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On the Spot: APUSH students reenact Boston Massacre through annual mock trial (with video)

Camila Villarreal, Staff Writer • September 21, 2018

Today, in Diane de Waals’ APUSH classes, students wrap up the final stages of their court trial of the Boston Massacre. Students were assigned to replicate a 1700s courtroom in early colonial...

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On the Spot: IB Biology I classes sustaining life in new mesocosm project (with video)

Christine Zacuai, Executive News Editor • August 28, 2018

Today in Rebecca Wheatley’s IB Biology I classroom, lively chatter and energy surround the room as students shuffle soil in containers and arrange various cacti, seeds, and leaves all in preparation...

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On the Spot: Seniors finalizing college decisions (with video)

Pramika Kadari, Staff Writer • May 1, 2018

Today, for National College Decision Day, seniors at Coppell High School and around the nations must finalize their decision of which college they will be attending. CHS senior Jasmine...

On the Spot: Red Jacket decision day

Jessica Hernandez, Staff Writer • April 27, 2018

A senior year filled with leadership, community activities, and school involvement through Coppell High School’s group of senior ambassadors is on the minds of this year’s Red Jacket applicants. Every...

On the Spot: Senior students auditioning to perform at end of year senior events

Kelly Wei, Art Editor, Entertainment Editor • April 26, 2018

What was once a casual custom has now transformed into a beloved Coppell High School tradition. Today, after school in the choir room, CHS associate principals Sean Bagley, Melissa Arnold...

On the Spot: Coppell Best Buddies to host fundraising car wash

Christine Zacuai, Staff Writer • April 25, 2018

On Saturday, the Coppell Best Buddies club at Coppell High School will host its first car wash to raise funds for buddies, or those with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The car...

On the Spot: Exceptional academics honored at Academic Recognition banquet

Claire Clements, Staff Writer • April 24, 2018

Today, the top five percent of the senior class of Coppell High School is being recognized in the annual Academic Recognition Banquet, along with the teachers of their choice. The banquet is being held...

CHS media programs take home top honors at journalism convention

Wren Lee, Executive Design Editor • April 18, 2018

The announcer went down the list of National Scholastic Press Association Online Pacemaker winners during the JEA/NSPA Spring National High School Journalism Convention in San Francisco and said, “Another...

On the Spot: Staff development day to bring growth for CHS staff

Christine Zacuai, Staff Writer • April 13, 2018

Today, Coppell ISD will not have classes for students as the district has a staff development day for its staff. Staff development days aim to provide educators in Coppell High School feedback...

On the Spot: Zuckerberg hearing raises privacy concerns, speculation

Christine Zacuai, Staff Writer • April 10, 2018

The Congressional hearing of Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg concerning the Facebook’s release of personal data to Cambridge Analytica today raises speculation about the security of personal information...

On the Spot: Sidekick places third in Dallas Morning News’ Best Newspaper contest

Kelly Wei, Art and Entertainment Editor • April 6, 2018

DALLAS - Once again, The Dallas Morning News has named The Sidekick as one of the area's top high school publications. The new Dallas Morning News headquarters and neighboring The Statler Hotel...

On the Spot: Prom tickets now on sale

Lili Lomas, Executive Digital Content Editor • April 4, 2018

Signaling the final preparations for Coppell High School prom 2018, tickets went on sale today during all lunches. Prices for tickets are currently $85 but go up to $95 on April 11 and $105...