• BREAKING: Superintendent Dr. Brad Hunt announces retirement effective at end of school year.
  • CHS seniors have Adulting Day on Thursday.
  • Choir holds its Spring Concert in the auditorium at 7 p.m. on Tuesday.
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Jillian Moore

Jillian Moore, Staff Writer

Jillian Moore is a sophomore and first-year staff writer on the Sidekick. In her free time, she enjoys spending time outside, drawing, listening to music and watching crime TV. She is part of the wrestling team at Coppell High School and has been competing for two years.

You can contact her at jam9698@g.coppellisd.com or follow her on Twitter @jillianmoore_.

All content by Jillian Moore
Participants from across the world sing, dance and play instruments to the song “We are the World” by USA for Africa. Coppell High School 2017 graduate Ryan Storch and company Gallery Furniture partnered to create a video as a way to unite people across the world.

Storch encouraging global unity through Twitter challenge

Jillian Moore, Staff Writer
May 14, 2020
Chipotle is one of many businesses in Coppell offering takeout and delivery options. Effective since May 1, restaurants, retail stores and movie theaters in Texas are allowed to open at 25% occupancy following the governor's orders.

Businesses reopening at 25% occupancy following governor’s orders

Jillian Moore, Staff Writer
May 12, 2020
Coppell senior guard Anika Herron shoots a 3-pointer against Irving on Jan. 11 in the CHS Arena. Herron committed to play basketball at UD for the 2020-21 school year.

Herron drives basketball career to collegiate level with UD commitment

Jillian Moore, Staff Writer
May 4, 2020
Coppell ISD is searching for community members who can be crossing guards for elementary and middle schoolers. Those hired are expected to guide students across neighborhood streets and help control pedestrian traffic.

District in search of crossing guards for 2020-21 school year

Jillian Moore, Staff Writer
April 20, 2020
Coppell sophomore JV midfielder Alexander Haydek attempts to shoot on Feb. 12 at Coppell Middle School North. Haydek started playing lacrosse in seventh grade and volunteers at Bridge Lacrosse as an assistant coach.

The Sportlight: Haydek fostering enthusiasm to help others through lacrosse

Jillian Moore, Staff Writer
March 16, 2020
Coppell senior Shelby Spoor signs to Louisiana State University for track and cross country beside her parents, Coppell boys golf and assistant cross country coach Jason Spoor and Leia Spoor, in the CHS Arena on Feb. 5. Spoor signed to LSU after considering various offers from universities throughout Texas.

Spoor racing towards running future

Jillian Moore, Staff Writer
March 5, 2020

[Video] CHS Speaks: Voters head to the polls

March 3, 2020
Coppell High School junior midfielder Ella Jenkins passes against Allen on Thursday night at Coppell Middle School North. The Cowgirls lost to the Eagles, 10-3.

Coppell crushed by persistent Allen aggression, loses 10-3

Jillian Moore, Staff Writer
February 21, 2020
Coppell girls lacrosse faces Allen tonight at Coppell Middle School North at 7 p.m. This is their third game of the season.

Cowgirls strive to begin victory streak against Eagles

Jillian Moore, Staff Writer
February 20, 2020
Coppell High School special education teacher Brooke Coch helps sophomore Ryan West set table utensils. Coch’s class learns various life skills and incorporates a diverse curriculum to prepare students for life after high school.

Coch cultivating essential skills through collaboration, support

Jillian Moore, Staff Writer
February 10, 2020
Coppell senior team captain Jackson Briscoe turns Fossil Ridge junior Allen Churchwell in his victorious 170 weight class match. Coppell competed against Keller Fossil Ridge yesterday in the CHS Arena.

Tough fight leads to victory during Senior Night against Fossil Ridge

Jillian Moore, Staff Writer
January 31, 2020
Coppell senior Garrett Hardin wrestles Skyline senior Kundae Ange on Nov. 23 in the CHS Field House for the 138 weight class bout, later losing the bout at the Coppell Round-Up. Coppell is hosting Senior Night against Keller Fossil Ridge in the CHS Arena tomorrow at 6 p.m.

Senior Night to recognize graduating wrestlers during duels against Fossil Ridge

Jillian Moore, Staff Writer
January 29, 2020

On the Spot: Campus mourns death of NBA legend (with video)

Jillian Moore, Staff Writer
January 27, 2020
There has been a recent spike in the rate of unvaccinated people contributing to the return of previously considered eradicated diseases such as measles. The Sidekick staff writer Jillian Moore argues the importance of getting vaccinations and avoiding false information regarding them.

It’s never too late to vaccinate

Jillian Moore, Staff Writer
January 16, 2020
Reindeer are a part of the holiday scavenger hunt run by the City of Coppell through Jan. 3. Clues for the scavenger hunt can be found online at the city's website.

Winter scavenger hunt encourages residents to explore city

Jillian Moore, Staff Writer
December 18, 2019
Macey Ibalio, Emma Dessau, Esther Cha of Coppell, Cathy Wang, Abigail Leung, Matthew Lee and Hannah Mulroe celebrate the opening of the Trojan Shelter on Nov. 1. The Trojan Shelter is a student run homeless shelter serving those attending the University of Southern California.

Alumna addresses college homelessness through foundation Trojan Shelter

Jillian Moore, Staff Writer
December 2, 2019
The Coppell High School band performs at the football game against Irving Nimitz on Friday at Buddy Echols Field. The band arrived at the BOA San Antonio Super-Regional competition on Nov. 1.

Band finishes marching season by placing 19th at BOA San Antonio Super-Regional

Jillian Moore, Staff Writer
November 15, 2019
Coppell High School IB English teacher Stephanie Spate uses cell phone holders throughout the school day. A new school-wide phone policy was implemented at the beginning of the year, requiring students to place phones in cell pockets.

New cell phone policy silences classroom distractions

Jillian Moore, Staff Writer
November 5, 2019
The Penny Podcast - Episode #027

[Video] The Penny Podcast – Episode #027

November 3, 2019
Coppell girls lacrosse coach Logan Hendricks joins Coppell junior Ella Jenkins, New Tech High @ Coppell sophomore Ryley Yeats and her team at 7 p.m. for a CrossFit session. This is Hendricks’ first year coaching the Coppell girls team.

Hendrick named new girls lacrosse head coach

Jillian Moore, Staff Writer
October 25, 2019
Coppell senior Reagon Stone forehands during the tennis team’s Class 6A bi-district match at the Coppell High School Tennis Center on Tuesday. Coppell defeated Denton Guyer, 10-2.

Tennis wins bi-district match against Guyer, moves to area playoffs

Jillian Moore, Staff Writer
October 16, 2019
Coppell High School IB Spanish teacher Emily McCoy engages students by teaching them one of the dances from the popular social media video app, TikTok. This is McCoy’s 15th year teaching Spanish and 10th year teaching at CHS.

At #CHSHome: McCoy utilizes TikTok to engage students in learning Spanish

Jillian Moore and Samantha Freeman
October 8, 2019
The Sound, an outdoor event space that houses concerts movies and trivia nights, is home to many new restaurants for Coppell and Dallas locals. Students of Coppell High School gather on Aug. 24 to experience the entertainment offered by The Sound.

The Sound entertains individuals of all ages, interests

Jillian Moore, Staff Writer
September 16, 2019
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