![The CHS9 Sunshine Committee hands out donuts and coffee to faculty as they celebrate national “I Want You To Be Happy” day on Wednesday. The Sunshine Committee hosts events every year since 2018 to celebrate major life events and boost the morale of the staff.](https://coppellstudentmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Muresh_SunshineStory_3_3_07.JPG-900x600.jpeg)
Positive vibes only: Sunshine Committee raising spirits despite isolation
Trisha Atluri, Advertising/Circulation Manager
• March 8, 2021
![Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Coppell High School teachers begin the 2020-21 school year with virtual teaching, starting on Aug. 17. The unfamiliar format required extra preparation and continuous planning from teachers, many of whom are concerned about building relationships with students. Graphic by Samantha Freeman](https://coppellstudentmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/331551C6-F64A-4CE2-BB6B-30421D7D826D-900x595.jpeg)
Pandemic making teachers adapt to new teaching plan
Tracy Tran, Photo Assignment Editor
• August 28, 2020
![The Sidekick adviser Chase Wofford and his children Caroline and son John, attend the Texas Rangers vs. Seattle Mariners game on July 30 at Globe Life Park in Arlington, marking their last time to see the Rangers play in the stadium. Like many Dallas-Fort Worth sports fans, the Wofford family was excited about games in the new air-conditioned Globe Life Field this season before sports were put on hold due to COVID-19. Photo courtesy Chase Wofford](https://coppellstudentmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Wofford_SportsColumn_050520_1-900x675.jpg)
More than a game
Chase Wofford, The Sidekick adviser
• May 7, 2020
![Due to COVID-19, events such as Prom, concerts and sporting events were cancelled. On March 21, Dallas County mandated that only essential services are to remain open as per social distancing measures.](https://coppellstudentmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/IMG_4251-600x900.jpg)
Keeping your distance
Shivi Sharma, CHS9 Editor
• April 17, 2020
![The 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo has been postponed for a year, opening July 23, 2021. Sporting events are being canceled around the world as a result of the current COVID-19 global pandemic.](https://coppellstudentmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Untitled-1.png)
Summer Olympics postponed in wake of global pandemic
Emma Meehan, Staff Writer
• April 3, 2020
![International Baccalaureate (IB) exams have been canceled internationally due to the COVID-19 pandemic, affecting over 200,000 students worldwide. The International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO) will release FAQs and additional details regarding the cancellation to IB schools and coordinators by Friday.](https://coppellstudentmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/IB-COVID-19-exam-updates-1-900x600.jpg)
International IB exams canceled for 2020 Diploma, Course Certificate candidates
Shivi Sharma, CHS9 Editor
• March 23, 2020
![Coppell High School canceled prom to help stop the spread of the COVID-19 (coronavirus) outbreak.The class of 2020 prom was scheduled for April 4 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington.](https://coppellstudentmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/image1-1.jpeg)
Prom latest event to cancel due to COVID-19 pandemic
Nishant Medicharla, Business Manager
• March 19, 2020
![CollegeBoard and ACT have canceled national March and April testing dates to June and July because of COVID-19 (Coronavirus). Both organizations will offer students full refunds for the next testing they sign up for.](https://coppellstudentmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/SAT-and-ACT-Covid19-graphic-2-900x600.jpg)
International SAT, ACT exams postponed due to COVID-19
Shivi Sharma, CHS9 Editor
• March 17, 2020
![Due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) situation, Texas Governor Greg Abbott has waived requirements for the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) tests for the 2019-20 school year. STAAR tests have been administered to students in grades 3-11 by the Texas Education Agency (TEA) since the 2011-12 school year.](https://coppellstudentmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/staar-testing-done-for-900x600.jpg)
Texas suspends STAAR testing requirements for 2019-20 school year
Shivi Sharma, CHS9 Editor
• March 16, 2020
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