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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

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...

Coppell freshman forward Neerali Kapadia attempts to steal the ball from Hebron junior defender Ansley Beer at Buddy Echols Field on Tuesday. Kapadia has used her fighting spirit to fuel her passion for the sport.

Kapadia’s fighting spirit turns childhood pastime into passion

Nyah Rama, Staff Writer February 23, 2023

CHS9 forward Neerali Kapadia has been putting up big numbers into her first season as a varsity player with four goals and seven assists so far in the season. Kapadia started playing at age 4 after playing...

Video: Asking CHS9 librarians for Black History Month book recommendations

Video: Asking CHS9 librarians for Black History Month book recommendations

Divya Sivalenka, Staff Writer February 21, 2023

  Black History Month celebrates the significance of the contributions of African Americans to the United States. CHS9 librarians share their favorite book recommendations for Black History...

Pham carries torch of ancient traditions through unbreakable bonds

Pham carries torch of ancient traditions through unbreakable bonds

Yaamini Jois, CHS9 Editor February 3, 2023

Coppell freshman Taylor Pham dons the intricately decorated red and yellow lân costume as she gets ready to perform. Onlookers in traditional attire huddle around excitedly in the crisp, smoke-filled...

CHS9 health science teacher Amber Fragosa-Deck helps freshman Daniel Devasia with his respiratory system model where the balloon lid represents the diaphragm on Thursday. Fragosa-Deck has been a teacher at CHS9 for three years and was one of five nominees for teacher of the year this year.

Fragosa-Deck’s signature bubbly personality guides students into the world of health science

Rhea Chowdhary, Staff Photographer February 1, 2023

As students enter the classroom eager to learn about the inner workings of the human body, they are greeted by fake skeletons Willy and Velma ready to immerse them into the world of health science and...

Video: Get to Know a... varsity swimmer

Video: Get to Know a… varsity swimmer

Kayla Nguyen, Staff Photographer January 31, 2023

Wondering what it takes to be a Coppell High School varsity athlete? Watch The Sidekick staff photographer Kayla Nguyen interview Gabriel Campos and take a deep dive into the life of a Coppell varsity...

CHS9 library aide Marcia Moore observes as Plano East’s JV boys basketball team pushes towards the net at CHS Arena on Friday evening. Moore is a paraprofessional who has been an involved member of the Coppell community since 1991, aiding in student activities in and out of CHS9.

Moore lending a helping hand to the community

Sahasra Chakilam, Staff Photographer January 25, 2023

For CHS9 library aide Marcia Moore, an ideal day consists of the following: waking up and walking her American boxer, Lady Delilah, as she watches a beautiful sunrise painted with vibrant hues, tidying...

Video: 8 Questions with a… theater student

Iniya Nathan, Features Editor January 23, 2023

Watch The Sidekick features editor Iniya Nathan’s take a look into the life of CHS9 theater student Yuvan Sampath. Sampath has competed in the Texas Thespian Festival, is part of the “Mamma Mia!”...

Want to know the New Year’s resolutions for some CHS9 students? Watch The Sidekick staff photographer Shreya Ravi’s video as she asks freshmen their New Year’s resolutions and what they are excited for in the new year.

Video: Ask CHS9… their New Year’s resolutions

Shreya Ravi, Staff Photographer January 20, 2023

Want to know the New Year’s resolutions for some CHS9 students? Watch The Sidekick staff photographer Shreya Ravi’s video as she asks freshmen their New Year’s resolutions and what they are excited...

CHS9 Student Council member Julia Córdoba gives a tour of CHS9 to Coppell Middle School North students on Thursday. Coppell ISD middle school eighth graders visited CHS9 this week to tour its campus and ease their transition to high school.

CHS9 welcomes class of 2027 to campus in tours

Aliya Zakir, Convergence Editor January 20, 2023

With Silver Stars, Student Council and administrators lining the halls, Coppell High School Ninth Grade Campus welcomed Coppell ISD middle school eighth graders onto their future campus.  Soon-to-be...

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