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Students ease back into school on first day

Rachel Chio, Photography Editor
August 14, 2025
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Coppell High School students walk to class on Wednesday in the CHS hallways. Coppell ISD started the 2025-26 school year on Wednesday.
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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
As students walk through the main entrance, they are greeted by the Coppell High School's logo. CHS returns to school on Wednesday for the 2025-26 school year.
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“Where do you see yourself in 10 years?”
Coppell High School Principal Laura Springer congratulates senior Alexis Patterson for track and field achievements on Tuesday at CHS Arena. The Senior Awards Ceremony recognizes the excellence of seniors throughout their high school career. Photo by Naseeha Masood
Campus honors Class of 2026 at annual awards ceremony
2026 Coppell’s highest achievers recognized by Board
2026 Coppell’s highest achievers recognized by Board
The Sidekick sports photography/social media editor Naila Ali and staff photographer Ayaan Salaar remove NSPA Pacemaker Awards off the wall on Monday in room D115. The Sidekick is packing up the room and relocating to room D113 for the 2026-27 school year.
The Sidekick staff pack up D115 for new school year
The Sidekick faculty/staff editor Jay Vernekar converses with entertainment editor Marli Field on Saturday at the Coppell High School student parking lot. The Sidekick annual garage sale raises money for the program’s expenses.
Shoppers strike gold at The Sidekick annual garage sale
Coppell High School sophomore Janmey Narola sings “My Shot” from “Hamilton” on April 16 at CHS Auditorium. Vivace! show choir showcased its spring show featuring the theme: Youth.
Vivace! sparks the annual spring show
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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
Rachel Chio
Rachel Chio, Photography Editor
Rachel Chio is a junior and it’s her second year on The Sidekick. She is passionate about storytelling through photos. In her free time she loves to spend time with her family and friends, crochet while watching 2000-rom coms and take photos, especially sunsets. She is also involved in TSA, her crochet club Tiny Threads and the girls powerlifting team. You can contact Rachel at [email protected] or on Instagram (@rachel_chioo).