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

WINGSPAN

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

WINGSPAN

With the possibility of inclement weather hitting the Frisco area sometime Sunday, Frisco ISD emailed parents Friday afternoon with a tentative plan for Feb. 16-19.

Breaking news: Frisco ISD emails parents regarding plans for possible inclement weather

Wingspan Staff February 12, 2021

Frisco ISD sent the following email to parents at 3:16 p.m. Friday regarding the forecast of inclement weather for the school days of Feb. 16-19. "Parents, Out of an abundance of caution, Frisco ISD has developed a plan for the coming week based...

With the start of the last nine weeks, summer and the end of the school year is quickly approaching. In this weeks Viral Thoughts, Haille Hughes stress the importance of keeping up social distancing to achieve a COVID free summer.

Students might receive COVID-19 vaccine starting summer

Aarya Oswal, Staff Reporter February 11, 2021

Whether it’s the Pfizer or the Moderna vaccine, as of Thursday, neither vaccine has been approved for those under 16 years of age. However, according to Dr. Anthony Fauci, that may change soon. “Hopefully by the time we get to the late spring and...

In an interview with CNN on Dec. 3., president Biden mentioned that he is “going to keep [his] commitment that the administration, both in the White House and outside in the Cabinet, is going to look like the country.” 

Biden’s Cabinet diversity

Jordan Battey, Staff Reporter February 10, 2021

When faced with pressure to include more Latino and Black voices in his cabinet, President Joe Biden stated in an interview with CNN on Dec. 3 that he is “going to keep [his] commitment that the administration, both in the White House and outside in...

There’s always some movement of teachers and other staff members around the district from school year to school as people take new jobs. With the opening of Panther Creek High School in August, there’s going to be even more openings in Frisco ISD than normal.

Panther Creek, Board of Trustees unveils name of newest high school

Cooper Ragle, WTV Executive Producer February 9, 2021

The Frisco ISD Board of Trustees met Monday night, a part of the agenda was unveiling the name of high school #12 to be Panther Creek, opening fall of 2022.  Already under construction Northeast of Teel Parkway near the future PGA Headquarters and...

Recently, the district has opened applications for the district-wide committees.

School Board to meet Monday

Trisha Dasgupta, Editor-in-Chief February 8, 2021

Frisco ISD’s Board of Trustees is set to begin its monthly meeting Monday at 6 p.m. where they will be discussing potential names for high school #12, recognizing National Merit Semi-Finalists, and giving updates on the upcoming 87th Texas Legislative...

Final window to change learning environment opens Monday

Final window to change learning environment opens Monday

Aditi Darodkar, WTV Staff Reporter February 5, 2021

The last nine weeks doesn’t start until March 22, but the last window to change a student’s learning environment opens on Monday, and closes on Friday, Feb. 12. Principal Ashley Rainwater predicts that similar patterns of students switching learning...

On Wednesday, the Texas Education Agency released new guidelines for schools: “Under this updated guidance, a public school system’s current practices on masks may continue unchanged. Local school boards have full authority to determine their local mask policy.

Double masking may become the new norm

Ana Cuen, Managing Editor February 4, 2021

Double masking has become increasingly popular with the rise of COVID-19 cases. While there are no official statements from the CDC, according to some public health officials, wearing two masks could be a benefit with the new strands of coronavirus emerging...

Effective Monday, all four grade levels will be released from class at the same time, whether that be in between passing periods or during dismissal.

Starting Monday, no more staggered release for F2F students

Erika Pernis and Athena Tseng February 3, 2021

In the effort to keep the hallways from having too many students in them at one time, the school has been using a staggered release system at the end of each class, as well as at the end of the school day. However, Friday is the last day of this system...

Black History Month is observed every February, and it is celebrated by various countries across the world. This year, Student Council is bringing the celebration to campus through informational posters in the rotunda and a slideshow with biographies that will be displayed in the cafeteria.

Student council aims to educate during Black History Month

Ana Cuen, Managing Editor February 1, 2021

It started out as a week to bring awareness to the history of African Americans and has grown into a month dedicated to celebrate and honor African American people in American history.  Black History Month is observed every February, and it is celebrated...

A CDC study has shown COVID spread in schools is relatively low. The numbers in Frisco ISD appear to support this. As of Friday, the number of on-campus (237) and off-campus (189) active cases are within nine percent of each other.

On-campus, off-campus COVID-19 cases within nine percent of each other

Aaron Boehmer, Editor-in-Chief January 29, 2021

It was just after spring break in March 2020 when Frisco ISD decided to move to a virtual format in an attempt to minimize the spread of COVID-19. With scientists and medical professionals just beginning to understand the virus, there were concerns about...

Redhawks will participate in the English STAAR EOC field test on Thursday morning.

AP tests look to be held in-person for all students

Urja Joshi, Guest Contributor January 28, 2021

A year after AP exams were shortened and adapted for students due to COVID-19 and virtual learnings, it appears that the College Board is returning to in-person testing in May, much to the dismay of some virtual students. “I was expecting the AP...

Approximately 1.2 million children are trafficked each year. 

“[Trafficking] is a very large and prevalent issue today even though we are such an advanced and modernized country and that it is important to help prevent it by speaking up if you are suspicious or know about any instances of trafficking,” member, junior Indu Kancharla said via messages. “Child/human trafficking is a topic that is talked about a lot in UNICEF and I wanted to learn more about the topic and how I can be more careful. I also wanted to know more about ways to prevent it since it happens all around us, even in places we wouldnt expect.”

Trafficking can be reported through several different methods including the National Human Trafficking Hotline, texting the hotline at 233733, or calling 1-888-373-788.

Guest speaker discusses human trafficking with campus UNICEF meeting

Abby Wang, Staff Reporter January 27, 2021

The school’s chapter of UNICEF hosted a guest speaker event Tuesday evening featuring the UNICEF's North Texas Associate Kerisha High-Parker. Every month, UNICEF focuses on a different theme in order to bring awareness to specific causes. January’s...

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