• Board of Trustees meeting Jan. 24
  • City Council meeting Jan. 25
  • Voice recital Jan. 26-27
  • SpongeBob the Musical Jan. 28-Feb. 6
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Iniya Nathan

Iniya Nathan, CHS9 Editor

Iniya Nathan is a junior and the CHS9 Editor. In her free time she likes writing fiction and reading books. You can contact her at [email protected]

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From George Coppell to... being out of the closet in professional life

From George Coppell to… being out of the closet in professional life

December 10, 2021
CHS9 student Om Patel prepares a Subway sandwich while on the job in Lewisville on Dec. 4. Patel runs a Subway with the help of his mother while simultaneously balancing school and other activities.

Patel learns business skills by managing Subway

December 9, 2021
Coppell High School junior Tanai Prathapam trims a wood block to fit his CO2 dragster for his engineering class during first period on Friday. Prathapam is a UNICEF officer and an aspiring engineer.

Prathapam puts effort in the present to pursue engineering

December 9, 2021
Two brothers, two journeys, two goals (with video)

Two brothers, two journeys, two goals (with video)

November 3, 2021
New CHS9 assistant principal Robert Goff previously worked at Sherman ISD. Goff taught biology, physics, space science, integrated physics and chemistry, and coached football, basketball, track and powerlifting.

Goff brings energy, enthusiasm to district

October 7, 2021
CHS9 student Arya Catna was selected as the Texas State Merit Winner. Catna was awarded for her research on a mulch blanket used to maintain proper conditions for plants, allowing them to thrive through harsh periods of weather.

Catna counters winter freeze with ingenuity

October 5, 2021
People share their opinions everyday on their interests, politics, TV shows, food and more. The Sidekick’s CHS9 editor Iniya Nathan thinks many people hide behind their thoughts being an opinion in order to say hurtful things.

You’re not entitled to your ignorance

September 27, 2021
New CHS9 assistant principal Jessica Lynch served as ESL facilitator at the campus for three years. Lynch graduated from Coppell High School in 2006, and her father, Clay Phillips, was Coppell city manager from 2008-17 and her mother, Terry Phillips, was a CHS secretary from 2000-18.

Lynch following family legacy in serving hometown

September 17, 2021
CHS9 Principal Dr. Cody Koontz is welcomed with a surprise celebration which was organized by assistant principal Jessica Lynch. The event was held to congratulate Koontz on the completion of his doctorate level degree.

CHS9 surprises Koontz to celebrate doctorate

September 7, 2021
Tuesday was the first day of school in Coppell ISD. CHS9 students walk around the halls during passing period looking for their class. The building is full since there is no virtual learning option for grades 7-12 this year.

#CHS9Family together in person on the first day of school

August 18, 2021
Sprouts Farmers Market on W. Sandy Lake Road is currently hiring. The Sidekick staff writer Iniya Nathan scopes out local businesses for Coppell teenagers looking for summer jobs

Interactive: Job hunting help for teens

May 14, 2021
Ramadan is the ninth month in the Islamic calendar, which is a lunar calendar based on the cycles of the moon. This year, Ramadan is celebrated from April 12 to May 12.

Muslims celebrating Ramadan, Eid al-Fitr despite social distancing restrictions

May 14, 2021
Coppell High School senior Sydney de León was accepted into Pace University for a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theater. This is a highly selective program that accepts about 26-28 students each year from all over the world.

Local star follows dreams afar

April 26, 2021
Coppell High School AP chemistry teacher Amy Snyder receives her first dose of the Pfizer vaccine on March 9 at CVS Pharmacy in Southwest Arlington. Teachers nationwide have been eligible to get the vaccine since March 8. (Photo courtesy Amy Snyder)

District teachers protecting classrooms by getting COVID-19 vaccine

April 12, 2021
Coppell City Council Place 5 member John Jun picks up trash as a part of the Coppell Lions Club at Duck Pond Park on Saturday. Jun has been picking up trash around Coppell in a way to better support his community.

Jun serving community through picking up trash

March 10, 2021
Texas Tech University tennis professional Robert Barry runs a drill with his intermediate tennis class at the CHS Tennis Center on Wednesday. Barry has been coaching at the CHS Tennis Center since 1999.

Barry relentless after two decades of teaching chosen craft

March 9, 2021
Lou Duggan was the executive director of the Coppell Nature Park before retiring last year. Duggan spent 20 years gathering volunteers and spreading his vision to form the Coppell Nature Park and the Biodiversity Education Center. His name was added to the building in honor of his contributions.

Duggan leaves green mark on city

February 11, 2021
Coppell Middle School West artistic and choir director Allison Hartzell leads vocal warm ups with her class on Friday at CMSW. Hartzell has always loved to sing and became inspired by her high school choir director, which led her to work in music education.

Hartzell’s enthusiasm for choir inspires those around her (with video)

February 3, 2021
Video: CHS Reacts to Bidens Inauguration

Video: CHS Reacts to Biden’s Inauguration

February 3, 2021
Coppell coach Ryan Dunlevy talks to Coppell senior forward Jojo Alonzo and defender Addison Martin at Buddy Echols Field before the Cowgirls’ scrimmage against Mansfield on Dec. 15. Dunlevy enjoys duck hunting and building furniture outside of coaching girls soccer.

Duck hunter building memories through furniture construction

January 13, 2021
Snow falls on Harris Street in Coppell on Sunday for the first time this year. The last record for the measurable amounts of snowfall in the Dallas-Fort Worth area was winter of 2015, reaching 5.8 inches in total.

DFW area receives measurable amounts of snowfall after five years

January 12, 2021
Due to COVID-19, school has changed a lot this year and has been difficult for some. Coppell High School teachers give advice on finding a career and navigating through these times of struggle.

Asking teachers: Career advice from top educators

December 17, 2020
Coppell sophomore guard Allyssa Potter dribbles down court at the CHS Arena against Richland on Dec. 1. Potter spent her free time during last spring’s stay-at-home orders refining her basketball skills to become a better player.

Potter making thousands of weekly shots

December 7, 2020

Neena Biswas

November 3, 2020
Incumbent Thom Hulme and Dr. Neena Biswas are candidates for Place 4 in the Coppell ISD Board of Trustees election. According to results updated by Dallas County, Biswas won with 10,856 votes compared to Hulme’s 10,427 votes.

Behind the Ballot: Coppell ISD Board of Trustees

November 3, 2020
Coppell High School sophomore Ashley Zhang was chosen as one of 14 Texan students who will have their art featured on the 2021 Don’t Mess with Texas calendar. Texas artists from kindergarten to 12th grade compete in the statewide art contest.

Art keeping state beautiful

October 27, 2020
Coppell junior golfer Lauren Rios practices her drive at the Cowboys Golf Club on Oct. 13. Rios enters the fall season after recovering from heart surgery in December.

Back on course

October 20, 2020
Coppell High School junior Davion Belford wears a Black Lives Matter mask in the Horseshoe during C lunch on Wednesday. CHS students have been using masks as a form of self expression during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Unmasking a new fashion statement

October 16, 2020
Coppell High School Band members perform at the first home football game of the season against L.D. Bell on Sept. 6. CHS9 student Iniya Nathan thinks marching band should be considered a sport.

Leveling the marching field

February 25, 2020
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