Cotulla High School

🏀 It's GAME DAY for our Cowgirls! They will travel to Jourdanton to face the Squaws.

JV: 4:30 at Auxiliary Gym
Varsity: 6:00 at Main Gym

🎟️ There will be no presale tickets, tickets will be cash or card only at gate!

**Due to the expected excitement of the game, Cotulla ISD will have additional SROs and administrators present to help ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone.

CHS Seniors attend "Keeping Your Body & Mind Safe" Presentation!

On Thursday, January 29, 2026, Cotulla High School Seniors attended an informative presentation delivered by Ms. Michelle King, Development Director of the Child Alliance of South Texas (Child Advocacy Center). The presentation, titled “Keeping Your Body & Mind Safe,” meets the instructional requirements outlined in Texas House Bill 111 and Texas Senate Bill 9 and provided students with essential information to support their physical and mental well-being as they prepare for life beyond high school. We appreciate Ms. King and the Child Alliance of South Texas for their continued partnership and commitment to student safety and education!

On Wednesday, January 28th, the Cotulla Cowboys Powerlifting Team hosted an Invitational Powerlifting Meet at the Cotulla High School Gymnasium. The Cowboy Powerlifting Team competed against powerlifters from Dilley, Natalia, Lytle, and Carrizo Springs, with over 60 athletes competing.

Despite the large field of competitors, the Cowboys swept the competition, earning their second consecutive first-place team title. The following athletes placed in their respective weight classes:

123 lb:
Jose Gonzalez (10th) -- 1st Place (1,025 lb total)
Rayce Garcia (9th) -- 4th Place (800 lb total)
Emmanuel Lopez (10th) -- 5th Place (800 lb total)
Royce Garcia (10th) -- 7th Place (755 lb total)

132 lb:
Emiliano Serna (10th) -- 1st Place (805 lb total)
Omar Rodriguez (9th) -- 3rd Place (620 lb total)

148 lb:
Marco Benavidez (12th) -- 1st Place (1520 lb total)
Alec Leija (10th) -- 2nd Place (1400 lb total)
Reynaldo Sanchez, Jr. (10th) -- 4thPlace (880 lb total)

181 lb:
Ricardo Ruiz (12th) -- 1st Place (1465 lb total)
Eduardo Ortega (12th) -- 2nd Place (1315 lb total)
Easton Porter (9th) -- 6th Place (915 lb total)
Ryan Garcia (10th) -- 9th Place (720 lb total)

198 lb:
Ephraim Lopez (11th) -- 2nd Place (1305 lb total)

220 lb:
Deric Aldaco (11th) -- 1st Place (1494 lb total)
Aiden Gonzalez (10th) -- 2nd Place (1435 total)
Rey Gonzalez (10th) -- 3rd Place (1095 lb total)

242 lb:
Omar Chapa (9th) -- 1st Place (1080 total)

308 lb:
Jeorge Martinez (10th) -- 1st Place (1525 total)

SHW:
Anival Ramon (12th) -- 1st Place (1015 total)

Best Lightweight Lifter: Marco Benavidez

📣 Cotulla High School is proud to recognize our Varsity and JV Cheerleaders for earning A or A/B Honor Roll during the 3rd Six Weeks! They are also dual enrollment students with Southwest Texas College! 👏

2026 Cowgirls Softball Schedule 🥎

Notice: The scrimmage scheduled for Tuesday, January 27 has been canceled.

From Cotulla High School to Aggieland! 👍

Cotulla High School is proud to announce that Paul Gonzalez, a CHS Senior, has been accepted to Texas A&M University in College Station for the Fall 2026! 🎓✨
Paul is a member of the Mighty Cowboy Band, a Southwest Texas College Dual Enrollment student, and will graduate with his Associate of Arts Degree in May 2026.
Paul has also proudly represented CHS as a UIL Academics competitor and was voted as 2025 Homecoming King. We celebrate this important milestone as Paul prepares to continue his educational journey in Aggieland.

A great night celebrating our students! 👏

At last night’s School Board meeting, the Cotulla ISD Board of Trustees recognized the Ramirez Burks Elementary UIL team for earning 1st place overall and for each student’s achievements! They also celebrated our Varsity Football team for an outstanding season as UIL 3A Division II Bi-District Champions and Area Finalists.

📣 NEW DATE! Cotulla High School Cheer Tryouts – Mandatory Meeting 📣​

There will be a MANDATORY tryout information meeting for all prospective Cotulla High School cheerleaders and their parent/guardian:

🗓 Wednesday, January 28, 2026, 6:00 PM — Cotulla High School Cafetorium

💲 Important: A $350 payment is required at the meeting.
Payment must be made by check or money order to Cotulla High School Cheer.
Please scan the QR code to register the cheerleader’s name and information.

📅 Cheer Tryouts:
Monday, February 16, 2026 at 10:00 am at the CHS Gymnasium

Attendance is required in order to participate in tryouts. Please make plans to attend.

Building Awareness and Meeting Graduation Requirements! 🎓

Cotulla High School Juniors and Seniors participated in the Instruction on Proper Interaction with Peace Officers session on Thursday, January 22, 2026 in the CHS cafetorium. It is a graduation requirement in the state of Texas, mandated by the Community Safety Education Act, and is designed to educate students on traffic safety, driver responsibility, and the serious consequences of unsafe driving behaviors. The information video is titled “Flashing Lights”.

The video presentation helps students better understand laws related to traffic stops and interactions with law enforcement, preparing them to be safer, more informed drivers. In addition, law enforcement agents provided important information and shared valuable real-world insight that supports this important requirement and promotes student safety.

Thank you to our law enforcement partners for speaking with our students and helping them meet this important graduation requirement. We appreciate your service and support!
Texas Department of Public Safety Sgt. Robert Ayala Jr., Texas Department of Public Safety Sgt. Jose D. Rodriguez, La Salle County Sheriff Hector Ramirez, La Salle County Captain Elvira Gonzales, La Salle County Chief Deputy Homar Olivarez, and La Salle County Deputy and SRO Jose Avila.

Cowgirls Powerlifting Meet! 💪
Wednesday, January 21 | 5:00 PM at the Cotulla High School Gym

🎟 $5 Entry Fee, $3 Students
Spectators may enter at 4:15 PM!

Cotulla High School UIL Academic Practice Competition 📚

On Saturday, January 17, 2026, our Cotulla High School UIL Academic competitors traveled to Alexander High School in Laredo, Texas to compete against schools from across the region. We are incredibly proud of the dedication and hard work these students have put into their studies, practices, and competitions.
Tyler Reynolds placed 4th in Copy Editing and Alayziah Peralta placed 4th in Calculator Applications. Congratulations to all of our UIL Academic competitors and sponsors for a job well done.
The next UIL practice competition will be held at Martin High School on Friday, January 30, and Saturday, January 31, 2026. CHS students who would like to join UIL academics can sign up with Mrs. Maldonado.

Pictured left to right: Justin Gonzalez, Alayziah Peralta, Kamryn Thomas, Jolie Benavidez, Ava DeLaRosa, John Brady, Tyler Reynolds. Ben Adams, and Alejandro Coronado Magana.