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

Lower attendance rates in Coppell ISD schools are negatively affecting district funding and students academic performance. CISD is in the midst of a 12-week attendance campaign to combat lower attendance rates.

More than a headcount

Sahasra Chakilam and Aliza Abidi November 3, 2023

It's a typical Wednesday morning at Coppell High School and the day of an AP English Literature unit test. CHS English teacher Benjamin Stroud holds 29 test copies. Little more than half his students...

Coppell Middle School East cross country coach Austin Yaeger poses in Coppell High School health science teacher Gary Beyer’s classroom on Oct. 23. Yaeger performed CPR on a collapsed student during a track meet and was able to get the student back into stable condition.

Heartstopping moment: Yaeger administers CPR to Plano West runner

Manasa Borra, Staff Designer November 2, 2023

“Most people would say it was a heroic thing, that I jumped into action when I did,” Coppell Middle School East cross country coach Austin Yaeger said.“To me, I just felt like something needed to...

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: 10/30-11/5

Sahasra Chakilam, News Editor October 30, 2023

Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) holds its annual blood drive at Coppell High School on Friday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. On Friday and Saturday, Coppell Choir performs its Vivace! Show...

The Texas House of Representatives passed House Bill 900 on June 6, establishing a requirement for public schools to instill a rating system for books featuring sexually explicit content. The Sidekick staff photographer Sohana Singh discusses what this new bill could mean for school libraries going forward and the mixed opinions of teachers and librarians.

Texas House Bill 900 to place limitations on books in public school libraries

Sohana Singh, Staff Photographer October 27, 2023

Various iconic books - whether commonly read in school or popular to read personally - face a new threat of censorship, one that could affect the stories consumed by high school students drastically.  On...

AP Precalculus students collaborate on an assignment during Karie Kosh’s seventh period on Tuesday. Coppell High School introduced AP Precalculus to its curriculum for the 2023-24 school year.

New AP Precalculus course empowers students with math skills

Pranavi Ramineni, Staff Designer October 26, 2023

Starting this year, Coppell High School has introduced a new Advanced Placement Precalculus course. This marks a significant advancement in CHS's commitment to advanced math education. As the course...

Business Spectacle: Lily’s Hair Studio (video)

Rhea Chowdhary, Video Editor October 26, 2023

In the mood to try out a new  hairstylist with a side of great conversation? Lily’s Hair Studio owner Lily Perkins has got you covered. In The Sidekick’s new video series Business Spectacle, video...

Coppell ISD Board of Trustees vice president Anthony Hill and board president David Caviness listen closely to district updates in a school board meeting on Monday in the Vonita White Administration Building. The board approved the purchase of new buses and building renovations during this meeting in an effort to increase district efficiency.

School board approves plans for bus improvements, campus renovations, maintenance

Yug Talukdar, Staff Writer October 25, 2023

On Monday, Coppell ISD Board of Trustees approved the continuation of campus improvements for district buildings to make them into standardized, high-quality environments for both staff and students to...

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: 10/23-10/29

Sahasra Chakilam, News Editor October 23, 2023

Today, Coppell ISD Board of Trustees meets at 6 p.m. in the board room of the Vonita White Administration Building. On Tuesday, Coppell City Council meets at 7:30 p.m. in the council chambers at...

Students fill Coppell High School’s main hallway during third passing period on Aug. 15. Coppell ISD has added two minutes to each class period to adjust to a new Texas Education Agency (TEA) policy. Photo by Kayla Nguyen

Two minutes added to each high school class period to comply with TEA

Ishana Sharma, Staff Writer October 17, 2023

On Oct. 10, Coppell High School, Coppell High School Ninth Grade Campus and New Tech High School @ Coppell implemented a new daily bell schedule, increasing each period by two minutes, making each passing...

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: 10/16-10/22

Sahasra Chakilam, News Editor October 16, 2023

The Got Books Club hosts a meeting at Cozby Library and Community Commons Tuesday from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Cowboy Theatre Company  holds auditions for “9 to 5” today through Friday.   On Tuesday,...

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