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At the 1991 Homecoming Game, senior Rosa Salazar was crowned Homecoming Queen.

Colton High “Fact of the Day” – Oct. 23

October 23, 2021
And here are the winners of Homecoming Court 2021!

Time to learn more about the 2021 Homecoming Court

October 22, 2021
The Freshmen Class of 2025 are hosting a car wash fundraiser on Saturday, Oct. 23 from 8-12 and 1-4.

Class of 2025 Car Wash fundraiser on Saturday

October 22, 2021
The Class of 1986 had their Homecoming Parade float destroyed before the parade, but their school spirit was not to be denied.

Colton High “Fact of the Day” – Oct. 22

October 22, 2021
StepUP is being held at CHS on Saturday Oct. 23 from 8:00 a.m. until 12:15 p.m. Here is the list of participating teachers.

StepUP Saturday School opportunity on Oct. 23

October 21, 2021
Sophomore Claudia Reyes hoists the trophy for Best Float, awarded to the Class of 1987 at the 1984 Homecoming Parade.

Colton High “Fact of the Day” – Oct. 21

October 21, 2021

Halloween Countdown – 31 Scary Moments – Oct. 20

October 20, 2021
Homecoming Queen Belinda Felix receives a hearty congratulations from her friend, Denise Bourns.

Colton High “Fact of the Day” – Oct. 20

October 20, 2021

Halloween Countdown – 31 Scary Moments – Oct. 19

October 19, 2021
The 1973 Homecoming Court featured two Queens: Cross-Country Queen Martha Perez (center) and Football Queen Robin Tidwell (center left).

Colton High “Fact of the Day” – Oct. 19

October 19, 2021
Halloween Countdown - 31 Scary Moments - Oct. 18

Halloween Countdown – 31 Scary Moments – Oct. 18

October 18, 2021
Sharon Yarnell, whose formal strap broke halfway through the Homecoming game, hugs Principal Charles Jordan after being announced the 1964 CHS Homecoming Queen.

Colton High “Fact of the Day” – Oct. 18

October 18, 2021

Halloween Countdown – 31 Scary Moments – Oct. 17

October 17, 2021
Colton High Cross-Country is hosting a fundraiser at Chipotle in Rialto from 5-9 p.m. on Tuesday, October 19.

Cross-Country fundraising at Chipotle on October 19

October 17, 2021
The Yellowjacket Bridge—once known as the Rancho Avenue Pedestrian Overpass—seen here under construction on November 7, 1960.

Colton High “Fact of the Day” – Oct. 17

October 17, 2021

Halloween Countdown – 31 Scary Moments – Oct. 16

October 16, 2021
This weeks Vibe centers around new music by established artists (from left: Chris Martin of Coldplay, Tom Morello, Adele, Conor Murphy of Foxing, and Jim James of My Morning Jacket).

Colton Vibe – Songs of the Week – Oct. 16

October 16, 2021
Colton center Devan Hussey celebrates with his teammates after Colton beat Rancho Verde 17-7 to win the CIF Central Division championship game at Rancho Verde High School in Moreno Valley.

Colton High “Fact of the Day” – Oct. 16

October 16, 2021
StepUP is being held at CHS on Saturday Oct. 16 from 8:00 a.m. until 12:15 p.m. Here is the list of participating teachers.

StepUP Saturday School opportunity on Oct. 16

October 15, 2021

Halloween Countdown – 31 Scary Moments – Oct. 15

October 15, 2021
Quarterback Mike Rothwell turns the corner for a big gain in this photo from the 1960 Yellowjacket varsity football squad.

Colton High “Fact of the Day” – Oct. 15

October 15, 2021

Halloween Countdown – 31 Scary Moments – Oct. 13

October 13, 2021
The Pan American Dance was a popular event hosted by the Mexican Youth Club, which was started in 1940. This photo shows students striking a piñata at the 1947 dance in the MacIntosh Gym.

Colton High “Fact of the Day” – Oct. 13

October 13, 2021
Our Homecoming 2021 coverage continues with the unveiling of the winners for the 2021 Homecoming Court.

And here are your 2021 Homecoming Court Nominees . . .

October 12, 2021
Colton Suchil is running for Junior Homecoming Prince.

Colton Suchil

October 12, 2021
Gabriela Gonzalez is running for Junior Homecoming Princess.

Gabriela Gonzalez

October 12, 2021
Emilee Rodriguez is running for Sophomore Homecoming Princess.

Emilee Rodriguez

October 12, 2021
Mercy Mgbemere is running for Junior Homecoming Princess.

Mercy Mgbemere

October 12, 2021
Sara Wood is running for Senior Homecoming Queen.

Sara Wood

October 12, 2021
Ashton Russell is running for Junior Homecoming Prince.

Ashton Russell

October 12, 2021
Kylee Vasquez is running for Junior Homecoming Princess.

Kylee Vasquez

October 12, 2021
Matthew Monge-Cortez is running for Freshman Homecoming Prince

Matthew Monge-Cortez

October 12, 2021
Leiloni Zesati is running for Junior Homecoming Princess.

Leiloni Zesati

October 12, 2021
Savanah Garcia is running for Sophomore Homecoming Princess.

Savanah Garcia

October 12, 2021
Anthony Corral is running for Sophomore Homecoming Prince.

Anthony Corral

October 12, 2021
Madeline Castillo is running for Sophomore Homecoming Princess.

Madeline Castillo

October 12, 2021
Brooke Carlson is running for Senior Homecoming Queen.

