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Coppell ISD Board of Trustees congratulates Cottonwood Creek Elementary School Principal Dr. Andra Penny for receiving the Sandi Borden Tribute to Texas Children Award, given by the Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association (TESPA). The CISD Board of Trustees meeting on Monday discussed the campus improvement plans, affecting the current 2023-24 school year.
Board outlines transitions after approving campus improvement plans
Rhea Choudhary, Staff Writer • September 26, 2023

In a pivotal school board meeting held on Monday, the Coppell ISD Board of Trustees unanimously approved campus improvement plans promising to...

Jack Philips talks to Coppell High School students on the new development project at City Hall. Architects from Samit Patel Design Studios came to the Coppell High School Lecture Hall on Wednesday to teach Art II sculpture students about landscape architecture, and announce an opportunity to submit design ideas for a new project at City Hall.
Samit Patel Design Studios announces architecture contest for art students
Anvita Bondada, Staff Writer • September 25, 2023
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: 9/25 - 10/1
Sahasra Chakilam, News Editor • September 25, 2023
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: 9/18 - 9/24
Sahasra Chakilam, News Editor • September 18, 2023
Coppell Mayor Pro Tem John Jun and council member Kevin Nevels listen to a zoning request made by resident Kristina Lowe to remove the five cypress trees in her backyard. Coppell City Council held its regular session on Tuesday in the council chamber at Town Center.
Council approves new construction projects and expansions
Manasa Borra, Staff Designer • September 13, 2023
Photo Galleries
Sports
The Coppell volleyball team celebrates after winning a point against Flower Mound Marcus at CHS Arena on Friday. After the Coppell volleyball team graduated 10 seniors last year, the team is overcoming the struggles of having a younger team.
Youth movement overtakes volleyball team as it chases postseason berth
Ava Johnson, Sports assignment editor • September 25, 2023

Last year, the Coppell volleyball team graduated 10 out of its 14 players on varsity, leaving behind four juniors to steer the program into its...

Coppell senior outside hitters Mira Klem and Alena Truong block against Flower Mound Marcus at CHS Arena on Sept. 15. The Coppell volleyball team plays Flower Mound tomorrow at 6:30 p.m.
Cowgirls bolster defense in preparation for Flower Mound
Sahasra Chakilam, News Editor • September 25, 2023
Coppell junior running back O’Marion Mbakwe breaks through Plano West’s defensive line for a touchdown. The Cowboys beat the Wolves 55-7 on Friday night at the John Clark Stadium in Plano. Jayden Chui
Cowboys trample Plano West in 55-7 victory
Nyah Rama, CHS9 Editor • September 24, 2023
Coppell senior wide receiver Baron Tipton rushes past Keller Timber Creek junior wide receiver Antwan Bridges on Sept. 8 at Buddy Echols Field. The Cowboys face Plano West tomorrow at 7 p.m. at John Clark Stadium in their first District 6-6A game of the season. Ava Johnson
Cowboys seek to stifle Plano West quarterback in district opener
Nyah Rama, CHS9 Editor • September 21, 2023
CHS9
CHS9 head theater director Eugenia Montoya, gives stage directions to freshmen Samantha Gellman, Lena Gay and Teo Petrov in the CHS9 Dome on Monday. The CHS9 Theatre Company is performing “Too Much Light Makes The Baby Go Blind” from Oct. 26-28.
Creation of CHS9’s fall theater production, “Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind”
Anvita Bondada, Staff Writer • September 20, 2023

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Coppell High School Ninth Grade Campus students eat lunch together in the cafeteria. The districts first day of school for the 2023-24 school year was Tuesday.
And so it begins
Nyah Rama, CHS9 Editor • August 23, 2023
Nine CHS9 art students advanced to the Visual Arts Scholastic Event (VASE) held in San Marcos on April 28. Freshmen Aarush Gotur, Spyridoula Angeli and Shruti Pritmani received state medals, with Safiya Azam receiving the highest honor of a Gold Seal.
Freshmen bring back accolades from state VASE in Austin
Yaamini Jois, Sruthi Lingam, and Manasa Mohan • May 19, 2023
Freshmen UNICEF Club raising awareness for mental health
Freshmen UNICEF Club raising awareness for mental health
Sruthi Lingam, CHS9 Visual Media Editor • May 16, 2023
Opinions
TikTok’s Booktok trend has created a rise in young adults reading books with explicit ideas meant for adults.The Sidekick editorial page editor Aliza Abidi has growing concerns on the new normalization of largely explicit adult fiction and its effects on adolescents. Graphic by Minori Kunte
Where’s the Y in YA?
Aliza Abidi, Editorial Page Editor • September 14, 2023

I close out of TikTok and eye the bookshelf in the corner of my room.  I have a diverse arrangement of genres, characters and memories within...

