Live music filled the wedding hall as the orchestra started to play at CHS9 business teacher, CTE department head and DECA sponsor. David Janeski’s wedding. Every musician was a former student of his...

CHS9 geometry teacher James Behlen follows two pieces of advice he got from his mentor Roger Fuller during his first year of teaching. First, inspect what you expect with students.  “As I am modeling...

In classroom A108 at CHS9, Spanish teacher Judy Garrett sits inside, singing the irregular Spanish commands to the tune of “London Bridge” as her students laugh and sing along with her. Her classroom...

In a world filled with discovery and adventure, there are those going beyond simply learning, immersing themselves in curiosity and exploration. CHS9 student Gautam Ajwani is one of them. For Ajwani,...

Prior to each Vivace! performance, CHS9 student Henry Webb gathers anyone who wants to join him for a moment of prayer. Together, they repeat a verse he holds close to his heart: “Give all your worries...

From the outside, the CHS9 Library is a haven of books, magically ready for everyone. Whether it be fantasy, comedy or nonfiction, the library has it. In the midst of it all is librarian Brenna Conway,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...