Skip to Main Content
The official student news site of Coppell High School

Coppell Student Media

The official student news site of Coppell High School

Coppell Student Media

The official student news site of Coppell High School

Coppell Student Media

CHS9 students Gemma Sharma, Snigdha Koti, Jiya Desai, Medha Engala and Samyutha Ponangi rehearse “The Wild Bunch Women” in the Dome on April 2. CHS9 theater presented its UIL One-Act Play “The Wild Bunch Women” on Wednesday and Thursday.

“The Wild Bunch Women” brings sentiment, action to CHS9 stage

Hannah Vipin, Staff Photographer April 18, 2025

The stomping of hooves and the call of the Wild West went through the CHS9 Dome on Wednesday and Thursday as the Coppell High School Ninth Grade Campus presented its UIL One-Act Play competition “The...

Coppell High School junior Georgia Reynolds’s colorful attire reflects the creativity she brings to every production in the CHS theater. Reynolds qualified for the State UIL Theatrical Competition after competing in marketing by creating posters, social media campaigns and more.

Reynolds leading from behind the curtains

Tanishka Kale, Staff Photographer April 10, 2025

Most students in theater chase the spotlight. Coppell High School junior Georgia Reynolds runs the show from behind it. For the second straight year, Reynolds is Coppell’s only state qualifier in...

Purely Rhythmic unites CISD percussion

Hannah Vipin and Ananya Narala April 7, 2025

Purely Rhythmic is an annual festival providing Coppell ISD students from grades sixth through 12th with an opportunity to showcase their musical talent through a series of rhythmic performances. The show...

New Tech High @ Coppell seniors Lucy Martinson and Sarvin Narang perform a scene from “The Hiding Place” in the CHS Auditorium. Coppell High School varsity theater presented its UIL One-Act Play of “The Hiding Place” on March 24.

Theater shines light on Holocaust in “The Hiding Place”

Moukthika Palli, Staff Writer March 26, 2025

Coppell High School brought together the UIL theatre production of "The Hiding Place" on Monday night. The Cowboy Theatre Company presented this profound historical drama, exploring the Ten Boom family's...

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...

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...

At the Black and White Gala, guests enjoy a diverse buffet featuring a variety of delicious foods on Saturday at Aloft Dallas Hotel in Coppell. The guests come together to support Coppell Theater’s fundraising efforts and help bring excitement to the event. Nidhi Medicharla

Theater department shines spotlight on gala, silent auction

Katie Park, Staff Writer November 12, 2024

Enclosed in a room, students dressed in red eagerly wait in anticipation, excited to perform for the crowd of guests in monotone outfits.  On Saturday, Coppell High School Cowboy Theater hosted its...

Load More Stories