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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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The official student news site of Coppell High School

Coppell Student Media
The official student news site of Coppell High School

Coppell Student Media
House Bill 100 failed to be approved as lawmakers couldn’t reach a compromise on implementing school vouchers into Texas education. The implementation of school vouchers has been a widely debated topic in Texas over the past few years.

To vouch or not to vouch?

Sri Achanta and Anushree De • October 3, 2023

Nine years old.  That is how old Philadelphia resident Anthony Samuels was when he saw his first shootout with his own eyes. But Samuels recalls that the violence did not end there.  “When I...

Coppell ISD National Merit semifinalists stand together for a group photo at the recognition breakfast at Coppell Middle School West on Sep. 15. The breakfast celebrated the 49 National Merit Semifinalists from Coppell High School and New Tech High @ Coppell.

CHS first in Texas for number of National Merit semifinalists

Manasa Borra, Staff Designer • October 2, 2023

On Sept. 13, Coppell ISD announced 49 National Merit Semifinalists from the class of 2024, 48 students from Coppell High School and one student from New Tech High @ Coppell.  This number not only broke...

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: 10/2-10/7

Sahasra Chakilam, News Editor • October 2, 2023

The City of Coppell celebrates its 40th annual National Night Out on Tuesday from 6-8 p.m. On Wednesday, Coppell High School holds the PSAT for sophomores and juniors. Seniors will participate in...

New Coppell ISD policy states that any student caught with an e-cigarette on school grounds on second offense will be sent to Victory Place @ Coppell. New Texas law requires all school districts to increase penalties for students who bring e-cigarettes to school.

Clearing the haze

Anushree De, Student Life Editor • September 28, 2023
An anonymous Coppell High School senior enters the bathroom. Attempting to find an unoccupied stall, she peers under the stall door when she noticed the stall to the far right.  Under it are four pairs of shoes.  She vividly remembers CHS Principal Laura Springer rushing in to get everyone out except for those in the far right stall.  “I got so scared,” she said. “I’ve been trying to avoid the bathroom after that.” 
Coppell Mayor Wes Mays proclaims Oct. 3, 2023 to be “National Night Out,” a day celebrating the Coppell police and community ties in crime prevention. The Coppell City Council held its regular session on Tuesday in the council chambers at Town Center.

Mayor proclaims “National Night Out,” Council hears Oncor electricity delivery presentation

Sabah Uddin, Staff Writer • September 27, 2023

At Tuesday’s Coppell City Council meeting, Oncor Area Manager Kita Hobbes presented and answered member’s questions over power delivery in Coppell. Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC provides transmission...

Coppell ISD Board of Trustees congratulates Cottonwood Creek Elementary School Principal Dr. Andra Penny for receiving the Sandi Borden Tribute to Texas Children Award, given by the Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association (TESPA). The CISD Board of Trustees meeting on Monday discussed the campus improvement plans, affecting the current 2023-24 school year.

Board outlines transitions after approving campus improvement plans

Rhea Choudhary, Staff Writer • September 26, 2023

In a pivotal school board meeting held on Monday, the Coppell ISD Board of Trustees unanimously approved campus improvement plans promising to shape the future of education in the district. With a focus...

Coppell High School junior Ananya Kella was reported missing on Monday evening. Coppell ISD, Coppell Police Department and Irving Police Department are working together to locate Kella who was last seen exiting CHS at 5:15 p.m.

Updated: Missing CHS junior Ananya Kella found safe

September 26, 2023

Editor’s note: This story has been updated from its original version to reflect the latest developments.  UPDATE: An 12:15 p.m. update posted by the Coppell Police Department said, "Ananya had been...

Jack Philips talks to Coppell High School students on the new development project at City Hall. Architects from Samit Patel Design Studios came to the Coppell High School Lecture Hall on Wednesday to teach Art II sculpture students about landscape architecture, and announce an opportunity to submit design ideas for a new project at City Hall.

Samit Patel Design Studios announces architecture contest for art students

Anvita Bondada, Staff Writer • September 25, 2023

“We need your help,” landscape architect Samit Patel says with a presentation stretched over the whiteboard in the Coppell High School lecture hall. Students look to the front of the room in awe. Samit...

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: 9/25 – 10/1

Sahasra Chakilam, News Editor • September 25, 2023

Today, the National Merit Semifinalists breakfast will be held at Coppell Middle School West from 8-9 a.m. Coppell ISD Board of Trustees meets at 6 p.m. today in the boardroom of the Vonita White...

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: 9/18 – 9/24

Sahasra Chakilam, News Editor • September 18, 2023

On Monday, Coppell Recreation Development Corporation meets for a regular meeting at 6:30 p.m. at Town Center. On Wednesday, Cozby Library and Community Commons holds a storytime for all ages from...

Coppell High School has implemented a new policy to discourage excessive class tardies. The new policy entails consequences that heighten as a student’s tardies increase.

Tardy turnover

Sahasra Chakilam, News Editor • September 14, 2023

With a total of 19,688 tardies in the 2022-23 school year itself, Coppell High School has enforced a new tardy policy to minimize lateness amongst students. The new policy began on Aug. 21, two weeks...

Coppell Mayor Pro Tem John Jun and council member Kevin Nevels listen to a zoning request made by resident Kristina Lowe to remove the five cypress trees in her backyard. Coppell City Council held its regular session on Tuesday in the council chamber at Town Center.

Council approves new construction projects and expansions

Manasa Borra, Staff Designer • September 13, 2023

At Tuesday’s Coppell City Council meeting, the expansion of an AstraZeneca production site was approved by the council. The site in Coppell is the only producer in the world for the pharmaceutical drug...

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