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  • The Coppell High School Band holds its Mid-Winter Concert on Monday and Tuesday.
  • CHS hosts a Science Fair showcase in the cafeteria at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
  • Coppell ISD students have the day off on Friday.
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Coppell Student Media

The official student news site of Coppell High School

Coppell Student Media

The official student news site of Coppell High School

Coppell Student Media

Coppell City Council member Biju Mathew expresses his feelings on recent vandalism incidents. At Tuesday’s Coppell City Council meeting, residents shared their experiences with repeated harassment and property damage.
Residents share concerns about ongoing vandalism
Tanishka Kale, Staff Photographer • February 12, 2025

On Tuesday night, Shyni Varghese, Manoj Varghese, and their daughter, Carol Varghese, appeared before the Coppell City Council to bring attention...

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: 2/10-2/16
Yug Talukdar, Assignment Editor • February 11, 2025
Eighth grade students from Coppell Middle School West tour Coppell High School with Red Jackets on Jan. 23. Eighth grade students toured high school campuses across Coppell ISD from Jan. 21-23.
Future freshmen take tour of next chapter
Ananya Narala, Staff Writer • February 7, 2025
Coppell High School senior Anishka Vishwanatham is known for her bright personality and positive influence on the Coppell tennis team. Vishwanatham has been involved with Coppell’s tennis team since her freshman year and is playing her last year on the varsity team.
Vishwanatham’s experience shines on tennis court
Gia Mukund, Staff Writer • February 15, 2025

The best athletes, musicians, actors and more, start with a passion. The instances where people have to leave their passions behind can range...

Coppell junior forward Liam Spiller’s header gives Coppell a lead on Tuesday at Buddy Echols Field against Flower Mound Marcus. Coppell defeated Marcus, 2-0, to move into first place in District 5-6A. Photo by Rhea Chowdhary
Early header, late goal fuel 2-0 clean sheet victory
Manasa Borra, Webmaster/Interactives Editor • February 12, 2025
Coppell senior forward Bryson Patten holds possession against Little Elm at Buddy Echols Field on Tuesday. The Cowboys play Marcus at 7:30 p.m. at Buddy Echols Field on Tuesday. Photo by Karen Mascarenhas
First place hangs in balance in key district matchup
Manasa Borra, Webmaster/Interactives Editor • February 11, 2025
When high school students are in relationships, they sometimes neglect to show appreciation for their partners. The Sidekick staff photographer Prisha Hooda thinks acts of service are essential when it comes to building stronger relationships.
Valentine’s Musings: Forget the roses, take out the trash
Prisha Hooda, Staff Photographer • February 14, 2025

Listen up, lovebirds. If you are in a relationship, or even thinking about being in one, there is one golden rule you need to follow: make...

Valentine’s Day has become more commercialized, taking away from the true meaning of this day. The Sidekick staff writer Ananya Narala thinks people should find other ways to celebrate instead of feeling pressured to show love through gifts.
Valentine’s Musings: Love is priceless
Ananya Narala, Staff Writer • February 13, 2025
Teens often defend their feelings in fear of judgment from others, especially when it comes to superficial matters. The Sidekick staff photographer Maddy Park thinks people should be less worried about external judgments and take pride in their feelings for others. Photo illustration by Siri Kondabathini and Kirsten Schnock
Valentine’s Musings: Crushing your excitement
Maddy Park, Staff Photographer • February 12, 2025
Coppell High School Outdoor Adventures teacher Jacob Benavides enjoys introducing his students to activities like archery, fishing and cooking. This is Benavides’s first year teaching at CHS.
Faculty Focus: Benavides guiding students toward the outdoors
Liam Quigley, Staff Writer • February 7, 2025

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

Coppell High School School Resource Officer (SRO) Sergeant Byron Mitchell plays a key role in maintaining and ensuring campus safety. Sgt. Mitchell remains active within the Coppell community to better support and connect with students.
Beyond the badge
Naila Ali, Staff Writer • February 5, 2025
Galentine’s Day Ideas (Interactive)
Galentine’s Day Ideas (Interactive)
Prathi Tamara Sathish Kumar, Staff Writer • February 13, 2025

 

CHS9 HOSA officers eager to build better future in healthcare
CHS9 HOSA officers eager to build better future in healthcare
Brody Sever, Staff Photographer • February 12, 2025

CHS9 students Gurleen Dharni, Tapasya Shah, Harshan Jawahar, and Vidhisha Paleti are members of the HOSA program, and are ready to take the steps...

Freshman Year Do-Overs: CHS shares their wisdom
Freshman Year Do-Overs: CHS shares their wisdom
Greeshma Marathu, Staff photographer • February 11, 2025
As students become adjusted to the second semester, high-school students may find it hard to commit to their New Year’s resolutions. The Sidekick staff photographer Yoshita Sanivarpu encourages students to find ways to maintain goals little by little in the midst of school and work.
Achieving self-satisfaction through goal-setting
Yoshita Sanivarpu, Staff Photographer • February 4, 2025

“New year, new me.” My friends say this every single year. They each come up with a list of resolutions to help them become a “new person.” Yet...

How to organize your new year with Notion
How to organize your new year with Notion
Kavya Lokhande, Social Media Manager • January 28, 2025


Staffers of the Week

Staff of the week
Current Issue – Volume 36
Valentine’s Heist
Valentine’s Heist
Karthika Dayanand, Staff Designer • February 13, 2025
On the Record: CHS9 leadership empower themselves to lead students
On the Record: CHS9 leadership empower themselves to lead students
Vidya Praveen and Sabah Uddin February 12, 2025
Athlete of the Week: Elizabeth Cummings
Tanishka Kale, Staff Photographer • February 11, 2025
Staff’s Favorites of the Week