World War II and Korea in 1954, November...

PTSA hosting clothes drive for those in need

Kate Graham, WTV Producer November 10, 2021

Now might be a good time to clean out your closet or drawers as the Parent Teacher Student Association is hosting a clothing drive. Many donations drives may not impact people within the district, but the PTSA’s clothing drive is designed to help families...

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.

Rezoning approved at November school board meeting

Hannah Beeler, Staff Reporter November 9, 2021

Frisco ISD’s Board of Trustees held its monthly school board meeting Monday evening to discuss many topics including approved rezoning and the FISD+ program. Attendance zones for the 2022-2023 school year finalized to prepare for the opening of both...

The Texas Education Agency has released a new set of guidelines that suggests new protocols involving parent and trustee involvement in the evaluation of what books are appropriate for public school libraries.

Regular board meeting scheduled for Monday

Erika Pernis, Managing Editor November 8, 2021

The Frisco ISD Board of Trustees is set to have their regular monthly meeting Monday at 6:30 p.m. at the administration building. As sophomores and juniors took the PSAT last month, the board will be recognizing seniors who met the requirement for...

Beating the undefeated: football’s memorable win against Lovejoy

Trisha Dasgupta, Athena Tseng, and Wingspan Staff November 5, 2021

In 2019, the Redhawk football team ended the season 1-9, breaking their 20 game losing streak. Two years later, the Redhawks ended the season 9-1, beating a previously undefeated Lovejoy High School 27-24, in a win that gives the Redhawks a share of the...

Managing editor Rin Ryu gives his perspective on teacher figures and their salaries.

More than a textbook page: African American studies teaches history and heritage

Trisha Dasgupta, Editor-in-Chief November 4, 2021

After years of advocating, an effort originally started by social studies teachers in Houston ISD, the state of Texas officially recognized an African American studies course to be taught in high schools across the state in late April. This year, the...

Many students on campus are going to be celebrating Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, on Thursday.

Redhawks celebrate Diwali

Varun Saravanan, WTV Producer November 4, 2021

The year, the Hindu festival of Diwali falls on November 4. An important event for many Hindus, Diwali is the widely celebrated “festival of lights”. India holds many different cultures and that means Diwali can mean different things to different...

Teacher of the year revealed

Cooper Ragle, WTV Executive Producer November 3, 2021

Being interrupted in class isn’t something most teachers love, but on Tuesday, an interruption made the day for teacher Cynthia Kays who was named the school’s teacher of the year.  “I was getting ready to teach my class, and they walked in...

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