Dallas County postpones in-person school until Sept. 8 in new public health order
Avani Kashyap, Daily News/Assignment Editor
July 19, 2020
On Thursday evening, Dallas County issued an order requiring all public and private kindergarten through 12th grade schools to delay in-person learning until Sept. 8. Although schools may open remotely, all school sponsored activities, such as clubs and sports, have been put on hold until in-person education resumes....
Coppell ISD proposes changes to grading, campus procedures in Draft Return to School Guide
Avani Kashyap and Shivi Sharma
July 15, 2020
On July 8, Coppell ISD released the Draft Return to School Guide, detailing campus procedures and requirements for in-person and virtual learning for the upcoming school year. The guide is subject to change based on state and county guidance and the district continues to conduct surveys and incorporate feedback from students, families and staff. On Tuesday, CISD also released the commitment forms, which fa...
District to provide flexible learning options for upcoming school year
Shivi Sharma, Executive News Editor
July 8, 2020
In its weekly email newsletter, Coppell ISD announced that it will allow families to choose between in-person and remote learning for the 2020-21 school year. Families will commit to their choices for the first nine weeks of the school year through a survey that will be sent out on Tuesday and is due ...
Look good, feel good: A positive quarantine lifestyle
Lilly Gorman, Photographer
May 16, 2020
Self-isolation has created changing in our daily lives but The Sidekick's Lilly Gorman has some helpful reminders on how to remain positive during these challenging times.
Volunteers conduct mass COVID-19 antibody testing on campus
Avani Kashyap, Staff Writer
May 15, 2020
On May 2, in the midst of rain and 25 mph winds, volunteers spent their day conducting COVID-19 antibody tests at Coppell High School. The drive-through testing, organized by Metroplex Medical Centres, was for Coppell residents, first responders, health care providers and essential workers. Partici...
CISD to hold in-person graduation for the class of 2020
Akhila Gunturu, Staff Writer
May 14, 2020
On May 12, an email from Coppell ISD Superintendent Dr. Brad Hunt to the class of 2020 confirmed plans for an in-person graduation. According to the email and the CISD website, the ceremony will be held on May 31 at the Globe Life Field in Arlington at 5 p.m. for New Tech @ Coppell graduates and 8 p.m. for Coppell High School g...
Early endings, new beginnings
Sreeja Mudumby, Staff Writer
May 14, 2020
When the Coppell High School ninth grade campus freshmen walked out of the campus doors, they were ready to finish off the rest of the year before going to the bigger high school with more people, and different experiences. Little did he know that he just spent his last moments in CHS9. Due to C...
Storch encouraging global unity through Twitter challenge
Jillian Moore, Staff Writer
May 14, 2020
Amid worldwide confusion and fear, Coppell High School 2017 graduate and current Texas A&M University student Ryan Storch partnered with Gallery Furniture to help unite the world through the universal language of music. On March 23, Storch posted on his Twitter account (@ryanstorch) a video of him aski...
Coppell: Let’s stick together while we’re apart
Yasemin Ragland, Staff Writer
May 14, 2020
Texas Governor Greg Abbott started reopening state restaurants, movie theaters, malls and more beginning on May 1. He thinks that we can both kickstart the economy and continue to be healthy in our everyday lives. Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins wants to “follow the science and stay home.” He...
How seniors/those moving from CISD are going to return items amid the COVID-19 pandemic
Nanette Pottoore, Staff Writer
May 13, 2020
As the school year is coming to an end and with students off campus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, students are left wondering what to do with items that belong to Coppell High School. “[The school] is putting together a schedule, and [CHS Principal Laura Springer] will be sending that out to studen...
Adopt a Coppell High School Senior 2020 bringing seniors recognition, celebration
Avani Kashyap, Staff Writer
May 12, 2020
The Coppell High School class of 2020 has missed out on numerous senior events due to COVID-19. From prom and graduation to various banquets, celebrations to commemorate their high school years are now canceled or done virtually. However, the atypical situation has fostered atypical solutions and among virtu...
Businesses reopening at 25% occupancy following governor’s orders
Jillian Moore, Staff Writer
May 12, 2020
Effective since May 1, many businesses were allowed to reopen in-person services with specific guidelines to help limit the spread of COVID-19. Although initially remaining closed following the order, a select number of Coppell facilities have opened since Monday. Coppell facilities that are currently open i...