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  • On Tuesday, Coppell City Council meets at 7:30 p.m. in the council chambers at Town Center.
  • On Wednesday, Coppell Cozby Library & Community Commons hosts All Ages Storytime from 11-11:30 a.m.
  • On Saturday, Coppell Arts Center hosts “Alice in Wonderland” presented by Ballet Ensemble of Texas at 3 p.m.
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Coppell ISD agricultural education assistant Larry Thompson helps a freshman harvest cabbage on Thursday at CHS9. The Leo Club gardening committee has been cultivating various produce since November and harvested a cumulative of 159 pounds of crops to donate to Metrocrest Services.

Leo Club gardening committee donates final harvest to Metrocrest Services

Yaamini Jois, CHS9 Editor May 15, 2023

On Thursday, the CHS9 Leo Club gardening committee harvested their final batch of produce at the campus garden, totaling 159 pounds to be donated to Metrocrest Services. According to Coppell ISD agricultural...

The CHS9 UNICEF Club is hosting a fundraiser for the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) on Saturday at The Sound. The event is from 5-9 p.m. and volunteers will run four different booths for community members to purchase from. Photo courtesy Samanvi Sadak

Freshmen UNICEF Club to host fundraiser in support of mental health

Yaamini Jois, CHS9 Editor May 12, 2023

On Saturday, the CHS9 UNICEF Club is hosting a fundraiser from 5-9 p.m. at The Sound for the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI). Four booths will be run by volunteers from the UNICEF Club,...

Video: Azam awarded 2023 VASE Gold Seal

Sruthi Lingam, CHS9 Visual Media Editor May 10, 2023

After advancing as a Visual Art Scholastic Event (VASE) state qualifier for her colorful still life “Binge”, CHS9 Art 2 Honors student Safiya Azam was the only freshman from Coppell ISD to receive...

CHS9 student Yuvan Sampath competed in Principles of Business Management and Administration roleplay event on April 22 at the DECA International Career Development Conference on April 22-25 in Orlando, Fla. Sampath attributes his success to his extracurricular activities. Photo by Swarra Mudgalkar

Sampath making business world his stage

Maya Palavali, Staff Cartoonist May 5, 2023

In a prep room filled with professionally clad competitors, CHS9’s Yuvan Sampath scribbles on his paper. As time expires, he stands. Channeling his theater experience, he walks on to his own stage, ready...

CHS9 students Yuvan Sampath and Olivia Guerra play Boy and Molly in the campus production of “Peter and the Starcatcher.” The production is based on the 2004 novel and showcased from Friday through Sunday.

“Peter and the Starcatcher” lifts spirits with engaging characters, production

Sahasra Chakilam, Staff Photographer May 1, 2023

On a misty spring evening, the CHS9 Auditorium is dark with only soft blue and green lights protruding from corners of the stage.  In a sudden shift, the platform is illuminated, and seen is an...

CHS9 Spanish teacher Reyna Conger limbos during the spring pep rally on April 21 in the campus gym. The biannual pep rally followed a Hawaiian theme and was hosted by the Student Council Executive Board.

CHS9 sways to the beat in Hawaiian-themed spring pep rally

Yaamini Jois April 28, 2023

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CHS9 theater will hold its production of  “Peter and the Starcatcher” on Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 7 p.m. in the campus auditorium.

CHS9 theater brings life to the story of Peter Pan

Sahasra Chakilam, Staff Photographer April 27, 2023

The adventurous, mischievous spirit of Peter Pan has been etched into many childhoods as he holds the distinguished reputation of being the boy who never grows up. However, not many know how his character...

CHS9 students dance together in the small gym during the Sadie Hawkins dance on Friday in the gym on campus. The dance’s theme was “Family Vacation” and was organized by the CHS9 Student Council.

CHS9 Sadie Hawkins dance creates lasting bonds between students

Anvita Bondada, Staff Writer April 24, 2023

  As CHS9 students walk through the gym entrance, they are welcomed with strobing lights, blaring music, and a tropical vacation theme.  The CHS9 Sadie Hawkins dance was held on Friday, hosted...

CHS9 French I and Spanish I teacher Fabienne Morel poses with her Monchhichi toy, a stuffed monkey beloved in all her classes for its regular appearance in lesson plans. Morel has been teaching at CHS9 since 2019 and is loved by her students for her engaging personality.

Morel embracing language learning beyond textbooks

Wendy Le, Staff Writer March 15, 2023

Freshmen are immediately captivated by an enchanting display of gnomes adorning room C118 as they step in for their class. Each tiny figure reflects a unique holiday, from the whimsical and romantic designs...

Video: CHS9 health science students demonstrate how to perform CPR

Sruthi Lingam, CHS9 Visual Media Editor March 7, 2023

CHS9 health science students learn first aid skills to receive their CPR certification from the American Heart Association. View The Sidekick CHS9 visual media editor Sruthi Lingam’s video to watch a...

Coppell freshman JV defender Mohamed Ouedraogo dribbles against  Flower Mound at Buddy Echols Field on Feb 10. Ouedraogo has been invested in soccer for as long as he can remember and hopes to play professionally. Photo by Trey Boudreaux.

Ouedraogo following in his father’s footsteps, aiming for D1

Deepali Kanchanavally, Staff Writer March 2, 2023

  Follow Deepali Kanchanavally (@deepali0914) and @CHSCampusNews on Twitter. Location by Dave Tap by Lil Uzi Packs and Potions by Hazey Chicago Freestyle by Drake Classical...

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