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CCHS Press

The student news site of Cypress Creek High School

CCHS Press

The student news site of Cypress Creek High School

CCHS Press

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...

Future Silvies perform at Oct. 6 football game

Future Silvies perform at Oct. 6 football game

Story by: Verne Khan, Staffer October 16, 2023

The Oct. 6 varsity football game’s halftime show featured some familiar faces, and quite a few new ones. With a sassy twirl, future Silvies ranging from ages three to 17, took the field alongside the...

Teachers Pet: Staff share their furry friends

Teacher’s Pet: Staff share their furry friends

Story by: Kamea Workman, Staffer October 10, 2023

A Dachshund, a Border Collie mix, and an island cat - all of these animals bring comfort to the teachers of Cy Creek. Volleyball and Softball Coach Taylor Warner has a playful four-month-old miniature...

Core Four: Fourth-year cheerleaders prepare for end of an era

Core Four: Fourth-year cheerleaders prepare for end of an era

Story by: Emily Elvir, Staffer October 10, 2023

On their first day of high school, four girls walked into Cypress Creek High School not expecting they would be the first cheerleaders to participate on the team all four years. Four years of game nights,...

A school computer displaying ChatGPT’s version of this article next to science fiction classics in Cy Creeks library. Photo by Sebastian Mar.

AI brings new opportunities, challenges for students, teachers

Story by: Sebastian Mar, Staffer October 10, 2023

In the hushed corridors of education, a silent revolution is underway, one that blends human ingenuity with artificial intelligence's boundless potential. With new technology, schools are testing the...

Posters explaining the new electronics policy went up around campus at the start of the 2023-2024 school year.

New acceptable electronic use policy promotes engagement

Story by: Raegan Harleston, Staffer October 10, 2023

It's the question on everyone's mind: ¨What's with the new cell phone policy?¨ The policy doesn't allow students to play on their phones during the day, listen to music in the halls, or even check the...

Theatre to debut Theory of Relativity

Theatre to debut “Theory of Relativity”

Story by: Gionna Santee, Staffer October 10, 2023

“The Theory of Relativity,” a musical put on by Cy Creek Theatre, will premiere Jan. 18-19 in the auditorium. The musical will highlight the relationship between humanity and space. Drama Club President...

Principal Martin Drayton poses beside his action word for the year - inspire - inside the admin suite.

Creek’s Newest Cougar: Principal Drayton begins the year with optimism

Story by: Verne Khan, Staffer October 7, 2023

Cy Creek has a new administrator whose ideals are the driving force in his interactions with students and teachers alike. “Inspire” means so much more than its definition when Cy Creek’s new principal,...

Office Depot has donated $3,898.12 to Cypress Creek High School through the Adopt-a-School partnership. Photo by Sebastian Mar.

Cypress Creek and Office Depot establish Adopt-a-School partnership

Story by: Sebastian Mar, Staffer September 1, 2023

Aug. 24, 2023 - The ink dashes across the check as the auditorium erupts in cheers and applause. The signing ceremony is one of many that have taken place in CFISD recently. Luis Alvarado, manager from...

Principal Snokhous pictured in her office. Photo by: Jesus Flores Cantu.

“Once a cougar, always a cougar”: Principal Vicki Snokhous retires after 39 years

Story by: Anjum Alam, Editor-in-Chief May 18, 2023

Dozens of campuses, hundreds of educators, and thousands of students. In a career spanning almost four decades, Principal Vicki Snokhous has left a legacy of leadership and perseverance. Snokhous announced...

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