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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

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

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...

Jain exemplifying taekwondo excellence (with video)

Hiral Patel, Staff Writer January 29, 2025

Yielding his bo staff, CHS9 student Rohan Jain moves like a blur, easing from one form to another. “Relax before you do a move, because that increases your power,” Vanguard Martial Arts taekwondo...

On Dec. 6, CHS9 special education teacher Kara Lindquist was recognized as the 2024-25 CHS9 teacher of the year in the library. Lindquist has worked as the Special Education Department Head at CHS9 for over 3 years.

Lindquist fueling learning as 2024-25 CHS9 Teacher of the Year

Caitlyn Concepcion, Staff Writer December 19, 2024

Lights dimmed and voices hushed in the library of CHS9, teachers gathered past the dismissal bell to watch as the 2024-25 nominees for Teacher of the Year illuminated the screen. Special education teacher...

CHS9 Algebra I teacher Gunjan Jain showcases mementos on her classroom board from her seven years of teaching.  Jain creates a welcoming and fun-filled environment to make learning enjoyable for her students. Photo by Aarnav Yarlagadda.

CHS9 Teacher of the Issue: Jain modeling math as stress free

Prathi Tamara Sathish Kumar, Staff Writer December 16, 2024

Laughter fills the classroom as CHS9 Algebra I teacher Gunjan Jain teaches her students function graphs by describing herself sitting on the lines. “If I was sitting on the graph of a function whose...

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