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  • Coppell High School hosts Senior Sunrise at 6 a.m. on Wednesday at Buddy Echols Field.
  • Friday is CISD Night at the Ballpark: Texas Rangers vs. Cincinnati Reds game at Globe Life Field in Arlington at 7 p.m.
  • Coppell High School 2024 senior prom is at Dallas Market Center from 8 p.m.-12 a.m. on Saturday
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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...

Your guide to the SAT: paper vs. digital

Your guide to the SAT: paper vs. digital

Nrithya Mahesh and Omega Tamang • October 19, 2023

 

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,...

Coppell ISD joins several school districts in a lawsuit against the Texas Education Agency (TEA). The TEA commissioner failed to detail the performance, methods and procedures, according to the A-F accountability system, that will be used to rate schools prior to the school year.

District joins accountability lawsuit against Texas Education Agency

Sukirtha Muthiah, Business Manager • October 12, 2023

  On Sept. 12, Coppell ISD Board of Trustees held a special meeting to discuss the district’s administration recommendation to join an accountability lawsuit. In a 7-0 vote, the Board approved...

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...

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