• Coppell Smart City Board meets at City Hall on Monday
  • Coppell hosts the Veterans Plaza Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at Town Center on Tuesday
  • Coppell City Council meets at City Hall on Tuesday
  • Coppell Future Oriented Approach to Residential Development meets at City Hall on Wednesday
  • Coppell Life Safety Park hosts a First Aid & CPR-AED Class on Thursday
  • CHS hosts Gold Lunch for eligible students on Friday
  • Coppell Choir hosts its Vivace! Show at CHS Auditorium on Friday
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The official student news site of Coppell High School

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Aarnav Yarlagadda

Aarnav Yarlagadda, Staff Writer

Aarnav is a senior and a staff writer for The Sidekick. He loves to play video games with his friends, and his favorite game is Halo Infinite. Aarnav enjoys reading news because he likes learning various pieces of information around the world. Aarnav is excited for his second year at The Sidekick. 

You can contact him at [email protected].

All content by Aarnav Yarlagadda
High school students often wonder what their job will be like after school, as some are pressured to pick a major or a job as soon as they enter high school. The Sidekick staff writer Aarnav Yarlagadda explains how picking a dream job or a major under pressure isn’t necessary just yet.

You don’t need a dream job

Aarnav Yarlagadda, Staff Writer
November 11, 2025
Coppell Parks and Recreational Board approves 2025 Project Priority List after an hour of deliberation at its Monday meeting. The Board applauds as the chair Nick Paschal signs the finalized 2025 Project Priority List.

[Photo] Parks and Rec Board approves 2025 Project Priority List, completes Magnolia Park Trail

Aarnav Munji, Staff Designer
November 7, 2025
Testing Room Thoughts

Testing Room Thoughts

Aarnav Yarlagadda, Staff Writer
November 6, 2025

District introduces new bus notification system

Aarnav Yarlagadda, Staff Writer
October 9, 2025
Wagon Wheel Tennis and Pickleball general manager Joe Weber explains the facility’s feasibility study on Monday evening at Coppell Town Center. The Coppell Parks and Recreation Board discussed topics including expansion, renovations and costs of the project.

Parks and Rec Board discusses Wagon Wheel expansion, project priorities for fall season

Aarnav Yarlagadda, Staff Writer
October 9, 2025
There are mixed reactions to artificial intelligence as the tool can be used for good or bad in the classroom. The Sidekick staff writer Aarnav Yarlagadda believes that students can use it as a tool for learning rather than another brain to rely on.

Beyond the fear: AI as a partner in learning

Aarnav Yarlagadda, Staff Writer
October 8, 2025
Pulling pranks used to represent playful banter between close friends, but it has evolved into dangerous stunts that can take a turn for the worst. The Sidekick staff writer Aarnav Yarlagadda discusses the line between lighthearted pranks and risky behavior.

When pranks stop being funny

Aarnav Yarlagadda, Staff Writer
October 8, 2025
Coppell ISD has made changes to its bus dismissal system from the Durham Bus Tracker to BusZone, a newer version of the app, and moving the bus list to a smaller television near the C-Store in the Coppell High School Small Commons. The change was implemented for the 2025-26 school year.

Buzz around bus zones: District introduces new tracker app

Aarnav Yarlagadda, Staff Writer
September 16, 2025
The Sidekick staff writer Aarnav Yarlagadda shares his appreciation for staff photographer Maanav Subramaniam. Senior Send-off is a series of recognitions for graduating Sidekick seniors. Photo by Greeshma Marathu

Senior Send-off: Blunt, bold and built for horsepower

Aarnav Yarlagadda, Staff Writer
May 9, 2025
Sending off The Sidekick's seniors

Sending off The Sidekick’s seniors

Gia Ajani, Vidya Praveen, Naseeha Masood, Hamza Zakir, Leila Holmes-Yllescas, Rachel Chio, Prathi Tamara Sathish Kumar, Naila Ali, Hannah Vipin, Aarnav Yarlagadda, Eirene Park, Elizabeth De Santiago, Kirsten Schnock, Raima Awan, Pranavi Ramineni, Sohalia Reddy, Riya Prasad, Emmalee Jittasupo, Jay Vernekar, Prisha Hooda, Marli Field, Karthika Dayanand, Hiral Patel, Kevin Gunnampalli, Aashi Panchal, and Safiya Azam
May 9, 2025
Coppell High School senior Jackson Chen is the class of 2025 salutatorian. Chen attributes his success to discipline and maintaining a well-rounded and humble perspective, rather than chasing a title.

Chen’s consistency paying off in salutatorian spotlight

Aarnav Yarlagadda, Staff Writer
May 6, 2025
Coppell High School government teacher Aaron Bunten shares his passion for civic responsibilities so his students can understand their role in the government. Bunten aims for his students to be more involved in civil engagement.

Faculty Focus: Bunten inspiring civic engagement through government education

Aarnav Yarlagadda, Staff Writer
April 14, 2025
The Coppell High School parking lot unloads with student drivers and parents after school, causing congestion in the student pick-up system. The Sidekick staff writer Aarnav Yarlagadda thinks CHS students could benefit from an improved traffic system with student volunteering, police guidance and staggered dismissal time. Photo illustration by Aarnav Yarlagadda

Student pick-up needs a revamp

Aarnav Yarlagadda, Staff Writer
April 10, 2025
CHS9 AP computer science teacher Seneca Hart guides students Juana Arun, Naina Srithaj and Tanya Yadav through their code after the group competed in the 12th annual Digital Divas 2025 hackathon. The team excelled in the hackathon on Feb. 8 at Plano West Senior High School despite having minimal coding experience.

[Photo] Newcomers secure third place at hackathon

Naseeha Masood, Staff Writer
March 31, 2025
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.

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

Maddy Park, Staff Photographer
March 13, 2025
Coppell High School junior Driti Gajjela was announced as DECA District 11 president at the DECA District Career Development Conference on Jan. 14 at Irving Convention Center. District officers oversee regional events and represent local chapters throughout the year.

Following in the footsteps of a legacy

Aarnav Yarlagadda, Staff Writer
February 12, 2025
CHS9 Algebra I teacher Gunjan Jain showcases mementos on her classroom board from her seven years of teaching. Jain creates a welcoming and fun-filled environment to make learning enjoyable for her students. Photo by Aarnav Yarlagadda.

[Photo] CHS9 Teacher of the Issue: Jain modeling math as stress free

Prathi Tamara Sathish Kumar, Staff Writer
December 16, 2024
Coppell High School senior Siddharth Bellam conducts the Coppell Marching Band during the halftime performance of its 2024 show, “OrganIC,” at the football game against Flower Mound Marcus on Nov. 7. Bellam serves as the Head Drum Major of the Coppell Marching Band, leading the program through commitment and dedication.

Bellam strikes right note as Head Drum Major

Aarnav Yarlagadda, Staff Writer
November 21, 2024
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