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After long hours of studying and practice questions, SAT gets cancelled again for juniors and seniors due to COVID-19 restrictions and precautions. Additional testing dates have been added for later in the year. “The first time my test was cancelled, I was optimistic and understood as to why it was cancelled,” junior Biyanka Hati said. “However, the third time it was cancelled was quite literally two days before my test.”

Students sit out on SAT as it gets cancelled again

Anurupa Roy, Staff Reporter September 3, 2020

Long hours of test prep starting as early as freshman or sophomore year, many students spend months -- even years -- getting ready for the SAT. However, due to COVID-19, thousands of students across the nation have had their tests either cancelled or...

Face to face protocols in place

Wingspan Staff September 2, 2020

After nearly three weeks of virtual school for all Frisco ISD students, approximately 900 Redhawks will be back on campus Thursday for the first day of face to face school since March. But things will look a bit different as the school has established...

Speaking on COVID-19 mitigation protocols and the general state of the district, Wingspan sits down with superintendent Dr. Mike Waldrip to discuss the start of the new school year.

Waldrip speaks on start of 2020-2021 school year

Trisha Dasgupta, Editor-in-Chief September 1, 2020

 Starting off his fourth year leading Frisco ISD, superintendent Dr. Mike Waldrip has led thousands of faculty and students through the COVID-19 pandemic. Wingspan sat down to talk to Waldrip in an exclusive interview on navigating re-opening schools...


Staying at home this much has helped lead this generation to learn more about ourselves, and our society as a whole. We were able to take this time and realize that what’s “normal” shouldnt be normal.

District launches COVID-19 tracker

Trisha Dasgupta, Editor-in-Chief August 31, 2020

Just days before face to face classes in Frisco ISD are scheduled to start on Thursday, the district launched a COVID-19 tracker that shows more than 40 lab-confirmed cases involving students and staff members, including three Redhawk staff members. “Frisco...

Frisco ISD has transitioned from x2VOL to instead use Xello as a new way to track students volunteer hours. None of the hours previously approved within x2VOL were migrated over to Xello, though the counseling secretary has a report of each student’s total approved hours categorized by student ID.

Say hello to Xello: FISD’s new program for tracking volunteer hours

Aaron Boehmer, Editor-in-Chief August 27, 2020

Say hello to Xello; Frisco ISD dropped x2VOL in June to instead use the college and career readiness application as the new way for tracking students’ volunteer hours.  According to the counseling department, the change was made in an effort to...

Hours before Hurricane Laura is projected to hit the coast of Texas and Louisiana, the weather betrayed what forecasters are predicting as Beaumont saw only light rain Tuesday afternoon. The hurricane is gathering strength in the Gulf of Mexico and is now a Category 4 hurricane.

Bracing for impact, Hurricane Laura poised to strike

Remi Williams, Sports Editor August 26, 2020

  Hurricane Laura is making its way through the Gulf of Mexico, and is predicted to hit the border of Texas and Louisiana late Wednesday, with wind speeds as high as 140 mph as it strengthens into a Category Four hurricane. With over half...

The CDC has implemented new guidelines for self-isolation after a positive COVID019 test. In her weekly blog, VIral Thoughts, staff reporter Haille Hughes shares her thoughts.

Health science students back at CTE for first in-person classes since March

Ana Cuen, Managing Editor August 25, 2020

After more than five months of empty hallways, CTE health science students are the first ones back on a Frisco ISD campus, as their in-person classes began this week through the Collin College Dual Credit program. With internships and clinical rotations...

New COVID-19 tracking system for public schools

New COVID-19 tracking system for public schools

Ana Cuen, Managing Editor August 24, 2020

A new data system created by Texas Education Agency and Texas Health and Human Services now requires public Texas high schools to report any confirmed COVID-19 cases to the Texas Department of State Health Services. The DSHS will then make the data public...

As school cafeterias remain empty for the first three weeks, FISDs Child Nutrition Department has come up with a way to ensure all students have lunches.

Child Nutrition Department creates new meal pick-up plan

Harley Classe, Staff Reporter August 20, 2020

All across FISD, students rely on their school's cafeteria system to purchase meals. With the district taking a complete online approach for the first three weeks, the Child Nutrition Department has come up with a way for students to pick up their lunches...

The Collin College Writing Center is offering free help with college applications to dual credit students. Appointments will be available at all locations, including neighboring areas such as the Frisco, Plano, and McKinney campuses.

Preparing for Collin, webinar hosted for Dual Credit students

Ana Cuen, Managing Editor August 19, 2020

To help Dual Credit students get ready for the start of Collin College classes on Aug. 24, college and career counselor Shawna Chamberlin will host an orientation Zoom webinar on Wednesday at 6:00 p.m. and Friday at 12:00 p.m. for new and returning dual...

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

FISD wins voting rights lawsuit

Trisha Dasgupta, Editor-in-Chief August 18, 2020

A year-long lawsuit against the district was brought to an end after United States District Court Judge Amos L. Mazzant concluded that Frisco ISD’s School Board Member election systems are legal and non-discriminatory. “Frisco ISD is glad the Court...

The school wasn’t spared from the high winds that whipped through the area as one of the trees in front of the school, outside the social studies hall, was split almost in half from winds. 

Storm rolled into North Texas, leaving some damage

Trisha Dasgupta, Editor-in-Chief August 17, 2020

A strong storm system rolled through North Texas last night with numerous homes in the area suffering damage from the strong winds.  “A tree in front of my house fell over because of the winds last night which was pretty scary,” junior Aleeza...

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