This or That? for “The Summer I Turned Pretty”
This or That? for “The Summer I Turned Pretty”
Rhea Choudhary, Staff Writer • September 12, 2023
The ability to dress freely encourages self expression and exploration. The Sidekick staff writer Rhea Choudhary delves into the limitations and negative side effects school uniforms present.
Embracing individuality: Freedom of fashion at CHS
Rhea Choudhary, Staff Writer • September 11, 2023
High schoolers often have a lot of work and stress, with many feeling like they don’t have an escape. The Sidekick video editor Rhea Chowdhary explains how recess in high school can act as a stress reliever.
Have we really grown out of recess?
Rhea Chowdhary, Video Editor • September 8, 2023
Student Life
The Coppell High School Library has expanded its collection with new books in science-fiction, romance and more. The library is introducing many new changes to its system, including fresh titles to their catalog and creative activities such as painting and knitting. Nrithya Mahesh
Turning to a new chapter: changes added and coming to the library
Noor Fatima, Graphic designer • September 22, 2023

The bell rings. In a few seconds, students pour out of their classes. Coppell High School sophomore Grace Potter squeezes her way through...

Coppell High School Round-Up yearbook adviser Katrina Hester selects photos taken by juniors Zaara Habeeb and Raashi Kalyani on Friday. Hester previously taught English for the past three years at Plano West High School, and the 2023-24 school year is her first year advising yearbook at CHS.
Flipping the page: New beginnings in yearbook with Hester taking the helm
Rhea Choudhary, Staff Writer • September 20, 2023
Coppell High School class of 2002 wear their senior overalls in the student section at a pep rally. Senior overalls have been a tradition since the early 2000s as a way for senior girls to represent their school spirit and pride in Coppell.
We’re all over the overalls
Ainsley Dwyer, Entertainment Editor • September 20, 2023
13 questions with: Mallory Sather
13 questions with: Mallory Sather
Sukirtha Muthiah, Business Manager • September 7, 2023
Arts & Entertainment
Coppell High School senior Ansh Lala serves as vice president for Coppell Band. Lala traveled more than 10,000 miles this summer, marching for the Boston Crusaders Drum & Bugle Corps and performing in more than 40 competitions.
Lala takes on Boston as youngest member of prestigious marching band
Namir Awan, Staff Photographer • September 21, 2023

The Boston Crusaders, one of the best marching bands in the nation, expect tremendous results and commitment from the best talents in the United...

Coppell High School junior Sophie Caswell and New Tech High @ Coppell junior Sarvin Narang rehearse Coppell Theatre Company’s fall production “Harvey” in the Black Box Theatre on Monday. Rehearsals began on Aug. 28 and the show is set to be performed Oct. 6-7 at 7 p.m. and Oct. 8 at 2:30 p.m. in the CHS Auditorium.
Down the rabbit hole of “Harvey”
Anvita Bondada, Staff Writer • September 20, 2023
Olivia Rodrigo’s sophomore album GUTS delves into complicated teenage emotions in a rock, punk-ish style, setting it apart from her pop heavy album SOUR. The Sidekick news editor Sahasra Chakilam shares her thoughts on Rodrigo’s GUTS-y new record.
Rodrigo entering a GUTS-y edge
Sahasra Chakilam, News Editor • September 19, 2023
Fluorescent lights decorate the ferris wheel and other attractions at the St. Ann Catholic Parish Community Carnival. The 30th annual St. Ann’s carnival took place Sept. 8-10 in the parking lot of the church and provided entertainment, games, rides and food to attendees.
30th annual St. Ann carnival celebrates community
Ainsley Dwyer, Entertainment editor • September 15, 2023
Newest Video
Community comes together at 33rd annual Lariettes Spaghetti Dinner
Community comes together at 33rd annual Lariettes Spaghetti Dinner
Sukirtha Muthiah, Business Manager • September 1, 2023
Newest Comic
How to sleep earlier
How to sleep earlier
Kole Lokhande, Staff Designer • September 15, 2023
Current Issue - Volume 34
Volume 34 – Issue 6
Volume 34 – Issue 6
The Talk
The Talk: A Guide to Freshman Year
The Talk: A Guide to Freshman Year
Wendy Le, Podcast Producer • September 22, 2023
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Turning to a new chapter: changes added and coming to the library

Noor Fatima


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Lala takes on Boston as youngest member of prestigious marching band

Sri Achanta


Design of the Week

Rodrigo entering a GUTS-y edge

Sameeha Syed

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