Coppell Student Media

News
Winter storm drives district closure with unfavorable weather
Yug Talukdar, Assignment Editor | January 9, 2025
News
A generation transformed
Deepali Kanchanavally, Staff Writer | December 17, 2024
Letter from the Editor
Letter from the editor: Traditions are not trademarked
Sukirtha Muthiah, Executive Editor-in-Chief | December 16, 2024
Student Life
Teacher of the Issue: Kosh adding classical melodies to math
Aashi Panchal, Staff Writer | December 13, 2024

News

On Tuesday night, the Coppell ISD State of the District was held in the Coppell High School Commons. CISD Board member Nicole Bentley spoke regarding the priority of staff retention amidst discussion of financial issues. Photo by Cato Ware

State of District address current funding issues, potential budget cuts

Cato Ware, Staff Writer • January 16, 2025

On Tuesday night, the Coppell ISD Board of Trustees and administrators came together during the State of the District to discuss funding after...

Pinkerton Elementary School Principal Amanda Sweeney helps 1st grader Srihitha Thummalapally understand the Pinkerton Christmas paper. Sweeney will take over as principal of Wilson Elementary School for the 2025-26 academic year.

Pinkerton legacy continuing through Sweeney’s move to Wilson Elementary

Reece Murry, Staff Writer • January 16, 2025

Coppell High School junior Driti Gajjela was announced as DECA District 11 President at the DECA District Career Development Conference on Tuesday at Irving Convention Center. District officers oversee regional events and represent local chapters throughout the year. (Photo by Manasa Borra)

DECA competitors double from last year, campus sending 207 to state

Katie Park, Staff Writer • January 15, 2025

Coppell City Council members debate the motion of approving the development of two new restaurants on Tuesday night at the council meeting in Town Center.

Council approves development of two incoming restaurants

Maddy Park, Staff Photographer • January 15, 2025

Wilson Elementary School gifted the CISD Board of Trustees a poster of appreciation at Monday night’s meeting. Several CISD schools created posters for School Board Appreciation Month.

Trustees assessing use of weather days following last week’s closure

Tanishka Kale, Staff Photographer • January 14, 2025

Photo Galleries

Freezing flurries cover communities
Vibha Viswanath and Hamza Zakir | January 9, 2025
Cowboys lockdown Lobos, land first District 5-6A win
Eirene Park and Sohalia Reddy | December 19, 2024
The Sound hosts annual Texas Toy Run
Chandana Velicheti, Staff Photographer | December 19, 2024
12 days of Christmas: Campus dresses up to celebrate holidays
Samantha Huang, Staff Photographer | December 19, 2024
Students stand together at National Honor Society induction
Brody Sever, Staff Photographer | December 19, 2024
Happy Anniversary: Madrigals celebrate 30th annual feast
Rachel Chio, Staff Photographer | December 18, 2024

Sports

Coppell junior guard Isaiah Fleming scores a layup at CHS Arena on Tuesday. The Cowboys play Denton Guyer in the CHS Arena at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.

Consistency key in preparation for showdown

Rhea Choudhary, Executive Features Editor • January 16, 2025

Tipoff for the Coppell boys basketball team against Denton Guyer is set for 7:30 p.m. on Friday at CHS Arena in District 5-6A. Coppell faces...

Coppell senior guard prepares to pass to freshman guard at CHS Arena on Tuesday. The Cowgirls defeated the Hawks, 43-26.

Defensive efforts lead to district victory

Vibha Viswanath, Photography Editor • January 16, 2025

Hebron senior point guard J'Lyn Jenkins guards Coppell sophomore guard Robert Watson at CHS Arena on Tuesday. The Hawks defeated the Cowboys in overtime, 83-81.

Beat by the buzzer: Hebron escapes with OT victory

Elizabeth De Santiago • January 15, 2025

On Thursday, at 3 p.m., the University of Texas Longhorn Band is practicing in Coppell High School’s Field House. The open practice is an opportunity for the Coppell community to come and watch the band in town for Friday's Goodyear Cotton Bowl. (File Photo)

Preparation in last stages: Longhorn band to practice in Field House

Namir Awan, Sports Editor • January 9, 2025

Opinions

Coppell ISD students received two snow days this week thanks to wintry weather, giving everyone a chance to enjoy the magic of snow. The Sidekick staff writer Hamza Zakir reflects on the joy snow brings, from childhood memories to the present day, urging everyone to make the most of snow days.

Winter weather always creates magic

Hamza Zakir, Staff Writer • January 12, 2025

As someone who grew up in New Jersey, snow is synonymous with wonder. I still remember waking up and racing to the window, the sight of...

Though snow days are exciting for students, many complications arise when schools close for the day. The Sidekick staff writer Jay Vernekar thinks snow days limit what people can do during the day.

Snow days freeze our day to day lives

Jay Vernekar, Staff Writer • January 10, 2025

Compassion is important to our daily lives, but is uncommon. The Sidekick staff writer Prathi Tamara Sathish Kumar thinks students should take the time to be purposefully empathetic. Photo illustration by Leila Holmes

Critical compassion lacking in interactions

Prathi Tamara Sathish Kumar, Staff Writer • December 19, 2024

Entertainment like To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before and High School Musical portray an unrealistic teenage experience. The Sidekick staff writer Naseeha Masood thinks teens should feel comfortable with the normal teen experience. Graphic by Minori Kunte

Breaking the script: A reality check on high school life

Naseeha Masood, Staff Writer • December 18, 2024

Student Life

Coppell High School health science teacher Kathryn Womochel is passionate about sharing her knowledge with healthcare students. This is Womochel’s first year teaching at CHS.

Faculty Focus: Womochel captivating medical students through engaging procedures

Emmalee Jittasupo, Staff Writer • December 17, 2024

Faculty Focus is a student life series featuring a faculty member at Coppell High School, rotating by department each week. Coppell High...

History teacher Dan Gillette began teaching after 20 years of working in the restaurant business. Gillette aims for all his students to develop a genuine passion for history.

Faculty Focus: Gillette making history fun to learn for all

Darsh Thakur, Staff Writer • December 13, 2024

Coppell High School junior Jiwoo Choi works on an envelope order in her room on Dec. 5. Choi owns JiwoosCorner, a small business selling customized envelopes and stickers on Etsy.

Choi expanding passion of art through stationery business

Meghana Linga, Staff Photographer • December 12, 2024

TDIndustries President of Building Services Lauren Turner explains how internships played a crucial role in her journey during a Coppell High School Society of Women Engineering meeting on Dec. 2. Turner is a CHS 2005 alumna and previously interned at TDIndustries.

Turner shares twists, turns in career during SWE return

Maddy Park, Staff Photographer • December 12, 2024

Arts & Entertainment

Coppell High School sophomore Lena Gay, playing Matilda, sings “Naughty” on Thursday. The Cowboy Theatre Company presents their opening show of Roald Dahl’s “Matilda the Musical” tonight at 7 p.m. Photo by Tanishka Kale

“Matilda the Musical” forming district-wide connections

Sohana Singh, Staff Photographer • January 17, 2025

As the stage lights illuminate, the Cowboy Theatre Company prepares to put on a show full of joy and connection through “Matilda the Musical.” “Matilda...