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The Cougar Chronicle, Covering Creek in Ink since 1977

CCHS Press

The Cougar Chronicle, Covering Creek in Ink since 1977

CCHS Press

Where learning blooms:

Where learning blooms:

Science Resource Center nurtures students with hands-on experience
Story by: Kairi Olvera, Staffer March 17, 2025

The keys jingle as they unlock the building; the door opens and the sound of chirps and squeaks quickly drowns the place, bouncing off the walls bursting with plants and aquariums. For the employees of...

Houston Out Your Headphones

Houston Out Your Headphones

A guide to concerts in Space City
Story by: Emily Elvir, Senior Staffer March 6, 2025

As concerts get into full swing, so do scalpers and crazy resale fees. Several true fans are losing the opportunity to see their favorite artists. But if you know how to make your approach, you can...

Six: Teen Edition is an empowering pop sensation

Six: Teen Edition is an empowering pop sensation

Story by: Marialena Johnson and Kairi Olvera February 19, 2025

The stage lights dim and the theatre goes dark; a hush falls over the audience and a sudden pulse of music fills the air as six powerful voices cut through the silence. One by one, the spotlight reveals...

The preschool opens on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays where students take care of community kids for the period. (Photo provided by @Kimberly Bramwell Photography)

Hand in hand:

Early Learning classes build community at local 'Cougar Den' preschool
Story by: Sage Mar, Editor-in-Chief January 27, 2025

Walking into the room feels more like looking into a kaleidoscope. As children run along in light-up shoes, munch on their sweet snacks and excitedly talk about their weekend plans—not a single kid...

CFISD’s Visual and Performing Arts Center (VPAC) hosted the event from October 24-29, inviting co-workers, students, friends and family to come and admire the hard work and dedication of the district’s resident artists.

A Blank Canvas: The Stories Behind The 2024 CFISD Art Teacher Exhibit

Story by: Kairi Olvera, Staffer November 18, 2024

Dozens of visitors flood the exhibit room; astonished remarks of admiration and praise bounce around the otherwise dull gray building. The overhead lights beam down on a plethora of colorful artwork. At...

In a school with over 5000 students, respect is key to maintaining a safe and open learning environment (Graphic:  Sage Mar, made with Canva).

OPINION—Creek Speaks: the ‘R’ in ‘P.R.I.D.E.’

Story by: Marialena Johnson, Column November 18, 2024

At Creek, the ‘R’ in Cougar ‘P.R.I.D.E.’ stands for respect. Yet, there's so little of it being applied, not just by students, but by teachers and staff as well. Unfortunately, teachers experience...

State of Disarray

State of Disarray

Texas schools adapt to a new year of incidents
Story by: Emily Elivir, Senior Staffer October 1, 2024

Sunday night, September 8, 2024 a graphic photo began circulating throughout social media which created different plots and speculations of what was going on. Many students started claiming that they were...

Year in Blue: Life at Creek for Acting Principal Kim Sempe

Year in Blue: Life at Creek for Acting Principal Kim Sempe

Story by: Sage Mar, Editor-in-Chief September 23, 2024

Walking through the halls with blonde, glistening curls goes Kim Sempe, bright and early at 6 am. Also awake—if only by a little—is Cece, the school’s beloved golden retriever trotting along as Sempe...

New Library Policies Call For A New Normal

New Library Policies Call For A New Normal

Story by: Kairi Olvera September 18, 2024

Cy Creek’s library is one of the many areas on campus undergoing new changes due to CFISD’s recent district policy updates. “It was essentially just the economic funds - or lack thereof, I should...

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...

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