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Sam Farsaii is the new Assistant Superintendent of Technology for CISD. Photo courtesy edweekevents.org

Transitioning technology administration brings change to CISD

May 31, 2013

By Michelle Pitcher Editor-in-Chief Technological integration has been at the forefront of Coppell ISD’s strategic plan in recent years, and this month’s bond election ensured the allocation of...

End of an era leads to new leadership

May 29, 2013

By Michelle Pitcher Editor-in-Chief Throughout my time on The Sidekick, I have seen some amazing improvements to our print and online publications. I have seen individual staff members overcome seemingly...

Graphic by Lauren Ussery

Michelle’s Musings: one final muse brings closure

May 23, 2013

By Michelle Pitcher Editor-in-Chief I am a firm believer in the idea of closure. I also believe that it is just that – an idea. I was hoping to be able to bring everything full circle, to look back...

Emergency preparedness plan firmly in place for CISD

May 22, 2013

By Michelle Pitcher Editor-in-Chief In light of the recent tragedy in Moore, Okla. and the severe weather that blew through North Texas yesterday afternoon, Coppell ISD wants to be sure all students...

Aaron Carter concert marks return of childhood for CHS students

May 17, 2013

By Michelle Pitcher Editor-in-Chief Although 10 years have passed since Aaron Carter last visited Texas, his After Party Tour was like a moment frozen in time – a time characterized by orange...

Turner travels to D.C. to enhance digital learning in CISD

May 1, 2013

By Michelle Pitcher Editor-in-Chief This week, CISD Superintendent Dr. Jeff Turnerwill  travel to Washington D.C. to participate in a special leadership summit to focus on digital learning. The...

Wi-Fi connection down through this week

April 24, 2013

By Michelle Pitcher Editor-in-Chief The CHS technology department is running tests on the Wi-Fi system through the rest of the week. The 2.4 gigahertz radio, which can be found on most older devices,...

Texas Education Agency pushes forward release of STAAR

April 17, 2013

By Michelle Pitcher Editor-in-Chief This week, Texas Commissioner of Education Michael Williams announced that all State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) will be released by August....

North Texas U.S. Service Academies Forum to be held at CHS

April 10, 2013

By Michelle Pitcher Editor-in-Chief On Saturday, April 20, representatives from several U.S. service academies will visit Coppell High School to host a forum for parents and students who are interested...

William T. Cozby Library to continue standard of excellence

April 3, 2013

By Michelle Pitcher Editor-in-Chief The William T. Cozby Public Library has been awarded the Texas Municipal Library Association’s Achievement in Excellence Library Award for the eighth year in...

Senior parking accommodations announced for Shattered Dreams

March 27, 2013

By Michelle Pitcher Editor-in-Chief Seniors who have parking spaces in the Black Zone in the parking lot (closest to the football field) will not be able to use these spaces on Thursday morning due...

Sophomore Guarav Bagaria performs with his band, Backstage Disco, in the talent show. Photo by Lauren Ussery.

Students turn to YouTube to amplify music careers

March 22, 2013

By Michelle Pitcher Editor-in-Chief The MacBook is perched on the coffee table, while 2012 Coppell High School graduates Christian van Hoose and Hanuy Kim sit in front of it, absentmindedly strum the...

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