Learning never stops: The Littlest Cowboys Preschool opens virtually
BY ARIELLE KRAUS Amidst a global pandemic, it was no surprise that many schools made the decision to open virtually. The question of whether to open The Littlest Cowboys Preschool virtually or in-person was up in the air for many weeks; however, it was decided that the preschool would... Read more
Feel the rush: CCHS SGA hosts annual Rush Week virtually
BY ARIELLE KRAUS As with everything turning digital, CCHS’s Student Government Association (SGA) decided to host Rush Week virtually for the 2020-21 school year. Rush Week is a week where clubs advertise in order to gain new members. This year, it took place from September 8 to September 11... Read more
A change in leadership: CCHS welcomes Principal Perkovic
BY KAYLA GATES As summer break comes to a close, students and staff will be returning to a somewhat unfamiliar version of the Cooper City High School they once knew. Among structural alterations to the school day in response to the coronavirus pandemic, a new principal is just one... Read more
A movement, not a moment: CCHS students take action and attend local Black Lives Matter protests
BY EMMA HUERTA It’s no exaggeration to say that the year 2020 has been turbulent. On both national and global scales, people have experienced unique occurrences firsthand, ranging from an entire health pandemic to massive protests against racial injustices.  In particular, the Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement has recently... Read more
Moving on up: CCHS rising seniors have their own version of step-up day
BY ARIELLE KRAUS Step-up day is an important high school tradition held at CCHS. Juniors create crowns to celebrate the completion of their junior year and transition into senior year. Although students in the Class of 2021 were attending school virtually during the time that step-up day would have... Read more
Virtual elections?: CCHS clubs are navigating how to deal with the punches from COVID-19
BY ALYSSA KHAN Schools around the world have been affected by COVID-19. The road to figuring out how to get back to some sort of normalcy for the 2020-2021 school year has been rough, but alternate options are being explored to ensure that education can continue. In addition to... Read more
Embracing the “new normal”: Broward leaders plan the complicated details of reopening schools virtually
BY CAMILA FERNANDEZ Florida’s constantly changing COVID-19 situation is putting it on a course to become one of the worst of all 50 U.S. states, with the number of new cases breaking records every day. This unfortunate track record, coupled up with the beginning of the school year, has... Read more
All final exams canceled: How calling off statewide assessments affects Broward County schools
BY RYAN MERARD COVID-19 completely shifted the course of the second semester of the 2019-2020 school year. Along with the cancellation of student activities, on March 17, Governor Ron DeSantis decided to cancel the administration of all statewide standardized testing.  “Requirements for graduation and promotion and final course grades... Read more
Predicting the future: CCHS staff and students’ predictions for the 2020-21 school year
BY ARIELLE KRAUS The coronavirus pandemic has taken over the world, leaving the future of almost everything uncertain. School has now shifted to being strictly online, and Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) has yet to release a plan for next school year. CCHS students and faculty are unsure of... Read more
Neighbors supporting neighbors: Cooper City neighborhood celebrates “Sunday Funday,” social distancing style
BY LILLIE BIEGNER On April 26 and May 3, the Cooper City neighborhood of Country Address hosted a “Sunday Funday” event with the intention of getting residents out of their homes while maintaining social distancing guidelines. Food, music and good vibes were advertised to get neighbors to come enjoy... Read more