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Frisco ISD is hosting Find Your Future Night Monday at Centennial and Wakeland. Students have the opportunity to hear from representatives at private and selective schools, as well as at Big Ten schools.

District recognizes top SAT/ACT scorers, including two Redhawks

Shreyas Viswanathan, Staff Reporter December 8, 2020

14 students across Frisco ISD, including two Redhawks, have become a part of the prestigious list of students to earn the highest composite score on the SAT and ACT, with the class of 2021 being the 10th consecutive one to have students graduating with...

The CDC has changed guidelines for quarantine after students test positive for COVID-19. Students in contact tracing can now come back to school quicker than before.

CDC guidelines for COVID-19 change

Kate Graham, WTV Staff Reporter December 7, 2020

As scientists and researchers learn more about COVID-19, guidelines are changing as to what should, and shouldn’t be done. Helping lead the way in getting information out is the Center for Disease Control which just adjusted some of its guidelines...

Two months after taking the PSAT on Oct. 9, sophomores and juniors on campus will receive their PSAT scores on Tuesday. But the wait has just begun for those hoping for a National Merit Scholarship as semifinalists are not announced until the fall.

PSAT scores scheduled to be released Tuesday

Wingspan Staff December 4, 2020

Months of waiting are about over for sophomores and juniors that took the PSAT exam in October as results from the PSAT/NMSQT are going to be available online starting Tuesday. Students that took the test will receive an email Monday afternoon the provides...

With the final days of the school year approaching, students will all have early release on Thursday and Friday. Students will be released at 12:10 p.m.

Bad weather days may not mean virtual school

Athena Tseng, Staff Reporter December 3, 2020

With the temperature dropping and winter approaching, some students across the nation are losing the thrill of a snow day with virtual learning but, here in Frisco, that may not be the case if bad weather strikes. “Frisco ISD has spoken with the...

While senior year may be different for the class of 2021, the senior bonfire Wed. at 7 p.m. holds their spirit. Located in Plano’s Heritage Farmstead, a historic city location, the event will create a warm atmosphere physically and emotionally for the seniors to enjoy their final months together. 

S’mores, tacos, all part of Senior Bonfire Night

Ana Cuen, Managing Editor December 3, 2020

A cool winter night around the warm fire with childhood friends.  S'mores are passed around and music plays in the background.  While senior year may be different for the class of 2021, the senior bonfire Wed. at 7 p.m. holds their spirit.  “We...

School board takes input from parents on special board meeting

Aaron Boehmer, Editor-in-Chief December 1, 2020

Construction on Emerson High School at 6300 Collin McKinney Parkway is moving along with the new high school scheduled to open in August 2021, and with its close proximity to campus that means Frisco ISD will adjust the attendance zone.  Growth projections...

The FEF application includes portions of academic and financial information and requires two teacher recommendations. The scholarship has helped FISD students since 1999. This years FEF application closes Thursday at 4 p.m.

Frisco scholarship application opens for seniors

Aaron Boehmer, Editor-in-Chief November 30, 2020

$7.9 million has been awarded to graduating seniors for college since 1999 from the Frisco Education Foundation Scholarship Program, and the class of 2021 has the chance to add more money to that total with the application opening Monday and closing Dec....

Homecoming this weekend means for school spirit and dress up days.

Students find their own take on homecoming

Jordan Battey, Staff Reporter November 20, 2020

COVID-19 restrictions wiped out this year’s Homecoming dance, but some students are choosing to hold smaller festivities of their own on Saturday. “Me and my friends are dressing up and doing friendsgiving/foco on Saturday, so that we can still...

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

IB Programme now offered at FISD

Ana Cuen, Managing Editor November 19, 2020

From AP courses to Dual Credit enrollment, Frisco ISD now adds an additional program for students, the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme.  Frisco High School is officially the first in the district to be recognized as an IB World school....

Guest contributer Sindhuja Pannuri shares her thoughts on the level of importance SAT scores have on college admissions. However, thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, colleges have shifted their focus away from SAT scores.

Pre-AP now a thing of the past

Caroline Caruso, Managing Editor November 18, 2020

Pre-AP classes will soon be a thing of the past.  But it’s not what you think.  Starting off with the 2020-2021 school year, Pre-AP classes will be given a new name. The change to “advanced” has been in the works for a while, and is a...

STAAR testing looks different for Dual Credit

Alicia Hernandez, WTV Staff Reporter November 17, 2020

Everyone enrolled in a US history course must take the US history STAAR test in the spring, however, the process will be different for dual credit students. Throughout their high school career, students must take the end-of-course STAAR test for certain...

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.

Three students on campus recognized as National Hispanic Scholars

Aaron Boehmer, Editor-in-Chief November 16, 2020

27 Frisco ISD seniors have been recognized as Scholars by the College Board’s National Recognition Program, including three students on campus.  Seniors Trinity Ramirez, Gabriella Salazar, and Emma Varela have all been recognized as Scholars, receiving...

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