![Appointment-only COVID-19 testing is available in the visitor’s side press box of Buddy Echols field. The Curative testing center is open from 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday for patients of at least 5 years of age; minors between 5 and 17 years must have an adult accompany them.](https://coppellstudentmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/IMG_4800-900x600.jpg)
Beginning 2022 with more positive (cases)
Anjali Vishwanath, Daily News/Assignment Editor
• January 10, 2022
![If a Coppell ISD student tests positive for COVID-19, their parent is recommended to contact the school nurse and the communications department will add a case to the CISD COVID-19 Dashboard. If a staff member tests positive for COVID-19, the communications department updates the CISD COVID-19 dashboard.](https://coppellstudentmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Copy-of-Covid19-Dashboard-Update-Process-Final.png)
COVID-19 dashboard reporting same-day cases
Sri Achanta, Staff Writer
• October 7, 2021
![After returning to full in person school, Coppell High School students have been facing academic and emotional challenges. Coppell ISD is working to bridge learning gaps caused by COVID-19 by emphasizing learner choice and interaction.](https://coppellstudentmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/cover_pic_online.jpg)
Molding to the new normal
Akhila Gunturu, Executive News Editor
• October 4, 2021
![A standard medical face mask is composed of three layers: a water-repellent layer, a filter layer to prevent germs from entering and a soft, absorbent layer. The Sidekick staff writer Yasemin Ragland encourages people to wear a mask and describes the importance of wearing one. Graphic by Srihari Yechangunja.](https://coppellstudentmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/53CAEFF5-0A9C-4FA3-8B73-EE4D4B8E8D62-900x598.jpeg)
Why you should wear a mask, even if you don’t have COVID-19
Yasemin Ragland, Writer
• October 1, 2021
![During Monday’s Coppell ISD Board of Trustees meeting, district coordinator of safety and security Rachael Freeman discusses a routine audit of security procedures in all CISD facilities.](https://coppellstudentmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/IMG_0121-900x600.jpg)
Board extends mask policy to Oct. 25
Minnie Gazawada, Staff Writer/Designer
• September 28, 2021
![All Coppell ISD kindergarten through sixth grade students will return to in-person learning on Oct. 7 for the second nine weeks of the 2021-22 school year. At this time, CISD does not plan to offer temporary virtual learning to any grade level for the remainder of the school year.](https://coppellstudentmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/back-to-school-again-2.png)
Virtual learning option expires at the nine week mark
Anjali Vishwanath, Daily News/Assignment Editor
• September 22, 2021
![Coppell High School Band practices choreography in the parking lot behind Buddy Echols Field during its after school rehearsal on Aug. 26. Coppell Band and other fine arts is adjusting to in-person learning after a year of Zoom practice sessions. Photo by Olivia Cooper](https://coppellstudentmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Untitled-900x600.jpg)
Fine arts programs resuming pre-pandemic learning
Joanne Kim, Podcast Producer
• September 15, 2021
![The contact tracing process began last school year when some students were virtual and some were in person. If a student tests positive for COVID-19, Coppell High School administrators facilitate this contact tracing process.](https://coppellstudentmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Image-3.png)
Contact tracing ensures effective COVID-19 tracking
Akhila Gunturu, Executive News Editor
• September 12, 2021
Masks, virtual learning dominate open forum at board meeting (WITH VIDEO)
Anjali Vishwanath, Daily News/Assignment Editor
• August 24, 2021
![Coppell High School students greet each other before first period on the first day of school on Tuesday. All CHS students are on campus for the first time since March 2020.](https://coppellstudentmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Muresh_FirstDayOfSchool_8_17_5-900x600.jpg)
Anything but just any other first day of school
Anjali Vishwanath, Daily News/Assignment Editor
• August 18, 2021
![Coppell High School English II teacher Stephen Patino assists CHS sophomore Macy Baume during fifth period in his classroom on Oct. 19. Due to the evolving COVID-19 situation, the mandatory mask mandate will be reinstated for grades pre-K through grade 12 while a temporary virtual schooling option is available for pre-K through grade for the first nine weeks of school.](https://coppellstudentmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/image.png)
District to open school year with masks, pre-K through 6th virtual learning option
Anjali Vishwanath, Daily News/Assignment Editor
• August 11, 2021
![On Tuesday, Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced that school districts would be prohibited from instituting mask mandates for the 2021-22 school year. As a result, Coppell ISD has announced that wearing masks will be optional in the fall.](https://coppellstudentmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/GunturuMaskOptional.png)
Full in-person learning returning for 2021-22
Anjali Vishwanath, Staff Writer
• May 20, 2021
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