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  • Coppell ISD is closed for spring break. Coppell Student Media publishing resumes March 24.
  • Coppell Arts Center hosts the Coppell High School International Baccalaureate Art Exhibition at 5 p.m. on Wednesday.
  • CHS students signed up for job shadowing will shadow from 8 a.m.-1:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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Coppell High School sophomore Lasya Pillamari paints in visual art teacher Michelle Hauske’s art class on Feb. 26. Pillamari and CHS9 student Sahana Sudir’s artworks were selected to be displayed in the Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum through March.

Painting the future starting with Youth Art Month

Gia Ajani, Staff Writer March 13, 2025

As paint strokes the canvas and pencils color the page, young artists use art to invoke emotion into their pieces, hoping to be chosen for art awards. Two young Coppell artists got the surprise they advanced...

Coppell High School Band percussionists perform “Stool Pigeon” at the Purely Rhythmic show in the CHS Auditorium on Saturday. The concert highlights pieces performed or composed by middle to high school students in Coppell ISD.

Purely Rhythmic puts practice on display for all to see

Jay Vernekar, Staff Writer March 12, 2025

A brief silence scatters throughout the Coppell High School Auditorium as the evening commences and percussionist’s show Purely Rhythmic begins. On Saturday, family and friends came out to support...

The minds behind Regional VASE

Kevin Gunnampalli, Staff Photographer March 3, 2025

Freshman flutist Nana Shen performs with the Coppell High School Symphonic Band I. Coppell Band performs its Midwinter Concert on Feb. 10 featuring pieces such as “Newcastle March” by Jonnie Vinson, “Kirkpatrick Fanfare” by Andrew Boysen Jr. and “The Rising Sun” by Matthew Cohen.

Band captivates audience with enriched tunes at Midwinter Concert

Pranavi Ramineni, Staff Writer February 18, 2025

Coppell High School Band performed its annual Midwinter Concert on Feb. 10 in the CHS Auditorium. The concert featured performances from multiple ensembles, each presenting a selection of pieces in preparation...

Coppell High School senior J McGill, playing Agatha Trunchbull, performs “Smell of Rebellion”  on Jan.16. The Cowboy Theatre Company presented Roald Dahl’s “Matilda the Musical” from Jan.17-19 and Jan. 23-25 in the CHS Auditorium. Photo by Hannah Vipin

Theatre bringing “Matilda the Musical” to life

Jay Vernekar, Staff Writer January 29, 2025

Infamous sketches from the novel Matilda by Roald Dahl appear as the Coppell High School Auditorium lights dim for the school’s production of “Matilda the Musical”. The musical showed this past...

Coppell Choir Tenor-Bass presents “The River” on Tuesday at CHS Auditorium. The performance combined with Coppell Middle Schools East, West and North. Photo by Aashi Panchal

Choir ripples into “The River”

Naseeha Masood, Staff Writer January 29, 2025

Waves of color bounce off the risers of performers as the auditorium fills with guests. Coppell High School Choir Tenor-Bass presents its production “The River” at CHS Auditorium on Tuesday. The...

From page to stage: The making of “Matilda the Musical”

Dayami Granados and Prajna Boddeti January 24, 2025

This month, the Cowboy Theatre Company presents “Matilda the Musical.” The Musical is known for its emotional and iconic storytelling by Roald Dahl. Watch as The Sidekick staff photographers Dayami...

Coppell High School sophomore Lena Gay, playing Matilda, sings “Naughty” on Thursday. The Cowboy Theatre Company presents their opening show of Roald Dahl’s “Matilda the Musical” tonight at 7 p.m. Photo by Tanishka Kale

“Matilda the Musical” forming district-wide connections

Sohana Singh, Staff Photographer January 17, 2025

As the stage lights illuminate, the Cowboy Theatre Company prepares to put on a show full of joy and connection through “Matilda the Musical.” “Matilda the Musical” follows the story of 5-year-old...

Three decades of Madrigal magic (video)

Greeshma Marathu, staff photographer December 19, 2024

Madrigals is an advanced mixed chamber choir that requires a competitive audition for selection. On December 13-14, Madrigals hosted its 30th annual Madrigal Feast, featuring alumni, medieval drama and...

Coppell Band performs during halftime at Buddy Echols Field on Nov. 15. Coppell Band advanced as a UIL finalist and performed at the Alamodome in San Antonio on Nov. 12, placing seventh out of Class 6A bands.

Four the win: Band marches into history

Gia Ajani, Staff Writer December 17, 2024

Coppell Band’s name echoes through the stadium as it is announced as seventh place out of Class 6A state bands on Nov. 12 at the Alamodome in San Antonio. The Coppell Marching Band placed seventh...

Choir winter concert brings cheer to holiday season

Isabella Callegaro Santos, Entertainment editor December 16, 2024

The Coppell Choir winter concert is an annual performance where all choirs perform a master work along with a couple of holiday classics. The show was in CHS Auditorium on Dec. 5. Watch The Sidekick entertainment...

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