Upcoming Events
  • 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 at the CHS Commons.
  • Cozby Library & Community Commons hosts a Holiday Craft Fair on Sunday from 1-4 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...

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
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 junior forward Nathan Rusch communicates on the court against Lake Dallas on Nov. 17 at CHS Arena. Coppell faces Mesquite Horn tonight at 7:30 p.m. at CHS Arena.
Coppell hosts Horn for nondistrict game
Ava Johnson, Sports Assignment Editor • December 5, 2023

The Coppell boys basketball team (8-3) faces Mesquite Horn (7-4) tonight at 7:30 p.m. at CHS Arena.  According to Coppell senior forward Antonio...

The cancellation of the AP Psychology course in Florida has left students and educators pondering the repercussions of this decision. The Sidekick staff writer Yug Talukdar thinks the banning of such courses raises concerns about the impact on students’ academic opportunities and the future of education.
Classroom content should not be driven by votes
Yug Talukdar, Staff Writer • December 5, 2023

Between the bustling hallways, tests and quizzes, I cannot say I have always loved school.  However, the rigor school provides is crucial...

Labeling people based on their sexuality has created unfair judgments about many people in  our society. The Sidekick CHS9 editor Nyah Rama thinks sexuality should not be placed in stereotypical categories since it creates unfair ideas about the LGBTQ+ community.
My kind of queer
Nyah Rama, CHS9 Editor • November 17, 2023
The Sidekick staff writer Neha Nathwani ponders the difficulties of meeting her family. Nathwani talks about why she can’t help but miss her extended family on Thanksgiving day.
A Thanksgiving miles apart, close at heart
Neha Nathwani, Staff Writer • November 17, 2023
Rap has rich cultural roots and the ability to unite communities. The Sidekick CHS9 Editor Nyah Rama further expands on how rap has the power to empower those who feel like their emotions are isolated from the masses.
Rap unifies through lyricism
Nyah Rama, CHS9 Editor • December 5, 2023

As I run to catch the bus I stop to plug in an AirPod, a necessity in my life. I press play on my phone and the thunderous beats reverberate...

With the arrival of winter, more Coppell High School students are seen wearing UGG shoes and boots. UGG boots and slippers have risen in popularity at Coppell High School with students sporting various styles, worn casually or dressed up. Kayla Nguyen
Unboxing the UGGs
Taylor Pham, Staff Writer • December 5, 2023
Laufey’s new album Bewitched is composed of both jazz and pop elements, attracting a more youthful audience. The Sidekick staff writer Katie Park discusses how Gen Z has become more engaged in the genre of jazz from listening to Laufey.
Laufey bewitches Gen Z
Katie Park, Staff Writer • November 28, 2023
Coppell High School senior Rishi Dasari holds his barry saxophone after playing for Coppell Band in the UIL State Competition at Alamodome in San Antonio on Oct. 31. Dasari is a varsity saxophone section leader for Coppell Band, a Red Jacket and Coppell Mock Trial president, holding the aspiration of pursuing law in the future. Photo courtesy Rishi Dasari.
Dasari shaping his tomorrow as an aspiring attorney
Rhea Choudhary, Staff Writer • November 28, 2023

Coppell High School senior Rishi Dasari holds a clear vision of pursuing a career as an attorney, often described as a beacon of leadership...

A look inside DECA
A look inside DECA
Yepoom Hong, Staff Photographer • November 17, 2023
Coppell High School English Honors II teacher Ericka Cansino gives sophomore Solomon Lee feedback and corrections on his timed writing on Nov. 1 at the CHS Library. Cansino stepped into her teaching role two months into the 2023-24 school year with her unique background in education.
Cansino’s new beginnings
Sabah Uddin, Staff Writer • November 10, 2023
The transition from middle to high school can be a tough transition for many incoming freshmen. The Sidekick staff writer Isabella Callegaro Santos shares insightful tips to get good grades while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Graphic by Manasa Borra.
Freshman Forecast: Changing your mindset
Isabella Callegaro Santos, Staff Writer • December 6, 2023

That time of every school year has come again. Studying for your next test, starting your next project, catching up on all your assignments....

Rangers spirit takes over Coppell with first World Series win (video)
Rangers spirit takes over Coppell with first World Series win (video)
Sukirtha Muthiah, Nrithya Mahesh, and Namir Awan November 2, 2023
High school after graduation
High school after graduation
Noor Fatima, Graphic designer • December 1, 2023
Current Issue – Volume 35
The Talk: Home Again with Notable 2012-13 Seniors
Elizabeth De Santiago, Aasritha Yanamala, and Wendy Le December 1, 2023

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