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Coppell ISD Superintendent Dr. Brad Hunt announced his retirement on April 3 effective the end of the 2024-25 school year. Hunt has worked in CISD for 35 years and served as superintendent since 2017. Photo illustration by Vibha Viswanath and Sofia Exposito

Dr. Hunt hangs up his hat

Sukirtha Muthiah and Rhea Choudhary May 16, 2025

When Coppell ISD Superintendent Dr. Brad Hunt first stepped into Coppell High School room B112 as a special education teacher in 1990, he could not have imagined the impact he would one day have on the...

In the wake of Coppell ISD Superintendent Dr. Brad Hunt’s retirement announcement, many changes may take place. The Sidekick’s editorial board celebrates Dr. Hunt and implores his successor to retain the CISD values. Editorial cartoon by Minori Kunte

Staff Editorial: Passing the hat to next district leader

Editorial Board May 14, 2025

Dear future superintendent of Coppell ISD, The school year is coming to a close, but news impacting students is abundant. Shaking the district, Superintendent Dr. Brad Hunt announced his retirement,...

Coppell High School French teacher Nathalie Deines teaches her sixth period class about conversing in French on April 30. Deines celebrates active participation and has been selected as The Sidekick Volume 36 No. 6 Teacher of the Issue.

Teacher of the Issue: Deines bringing France into picture

Neev Chickermane, Staff Writer May 14, 2025

Upon entering Coppell High School room C127, you are immediately greeted by the sound of laughter, music and lively chatter. This is a normal day in French teacher Nathalie Deines’s class.  Her roots...

The Sidekick executive editor-in-chief Sukirtha Muthiah drives her 2001 Mercedes ML 320. Muthiah expresses gratitude to her car for being a constant element in her life. Photo Illustration by Rhea Choudhary and Sukirtha Muthiah.

Letter from the editor: A journey etched in leather seats

Sukirtha Muthiah, Executive Editor-in-Chief May 14, 2025

I do not think anyone in my family thought our 2001 Mercedes ML 320 would survive 24 years. Of the 130,786 (and counting) miles it has covered, a mere 89.5 hold the most value. My dad’s drive back...

Coppell residents campaigning with Leigh Walker and Jonathan Powers celebrate their election to the Coppell ISD Board of Trustees. On Saturday, the Coppell ISD Board of Trustees election was held at Town Center. Photo by Caitlyn Concepcion

Powers elected to board of trustees alongside Walker, Hill

Yug Talukdar, Assignment Editor May 4, 2025

A momentus pause, then cheering from tents in the parking lot of Town Center as the polls closed at 7 p.m. On Saturday, the Coppell ISD Board of Trustees election resulted in the reelection of Place...

CHS9 Transitional Pathways teacher Kara Lindquist is greeted by Coppell ISD officials and family members at the CHS9 exit door on Thursday. Lindquist was named Coppell ISD's Secondary Teacher of the Year for 2024-25. Courtesy Kara Lindquist

Lindquist inspiring instruction as 2024-25 Secondary Teacher of the Year

Anvita Bondada, CHS9 Editor May 3, 2025

On Thursday, an unplanned, wary visit from a boss for Kara Lindquist turned into bursts of confetti, CHS9 Silver Stars and cheerleaders lining the campus exit with pom poms in hand, along with teachers,...

Senior outfielder Riley Bishop waits on deck at Coppell ISD Softball/Baseball Complex on April 22. Bishop has been playing baseball for 13 years and is pursuing college baseball at the University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. Louis.

Bishop catching opportunities through persistent drive

Maddy Park, Staff Photographer April 29, 2025

From T-ball to collegiate baseball, every piece of senior left outfielder Riley Bishop’s game holds a piece of himself. His Coppell jersey, No. 11, pays homage to former Texas Rangers pitcher Yu Darvish...

The Sidekick was one of 13 recipients for the 2025 National Student Press Association Online Pacemaker on Saturday. This marks Coppell Student Media’s eighth Pacemaker and sixth consecutive award since 2020. Photo by Reece Murry

Coppell Student Media racking up prestige, claiming 2025 NSPA Pacemaker award

Katie Park, Staff Writer April 28, 2025

A new spot on the walls of D115 awaits a nail and frame, claiming another year of Coppell Student Media winning a National Student Press Association Online Pacemaker award.  Coppell Student Media was...

Behind the Ballot: 2025 Coppell ISD Board of Trustees candidates

Behind the Ballot: 2025 Coppell ISD Board of Trustees candidates

Yug Talukdar, Assignment Editor April 22, 2025

School closures, budget issues and a sense of community. These issues drive candidates for Coppell ISD Board of Trustees candidates to seek office on May 3 as CISD looks into the future. Early voting...

Dr. Penny coining a lasting legacy (with video)

Anvita Bondada, CHS9 Editor April 18, 2025

It is the last day of school, and Cottonwood Creek Elementary School Principal Dr. Andra Penny has a resolution: clean out her office.  Filled to the brim with photos and gifts from students, her workspace...

Coppell senior defender Summer Chen scores a goal off a free kick in the second half at Birkelbach Field on Saturday. The Coppell girls soccer team defeated Lake Travis, 6-2, to win the Class 6A Division I state championship for the first time in 10 years. Photo by Kayla Nguyen.

Best in business: Chen lifts Cowgirls to state championship

Namir Awan, Sports Editor April 13, 2025

GEORGETOWN – “10… 9… 8…”  The countdown has begun.  This countdown was not just any countdown; it was the countdown for the Class 6A Division I state championship between the Coppell...

Coppell ISD Superintendent Dr. Brad Hunt, pictured with Texas Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve community chairman Rick Noreiga, announced his retirement on Thursday effective the end of the 2024-25 school year. Hunt has worked in CISD for 35 years and served as superintendent since 2017. Photo by Maanav Subramanian

After 35 years in education, Hunt announces retirement

Yug Talukdar, Assignment Editor April 4, 2025

Coppell ISD Superintendent Dr. Brad Hunt announced his retirement on Thursday, effective at the end of the 2024-25 school year.  “I've been in public education for 35 years and it's been a great...

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