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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An inflatable “I Walk for Cube at the St. Jude Walk/Run on Sept. 23 at Grandscape in The Colony is set outside, allowing participants and volunteers to write a message on the big, white-and-red cube. The St. Judes walk/run is a non-profit event focusing on cancer awareness for patients and families.

Cancer Kids First extends its hand at charity event

Katie Park, Staff writer October 12, 2023

The young faces of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital dance to the rhythm of songs and run wild in the open heat, smiling from ear to ear.   Supporters of children with cancer arranged a walk and...

Blackberry Farm owner discusses his position to make Blackberry Farm a gated community. The Coppell City Council held their first October meeting on Oct 10 at the Coppell City Hall. Sohana Singh

Council declares October National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Fire Prevention Month

Nyah Rama, CHS9 Editor October 11, 2023

On Tuesday night, the Coppell City Council declared the month of October as National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. October was also declared Fire Prevention Month, with this year's theme being “Cooking...

Coppell High School canceled the Oct. 5 PSAT due to technology issues during testing. CHS Principal Laura Springer announced sophomores will retake the PSAT on Oct. 24 and juniors will retake on Oct. 25.

Campus voids digital PSAT scores; Students to reassess

Nrithya Mahesh, Staff Designer October 11, 2023

The digital PSAT was administered to sophomores and juniors at Coppell High School on Oct. 5. Less than an hour before test takers were set to finish the exam, all tests were voided due to pervasive technology...

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: 10/9-10/15

Sahasra Chakilam, News Editor October 9, 2023

All Coppell ISD campuses and buildings are closed today for a district holiday. CISD begins the second marking period on Tuesday. On Tuesday, Coppell City Council meets at 7:30 p.m. in the council...

TASB Executive Director Dr. Dan Troxell gives a presentation on the goals and new initiatives of the North Texas Area Association of School Boards. TASB ensures school districts and their students are represented fairly and have access to quality resources.

Regional school boards meet to maintain high-quality education for all children

Kavya Lokhande, Staff Designer October 5, 2023

The North Texas Area Association of School Boards met on Sept. 20 in the Coppell High School Large Commons to share resources provided by the Texas Association of School Boards. The meeting connected Regions...

As artificial intelligence use increases in classrooms, teachers have developed countermeasures against its usage. In Coppell ISD, ChatGPT is restricted across district devices.

AI use among students becomes more prevalent, teachers look for solutions

Yug Talukdar, Staff Writer October 3, 2023

A lengthy, multiple-choice assignment has just been handed out. Students immediately dash to their iPads in search for the answers on the Internet to finish with time to spare for their other assignments. In...

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...

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