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Back to School: Exploring CHS9

Guide to CHS9 with bell schedule, campus tour and selected faculty and administrators
Hannah Vipin, CHS9 Editor • August 13, 2025
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Coppell High School students walk to class on Wednesday in the CHS main hallways. Coppell ISD started the 2025-26 school year on Aug. 13.
Springer welcomes students back to campus with open arms
Coppell High School Ninth Grade Campus administration team, Nathan Harvey, Dr. Greg Axelson and Jessica Lynch pose together for the first day of school on Wednesday. CHS9 opened its doors on Wednesday for the Class of 2029. Courtesy photo
CHS9 opens doors to class of 2029 with changes, opportunities
Students ease back into school on first day
Students ease back into school on first day
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CHS9 students Jalina Suarez as Catherine of Aragon, Abigayle Thompson as Jane Seymour, Cora Cassity as Catherine Parr, Autumn Behera as Katherine Howard and Kaylee Carpenter as Anne Boleyn stand together in the CHS Auditorium. On Wednesday, the CHS9 theatre department presented “SIX: Teen Edition” on Thursday and Friday at 7 p.m. and Saturday at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Neon Lights and Pop Beats: CHS9 remixes history in high-energy “SIX: Teen Edition”
Executive outreach officer Sloka Vinoth, mission and programs director Neevi Viju, strategic partnerships director Tisya Wadhwa, operations and administration director Srinika Arun, operations and logistics officer Sruti Saravanan and digital marketing officer Maanvi Chilliveru are the leadership team of nonprofit Humming Hearts who advocate for cardiovascular health awareness. Humming Hearts promotes healthy lifestyles and distributes cardio care packages to underprovided individuals.
Humming Hearts helping cardiovascular health
New Tech High @ Coppell freshman Mackenzie Smith and CHS9 student Meenakshi Murthy outline wood for the musical “SIX: Teen Edition" set on May 13 at CHS9 shop room. Murthy showcases ownership and responsibility through stage management for the upcoming production.
Supporting from the shadows: Murthy anchors backstage mechanics
CHS9 freshman Satviki Buchipudi holds her DECA state trophy on Feb. 21 after the DECA State Career Development Conference at Hilton Anatole in Dallas. Buchipudi attended the DECA International Career Development Conference from April 25-28 using her skills from former and current extracurriculars to navigate entrepreneurship roleplay in DECA. Photo courtesy Satviki Buchipudi
Buchipudi’s success in DECA highlights skills from former extracurriculars
CHS9 student Ellie Evans is one of 20 selected Girl Scout delegates for Girl Scouts of the USA at the 70th session of the Commission on the Status of Women at the United Nations held in New York City on March 6–14. Evans main focus is bringing literature to all because of her love for writing and books. Photo courtesy Ellie Evans
Evans suited up representing USA Girl Scouts at UN
Cast members prepare pop-concert tunes to excite the audience for the upcoming production of “SIX: Teen Edition.” CHS9 theatre department welcomes the audience for “SIX: Teen Edition” on Thursday and Friday at 7 p.m. and Saturday at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Photo courtesy Coppell High School Cowboy Theater Company.
CHS9 theatre transforms history into pop concert with “Six: Teen Edition”
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Graphic by: Hiral Patel and Prisha Hooda
Seniors en route to success
Throughout their time in Coppell, students have a variety of mentors, friends, and peers that help them along the way. The Sidekick staff’s editorial board thinks students should not forget about those who built them up during key stages of their life, and instead continue to show their appreciation.
Staff Editorial: Little moments live loud
Coppell ISD Board of Trustees Place 5 candidate Kevin Chaka reviews voting results as his wife Holly Chaka and campaign manager Tiffany Tai celebrate his election on Saturday at Coppell City Hall. Chaka won Place 5 against candidate Khanh Windham.
Chaka, Raval elected to school board
Coppell High School senior pitcher Zander Montgomery has been playing baseball since he was 3. Montgomery signed to the University of Oregon to continue his baseball career.
Montgomery’s motivation on mound marshals him to Oregon
Coppell High School junior Sahasra Kalakonda moved to Coppell from South Africa in 2024, but the country remains rooted in her, continuing to shape her actions and morals. Kalakonda implements her South African heritage into her artwork to emphasize lessons learned from her nanny, Conelia, even after moving to Coppell. Photo illustration by Nina Jorge and Rachel Chio
Lessons woven in art illustrating Kalakonda’s South African kinship
The Vista in Lewisville kept its original name’s sign at entrance four. The Vista, originally Vista Ridge Mall and later Music City Mall, is set to be repurposed for mixed use per the City of Lewisville's ongoing planning phase.
Revamping a ghost town
About the Contributor
Hannah Vipin
Hannah Vipin, CHS9 Editor
Hannah Vipin is a junior and the CHS9 editor for The Sidekick. Passionate about hearing diverse perspectives, The Sidekick provides Hannah the opportunity to share those viewpoints with a broader audience. In addition to photography, she is an avid movie enthusiast, fond of action films that include a touch of romance. During her free time, Hannah enjoys a good fantasy book. For inquiries, you can reach her at: [email protected] or on instagram (@hannahvipin).