• All CISD campuses are closed for students for a professional development day on Friday
  • Texas Senate candidate Stephanie Draper holds a rally at the Coppell Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday
  • HOSA runs a blood drive in the CHS Small Gym from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. on Tuesday
  • Coppell High School hosts Monday Mindfulness in the library at 8 a.m. on Monday
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Mel Venegas

Mel Venegas, Staff Writer

Mel is a sophomore at Coppell High School and first-year staff writer for The Sidekick. You can find Mel on Twitter @melllvenegas and contact them at [email protected].

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AP World History teacher Connor Blake lectures to his class during seventh period on Jan. 15. Blake was selected as Teacher of the Week for the 2020-21 school year.

Teacher of the Week: Blake bringing insight into classroom

Mel Venegas, Staff Writer
April 1, 2021
Coppell senior first baseman Michaella Baker hits a solo homerun in the third inning against Plano West yesterday at the Coppell ISD Softball Complex. The Cowgirls defeated Plano West, 6-3, in their District 6-6A home opener.

Cowgirls defeat Wolves in district home opener

Mel Venegas, Staff Writer
March 11, 2021
Coppell High School junior Poojitha Diggikar is the Student Council vice president for the class of 2022. Diggikar works with her peers to improve CHS during the pandemic.

Student of the Week: Diggikar reflects on over two years of work

Mel Venegas, Staff Writer
January 20, 2021
Current president leaves board after 12 years of service

Current president leaves board after 12 years of service

Mel Venegas, Staff Writer
November 19, 2020
Coppell sophomore guard Jules LaMendola dribbles past Flower Mound last season at the CHS Arena on Feb. 20. The Cowgirls are under quarantine until Nov. 19 after identifying a positive COVID-19 test result. Sidekick File Photo.

Girls basketball season postponed until Nov. 19

Mel Venegas, Staff Writer
November 10, 2020
Pope Francis declares his support of the LGBT community after years of controversy in the church. The Sidekick staff writer Mel Venegas shares her opinion on LGBT youth turning from religion after years of being taught to change their identity in order to fall in line with a set of beliefs.

LGBT community welcomed into religious spaces by Pope

Mel Venegas, Staff Writer
October 28, 2020
Coppell sophomore Karissa Cameron serves the ball during the game against Plano East on Tuesday. The Cowgirls defeated the Panthers 3-1.

Cowgirls take home win against Plano East

Mel Venegas, Staff Writer
October 8, 2020
The Coppell volleyball team huddles with coach Julie Price in the Coppell High School Arena on Sept. 25 against Prosper Rock Hill, who defeated the Cowgirls, 3-0. Coppell hosts Plano East at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday in District 6-6A play.

Coppell to play Plano East after slow start to district play

Mel Venegas, Staff Writer
October 5, 2020
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