• Superintendent Dr. Brad Hunt announces retirement effective at end of school year.
  • Coppell High School hosts Band High School Concert and Sight Reading UIL Region 31 competitions on Monday and Tuesday.
  • Vivace! performs “Lose Control” at the CHS Auditorium at 7 p.m. on Friday.
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Deepali Kanchanavally

Deepali Kanchanavally, Staff Writer

Deepali Kanchanavally is a senior and second-year staff writer for The Sidekick. She loved writing from a young age, motivating her to join The Sidekick. Deepali enjoys writing news and student life stories, informing readers about district and city topics. Outside of the newsroom, she likes to play the cello (having played for 11 years now), read books and run.

You can contact her by email at dxk2458@g.coppellisd.com or by Twitter @deepali0914.

All content by Deepali Kanchanavally
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
As the weather warms, spending time outside is a great way to enjoy the advantages of spring. The Sidekick staff writer Deepali Kanchanavally shares the importance and fun of being outdoors and the physical and mental benefits coming with it.

Improving happiness, health with time outdoors

Deepali Kanchanavally, Staff Writer
March 13, 2025
The case of the missing hour

The case of the missing hour

Deepali Kanchanavally, Staff Writer
March 10, 2025
Coppell resident and pianist Murdock Gibbs, drummer Ricky Matsuda and saxophonist Kyle Stroud perform jazz as the Doc Gibbs Trio in the Little Elm Public Library on Saturday. Gibbs travels throughout the Metroplex using the incorporation of jazz and Black history to educate audiences.

Gibbs incorporating elements of Black history into performances

Deepali Kanchanavally, Staff Writer
February 28, 2025
With the increased use of artificial intelligence, many new resources are available to expedite basic tasks. The Sidekick staff writer Deepali Kanchanavally thinks independent human thinking is on a steady decline. Graphic by Minori Kunte

AI stands for anti-independence: Generative AI destroys creativity

Deepali Kanchanavally, Staff Writer
February 24, 2025
Coppell High School assistant principal Anna Wanderski fosters a positive environment and builds valuable relationships with students. This is Wanderski’s second year at CHS. Photo by Eirene Park

Faculty Focus: Wanderski ties together love for data, giving back to students

Deepali Kanchanavally, Staff Writer
January 28, 2025
Tragedy of the Toad

Tragedy of the Toad

Deepali Kanchanavally, Staff Writer
January 21, 2025
Texas has one of the lowest adult literacy rates in the United States. The Sidekick editorial page editor Nyah Rama explains her connection to words and thinks districts should create programs in schools to solve the issue. Interactive by Deepali Kanchanavally.

[Photo] The illiterate society: Students’ grasp on language slipping

Nyah Rama, Editorial Page Editor
December 18, 2024
Coppell High School has transformed significantly from the past. Students face different experiences due to the increased use of technology and the prevalence of new issues.

A generation transformed

Deepali Kanchanavally, Staff Writer
December 17, 2024
AP World History classes implement a unique grading system for the 2024-2025 school year. This new approach allows for an assessment of progress as opposed to an average score of class work.

[Photo] AP World History grading system highlighting student improvement

Maaz Yunus, Staff Writer
November 21, 2024
The Sidekick staff writer Deepali Kanchanavally has been playing the cello for 11 years. Kanchanavally is thankful for her cello as it is a creative outlet, has introduced her to some of her best friends and has allowed her to participate in events across the state. Photo illustration by Deepali Kanchanavally

[Video] Giving Thanks: My life as a cello fellow

Deepali Kanchanavally, Staff Writer
November 20, 2024
The Smart City Board discusses the economic and environmental impacts of switching to smart city lighting with LEDs on Monday. The board meets monthly to collaborate and make plans to improve Coppell.

Smart City Board discusses street lighting, liaison with Dallas Innovation Alliance

Deepali Kanchanavally, Staff Writer
November 9, 2024
Direct Admissions expedites college application process for Texas students

Direct Admissions expedites college application process for Texas students

Deepali Kanchanavally, Staff Writer
November 6, 2024
Diwali and Halloween fall on the same day this year. The Sidekick staff writer Deepali Kanchanavally thinks it is important to celebrate both. Graphic by Kirsten Schnock

A celebration of light and fright

Deepali Kanchanavally, Staff Writer
October 31, 2024
Is it The Lord of the Rings or The Gourd of the Rings? Discover the truth in Deepali Kanchanavally’s comic.

Let’s squash that rumor

Deepali Kanchanavally, Staff Writer
October 10, 2024
As the first marking period concludes, students might wonder how to improve their grades. The Sidekick staff writer Deepali Kanchanavally thinks finding the most effective learning style can maximize understanding and efficiency. Photo illustration by Minori Kunte and Pranavi Ramineni.

