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Coppell Student Media

The official student news site of Coppell High School

Coppell Student Media

The official student news site of Coppell High School

Coppell Student Media

Wilson Elementary School Student Resource Officer (SRO) Kelly Luther aids in keeping the school secure and responding to emergencies. Coppell’s female emergency service providers play a vital role in maintaining the city’s safety.

Women’s History Month: Honoring female police officers combating gender stereotypes

Deepali Kanchanavally, Staff Writer March 31, 2025

Kelly Luther Coppell police officer Kelly Luther has been a police officer for 23 years and currently works as a school resource officer (SRO) at Wilson Elementary School. Luther monitors security systems...

Coppell theater director Glenn Price stitches costumes for the upcoming production “The Hiding Place.” Price aims to create a comfortable space for his students while teaching them to see other perspectives.

Faculty Focus: Price galvanizing students’ mindsets through theater

Sujeeth Karedla, Staff Writer March 25, 2025

Glenn Price is Coppell High School’s first Black theater director with his journey being a testament to resilience, dedication and representation. From overcoming challenges to making an impact in his...

Coppell High School Be the Voice juniors Anjana Boppana and Katy Yan are both co-presidents of the nonprofit organization to emphasize the importance of equity in the speech and debate community. The organization provides free tutoring, resources for research and makes scholarships available for students across the country. Photo illustration by Dayami Granados and Maanav Subramanian.

Project Be the Voice kindling reform in debate community

Anvita Bondada, CHS9 Editor March 14, 2025

Prior to a debate tournament, Coppell High School juniors Anjana Boppana and Katy Yan flip through websites, case studies and research papers on their district-issued devices before going on stage and...

Coppell High School juniors Yug Sharma and Vignesh Somasundaram test their robot in preparation for the Region 5 High School Robotics State Championship in the Engineering Lab on Feb. 26. VEX Robotics Competition integrates STEM and soft skills needed for life beyond high school. Photo by Hiral Patel.

Programming for success: VEX Robotics whirring soft skills into students

Hiral Patel, Staff Writer March 13, 2025

In the Coppell High School Engineering Lab, VEX Robotics students frantically move, shouting names of different parts and making adjustments to their robots, celebrating when it works like it is supposed...

Coppell High School security attendant Liza Petrova holds the door open at the north entrance for students arriving in the morning on March 7. Petrova fosters a welcoming and supportive atmosphere for students through her friendly interactions.

Behind the doors: Petrova creating safe space for students through compassion

Maddy Park, Staff Photographer March 13, 2025

After being told to be at the northside doors by 7:15 a.m., Coppell High School security attendant Liza Petrova took it upon herself to arrive at 6:45 a.m. every morning. “[Former associate principal...

The Academic Decathlon team stands with its medals on display after a winning sixth place at the Hebron High School regional competition on Jan. 25 and qualifying for state. Academic Decathlon is an annual competition that assesses groups of students in 10 academic events.

Academic Decathlon team making final push at state

Hamza Zakir, Staff Writer March 13, 2025

Late nights, early mornings and stacks of study materials culminated in one final competition for Coppell High School’s Academic Decathlon team. After months of preparation, the team finished 25th...

Coppell High School English teacher Katherine Krug played softball in college at Sam Houston State University and is a former softball head coach. Krug has a nuanced teaching approach due to her duality as an in-class teacher and head coach. Photo by Anushka Joshi

Faculty Focus: Krug giving grace to students beyond the playing field

Akshaya Ashokanand, Staff Writer March 11, 2025

Faculty Focus is a student life series featuring a faculty member at Coppell High School, rotating by department each week.  Coppell High School English teacher Katherine Krug uses her experience as...

Coppell High School junior Pranav Raju is a recipient of the Youth in Action for Human Rights Award for his advocacy for Type 1 diabetes. Being diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes, Raju aims to advocate for affordable health care for diabetics.

Raju strengthening fight for Type 1 diabetes awareness

Anushka Joshi, Staff Writer March 5, 2025

For many, a health complication like Type 1 diabetes feels like a hurdle, but for Coppell High School junior Pranav Raju, it became his source of strength.  Diagnosed in 2015, Raju refused to let this...

Coppell High School learning coach Monica Champagne assists engineering teacher Grant Garner with a technology issue. Champagne works with teachers and students to enhance their teaching and learning experience. Photo by Dayami Granados.

Faculty Focus: Champagne supporting educators, students through new role as learning coach

Aashi Panchal, Staff Writer March 4, 2025

Faculty Focus is a student life series featuring a faculty member at Coppell High School, rotating by department each week. Coppell High School learning coach Monica Champagne is dedicated to her responsibilities...

Coppell High School Tiny Threads Crochet Club senior president Arya Adhikary, sophomore secretary Sahasra Veerapaneni and sophomore vice president Diya Gandhi sell crochet items in the Commons on Feb. 13. The Tiny Threads club teaches members how to crochet and create items to donate to those in need. Photo by Hiral Patel

Tiny Threads crafting tight-knit bonds through crochet

Meghana Linga, Staff Photographer March 3, 2025

As yarn weaves through hooks and stitches connect, life is given to a stuffed bear. It sits on a table with a stuffed octopus and watches a camaraderie, known as Tiny Threads, chat and stitch together...

SJW2025: Sidekick alumni reporting to communications realm

SJW2025: Sidekick alumni reporting to communications realm

Scholastic Journalism Week, held by the Journalism Education Association (JEA), took place from Feb. 24-28, 2025, celebrating student journalists nationwide. In honor of SJW 2025, The Sidekick revisits...

Richard J. Lee Elementary School held its annual spring book fair from Feb. 7-13 in the library. In partnership with Scholastic Book Fairs, books of various genres, posters and stationery items were available for students to purchase during recess.

School of the Week: Lee Elementary teaching responsibility as eager readers manage book fair purchases

Wendy Le, Executive Social Media Editor February 28, 2025

School of the Week is a student life series featuring Coppell ISD campuses. Richard Lee Elementary School held its annual Spring Book Fair from Feb. 7-13. Through partnership with the Scholastic Book...

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