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Coppell Student Media

The official student news site of Coppell High School

Coppell Student Media

Pinkerton Elementary School fifth grade students Caroline McAdams, A’meiree Cleveland and Penelope Toledo work with Coppell High School juniors Hemi Riojas and Aditi Rathod on their exhibition on April 8. The exhibition is an annual project tackling global issues that students work towards during their time at Pinkerton.

IB Diploma juniors lend a hand to Pinkerton students for PYP Exhibition

Gia Ajani, Staff Writer May 5, 2025

Coppell High School juniors walk into Pinkerton Elementary School each week, not as visitors, but as mentors, helping fifth graders research and raise awareness about prominent issues around the world.  The...

In The Know is a series from The Sidekick detailing events involving Coppell High School and Coppell ISD happening this week. It will be posted every Monday for the remainder of the 2024-25 school year. Graphic by Yug Talukdar

In the Know: 5/5-5/11

Yug Talukdar, Assignment Editor May 5, 2025

Monday, AP exams begin in Coppell High School.  Monday, Smart City Board meets at Town Center at 6.30 p.m. Wednesday, Cozby Library and Community Commons hosts Game Night from 6-8 p.m. Thursday,...

Coppell residents campaigning with Leigh Walker and Jonathan Powers celebrate their election to the Coppell ISD Board of Trustees. On Saturday, the Coppell ISD Board of Trustees election was held at Town Center. Photo by Caitlyn Concepcion

Powers elected to board of trustees alongside Walker, Hill

Yug Talukdar, Assignment Editor May 4, 2025

A momentus pause, then cheering from tents in the parking lot of Town Center as the polls closed at 7 p.m. On Saturday, the Coppell ISD Board of Trustees election resulted in the reelection of Place...

Saturday, Coppell ISD Board of Trustees Places 1, 2 and 3 are up for election. Voting centers will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Photo by Sukirtha Muthiah

Campaigns culminating as Election Day arrives

Yug Talukdar, Assignment Editor May 2, 2025

On Saturday, voters will be able to determine Coppell ISD’s future. CISD Board of Trustees Places 1, 2 and 3 are up for election. Coppell residents can vote at Cottonwood Creek Elementary School,...

Business Beat: Card My Yard crafting fields of memories

Rhea Chowdhary and Vibha Viswanath May 2, 2025

“I want to delight people,” Card My Yard Coppell owner Susan Sigler said. “I want people to come out and go ‘Oh my gosh! Not only did she meet my vision, but she made it even more than I expected.’” From...

Putting a price tag on senior prom

Putting a price tag on senior prom

Ahana Roy, Staff Designer April 30, 2025

On Saturday, seniors will arrive at the Dallas Market Center dressed in elegant gowns and sharp suits for their big day: prom. Coppell High School Student Council finalizes all decisions regarding...

Pinkerton Elementary School Principal Amanda Sweeny accepts a proclamation for Pinkerton from the Coppell ISD Board of Trustees. Monday’s Coppell ISD Board of Trustees meeting in the Vonita White Administration Building included a Pinkerton Elementary School proclamation, recognition of the Coppell girls soccer team’s state championship, budgeting and New Tech High @ Coppell’s remodeling plans.

Trustees discuss future budgeting as 2024-2025 school year winds down

Jay Vernekar, Staff Writer April 30, 2025

The Coppell ISD Board of Trustees analyzed prospective routes to address the district-wide budget shortage during its meeting on Monday night. With the 2024-2025 school year coming to an end, chief...

In The Know is a series from The Sidekick detailing events involving Coppell High School and Coppell ISD happening this week. It will be posted every Monday for the remainder of the 2024-25 school year. Graphic by Yug Talukdar

In the Know: 4/28-5/4

Yug Talukdar, Assignment Editor April 28, 2025

Monday, Coppell ISD Board of Trustees meets at Vonita White Administration Building at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Coppell High School hosts CISD Mental Health Fair at 5 p.m. Friday, eligible CHS students...

The Sidekick was one of 13 recipients for the 2025 National Student Press Association Online Pacemaker on Saturday. This marks Coppell Student Media’s eighth Pacemaker and sixth consecutive award since 2020. Photo by Reece Murry

Coppell Student Media racking up prestige, claiming 2025 NSPA Pacemaker award

Katie Park, Staff Writer April 28, 2025

A new spot on the walls of D115 awaits a nail and frame, claiming another year of Coppell Student Media winning a National Student Press Association Online Pacemaker award.  Coppell Student Media was...

Mayor Wes Mays officially declared April 22 as Coppell Cowgirls Soccer Day. The Coppell Cowgirls soccer team celebrates their title as Class 6A state champions and will be recognized with the proclamation displayed at Coppell High School.

Council declares April 22 Coppell Cowgirl Soccer Day

Elizabeth De Santiago, Staff Writer April 23, 2025

On Tuesday, the Coppell City Council declared April 22 as Coppell Cowgirls Soccer Day to celebrate the team as Class 6A state champions. Mayor Wes Mays signed a proclamation to be displayed in trophy case...

Forensic science teacher Catherine Murphy showcases her students'  projects. Honors Forensic Science is a new course which will start in the 2025-26 school year.

Honors forensic science unraveling the secrets of crime

Prajna Boddeti, Photoghrapher April 23, 2025

Coppell High School will offer a new forensic science course for the 2025-26 school year, a move inspired by the increasing student interest in the field.  The course was proposed by Catherine Murphy,...

School supplies pile up in C110 as the student council partners with Tools for Tomorrow to provide students in need with school supplies for the 2025-26 school year. The drive runs through April 30.

Student Council collects supplies to support learners in need

Zaara Shaik, Staff Photographer April 22, 2025

Upon entering room C221, a vibrant array of common school supplies, such as crayons, notebooks, scissors and pencils, are organized for the Tools for Tomorrow drive by Coppell High School English teacher...

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