Cotulla High School

Raider Ready: Alejandro Coronado Magana Headed to Texas Tech University! ⚫🔴

Congratulations to Cotulla High School Senior Alejandro Coronado Magana on his admission to Texas Tech University in Lubbock, Texas for Fall 2026! Alejandro will major in Mechanical Engineering as he begins his journey in Raiderland.

A true leader and scholar, Alejandro is a 4-year member of the Mighty Cowboy Band, serving as MCB Drum Major, and a dedicated 4-year member of Mariachi Cotuleño. His leadership extends beyond music as the National Honor Society Parliamentarian, an active Student Council member, FFA member, and a UIL Academics competitor.

Alejandro’s hard work in the classroom has truly set him apart. Through dual enrollment with Southwest Texas College in Uvalde, Texas, he will graduate with at least 18 academic college semester hours and 24 technical college hours, along with earning his Welding Certification in May 2026.

Alejandro embodies dedication, talent, and leadership. Cotulla High School is incredibly proud of you and all you have accomplished. Your future in engineering is bright — Wreck ’Em Alejandro! 🎓🔧✨

The Cotulla Cowgirl Powerlifting Team is headed to Regionals with 19 Cowgirls in total! 💪

The following athletes have officially qualified in their respective weight classes for the Region V, 3A Division II Texas High School Women’s Powerlifting Association (THSWPA) Regional Meet.

We are proud of every single one of these athletes who have put in the work for this season. Now it’s their time to step onto a bigger stage and represent Cotulla with the strength and confidence of a Cowgirl.

Let’s pack the arena in Cowgirl maroon and gold. Regionals, we’re coming! 🔥

The meet will be held at Bert Ogden Arena in Edinburg, TX on Thursday, March 5 at 8:00 AM. We hope to see you there!

🔬 The 2026 LaSalle County Fair Association Science Fair is almost here!

Important dates and times are coming up, please see the flyer for details. 🧪✨

The Cowboys are headed to the Bi-District Championship! 🏀🏆

Join us Today at 3PM on Main Street for a community send-off!
Bring your posters, honk your horns, and let’s send them off loud and proud!

From CHS to UIW — Wyatt Almendarez is Headed to San Antonio! ✨🎓

Congratulations to Cotulla High School Senior Wyatt Almendarez on his acceptance to the University of the Incarnate Word in San Antonio, Texas for Fall 2026! Wyatt plans to major in Fashion Design and Marketing, where he will combine creativity and business to pursue his passion in the fashion industry.

Wyatt is currently a dual enrollment student at Southwest Texas College, majoring as a Patient Care Technician. He will graduate in May 2026 earning his Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) and Electrocardiogram (EKG) certifications.

In addition to his academic success, Wyatt is an active member of the Cotulla High School Student Council and works as a lifeguard at the La Salle County Martinez Sports Complex.

Congratulations, Wyatt! Your Cowboy family is cheering you on as you take this exciting next step!

💜 Empowering Our Cotulla High School Students Through Awareness 💜

A huge thank you to the Texas Department of State Health Services – Region 8 in Pearsall, Texas, for visiting Cotulla High School in recognition of Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month.

Their representatives provided valuable, age-appropriate resources focused on building healthy relationships, recognizing warning signs of teen dating violence, and understanding how and where to seek help. The information shared will empower our students to make informed decisions and support one another.

We truly appreciate DSHS–Region 8 for investing time and care into the well-being and safety of our students. Together, we continue to create a stronger, more informed school community. 💜

🌟 Cotulla High School Leadership Starts Here! 🌟

On February 19, 2026, students in our English 1 Honors and English 2 Honors classes had the incredible opportunity to meet with Julio Cotto, Senior Vice-President of the National Hispanic Institute. He shared valuable information about this summer’s prestigious leadership conferences and encouraged our students to step into their leadership potential.

Students also had the chance to hear directly from NHI alumni about their experiences. Brooklyn Kuenstler, CHS Junior, who attended the Lorenzo De Zavala (LDZ) Conference in July 2025, shared, “NHI is a great opportunity to step outside of your box and make friends.”

📍 Texas Star Great Debate
June 9–14, 2026
Hosted at Our Lady of the Lake University – San Antonio, Texas
For the Class of 2029

📍 Texas Lorenzo De Zavala Conference
July 19–26, 2026
Hosted at Trinity University – San Antonio, Texas
For the Class of 2028

📍 Collegiate World Series Conference
July 21–25, 2026
Hosted at University of St. Thomas – Houston, Texas
For the Class of 2027

Students interested in participating should contact Mrs. Marlene Costley-Maldonado. The registration deadline is March 5, 2026 — don’t miss this incredible leadership opportunity! Students from each grade level are encouraged to participate!

We are grateful to Mr. Cotto and the National Hispanic Institute for inspiring our students to pursue leadership, academic excellence, and civic engagement. The future is bright! ✨
Cotulla High School Alumni are:
Class of 2026 - Kaydin Garza
Class of 2027 - Hayden Ayala, Brooklyn Kuenstler, Devyna Munoz, Arelie Ramirez
Class of 2028 - Juliana Del Toro, Mykelle Garcia, Aries Lopez, Christian Ramirez, Douglas Ramirez, Tyler Reynolds

Congratulations to our FFA Members who proudly represented Cotulla FFA and CISD at the San Antonio Livestock Show in the lamb and goat divisions.

A special congratulations goes out to CHS Senior, Dannika Walker, who won her class and earned a spot in the Auction. Help us congratulate all students on a job well done! 👏✨