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

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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 information on UT, Tech, and A&M

Shreyas Viswanathan, Staff Reporter April 27, 2021

Texas A&M, Texas Tech, and The University of Texas at Austin are hosting a Texas Trio virtual event for all Frisco ISD 11th-grade students and parents April 28 from 6-7:30 p.m. where students and parents can learn more about each campus while exploring...

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

Early voting for school borad and City Council elections ends Tuesday

Aaron Boehmer, Editor-in-Chief April 26, 2021

Polls are open and ready for ballot casting as early voting for the Frisco Board of Trustees and City Council elections began on April 19 and ends Tuesday, with Election Day on May 1 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.  City Council Place 1 and 3 are up for grabs,...

A new and permanent Virtual Academy is in the works for Frisco ISD students. Admission to the new school will feature an application process and students that are selected will not receive the opportunity to participate in fine arts classes or athletics. 

Mixed feelings about Frisco ISD’s plan for future of virtual school

Shreya Jagan, Managing Editor April 22, 2021

A new and permanent Virtual Academy is in the works for Frisco ISD students. Admission to the new school will feature an application process and students that are selected will not receive the opportunity to participate in fine arts classes or athletics.  The...

With the 2021-2022 school year starting, new COVID procedures are set by the district.

Masks look to be optional for 2021-2022 school year

Kate Graham, Staff Reporter April 22, 2021

After an entire school year of students and staff wearing masks on campus and at school related events, Frisco ISD has announced tentative plans to be mask optional next year.  “While FISD is still waiting for the Texas Legislature to pass legislation...

Starting with the 2021-2022 school year, students in grades 3-12, pending state approval, are eligible to opt out of in-person school as Frisco ISD proposes its plan for an all-virtual school. The plan is depending upon certain things happening in Austin during the current legislative session.

Breaking News: Frisco ISD introduces plan for permanent virtual school

Trisha Dasgupta, Editor-in-Chief April 21, 2021

Frisco ISD is planning to introduce a permanent virtual school, pending state approval, for students grades 3-12 for the 2021-2022 school year according to a news release posted on the district website Wednesday.   “Frisco ISD is excited to provide...

 all students are given the opportunity to register to attend summer school with Monday being the first day the registration window opened. While registration ends on May 25 for credit recovery, students have until May 31 at 4 p.m. to drop the class with a full refund. After 4:01 p.m. on May 31 through June 10, students may still drop the class with no penalty, but they will not get a refund.

Summer school offers recovery, acceleration, and enrichment

Aarya Oswal, Staff Reporter April 20, 2021

With only a few weeks left in the fourth grading period, all students are given the opportunity to register to attend summer school with Monday being the first day the registration window opened.  Students can take summer school for multiple reasons:...

An award case displays the past accolades of the campus UIL Academics team including district titles and individual state awards. Redhawks placed 7th overall in this years 5A UIL Region II meet.

Redhawks place 7th in UIL regional meet

Aaron Boehmer, Editor-in-Chief April 19, 2021

Placing 7th overall at the regional academic meet for 5A UIL Region II, Redhawks students faced 36 schools and earned the highest finish by a Frisco ISD school.  “I'm extremely excited for these students and coaches, especially after UIL Academic...

Early voting for the March 5 primaries is now underway. Eligible voters can go to one of the early voting locations to submit their ballot.

Early voting begins Monday for Frisco ISD board places

Aditi Darodkar, WTV Staff Reporter April 19, 2021

It’s time to head back to the ballot box for voters as two places on the Frisco ISD Board of Trustees are up for election. Early voting begins Monday and continues through April 27 for the May 1 election. The two Frisco ISD board of trustees places...

Guest contributor Leen Al-etain expresses an opinion on the four day school week model.

Deadline to change course selection for 2021-2022 is Friday

Alexander Morcan, WTV Staff Reporter April 16, 2021

Students who want to make changes to their schedules for next year must do so by the end of the day Friday.  Emails from the counselors with instructions regarding schedule changes was sent out on March 31. Schedule changes will have no effect...

The district is asking families and staff to fill out end-of-year surveys. Seniors will fill out the form during advisory on Friday.

Frisco ISD to open intermediate school for grades 5-6 in 2023

Ana Cuen, Managing Editor April 15, 2021

Between Alma Road and Dr. Kenneth Cooper Park, the first Frisco ISD intermediate school is planned to open for grades 5 and 6 in the fall of 2023. Designed by architects with Huckabee, the campus is expected to foster a creative and collaborative environment...

HOSA is hosting its annual Blood Drive sponsored by Carter BloodCare this Wednesday near the auditorium doors from 8:30-3:30 PM.

HOSA hosts Carter Bloodcare Drive Wednesday

Caroline Caruso, Managing Editor April 14, 2021

HOSA is ushering students in and out of the building on Wednesday as the Carter Bloodcare Drive takes place outside the auditorium from 8:30-3:30 p.m.  After giving blood, donors will receive COVID-19 Antibody Testing, blood typing, as well as two...

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 discuss students, STAAR, COVID-19

Cooper Ragle, WTV Executive Producer April 13, 2021

Topics like student recognition and the school district’s response to problems with the online version of the STAAR test were discussed at the Board of Trustees agenda Monday.  One of the main areas of discussion was COVID-19. According to data...

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