Upcoming Events
  • On Friday, Andy Brown Park East hosts a Sunset Social: Movie in the Park, airing Moana at 6:30-9 p.m.
  • On Friday, Coppell High School Junior World Affairs Council holds Heritage Night from 7-11 p.m. at CHS Large and Small Commons.
  • On Saturday, Coppell Historical Society holds Hop Into Spring at Coppell Historical Museum from 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
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Got You Covered is a series from The Sidekick detailing events involving Coppell High School and Coppell ISD happening this week. It will be posted every Monday for the remainder of the 2023-24 school year.

Got You Covered: 12/4-12/10

Sahasra Chakilam, News Editor December 4, 2023

Friday is an early release day for all Coppell ISD schools. Coppell High School students will be released at 1:40 p.m. CHS Choir performs its annual Madrigals Feast at 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday...

Donated presents sit under a Christmas tree in Coppell City Hall. Various locations around Coppell offer donation areas for Make A Child Smile, a Coppell-sponsored program that collects and delivers gifts to Coppell ISD students in need. Donations can be made through Friday.

Make a Child Smile gives back to deserving children

Sukirtha Muthiah, Business Manager November 29, 2023

From Nov. 1 through Dec. 14, the halls of Coppell City Hall are lined with black trash bags filled with gifts.  Every inch of the building is covered, signaling the arrival of an annual project.  Since...

Got You Covered is a series from The Sidekick detailing events involving Coppell High School and Coppell ISD happening this week. It will be posted every Monday for the remainder of the 2023-24 school year.

Got You Covered: 11/27-12/3

Sahasra Chakilam, News Editor November 27, 2023

On Wednesday, Coppell ISD hosts Parent University: preparing for a successful future with CTE sessions at Vonita White Administration Building from 6-7 p.m. On Thursday, Coppell High School Choir...

Got You Covered is a series from The Sidekick detailing events involving Coppell High School and Coppell ISD happening this week. It will be posted every Monday for the remainder of the 2023-24 school year.

Got You Covered: 11/20-11/26

Sahasra Chakilam, News Editor November 20, 2023

Coppell ISD is closed this week for Thanksgiving break. Today, Coppell Recreation Development Corporation meets at Town Center at 6:30 p.m.  Coppell Arts Center holds Thanksgiving Break Kids...

Coppell Mayor Wes Mays illustrates the Coppell Municipal Court’s role in preserving public safety at the Coppell City Council meeting. Coppell City Council met Tuesday at Town Center.

Make a Child Smile benefits district students during holiday season

Katie Park, Staff Writer November 15, 2023

On Tuesday night, the Coppell City Council discussed the public hearing for plans to improve the Lovett Coppell Business Park.  The goal of the site of the Lovette Coppell Business Park is to enhance...

On Saturday, Coppell High School TAFE members competed at the Area 11 Competition. Thirteen  qualified for the TAFE Teach Tomorrow Summit and state competition on Feb. 28-March 1.

TAFE teaches its way to state

Elizabeth De Santiago, Staff Writer November 15, 2023

On Saturday, Coppell High School TAFE members competed at the University of North Texas at Dallas for the Area 11 Competition. This year, 13 Texas Association of Future Educators (TAFE) members from Coppell...

Coppell ISD Board trustee Leigh Walker discusses district updates at a meeting Monday in the Vonita White Administration Building. The board talked about future plans on campus modernizations, mental health programs, and district funding.

Board implements new restorative practices, outlines future renovation plans

Ishana Sharma, Staff Writer November 14, 2023

On Monday, the Coppell ISD Board of Trustees looked through some new restorative practices: the Positive Behavioral Interventions (PBIS) and the Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) and also outlined...

On Sunday, Coppell residents gathered for the annual Holiday House fundraiser, which took place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Coppell High School. Local vendors got the opportunity to sell their products and make memories with the community.

Holiday House brings winter spirit to community through handcrafted goods

Anvita Bondada, Staff Writer November 13, 2023

When you walk into Coppell High School’s North Entrance the day of the Holiday House event, you will see a vendor selling cosmetics on your left, and a vendor selling purses on your right.  As you...

Got You Covered is a series from The Sidekick detailing events involving Coppell High School and Coppell ISD happening this week. It will be posted every Monday for the remainder of the 2023-24 school year.

Got You Covered: 11/13-11/19

Sahasra Chakilam, News Editor November 13, 2023

Today, Coppell ISD Board of Trustees meets at 6 p.m. in the board room of the Vonita White Administration Building. On Tuesday, Coppell City Council meets at 7:30 p.m. in the council chambers at...

On Saturday, KCBY-TV and The Sidekick won six national awards at the JEA/NSPA Fall National High School Journalism Convention in Boston. KCBY-TV, which was recognized as an NSPA Pacemaker finalist, placed second in Broadcast News Program Best of Show and The Sidekick placed third in Website Best of Show.

The Sidekick, KCBY-TV receives six national awards at fall JEA/NSPA Boston convention

Sahasra Chakilam, News Editor November 9, 2023

On Saturday, Coppell High School media teams, The Sidekick and KCBY-TV, won six national awards at the JEA/NSPA Fall National High School Journalism Convention in Boston. KCBY-TV placed second in Broadcast...

HOSA holds annual blood drive

Eirene Park, Staff Photographer November 7, 2023

Coppell High School HOSA hosted a blood drive on Friday  partnering with Carter BloodCare to recruit blood donors for its goal of 80 pints. Watch The Sidekick staff photographer Eirene Park’s video...

Got You Covered is a series from The Sidekick detailing events involving Coppell High School and Coppell ISD happening this week. It will be posted every Monday for the remainder of the 2023-24 school year.

Got You Covered: 11/6-11/12

Sahasra Chakilam, News Editor November 6, 2023

Today, Smart City Board holds a meeting at 6:30 p.m. at Town Center in the first floor conference room. City of Coppell Parks and Recreation Board meets today at 6:30 p.m. at Town Center in the...

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