 The school mascot is Patch the Pirate.One of the things Poteet High School is known for is its band program.The Poteet Pirate Band has consistently made state finals since 1993, won the AAAA UIL State Marching Band title in 1997, 2005, and 2007, and has mostly recently placed 5th at AAAAA UIL State Marching in 2017.