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The student news site of Cypress Creek High School

CCHS Press

The student news site of Cypress Creek High School

CCHS Press


During tardy sweeps, students are required to go to the large commons and pass through a metal detector before returning to class.

Caught by the Bell: New tardy policy aims to get students to class

Story by: Sebastian Mar, Staffer February 13, 2024

As the Spring semester kicks off, Cy Creek administration has begun a new tardy sweep policy aimed at raising grades and attendance rates across the school. Students who are in the hallways without a hall...

Senior Brendan Sembera performs as Colby the Cougar at the Sept. 7 varsity football game at Pridgeon Stadium.

Meet the man behind the mascot

Story by: Kamea Workman, Staffer January 18, 2024

Colby the Cougar brings the school spirit to Cy Creek games and events, but many Cougars are unaware of the identity of the man behind the mascot. “I wanted to go to all the football games,” senior...

ALC East, located at 12508 Windfern Road, is where Creek students are now sent for mandatory 10-day minimum placements for vape and e-cigarette offenses.

HB 114 requires ALC placement for vape and e-cigarette offenses

Story by: Anjum Alam, EIC January 8, 2024

The 88th Texas Legislature passed House Bill 114 (HB 114) in response to growing concerns regarding substance abuse in schools. For Cypress-Fairbanks ISD, the law mandates that any student found in possession...

Dunk or Treat kicks off boys, girls basketball seasons

Dunk or Treat kicks off boys, girls basketball seasons

Story by: Emily Elvir, Staffer November 15, 2023

The Cypress Creek Cougars boys and girls basketball team kicked off their season with their fifth-annual Dunk or Treat event. The Dunk or Treat event is a way to bring together these players' families,...

Shirley Nguyen and David Pacleb win Homecoming Queen and King at the Oct. 13 football game at Pridgeon Stadium.

David Pacleb and Shirley Nguyen win 2023 Homecoming King and Queen

Story by: Shayna Harper, Julia Chali, and Jenna Brooks November 15, 2023

Shirley Nguyen and David Pacleb were crowned Homecoming Queen and King at the football game against Jersey Village on October 13. As their names were announced, the two were overcome with joy. “I felt...

CeCe, Cy Creeks comfort dog pictured in front of Cougar gear. Photo Credits: Cougar Productions

CeCe the comfort dog pawsitively impacts campus mental health

Story by: Verne Khan, Staffer November 15, 2023

One year ago, a new staff member with golden fur began her journey helping Creek students. CeCe, the campus’s comfort dog, has dug her way into the center of the school’s hearts. Coordinating Counselor...

Orchestra holds fall concert Oct. 5

Orchestra holds fall concert Oct. 5

Story by: Sebastian Hernandez, Staffer October 31, 2023

Orchestra held their fall concert Oct. 5 and played seven songs. The first song was ‘Kabuki Dance’ by Richard Meyer, which started off slow but got faster as the song progressed. ‘Scottish Folk...

Senior Asiful Huq stands in the sunlight outside the portables.

Four years later: COVID freshmen prepare for graduation

Story by: Sebastian Hernandez, Staffer October 31, 2023

As soon as he entered the class, senior Asiful Huq was ready to take in the day’s lesson. His notebook was open on a new page and his hand firmly grasped his pencil. But by the end of the lecture, he...

NAC students within the older age group take English. Jennifer Cooksey stands along the whiteboard.

The World is in Our Classroom: New Arrival Center teaches English, academics to recent immigrants

Story by: Anjum Alam, EIC October 19, 2023

Hola. Xin chào. Assalamualaikum. Bonjour. Hello. What’s in a language? Is it the lines of script, tasteful verbiage, and spoken thought, tied in a silly string of syntax? Do punctuation and grammar...

Victor Balderas honored as September’s NHS ‘Teacher of the Month’

Victor Balderas honored as September’s NHS ‘Teacher of the Month’

Story by: Sebastian Mar, Staffer October 16, 2023

English Teacher Victor Balderas was voted ‘Teacher of the Month’ by Creek’s student body. National Honor Society (NHS) bestowed the award upon him in his classroom. “It’s an honor that people...

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