• CHS seniors have Adulting Day on Thursday.
  • Choir holds its Spring Concert in the auditorium at 7 p.m. on Tuesday.
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District families organize protest against consolidation of Pinkerton
Sukirtha Muthiah, Executive Editor-in-Chief
October 4, 2024
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Pinkerton Elementary School fifth grader Niyah Patel protests the consolidation of Pinkerton prior to the Board of Trustees meeting on Monday night at Vonita White Administration Building. The board determined that Pinkerton would be consolidated with other district elementary campuses due to the district’s ongoing budget crisis. Photo by Sukirtha Muthiah

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Sukirtha Muthiah
Sukirtha Muthiah, Executive Editor-in-Chief
Sukirtha Muthiah is a senior and the Executive Editor-in-Chief of The Sidekick. She believes in using the power of words to tell stories and connect people. In her free time, she enjoys dancing and hanging out with her friends and family. Sukirtha has been learning Bharatanatyam (Indian Classical Dance) for over 13 years, and she believes that dance has helped her connect with her culture. Sukirtha is always up for a coffee at her favorite drive-in, 151 Coffee. She has tried just about every item on the menu, but her favorite order is an iced caramel macchiato with extra caramel mixed in. You can contact Sukirtha at sam0255@g.coppellisd.com or on X (@suki_muthiah).