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  • Coppell girls soccer became Class 6A Division I state champions on Saturday.
  • Superintendent Dr. Brad Hunt announces retirement effective at end of school year.
  • Coppell High School hosts its Top 5% Recognition Ceremony at the CHS Auditorium at 6 p.m. on Tuesday.
  • CHS hosts Red/Gold lunch on Thursday.
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Coppell Student Media

Cottonwood Creek Elementary School Principal Dr. Andra Penn has a collection of vintage items in her office given to her by students and staff over the years. Dr. Penny has held her position since the school’s opening in 1996.
Penny coining a lasting legacy (with video)
Anvita Bondada, CHS9 Editor • April 18, 2025

It is the last day of school, and Cottonwood Creek Elementary School Principal Dr. Andra Penny has a resolution: clean out her office.  Filled...

In The Know 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 2024-25 school year. Graphic by Yug Talukdar
In the Know: 4/14-4/20
Yug Talukdar, Assignment Editor • April 14, 2025
The Coppell City Council recognized local volunteers at Tuesday’s meeting. Mayor Wes Mays proclaimed April 2025 as Volunteer Month.
Council declares April as Volunteer Month
Tanishka Kale, Staff Photographer • April 10, 2025
Countdown to Election Day
Election Day
Coppell softball coach Emily Witt addresses her team following its final home game of the season at CISD Baseball/Softball Complex on Tuesday. The Cowgirls lost, 7-0. To Flower Mound in District 5-6A play.
Senior Night adds additional emotion to softball team’s loss to Flower Mound
Cato Ware, Staff Writer • April 17, 2025

On Tuesday night the Coppell softball team (16-12-1, and 6-7 in District 5-6A)  lost, 7-0, to Flower Mound (17-7-1, and 11-2 in District). Coppell...

Coppell senior Jacoby Coleman passes the baton to Coppell junior Brandon Veail during the varsity boys 4x100-meter relay at Buddy Echols Field during the Coppell Relays on March 6. The boys and girls Coppell track and field programs advanced to the Class 6A Region I area meet after winning the District 5-6A championship. Photo by Isabella Callegaros Santos.
Track and field hoists district gold
Reece Murry, Staff Writer • April 14, 2025
In the state of Texas, students are required to attend school from ages 6 to 19. The Sidekick staff writer Deepali Kanchanavally thinks, following the current laws, school attendance should be mandatory. Graphic by Yoshita Sanivarpu.
Classrooms teaching lessons beyond the whiteboard
Deepali Kanchanavally, Staff Writer • April 16, 2025

The door is right there. I could just walk out and never come back to school. Nothing is stopping me, right?  Wrong. Compulsory education...

The Coppell High School parking lot unloads with student drivers and parents after school, causing congestion in the student pick-up system. The Sidekick staff writer Aarnav Yarlagadda thinks CHS students could benefit from an improved traffic system with student volunteering, police guidance and staggered dismissal time. Photo illustration by  Aarnav Yarlagadda
Student pick-up needs a revamp
Aarnav Yarlagadda, Staff Writer • April 10, 2025
Coppell High School government teacher Aaron Bunten shares his passion for civic responsibilities so his students can understand their role in the government. Bunten aims for his students to be more involved in civil engagement.
Faculty Focus: Bunten inspiring civic engagement through government education
Aarnav Yarlagadda, Staff Writer • April 14, 2025

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

CHS9 students Gemma Sharma, Snigdha Koti, Jiya Desai, Medha Engala and Samyutha Ponangi rehearse “The Wild Bunch Women” in the Dome on April 2. CHS9 theater presented its UIL One-Act Play “The Wild Bunch Women” on Wednesday and Thursday.
“The Wild Bunch Women” brings sentiment, action to CHS9 stage
Hannah Vipin, Staff Photographer • April 18, 2025

The stomping of hooves and the call of the Wild West went through the CHS9 Dome on Wednesday and Thursday as the Coppell High School Ninth Grade...

CHS9 technical theater director Colin Thomas is passionate about teaching his students the essentials of technical theater. Thomas uses creative hands-on projects to engage his students in class.
Stage set by Thomas: Creativity, innovation
Rachel Chio, Staff Photographer • April 10, 2025
Photography overlooked as an art form
Photography overlooked as an art form
Dayami Granados, Staff Photographer • April 18, 2025

I walked into my photography class at the beginning of this year filled with curiosity, eager to take memorable and notable photos with the...

Students often tend to lack motivation to stay productive in the last nine weeks of the school year. Staff writer Hiral Patel details the importance of staying motivated throughout the entire year. Graphic by Ahana Roy
Locking in as end of year approaching not excuse to slack off
Hiral Patel, Staff Writer • April 15, 2025

The first day back from spring break, the sun was shining, birds were chirping and I woke up ready to do…nothing. Nada. Zilch. One of the...

As Coppell High School seniors go to college, CHS9 editor Anvita Bondada recommends bringing a BRITA water filter, a quality backpack, extension cord, first aid kit and vacuum. Preparing for dorm life involves packing essentials to ensure comfort and convenience for new college students.
Moving without mayhem
Anvita Bondada, CHS9 Editor • April 9, 2025
Teenagers often get sucked into the workload of school and are not able to make time for themselves. The Sidekick staff writer Gia Mukund thinks school should not be the only priority for teenagers, especially so they can make time for other activities. Graphic by Moukthika Palli. 
Teenagers often get sucked into the workload of school and are not able to make time for themselves. The Sidekick staff writer Gia Mukund thinks school should not be the only priority for teenagers, especially so they can make time for other activities.
Finding balance between fun, facts
Gia Mukund, Staff Writer • March 14, 2025


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Current Issue – Volume 36
Don't Press It!
Don’t Press It!
Eirene Park, Staff Photographer • April 14, 2025
A look back and forward into March Madness
A look back and forward into March Madness
Sully Kessler and Rhea Chowdhary April 11, 2025
On the Record: Juniors discuss the ups, downs of VEX Robotics
On the Record: Juniors discuss the ups, downs of VEX Robotics
Hiral Patel and Sabah Uddin April 14, 2025
Kaleidoscope reflecting rainbows of culture in inclement weather
Minori Kunte, Art Editor/Cartoonist • April 11, 2025