Upcoming Events
  • 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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The official student news site of Coppell High School

Coppell Student Media

The official student news site of Coppell High School

Coppell Student Media

Human trafficking is a prevalent crisis worldwide and an issue needing to be addressed, according to The Sidekick staff writer Katie Park. Park thinks organizations can provide support towards the subject and how Coppell can take initiative towards the restoration of the lives of victims of sexual abuse.  Sofia Exposito

Restoring lives of human trafficking survivors

Katie Park, Staff Writer November 13, 2023

Sexual exploitation and human trafficking is a global issue, one that predominantly affects women of all ages, races and backgrounds throughout the world. They are left feeling worthless and abandoned...

Coppell sophomore Avery Ayres cheers as the Coppell football team plays  Plano at Buddy Echols Field on Nov. 3. Ayres has been cheering competitively for 10 years and is on Coppell’s varsity cheer team

Ayres utilizing 10 years of experience on the field

Medha Kanamarlapudi, Staff Photographer November 10, 2023

The cheers, the pom-poms and the halftime routines.  Behind the glitter lies a hardworking journey that Coppell sophomore varsity cheerleader Avery Ayres knows all too well.  Ayres began cheerleading...

Coppell junior guard Landry Sherrer shoots a free throw at Argyle on Friday. The Cowgirls play Byron Nelson in their first home game of the season tonight at 7:30 p.m. at CHS Arena. Photo courtesy Lindsey Sherrer.

Overcoming preseason pressure

Ava Johnson, Sports Assignment Editor November 7, 2023

The Coppell girls basketball team hosts its first home game since its state semifinal run.   The Cowgirls play Byron Nelson tonight at 7:30 p.m. at CHS Arena.  So far in its preseason, Coppell...

“Haunted” House

“Haunted” House

Kavya Lokhande, Staff Designer November 3, 2023

Coppell senior opposite hitter Alena Truong blocks against Plano on Tuesday at CHS Arena. The Cowgirls lost to the Wildcats, 11-25, 25-19, 22-25, 25-22, 15-7, for its last regular season match.

Rally falls short in thrilling season finale

Greeshma Marathu, Staff Designer November 1, 2023

Though Coppell put up a strong fight, the Cowgirls fell to Plano, 11-25, 25-19, 22-25, 25-22, 15-7, on Tuesday at CHS Arena. The loss ends Coppell’s season. The Cowgirls finish the year (6-8 in district...

SoFacts

SoFacts

Sofia Exposito, Staff Designer October 31, 2023

Fast food review: Halal fast food restaurants in the area

Safiya Azam, Aliza Abidi, Hamza Zakir, and Sameeha Syed October 19, 2023

Soft pita, delicious chicken and crispy falafel halal fast food places often can be hard to find when they are hidden from plain sight. Watch The Sidekick staff members Aliza Abidi, Sameeha Syed, Safiya...

Coppell juniors Diego Rivera-Mieses and Annie Chang swim in the rubber duck relay on Sept. 29 at the Coppell Family YMCA. Coppell Swim’s annual Vaquero Battle redefines a typical swim meet as it honors Coppell teachers through friendly intrasquad competition.

Swim team giddyups for good times at annual Vaquero Battle (video)

Kayla Nguyen and Rhea Chowdhary October 17, 2023

  The Coppell swim and dive held its annual Vaquero Battle, featuring a variety of intersquad competitions. The meet allows students to invite friends and teachers to compete in different...

Coppell senior Juandiego Velazquez returns during his doubles match with junior Aneesh Thummala against McKinney Boyd on Tuesday at the Coppell Tennis Center. Coppell faces Flower Mound today in the Class 6A Region I quarterfinals at Flower Mound High School.

Tennis avenges past loss against Highland Park in area playoffs

Ava Johnson, Sports assignment editor October 17, 2023

One year ago, the Coppell tennis team fell to Highland Park in the same round of playoffs. Coppell returned to the court this year with a shot at redemption and seized the victory.  On Friday, the Coppell...

The sibling agreement

The sibling agreement

Neeharika Gajula, Staff Photographer October 17, 2023

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,...

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...

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