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

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With all Frisco ISD high school students returning back to school in-person, staff and students on campus are attempting to return to a state of normalcy. Ultimately, the goal is to transition to the usual routine that staff and students on campus exercised before the pandemic.

Hallways to remain empty for first three weeks

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

In a statement released yesterday, Frisco ISD has announced that the first three weeks of the 2020-21 fall semester will be virtual for every student, with on-campus courses starting on Sept. 3 for students who have selected in-person learning.  “Details...

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

FISD issues one-time bonus to employees

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

Frisco ISD employees that were employed by the district from March 1 through May 28 are receiving a minimum of a $250 bonus on Wednesday as the district issues a one-time payment as a part of the Coronavirus Appreciation and Recognition of Effort Stipend.  The...

Demonstrators protest across the street from Dallas City Hall Saturday. “The energy was very powerful. It is so surreal,” Independence High School rising senior Bianca Agoretti said. “Seeing it on TV and being in it is a different atmosphere. Everyone there was so supportive and we were all looking out for one another. Everyone was making sure you had enough water and you had food.”

Amid fight for justice, students take charge in local protests

Aaron Boehmer, Editor-in-chief May 31, 2020

Protests continue across the country following the police killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis on Monday, May 25, with demonstrators demanding justice and action against police brutality, systemic racism, and oppression of Black people in America.  Cities...

Graduation will be held at 8 a.m. Saturday at Toyota Stadium while following social distancing guidelines. The students will be sitting together, there will be all the usual speeches, students will be able to have their name read in front of their friends and family and celebrate the end of their high school careers, principal Ashley Rainwater said.

Once a Redhawk, always a Redhawk

Shreya Jagan, Staff Reporter May 28, 2020

As the 2020 school year comes to a close, graduation is fast approaching and will be held at 8 a.m. Saturday at Toyota Stadium. Even though this year’s graduation will be different, many of the original aspects of past graduations will still be present.  “For...

Class of 2020’s academic top 10 named

Wingspan Staff May 27, 2020

Countless hours of studying, endless exams, homework, projects, and countless other school related activities are over and the top 10 students with the highest GPAs have been named. Here is the top 10 for the class of 2020. Nandasri Talluri, valedictorian April...

Redhawk National Merit Semifinalists from 2019 stand during a recognition ceremony during Monday nights monthly school board meeting. Recognized for their high scoring performance on the PSAT, the seniors have the chance to score thousands in scholarship funds.

2 Redhawks receive National Merit scholarships

Trisha Dasgupta, Staff Reporter May 26, 2020

The National Merit Scholarship Corporation chooses 3,500 students every year to be awarded $2,500 scholarships and corporate-sponsored scholarships, and this year two students on campus, Nandasri Talluri and Andrew T. Sen were honored as recipients.  “This...

The halls of the school will be empty Tuesday after Frisco ISD canceled school due to inclement weather.

Classroom cleanup begins on campus

Athena Tseng, Guest Contributor May 21, 2020

Teachers have begun to clean out their classrooms after being allowed to return to campus if certain social distancing guidelines are followed.  “The way the clean-out process was organized was by using a sign-up sheet. We selected a day and a two-hour...

With its annual Scholarship Night cancelled due to limitations of social interactions, this year the Frisco Education Foundation delivered news of scholarships to the homes of students.

Scholarship night moves to home delivery

Caroline Caruso, Guest Contributor May 20, 2020

In sight of social-distancing protocols and current limitations on public events, the Frisco Education Foundation was forced to cancel their annual Scholarship Night on Wednesday for this year’s senior class. “Fundraising events had to be postponed,...

Stabler D’Amore was the focus of attention in the lecture hall in November 2019 as part of the schools counseling session that presented information on how pets can help reduce anxiety. 

A 2016 survey found that 74 percent of people who owned a pet reported an improvement in their mental health.

Mental Health Awareness month starts conversations

Trisha Dasgupta, Staff Reporter May 19, 2020

May is Mental Health Awareness month, and with the recent circumstances surrounding COVID-19, various campaigns have been working especially hard to bring the issue into light.  “The outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) may be stressful...

AP students take AP exams in May, however, the deadline to pay for fall courses is now. Students must pay through Online School Fees by Nov. 1.

AP students struggle to submit their exams

Ashvita Girish, Staff Reporter May 18, 2020

The second week of AP exams began Monday, but it comes after numerous complaints about technology issues with the exams that began online on May 11. Usually exams are given on campus, but due to COVID-19, the College Board moved this year’s tests to...

Among the topics discussed at Wednesdays special meeting of the Frisco ISD Board of Trustees was a potential pay raise for employees and a possible coronavirus stipend.

Teachers could see pay raise in proposed 2020-2021 budget

Wingspan Staff May 15, 2020

The Frisco ISD Board of Trustees held a special meeting Wednesday to discuss the proposed budget for the 2020-2021 school year with the district planning for the likelihood of the state cutting funds for public education as a result of the economic downturn...

The Star wont be packed full of friends and families, nor will the artificial grass be planted with graduating seniors, as graduations across the district will be taken outside for socially distance ceremonies hosted at the Toyota Stadium on May 29, 30, and June 1.  “As a school board and administration, we have tried to plan with several things in mind. We have wanted all along to conduct a graduation ceremony that is as close to a traditional ceremony as possible, Frisco ISD Board of Trustees Vice President John Classe said.

Taking it outside, graduation to be held at Toyota

Caroline Caruso, Guest Contributor May 14, 2020

Frisco ISD recently announced a 2020 outside graduation schedule for all schools to use Toyota Stadium for ceremonies on May 29, 30, and June 1 with the district already prepared to make adjustments, if necessary. “Graduation planning this year has...

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