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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

Frisco ISD continues to increase the number of course offerings available for students with the addition of new classes and pathway programs for the 2021-2022 school year.

Starting next fall, those interested will be able to explore a multitude of options, with electives ranging from African American studies to a Multicultural Section of AP Seminar. 

New course offerings available for 2021

Caroline Caruso, Managing Editor December 16, 2020

Transitioning into 2021, Frisco ISD continues to increase the number of course offerings available for students with the addition of new classes and pathway programs for the 2021-2022 school year. Starting next fall, those interested will be able to...

New Board of Trustee member takes the Oath of Office during a board meeting on Monday. Davis became the first Black woman to serve on the board.

Dynette Davis sworn in to board, attendance zones modified

Aaron Boehmer, Editor-in-Chief December 15, 2020

Dynette Davis was sworn in Monday as the first Black woman to serve on the Frisco ISD Board of Trustees in the board’s monthly meeting where various items were finalized, including new attendance zones announced for the 2021-22 school year.  Nov....

Over 40,000 Americans participated in the Pfizer/BioNtech vaccine clinical trials. One of the volunteers was FISD parent, Shreedeep Mitra.

It was an opportunity to be part of something big and historic however small my part was, Mitra said. Mankind has suffered enough already and this was a moment to give back to society.

FISD parent participates in Pfizer vaccine trial

Trisha Dasgupta, Editor-in-Chief December 14, 2020

Dozens of cameras and reporters watched a historic scene play out as the first batch of COVID-19 vaccines were distributed at Dallas Methodist Medical Center early Monday morning.  Produced in a record amount of time, the quick turnaround on the Pfizer-BioNTech...

Liberty High School was one of 9 FISD schools awarded recognition on College Boards AP Honor Roll.

TEA hits pause on ratings, but go on STAAR

Aaron Boehmer, Editor-In-Chief December 12, 2020

The STAAR is on for students, but school districts won’t be graded as the Texas Education Agency announced Thursday that A-F ratings are paused for the 2020-21 school year.  Students like junior Joe Ogola believe standardized testing like the STAAR...

Dragons and snakes, scary to some, pets to others

Aditi Darodkar, WTV Staff Reporter December 10, 2020

Most people have cat and dog pets.  But some people choose different creatures for company. According to Anxiety and Depression Association of America, pets are known for reducing stress and being soothing, with 67 percent of American families...

There are actually hundreds of types of coronaviruses; all of which are categorized into different groups. In this weeks viral thoughts staff reporter Hailie Hughes discusses the various mutants found of the COVID-19 virus.

COVID-19 vaccine to safely expose public to the virus

Kate Graham, WTV Staff Reporter December 10, 2020

It can sometimes take years, if not decades to develop a new vaccine. But the outbreak of COVID-19 prompted President Trump and others to launch Operation Warp Speed, a high speed process to create a vaccine for this coronavirus. Scientists were...

All Texans, 16 and older, are now eligible to receive their vaccination for COVID-19,

First batch of Covid vaccines expected to arrive to Texas

Kirthi Gummadi, WTV Staff Reporter December 9, 2020

With the first batch of COVID vaccines scheduled to arrive in Texas in a matter of days, many are faced with deciding whether or not to get the vaccine.  In addition to making vaccines available for workers on the frontline, there are debates on whether...

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...

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