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  • CHS has Senior Awards at CHS Arena from 9-11 a.m. on Tuesday.
  • Seniors have Senior Day Picnic at Andrew Brown Park East at 11:45 a.m. on Tuesday.
  • Seniors have graduation at Buddy Echols Field at 7 p.m. on Friday.
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The official student news site of Coppell High School

Coppell Student Media

The official student news site of Coppell High School

Coppell Student Media

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: 5/19-5/25

Yug Talukdar, Assignment Editor May 19, 2025

Monday, Coppell High School seniors have technology turn-in. Monday, Coppell Recreation and Development Corporation meets at Town Center at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, CHS has Senior Awards at CHS Arena...

Coppell ISD Superintendent Dr. Brad Hunt announced his retirement on April 3 effective the end of the 2024-25 school year. Hunt has worked in CISD for 35 years and served as superintendent since 2017. Photo illustration by Vibha Viswanath and Sofia Exposito

Dr. Hunt hangs up his hat

Sukirtha Muthiah and Rhea Choudhary May 16, 2025

When Coppell ISD Superintendent Dr. Brad Hunt first stepped into Coppell High School room B112 as a special education teacher in 1990, he could not have imagined the impact he would one day have on the...

President Donald Trump signed an executive order to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education on March 20. Due to this order, Coppell ISD could potentially lose 40% of its funding.

Education shifting from federal to state control

Riya Prasad, Staff Writer May 16, 2025

March 20. President Donald Trump signs an executive order to dismantle the U.S. Education Department, with the intention of returning control over education to smaller jurisdictions. As is ongoing,...

The Coppell ISD Board members honor the Coppell High School girls golf team for winning the 2025 UIL Class 6A State Championship at the Coppell City Hall on Tuesday. Photo by Kirsten Schnock.

Council appoints Carrol as new mayor pro tem

Sofia Exposito, Staff Designer May 15, 2025

On Tuesday, city council member Don Carroll was appointed as Coppell’s new mayor pro tem, succeeding previous mayor pro tem Kevin Nevills. “Carrol's steady leadership, thoughtful approach and dedication...

Coppell High School Academic Decathlon coach Tim Dixon addresses the class. Academic Decathlon is a multidisciplinary competition that thousands of high school students compete in every year, with topics ranging from history, literature, art, science, mathematics, economics and music.

Academic Decathlon’s legacy coming to a close

Hiral Patel, Staff Writer May 15, 2025

One topic. Ten subjects. Team effort. This is what defines the Coppell High School Academic Decathlon (AcDec). In the 2025-26 school year, AcDec will no longer be available as a class. According...

The Coppell ISD Board of Trustees discuss topics presented by the Coppell ISD Efficiency Review Committee after their budget report. The board met for an open workshop at the Vonita White Administration building on Monday.

Trustees progressing on budget planning as deficit looms

Marli Field, Staff Writer May 14, 2025

Coppell ISD’s Board of Trustees have been tasked with making district-altering decisions by September of this year in order to lighten the district’s growing budget deficit. On Monday at 5:30 p.m.,...

Coppell ISD director of communications Amanda Simpson presents on Life Hacks on Adulting Day at Coppell High School on April 3. Simpson’s career enables her to share information with the community. Photo courtesy Coppell ISD.

Simpson brings community together through communication

Riya Prasad, Staff Writer May 14, 2025

Chasing deadlines, cold calling, selling advertisements: it all started in a newsroom. But for Coppell ISD director of communications Amanda Simpson, her lede did not kick off with the coveted position...

Coppell High School students use the Bluebook app for Advanced Placement testing from May 5-16. AP testing has shifted from paper exams to digital exams in the 2024-25 school year. Photo by Rachel Chio

AP exams flip from paper to digital

Naseeha Masood, Staff Writer May 14, 2025

Rows of desks line up waiting for the proctor to say start. Instead of turning  a page, a single click now allows students to take AP exams. For the 2024-25 school year, College Board has turned to...

Coppell ISD superintendent Dr. Brad Hunt announced his retirement on April 3 after eight years in the position. Finding a new superintendent includes various steps and processes.

District taking steps to fill big shoes

Sahasra Chakilam, Executive News Editor May 13, 2025

With Coppell ISD Superintendent Dr. Brad Hunt’s eight-year tenure coming to an end, the district has begun its search for a new leader. Following the resignation of former superintendent Dr. Mike...

Coppell High School juniors Anya Gupta, Anjana Boppana, Ananya Nair, Safiya Azam, and senior Justin Murdock placed third at the Tournament of Champions in Lexington Ky. The competition was held at the University of Kentucky from April 25-28.  Photo courtesy SunHee Simon

World Schools Debate team places third at national championship

Jay Vernekar, Staff Writer May 12, 2025

Coppell High School’s World Schools Debate team left a cowboy-boot sized footprint at the 2025 Tournament of Champions as they advanced into the semifinals round for the second consecutive year. Coppell...

Earthfest encompassing city’s sustainability practices

Anvita Bondada, CHS9 Editor May 12, 2025

From burmese pythons slithering across a table in the Biodiversity Education Center to breaking up soil to plant flower buds in the Coppell Nature Park, there was an activity for just about anyone interested...

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: 5/12-5/18

Yug Talukdar, Assignment Editor May 12, 2025

Monday, Coppell ISD Board of Trustees meets for its workshop at Vonita White Administration Building at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Coppell City Council meets at Town Center at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Coppell...

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