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Grades for freshmen, sophomores, and juniors are due on Tuesday. The school year will come to a close on Friday.

Liberty joins exclusive PLC club

Kasey Harvey, Editor-in-chief March 8, 2019

Just one of four in the state of Texas, and one of 32 high schools in the nation, Liberty was awarded the title Model Professional Learning Center on Wednesday with the designation announced to teachers in the library Thursday after school. “It’s...

The AP test payment window opens Monday. The window is for spring semester courses or late payments for full year or fall semester courses and closes Feb. 10.

AP exam registration deadline Thursday

Maddie Aronson, Staff Reporter March 7, 2019

The deadline to sign up for AP tests without a late fee is Thursday at 4:30 p.m. Each exam is $94, with fees increasing by $20 to $114 for those that miss the Thursday deadline. For students taking multiple AP exams, the cost of testing can quickly...

The deadline for students to withdraw from Dual Credit courses is Friday.

Students and parents get Dual Credit information

Kasey Harvey, Editor-in-Chief March 6, 2019

Redhawks, along with other Frisco ISD high school students, got a sneak peek at Collin College on Tuesday as part of Dual Credit night. Lead counselor Dr. Stefanie Mueller, as well as special admissions coordinator Kim Whitlock, gave a presentation...

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.

National Merit Semifinalists recognized by school board

Prachurjya Shreya, Managing Editor March 5, 2019

It was a busy night at Monday’s monthly meeting of the Frisco ISD Board of Trustees with student recognitions and a proposal to change vendors for student payments just a couple of the numerous items on the agenda. Among the student recognitions,...

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.

A peek into Dual Credit

Melody Tavallaee, Managing Editor March 5, 2019

Collin College is hosting a Dual Credit Information Night in the auditorium Tuesday from 6 to 7 p.m. to provide parents and students information on how students can earn college credit while still in high school through the program. “For some students,...

Every month the FISD Board of Trustees meets to discuss school board matters. At the December meeting, on the agenda is a review of the Academic Course Guide, which may indicate a refresh as to what courses students will be able to take in upcoming years.

FISD Board of Trustees March meeting Monday

Aliza Porter, Assignment Editor March 4, 2019

The Frisco Independent School District Board of Trustees is holding its regularly scheduled monthly meeting at 5:00 p.m. on Monday at the FISD Administration Building. The board will immediately go into a closed session before resuming the open meeting...

The Alamo in San Antonio hosts the annual Texas Independence Day Ceremony on March 2, 2019 at 12:30 remembering the soldiers and their families.

Remembering Texas Independence Day at The Alamo

Kasey Harvey, Editor-in-chief March 2, 2019

183 years after Texas declared its independence, the Daughters of the Republic of Texas hosted a ceremony on Saturday at The Alamo in San Antonio to not only remember those that lost their lives but the widows they left behind. “We always talk...

As senior Brittany OReilly-Ward (#15) looks on, assistant coach Kristin Lynch hugs senior Kelsey Kurak after the Redhawks secured a place in Saturdays 5A state championship game against Amarillo. The Redhawks got there after beating Kerrville Tivy 34-28 on Thursday, Feb. 28, 2019.

32 minutes from championship glory

Kasey Harvey, Editor-in-chief March 1, 2019

As the clock struck :00 on the UIL 5A semifinal game against the Kerrville Tivy Antlers on Friday at the Alamodome, and the scoreboard showing the Redhawks taking the 34-28 win, the celebration was somewhat subdued as the team knows their ultimate...

Due to the recent power outages, the AP Exam payment deadline and withdrawal period was extended to February 26th.

Teachers push registration before AP deadline

Maddie Aronson, Staff Reporter February 28, 2019

With AP testing season two months away, AP teachers are encouraging students Thursday to sign up for the exams before the March 7 registration deadline. Students can pay for their AP exams on Mypaymentsplus or pay with a check to the counselor’s office...

Heading to state, girls’ basketball seeks 5A championship

Isabella Santiago, WTV Daily Update Producer February 27, 2019

It took a dramatic 3-point shot by senior Randi Thompson, and 5 extra minutes, but when the Redhawks beat Lone Star on Saturday, it sealed their trip to San Antonio where they will play Kerrville Tivy Thursday night. It’s the second time in four...

Texas House Speaker Dennis Bonnen vowed to make public education funding his top priority after years of inequity, property tax hikes, and band-aid solutions. While legislators are still awaiting the main funding bill, this legislation would see teachers get a four-figure raise

Teacher pay raise bill gets committee approval

Melody Tavallaee, Managing Editor February 26, 2019

Senate Bill 3, a bill that would give classroom teachers across the state of Texas a $5,000 raise was unanimously approved by the Texas Senate Committee on Finance on Monday.   "The goal of Senate Bill 3 is to provide a well-deserved, across-the-board,...

With Apple closing the two closest stores to campus, Apple users will have to drive to the Dallas Galleria. Both stores at the Stonebriar Centre and Willow Bend will close due to the the opening of the store in the Dallas Galleria

Apple closing two stores closest to campus

Kasey Harvey, Editor-in-Chief February 26, 2019

Apple users are going to have drive a little farther starting in April after the company announced on Friday that it will be closing its two closest stores: Stonebriar Centre and Willow Bend in favor of a new store. "With a new Dallas store coming...

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