Cracking the code to learning: Students seek study methods for better grades

Deepali Kanchanavally, Staff Writer
October 4, 2024
Political cartoons have served as a creative way to express an opinion on a political candidate. The Sidekick staff writer Deepali Kanchanavally thinks that political memes on social media have a positive influence on the current campaign.

The reel truth: Memeification of 2024 presidential election helps many sectors of society

Deepali Kanchanavally, Staff Writer
September 30, 2024
Coppell High School chemistry teacher Susan Sheppard shares her inspiration for her job that influences her teaching style. As the 2024-25 school year begins, Sheppard is ready to watch her students learn and grow to see the chemistry around them.

Faculty Focus: Sheppard gives back, showing students the chemistry all around them

Deepali Kanchanavally, Staff Writer
September 17, 2024
Coppell ISD secondary schools implemented new phone policies for the 2024-2025 school year. Students are required to keep their phones in caddies during class to minimize distractions.

District campuses tighten hold on student phone use

Deepali Kanchanavally, Staff Writer
September 10, 2024
Venturesome Vacations

Venturesome Vacations

Deepali Kanchanavally, Staff Writer
May 17, 2023
Coppell High School senior Claire Wang is ranked three in the graduating class of 2023. Wang plans on attending University of Texas at Austin, majoring in Nutrition.

Claire Wang

Deepali Kanchanavally, Staff Writer
May 16, 2023
Coppell High School senior Jeffrey Wang is ranked four in the graduating class of 2023. Jeffrey plans on attending Carnegie Mellon University, majoring in Computer Science and Arts.

Jeffrey Wang

Deepali Kanchanavally, Staff Writer
May 16, 2023
Coppell ISD elementary schools have announced that they are adding STEAM as a part of their weekly rotation classes. The Sidekick staff writer Deepali Kanchanavally explains the impact STEAM classes will have on the new generations of Coppell.

Full STEAM ahead in CISD elementary schools

Deepali Kanchanavally, Staff Writer
May 5, 2023
Plugging in... Senioritis

Plugging in… Senioritis

Deepali Kanchanavally and Nrithya Mahesh
April 18, 2023
Four-day school weeks give teachers more flexible schedules and may boost student performance. The Sidekick staff writer Deepali Kanchanavally talks about why she supports a four-day school week. Jayden Chui

A pot of gold at the end of the rainbow

Deepali Kanchanavally, Staff Writer
March 31, 2023
Coppell freshman JV defender Mohamed Ouedraogo dribbles against Flower Mound at Buddy Echols Field on Feb 10. Ouedraogo has been invested in soccer for as long as he can remember and hopes to play professionally. Photo by Trey Boudreaux.

Ouedraogo following in his father’s footsteps, aiming for D1

Deepali Kanchanavally, Staff Writer
March 2, 2023
Coppell High School sophomores Aayush Shah and Shreyes Ram hold a solar car engine on Wednesday. Shah is the President of the CHS Solar Racing Team, in which he explores alternative energy sources.

Student of the Week: Shah on road to success with solar car team

Deepali Kanchanavally, Staff Writer
January 30, 2023
Pinkerton Elementary School second grader Rhua Mohanlal discusses her favorite parts about her school in support of keeping Pinkerton Elementary open at the Coppell ISD Board of Trustees meeting. The meeting was held on Monday at the Vonita White Administration Building.

Pinkerton students share love of school to trustees

Deepali Kanchanavally, Staff Writer
January 27, 2023
Coppell High School junior Atiya Merchant delivers a con speech during the Youth and Government meeting after school on Wednesday. Youth and Government won three legislative medals during the district conference on November 5th.

Youth and Government victorious at district conference

Deepali Kanchanavally, Staff Writer
December 11, 2022
Coppell High School senior Science Olympiad captain Mytri Nair talks to sophomore Abhiram Kanamariapudi and sophomore Harini Ramamurthy on how to maximize note sheets on Wednesday. CHS Science Olympiad is currently preparing to compete at its regional competition on March 4. Photo by Tvisha Jindal (TJ).

Student of the Week: Nair excelling in dance, science, robotics

Deepali Kanchanavally, Staff Writer
December 2, 2022
Lindsay Yoo

Lindsay Yoo

Deepali Kanchanavally, Staff Writer
November 16, 2022
Evan Meekins

Evan Meekins

Deepali Kanchanavally, Staff Writer
November 16, 2022
Meet the leaders of the new CHS9 Student Council Executive Board

Meet the leaders of the new CHS9 Student Council Executive Board

Sahith Mocharla, Deepali Kanchanavally, and Ava Johnson
November 16, 2022
Project Cherish is establishing a chapter at Coppell High School, aiming to educate more people about childhood cancer. The Sidekick staff writer Deepali Kanchanavally explains what the new club is about and what people can do to help those with childhood cancer.

Project Cherish raises money, awareness for childhood cancer

Deepali Kanchanavally, Staff Writer
October 21, 2022
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