Upcoming Events
  • On Friday, Andy Brown Park East hosts a Sunset Social: Movie in the Park, airing Moana at 6:30-9 p.m.
  • On Friday, Coppell High School Junior World Affairs Council holds Heritage Night from 7-11 p.m. at CHS Large and Small Commons.
  • On Saturday, Coppell Historical Society holds Hop Into Spring at Coppell Historical Museum from 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
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Coppell Student Media

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Coppell Student Media

Coppell High School senior Ethan Camaret views the moon through a telescope during the Moon Party. The annual Moon Party was held on Wednesday at CHS Main Entrance and Commons for astronomy students to showcase their knowledge and celebrate the moon.

Community basks in glory of outer space at annual Moon Party

Nrithya Mahesh, Staff Designer February 22, 2024

Children stare in awe into telescopes, jaws hanging as they marvel at the moon’s beauty. Parents and students galore peruse through lines of trifolds rich in information about various planets and galactic...

21 Coppell High School DECA Members qualified for the International Career Development Conference in Houston last week at the state conference. They advance to ICDC in Anaheim, Calif. from April 26-May 1 to compete against students globally. Photo courtesy Richard Chamberlain

DECA ties district record with 25 state finalists, sends 21 members to ICDC

Yug Talukdar, Staff Writer February 21, 2024

Within the crowds at George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, Coppell DECA members anxiously prepare for their event, perfecting their finishing touches to place well at the State Career Development...

Former U.N. ambassador and former two-term South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley speaks to supporters at a rally event in the South Side Music Hall on Thursday. Haley came to Dallas as part of her 2024 presidential campaign as a Republican candidate.

Haley makes bold promises at Dallas rally

Nyah Rama, CHS9 Editor February 19, 2024

DALLAS - Nikki Haley, we love you! Those five words would soon become a recurrent phrase throughout the night. Chants of support and electrifying applause echo through the South Side Music Hall as Republican...

Candidates Cassandra Hernandez, Kate Rumsey and Scarlett Cornwallis (from left to right) stand with Raise Your Hand Texas Director of Political Strategies and Partnerships Matthew Hall (second to the left) at Coppell Arts Center on Tuesday. Cornwallis, Hernandez and Rumsey are all running for Texas House District Seat 115 and were invited to speak at the Raise Your Hand Texas open forum.

District 115 candidates discuss school vouchers, funding in public education forum

Sohana Singh, Staff Photographer February 15, 2024

Three new Democratic candidates - Scarlett Cornwallis, Cassandra Hernandez and Kate Rumsey - are on the ballot for the Texas House District 115 seat, along with the matter of the future of public education.  The...

In the Coppell City Council meeting on Tuesday, Irving resident Ziba Han addressed the significance of Texan families doing anything they can to help the families in Gaza, requesting the council to issue a cease-fire resolution. The meeting also included conversations about local road developments and upcoming events.

Local residents request council to take action in Gaza

Rhea Choudhary, Staff Writer February 14, 2024

During Tuesday’s  Coppell City Council meeting, local residents within the Dallas-Fort Worth area urged the council to issue a cease-fire resolution for the families in Gaza, discussing how the crisis...

Donut City celebrates its 20th anniversary (video)

Rhea Chowdhary, Rhea Choudhary, and Sukirtha Muthiah February 12, 2024

Coppell family-owned business Donut City has opened its door for 20 years. Since 2004, the business has provided high-quality donuts to the Coppell community. Watch video editor Rhea Chowdhary, staff writer...

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: 2/12-2/18

Sahasra Chakilam, News Editor February 12, 2024

On Tuesday, Coppell City Council meets at 7:30 p.m. in the council chambers at Town Center. Coppell Arts Center hosts the Texas House District 115 Public Education Candidate Forum on Tuesday from...

In a pool of 4,577 Coppell High School graduates from 2019 to 2022, 43 percent went to either Texas A&M, University of Texas at Austin or University of Texas at Dallas. Students mindsets have changed as the trend indicates seniors are leaning towards the same familiar college options.

Make a selection

Sahasra Chakilam and Anvita Bondada February 8, 2024

While eating breakfast, Coppell High School senior Hana Sawaf's face is illuminated by her Macbook screen as she eyes her common application for the University of Texas at Austin, just before pressing...

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: 2/5-2/11

Sahasra Chakilam, News Editor February 5, 2024

Today, the Parks and Recreations Board meets at Town Center at 6:30 p.m.  On Wednesday, Coppell Cozby Library & Community Commons hosts Game Night from 6-8 p.m. Coppell Chamber of Commerce...

At Coppell High School, there are consequences for submitting homework late, with increasingly severe punishments as each late day passes. The Sidekick staff designer Ahana Roy evaluates the positives and negatives of these late-grade policies.

New late grade policy implements time management skills amongst students

Ahana Roy, Staff Designer February 2, 2024

After a very busy day, a student settles down to do their math homework. It is due in an hour but they know that if they submit it even a minute late, they’ll get 15 points deducted from their grade.  In...

As spring approaches, students are faced with the decision of selecting courses for the next school year. In the 2024-25 academic year, Coppell ISD is introducing new courses and making changes within the registration process.

2024-25 course registration implements new changes

Sanghika Pallela, Staff Writer January 29, 2024

As spring approaches, students are faced with the decision of selecting courses for the next school year. In the 2024-25 academic year, Coppell ISD is introducing new courses and making changes within...

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: 1/29-2/4

Sahasra Chakilam, News Editor January 29, 2024

Today, Coppell High School juniors are meeting with counselors for 2024-25 course registration information. On Thursday and Friday, sophomores will meet with their counselors. Coppell Cozby Library...

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