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

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

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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.

School board meeting set for Tuesday

Kirthi Gummadi, Executive Producer October 12, 2021

The Frisco ISD Board of Trustees is holding its monthly meeting Tuesday at the district administration building starting at 6:30. One of the many topics on Tuesday’s agenda is attendance rezoning for the 2022-2023 school year as Panther Creek High...

Frisco ISDs Inside Scoop, held at Emerson High School, gives community members the opportunity to talk to district leaders.

District’s first Inside Scoop of the year

Caroline Caruso, Assistant Editor-in-Chief October 7, 2021

Frisco ISD’s first Inside Scoop of the year, previously called Coffee Talks, is Friday from 8-9 a.m. in the library at Emerson High School. Each session of the FISD initiative will allow parents and guardians of the community to talk with district...

Property taxes in Texas are one of the biggest issues being discussed by the Texas legislature right now with many lawmakers hoping to lower taxes. 
In August, Frisco ISD lowered its tax rate for the year, but in general, Texans pay a higher proportion of their home value toward property taxes, than homeowners in almost every other state.

Texas Trio event offers seniors information about admissions process

Rachel Kim, Staff Reporter October 6, 2021

Texas A&M, Texas Tech, and the University of Texas at Austin are hosting a virtual Texas Trio event Wednesday from 6 - 7:30 p.m. when Frisco ISD 12th grade students and parents can learn more about the admissions and application process for each institution.  Having...

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.

Some students unsure about getting COVID-19 booster shot

Aarya Oswal, Staff Reporter October 5, 2021

More than 51% of Texas are fully vaccinated according to Our World in Data and the CDC has announced that after six months of being fully vaccinated, some people should get Pfizer-BioNTech booster shot to increase chances of fighting off the SARS...

Volunteers from American Legion Post 178 were on campus Friday in the cafeteria to help eligible students register to vote. Monday is the deadline to register for Novembers elections.

American Legion helps students register to vote

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

With the deadline to register to vote in the November election on Monday, organizers from the American Legion Post 178 were on campus Friday in the cafeteria to help register eligible students.  “I think that it’s important for all citizens...

For students in AP classes and interested in taking the AP exams, the AP exams fee window is open and closes on Nov. 1. This is also the deadline to request a refund for students who choose not to take the exams.

AP exam fee window opens

Jordan Battey, Managing Editor September 30, 2021

The AP Exam fee window for full year and fall semester classes is open, with the deadline falling on Nov. 1 for all Frisco ISD students.  All exams will cost $96, with the exception of AP Seminar and AP Research Exams, which are $144. Students who...

To assist students, Frisco ISD is continuing their free tutoring services, RAIL through live conferencing and video tutorials.

Free tutoring offered

Caroline Caruso, Asst. Editor In Chief September 29, 2021

Middle school and high school students in FISD will continue to have access to the free online tutoring program, RAIL, for the 2021-2022 school year.  What started in 2019, the district-sponsored program is facilitated by Frisco ISD teachers who will...

As enrollment continues to increase in Frisco ISD, the district is looking to make some zoning changes to accommodate high school number 12, Panther Creek.

High school #12 leads to rezoning

Allyson Lastovica, Staff Reporter September 28, 2021

Another year brings another round of rezoning as Frisco ISD gets ready to open high school number 12, Panther Creek High School in Aug. 2022. The district has added more than 2,400 students since this time in 2020, bringing the district’s total enrollment...

Continuing on their 30 plus year partnership, the Texas state fair and North Texas Food Bank work together to provide meals to people in need through food donations in exchange of cheaper tickets.

State fair helps fight against hunger

Radhika Sharma, WTV Staff Reporter September 27, 2021

The state fair of Texas and North Texas Food Bank are fighting hunger at this year’s state fair. The annual state fair opened Friday and run until October 17 at Fair Park in Dallas. The North Texas Food Bank and the state fair of Texas have been...

Hurricane Ida hit Louisiana recently leaving many Redhawk students and staff to be worried. As a result, an organization on campus stepped up to help with the damage done.

Care Wiki hosts Hurricane Ida donation drive

Alyssa Murphy, WTV Executive Producer September 24, 2021

Hurricane Ida became the second most damaging hurricane to make landfall in Louisiana when it dissipated on September 4. The estimated cost of damages is 50.1 billion dollars and the effects go beyond the borders of Louisiana. To make an impact, one student...

For the third straight year in a row, the Frisco ISD Board of Trustees has lowered the district tax. This rate is the lowest Frisco ISD has seen in more than 20 years. 

Drive through job fair returns again

Keldric Luster, WTV Staff Reporter September 23, 2021

Getting a job without leaving the car is what could happen for some people looking to get a job with Frisco ISD.  Frisco ISD has been one of the fastest-growing school districts in the country for the last 20 years, and the district is currently looking...

Students of color face mental health stigma

Students of color face mental health stigma

Rin Ryu, Staff Reporter September 22, 2021

September is National Suicide Prevention Month, a month to raise awareness on a stigmatized topic. This month is used to spread hope to those that are affected by suicide and mental illness. For people of color, mental health is even more taboo. According...

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