Upcoming Events
  • 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 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

A total solar eclipse will be visible from Coppell on Monday, a phenomenon that will not occur for another 293 years. To celebrate this marvel, Coppell ISD has planned an alternative schedule for the day to allow students and faculty to experience the eclipse as a community. File photo.

Experiencing totality

Sameeha Syed, Social Media Manager April 4, 2024

On Monday, a total solar eclipse will be visible from Coppell, a phenomenon that will not be visible to the community for another 293 years. For approximately four minutes, North Texas residents and...

Fewer students at Coppell High School are driving to school, with one-third of the student population of Coppell High School riding the bus. This change in students’ means of transportation has had ramifications on students’ ability to participate in co-curricular activities.

The route forward

Manasa Borra and Nrithya Mahesh April 1, 2024

The clock strikes 8:40 a.m. Lines of Coppell High School students stream down the sidewalk as they complete their walk to school. Bikes are fastened to the racks near buses unloading hundreds of students....

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: 4/1-4/7

Sahasra Chakilam, News Editor April 1, 2024

On Wednesday, Coppell Cozby Library & Community Commons hosts Teen Life Skills: Resume Building course created by Coppell Employee Experience Department (Human Resources) from 5-7 p.m. On Thursday,...

From Feb. 29 to March 1, eight Texas Association of Future Educators (TAFE) members from Coppell High School competed at 40th Annual Teach Tomorrow Summit at the Kalahari Resort in Round Rock. Four qualified to the national competition.

Four Coppell TAFE competitors secure spots at nationals

Sanghika Pallela, Staff Writer March 29, 2024

From Feb. 29 to Mar. 1, 8 Texas Association of Future Educators (TAFE) members competitors from Coppell High School competed at 40th Annual Teach Tomorrow Summit at the Kalahari Resort in Round Rock. Out...

Martha Thomas talks to parents of Coppell ISD to pay attention for the possible signs of suicidal thoughts with their children. On Wednesday, The Defensive Line’s Chris and Martha Thomas led a district Parent University meeting to spread awareness about suicide at Coppell ISD Vonita White Admistration Building.

“I’ll forever feel her yanking on my arm”

Nyah Rama, CHS9 Editor March 28, 2024

The lights dim as 2014 Coppell High School graduate Solomon Thomas’s figure spreads across the screen. The next 10 minutes will provide further insight into the death of his sister, 2011 Coppell High...

School board members Jobby Mathew, Anthony Hill, and David Caviness vote in favor of the renovation of Valley Ranch Elementary School on Tuesday in the Vonita White Administration Building. The school board addressed the economic plan for the 2024-25 school year, including renovations for Valley Ranch Elementary School, the boardroom, the tennis center, and more.

Board approves plan for building new high school fine arts center

Katie Park, Staff writer March 27, 2024

On Tuesday, Coppell ISD Board of Trustees discussed Coppell’s budget for the 2024-25 school year as well as their new infrastructure plans in building the Coppell High School Fine Arts Center and renovating...

Dr. Scharlene Gaudet of Resiliency Brain Health appeals to the council to improve handicap access to her practice. The council was presented with arguments by Old Town Coppell business owners to reserve their parking spaces on weekdays during Tuesday’s meeting.

Residents voice concern over Old Town Coppell parking space

Nrithya Mahesh, Staff Designer March 27, 2024

During Tuesday’s meeting, the Coppell City Council was presented with citizen requests to reserve parking spaces on weekdays for businesses in Old Town Coppell. With George Coffee and Provisions customers...

The City of Coppell is launching a residential rehabilitation program, assisting homeowners of homes 30 years or older. This program allows applicants to utilize city funds in paying for part of home exterior improvements.

Coppell to launch pilot rehabilitation program aimed at neighborhood preservation

Sri Achanta, Executive Editor-in-Chief March 27, 2024

To maintain its neighborhood integrity, the City of Coppell is launching a trial rehabilitation program to assist owners of older homes with exterior improvements.  According to the director of community...

Life coach and entrepreneur Paige Pritchard answers a question regarding building a brand on social media. On Monday, the Coppell High School Women in Business Club presented its fourth guest speaker of the year, Pritchard, to discuss her entrepreneurial journey in life coaching and social media.

Women in Business presents entrepreneur Paige Pritchard as guest speaker

Sabah Uddin, Staff Writer March 26, 2024

Approximately six years ago, Coppell resident, life coach and full-time entrepreneur Paige Pritchard created an Instagram account to talk about money after paying off more than $100,000 in student loans...

Business Spectacle: Splash and Dash (video)

Business Spectacle: Splash and Dash (video)

Vibha Viswanath, Staff Photographer March 25, 2024

Splash and Dash Groomerie and Boutique is a dog grooming business dedicated to giving dogs haircuts while ensuring them a safe and caring environment. Watch The Sidekick staff photographer Vibha Viswanath’s...

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: 3/25-3/31

Sahasra Chakilam, News Editor March 25, 2024

Today, the Coppell Writers Group meets at Coppell Cozby Library & Community Commons from 7-8:30 p.m. On Tuesday, Coppell ISD Board of Trustees meets at 6 p.m. in the boardroom of the Vonita...

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