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Coppell Student Media

The official student news site of Coppell High School

Coppell Student Media

Dr. Greg Axelson (center) is celebrated as the new CHS9 principal during the Coppell ISD School Board meeting. Dr. Axelson is accompanied by CHS9 faculty at Coppell Middle School West.

CISD teachers, staff given 3% raise for upcoming school year

Katie Park, Staff writer June 25, 2024

On Monday night, the Coppell ISD School Board congratulated Dr. Greg Axelson for his upcoming role as the new CHS9 principal for the 2024-25 school year and discussed his past experiences and qualifications...

Coppell High School Sidekick adviser Chase Wofford and Austin Elementary School teacher Heather Naragon accept the awards for District Teachers of the Year, accompanied by the CISD school board and the CHS and Austin Elementary principals.

Board getting down to business

Nyah Rama, CHS9 Editor May 21, 2024

On Monday night, the Coppell ISD School Board met to delve into proposed changes for the 2024-25 academic year, touching upon updated School Health Advisory Council (SHAC) plans and a new facility evaluation...

Got You Covered 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 2023-24 school year.

Got You Covered: 5/20-5/26

Sahasra Chakilam, News Editor May 20, 2024

On Monday, Coppell ISD Board of Trustees meets at 6 p.m. in the boardroom of the Vonita White Administration Building. On Tuesday, Coppell High School holds its Senior Awards at CHS Arena from 9-11:30...

Meet the Class of 2024s Top 10

Meet the Class of 2024’s Top 10

Avani Munji, Executive Design Editor May 17, 2024

The graduating class Top 10 was finalized based on their high school GPA. The Top 10 share their advice and thoughts on the high school experience.   What does it mean to you to be in the...

Coppell High School seniors nominated their fellow peers for different awards categories. Here are the 24 seniors who shine underneath the spotlight for their respective categories.

On the red carpet

Most likely to style themselves for a red carpet event Laura Liao Michaelangelo saw the soul inside the marble and freed it through his carvings. Coppell High School senior Laura Liao sees the...

Suicide rates have risen among teens in the past decade. This issue has reached Coppell High School as more teens struggle with feelings of depression and hopelessness.

Breaking the silence: Depression prevalent among Coppell’s teens

Nyah Rama and Aliza Abidi May 17, 2024

Hands folded and eyes down, Chris and Martha Thomas take a deep breath as the video of the memories and passing of their daughter, 2011 Coppell High School graduate Ella Thomas, rolls once again.  In...

Newly elected Ramesh Premkumar stands with his family as he gets sworn in for Place 5 at the Coppell City Council Meeting on Tuesday. The council swore in the mayor and Places 4, 5 and 6, and approved the zoning plans of new buildings at Coppell High School.

Mayor, Places 4, 5, 6 sworn in at council meeting

Anvita Bondada, Staff Writer May 16, 2024

At Tuesday’s Coppell City Council meeting, Mayor Wes Mays, Place 4 council member Kevin Nevels and Place 6 council member Biju Mathew took their oath of office following their May 4 reelection.  Ramesh...

Got You Covered 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 2023-24 school year.

Got You Covered: 5/13-5/19

Sahasra Chakilam, News Editor May 13, 2024

On Tuesday, the Coppell City Council meets at 7:30 p.m. in the council chambers at Town Center. On Tuesday, Coppell Arts Center hosts State of Education organized by the Coppell Chamber of Commerce...

New Tech High @ Coppell launched its first online news site, The Newcomer, on Feb. 21. NTH@C sophomore Olivia Guerra and freshman Arjun Madhu are the co-editors-in-chief of the program. Photo by Ishana Sharma

New Tech reporting for duty with The Newcomer

Nrithya Mahesh, Staff Designer May 9, 2024

It was a seemingly usual December day when New Tech High @ Coppell freshman Arjun Madhu asked fellow freshman Suraj Swaminathan if he wanted to start a news site for their high school. Only a couple months...

Yuvan Sampath placed third at the 2024 International Career Development Conference on April 30 in Anaheim, Calif. This is the first time that Coppell has had a DECA glass trophy winner.

Sampath wins third place, making Coppell DECA history

Ishana Sharma, Staff Writer May 8, 2024

On Tuesday at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California, the top 10 DECA International Career Development Conference finalists waited with baited breath on stage, all wondering the same thing:...

Coppell High School student media programs received Star Awards at the University of Texas at Austin during the ILPC State Convention. Staff from The Sidekick, KCBY, and Round-Up yearbook attended the ILPC State Convention from April 19-21. Photo courtesy of Sameeha Syed.

Student media brings home honors from from state convention

Aasritha Yanamala, Staff Designer May 7, 2024

“And the Gold Star goes to Coppell Student Media!” Resounding cheers from staff members follow the announcement, as The Sidekick senior editor-in-chief Sri Achanta goes to claim the award. Similar...

Business Spectacle: Valentine Premier Construction (Video)

Rhea Chowdhary and Vibha Viswanath May 7, 2024

Valentine Premier Construction is an exterior and interior renovation company that prides itself on its customer service and establishing trust all over the community. This year, Kristi Valentine took...

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