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  • 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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CHS9 AV Tech teacher Chad Price works with equipment used to film weekly broadcast announcements on Feb. 26. Price has been teaching at CHS9 for 2 years, previously working as a manager of technology and teaching audio and visual media in Richardson ISD.

CHS9 Teacher of the Issue: Price is right on track with freshmen CTE students

Zaara Shaik, Staff Writer April 1, 2025

In a classroom, alive with the buzz of engaged students participating in class and the soft click of camera shutters, CHS9 Career and Technical Education teacher Chad Price stands at the center, fueling...

CHS9 HOSA president Vidhisha Paleti presents details for an upcoming volunteer tournament during a HOSA meeting on March 12. Paleti draws from her passion for healthcare advocacy to promote student service in HOSA.

Paleti destigmatizing menstrual health with Period Project

Riya Suresh, Staff Writer March 31, 2025

While many students have promising ideas for the future as leaders, freshman Vidhisha Paleti used her position as 2023-24 National Junior Honor Society president at Coppell Middle School West to implement...

CHS9 AP computer science teacher Seneca Hart guides students Juana Arun, Naina Srithaj and Tanya Yadav through their code after the group competed in the 12th annual Digital Divas 2025 hackathon. The team excelled in the hackathon on Feb. 8 at Plano West Senior High School despite having minimal coding experience.

Newcomers secure third place at hackathon

Naseeha Masood, Staff Writer March 31, 2025

Walking through the Digital Divas 2025 hackathon fills CHS9 students Juana Arun, Naina Srithaj and Tanya Yadav with excitement and nervousness. Listening to guest speakers, networking and observing students...

CHS9 students Eesha Jogdand, Olivia Rebello and Charlotte Heer evaluate an audition on Thursday. The American Sign Language (ASL) Club’s production of “Hansel and Gretel” incorporates sign language and spoken dialogue.

Signing through cinema

Aashi Panchal, Staff Writer March 10, 2025

In the heart of room B106 at Coppell High School Ninth Grade Center, the ASL Movie Club is hard at work filming its most recent project: an American Sign Language dubbed version of “Hansel and Gretel.”  Co-presidents...

CHS9 receptionist Bertha Moehlis is cited for her welcoming nature by CHS9 staff. Moehlis has been a receptionist since the opening of CHS9 after she retired from teaching.

Moehlis bringing warmth with every welcome

Tanishka Kale, Staff Photographer March 6, 2025

The phone rings. A parent steps up to the counter. A student rushes in, holding a bloody tissue to their nose.  In the middle of it all, CHS9 receptionist Bertha Moehlis remains calm, smiling as she...

CHS9 is currently experiencing a partial power outage due to Tuesday’s storms. The campus is closed Wednesday while all other Coppell ISD campuses are operating as normal.

CHS9 closed due to power outage

Anvita Bondada, CHS9 Editor March 5, 2025

Editor’s note: This story has been updated from its original version. UPDATE: Power has been restored at CHS9 and school will resume Thursday. CHS9 is closed Wednesday due to a partial power outage...

CHS9 Letters of Love Club members present their finished cards during its meeting on Feb. 5, ready to deliver them to hospitals. Letters of Love intends to uplift patients’ spirits by delivering heartfelt, handwritten cards to local hospitals. Photo courtesy Abhirami Nachiappan

Letters of Love spreading kindness one card at a time

Hamza Zakir, Staff Writer February 28, 2025

A nurse at a local children’s hospital tucks a handwritten card next to a young patient’s bedside. The words inside, written by a CHS9 student, carry a simple goal: to spread hope. Founded this...

Incoming freshmen explore campus at Spring Showcase (video)

Naseeha Masood and Aashi Panchal February 18, 2025

On Feb. 5, CHS9 hosted its Spring Showcase to show families and incoming freshmen a glimpse into their future at the campus. Families got an opportunity to ask questions and learn about clubs and classes...

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 for a better future in healthcare. Each member has a specific...

Freshman Year Do-Overs: CHS shares their wisdom (video)

Greeshma Marathu, Staff photographer February 11, 2025

As the second semester progresses, many Coppell High School students  reflect back on decisions they wished they made or regretful moments to change when attending CHS9. Watch The Sidekick staff photographer...

CHS9 biology teacher Laronna Doggett showcases her science-themed room decorations on Jan. 24. With a background in marine biology, Doggett immerses her classes in biology with marine memorabilia and various hands-on experiences.

CHS9 Teacher of the Issue: Doggett shaping future STEM experts with unique teaching journey

Ayaan Haque, Staff Writer February 6, 2025

When CHS9 biology teacher Laronna Doggett was a child, she wanted to be a dolphin trainer. More than 30 years later, those childhood interests now play into her vibrant classroom, from a pillar dedicated...

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