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  • Thursday: Band at UIL Marching Contest at HEB Pennington Field
  • Thursday, Friday, Saturday: Theater presents "Harry Potter & the Cursed Child" at 7:00 p.m.
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Coppell Student Media

The official student news site of Coppell High School

Coppell Student Media

Coppell Police Department, Lariettes, students, mascots and other staff members take a group picture to start the National Night Out block party on Tuesday at the Coppell Police Department. National Night Out is celebrated annually by the community to promote connection between residents and law enforcement.
National Night Out putting a face behind “a nebulous entity”
Akshata Ghosh • October 7, 2026

The blinding lights of police sirens illuminate neighborhoods as officers arrive.  Residents line-up to see the commission while officers...

Coppell senior defensive specialist Hailey Chew passes against Richardson Berkner on Tuesday at Coppell High School Arena. The Cowgirls defeated the Rams, 3-0 (25-5, 25-8, 25-7).
Cowgirls overpower Rams to claim victory in district matchup
Nidhi Medicharla • October 14, 2026

From the opening serve, the Coppell volleyball team took command of the court at CHS Arena, leaving Richardson Berkner struggling to find footing....

Coppell senior running back Jayden George scores a 17-yard touchdown against Plano on Friday at John Clark Stadium. The Cowboys defeated the Wildcats, 26-10. Photo by Naseeha Masood
Coppell overcomes slow start to pull away from Plano, 26-10
Raima Awan • October 13, 2026
Coppell junior linebacker Sebastion Wilkinson-Dingfield tackles Richardson Pearce senior defensive back Everett Linn on a kickoff return Sept. 25 at Buddy Echols Field. The Cowboys play Plano Senior on Friday at John Clark Stadium. Photo by Naila Ali
Perfect district records on the line Friday night in Plano
Raima Awan • October 7, 2026
Reduced technology use in Coppell ISD classrooms helps students accomplish their tasks better and improve focus on learning. Read The Sidekick staff writer Prakriti Srivats’s column to understand how these changes impact mental health and daily learning for students.
Pro: Restricting technology promotes healthier learning environment
Prakriti Srivats • October 15, 2026

From phone bans to blocked websites, technology restrictions are tightening endlessly on Coppell High School students, and this year is no different. The...

High schoolers often place themselves and others into pre-determined ‘boxes’ of strictly labeled stereotypes despite the complexity of individuals. The Sidekick Webmaster Aarnav Munji addresses the importance of understanding nuance in people.
Rip off the labels
Aarnav Munji • October 5, 2026
Masood embraces change and the people who anchor her life. Photo illustration by Aarnav Munji.
Letter from the Editor: Discovery of home
Naseeha Masood • September 28, 2026
After a career with AT&T, first-year Coppell High School teacher Mark Davis brings his expertise in business management, advertising and social promotions to the classroom. After undergoing a liver transplant surgery, Davis considers himself “ a survivor and a thriver.”
Liver transplant transposes Davis’s career
Sienna Stephen • October 7, 2026

  In a room full of family members, business management, social media and advertising teacher Mark Davis, would be the odd one out.  School...

Ramalingam plays with passion on her piano in her living room. She demonstrates her skill and dedication to piano. Photo by Zaw Hlaing
Ramalingam playing keys through the years
Anukta Palli • October 7, 2026

  Sweet sounds of music fill the Coppell Conservatory concert hall, a soft, C major opening flooding the room.  Passion and nerves...

Coppell High School sophomore Athena Liu holds her artwork, “A Task Till Slumber.” Liu has painted since she was 6 and this year she transitioned her artistic style from purely entering competitions to using her pieces as a powerful tool for personal experiences.
Liu brings sleepless nights to life through art
Prisha Kapoor • October 7, 2026

Midnight passes, but the lights remain on in Coppell High School sophomore Athena Liu’s room. Surrounded by the hum of a sleeping house,...

Over the years, CHS9 AP Human Geography teacher Brittany Scruggs has traveled to 15 different countries. Scruggs’ experiences have shaped the way she teaches.
All roads lead back to Coppell
Riya Suresh • September 18, 2026

An unfamiliar road can still circle home.  For Coppell High School Ninth Grade Campus AP Human Geography teacher Brittany Scruggs, Coppell...

A green CORE Construction fence surrounds the Coppell High School Ninth Grade Campus Auditorium as construction continues, further pushing the promised completion date. The auditorium, also known as the dome, started renovations on March 14 and completion is now scheduled for late October due to water leaks.
Leakage delays dome renovations
Hannah Vipin • September 4, 2026
Albus Severus Potter is played by Coppell High School senior Teo Petrov. The Coppell High School Theatre Company performs “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child” from Oct. 15-17 in the CHS Auditorium.
Brewing magic: Coppell theater conjures its own “wizarding world”
Samara George • October 15, 2026

Smoke curls from cauldrons as lights illuminate house flags, bringing the magic of the wizarding world to a new stage. Coppell High School Theatre...

The Coppell community participates in bingo on Friday in the Coppell High School Commons. The annual Cheer Bingo raises funds for the CHS cheer program.
Cheer “BINGO!” brings community together
Aditi Narayangari • October 7, 2026

“Looks like we have a BINGO!” The crowd roars in energy and buzzes with enthusiasm. With bingo sheets on the table, high spirits and...

Attendees dance in a circle for the annual tradition of Garba on Sunday at the Frisco Flyers Club. Garba is a traditional Indian folk dance typically performed during the nine day Hindu festival known as Navaratri. Photo by Sruti Saravanan
Circles of dance: Nine nights of Garba
Samyutha Ponangi • October 7, 2026

Loud, lively music accompanied by the clash of sticks fills the air with festivity. Hands rise up and clap to the beat, circles of friends and...

Goldenroot Gingerbeer’s Marcus Nolasco pours ginger beer for customers on Sept. 20 at the Coppell Farmers Market. Goldenroot Gingerbeer competed in the World Kombucha Awards in Spain, earning a bronze medal at the World’s Best Ginger Beer competition in 2025.
Goldenroot Gingerbeer takes on Texas, California starting with local cups
Yusra Khan • October 7, 2026

A Saturday morning trip to the Coppell Farmers Market may start with local groceries. For some, it starts with a cold, fizzy cup of ginger beer.  Made...

Golden crusts and golden memories
Golden crusts and golden memories
Rachel Chio • September 21, 2026

 The Sidekick executive multimedia editor Rachel Chio and her older brother, Joseph, bake lemon vanilla cupcakes on Aug. 4, 2024. Chio...

CHS9 student Sourya Godavarthi vacationed on a cruise ship through Alaska, exploring various cuisines and dishes throughout the trip. During the summer, students traveled beyond Coppell and Irving, discovering foods and flavors that might not be found in our community. Photo courtesy Sahiti Godavarthi and Sourya Godavarthi.
Forget souvenirs…what did you eat?
Ananya Narala • August 12, 2026

The plate hits the table.  One bite, and suddenly the crowded streets, ocean views and unfamiliar cities become part of the meal. Students...

CHS Connects: What is something you want to let go of?
Nidhi Medicharla and Jay Vernekar • October 5, 2026
Going behind the lines of 9/11
Going behind the lines of 9/11
Vidya Praveen • September 22, 2026
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Living in the moment
Living in the moment
Mahi Dharmadhikari • October 13, 2026
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SoundBites: Urey adventuring through physical education
Neev Chickermane and Rachel Chio • September 29, 2026