Brooke Carlson

October 12, 2021
Gabriel Aparicio is running for Junior Homecoming Prince.

Gabriel Aparicio

October 12, 2021
Robert Williams is running for Sophomore Homecoming Prince.

Robert Williams

October 12, 2021
Guadalupe Vazquez is running for Senior Homecoming Queen.

Guadalupe Vazquez

October 12, 2021
Junior opposite hitter Joleena Silberman gets ready for the next serve.

Joleena Silberman

October 12, 2021
Jamie Santos is running for Junior Homecoming Princess.

Jamie Santos

October 12, 2021
Yvette Gonzalez is running for Senior Homecoming Queen.

Yvette Gonzalez

October 12, 2021
Julia Romo is running for Junior Homecoming Princess.

Julia Romo

October 12, 2021
Jason Primera is running for Junior Homecoming Prince.

Jason Primera

October 12, 2021
Kate Parra is running for Sophomore Homecoming Princess.

Kate Parra

October 12, 2021
Elisa Murrieta is running for Senior Homecoming Queen.

Elisa Murrieta

October 12, 2021
Denise Lupian is running for Sophomore Homecoming Princess.

Denise Lupian

October 12, 2021
Marissa Lopez is running for Junior Homecoming Princess.

Marissa Lopez

October 12, 2021
Larissa Lopez is running for Junior Homecoming Princess.

Larissa Lopez

October 12, 2021
Izabel Bella Lara is running for Freshman Homecoming Princess.

Izabel “Bella” Lara

October 12, 2021
Elizabeth Lizzy Lara is running for Senior Homecoming Queen.

Elizabeth “Lizzy” Lara

October 12, 2021
Vivian Arydni Guevara is running for Junior Homecoming Princess.

Vivian Arydni Guevara

October 12, 2021
Kaila S. Garcia is running for Junior Homecoming Princess.

Kaila S. Garcia

October 12, 2021
Kaeley Diaz is running for Freshman Homecoming Princess.

Kaeley Diaz

October 12, 2021
Dimitrius De La Torre is running for Junior Homecoming Prince.

Dimitrius De La Torre

October 12, 2021
Regina Flores Chumacero is running for Freshman Homecoming Princess.

Regina Flores Chumacero

October 12, 2021
Zaven Chagolla is running for Senior Homecoming King.

Zaven Chagolla

October 12, 2021
Jazlynn Gonzalez is running for Sophomore Homecoming Princess.

Jazlynn Gonzalez

October 12, 2021
Melanie Acosta is running for Sophomore Homecoming Princess.

Melanie Acosta

October 12, 2021
Tiffany Abril is running for Freshman Homecoming Princess.

Tiffany Abril

October 12, 2021
Aleczander Aguayo is running for Senior Homecoming King.

Aleczander Aguayo

October 12, 2021

Halloween Countdown – 31 Scary Moments – Oct. 11

October 11, 2021
Oct. 11-15, CHS is celebrating Spirit Week! This image gives a breakdown of what to wear each day of the week.

Oct. 11-15 Spirit Week puts us in the mood for Homecoming

October 11, 2021
The 1944 Colton High Cross-Country team, featuring Bob Cherry (far left), won its second consecutive Sunkist League title that year.

Colton High “Fact of the Day” – Oct. 11

October 11, 2021
Colton High Cross-Country is hosting a fundraiser at Raising Canes in San Bernardino from 5-8 p.m. on Tuesday, October 12.

Cross-Country hosting delicious fundraiser at Raising Cane’s in Redlands

October 10, 2021
Oscar Clarke, a renowned botanist and naturalist, is one of Colton Highs most distinguished alumni. Here he is in 1995, teaching in the field about the habits of desert iguana.

Colton High “Fact of the Day” – Oct. 10

October 10, 2021

Halloween Countdown – 31 Scary Moments – Oct. 9

October 9, 2021
Colton High played its part during the 1960 Presidential Election between Richard M. Nixon (left) and John F. Kennedy (right).

Colton High “Fact of the Day” – Oct. 9

October 9, 2021
StepUP is being held at CHS on Saturday Oct. 9 from 8:00 a.m. until 12:15 p.m. Here is the list of participating teachers.

StepUP Saturday School opportunity on Oct. 9

October 8, 2021

Halloween Countdown – 31 Scary Moments – Oct. 6

October 6, 2021
For Thursdays game, Colton High is honoring local vets at the WhiteOut game vs. Kaiser High.

October 7 Colton High football game honors veterans with “WhiteOut”

October 5, 2021
The Ken Hubbs Memorial Gymnasium began construction in 1973 and was completed by the end of the 1974 school year.

Colton High “Fact of the Day” – Oct. 5

October 5, 2021

Colton High “Fact of the Day” – Oct. 3

October 3, 2021

Halloween Countdown – 31 Scary Moments – Oct. 2

October 2, 2021
The first Colton High building, constructed in 1904, was located just north of I Street (now known as Valley Boulevard) and east of 2nd Street. It stands roughly where the current cafeteria building is.

Colton High “Fact of the Day” – Oct. 2

October 2, 2021
StepUP is taking place on Sat. Oct. 2, 2021. This is a list of the teachers and classrooms where students can receive tutorial support.

StepUP Saturday School opportunity on Oct. 2

October 1, 2021
All CHS students were required to take the MAP test during the week of Sept. 24. Opinions were all over the . . . map.

Opinion: New districtwide MAP testing: what’s the verdict?

September 27, 2021
In 1918, the H1N1 flu pandemic spread across the world, claiming an estimated 50 million lives. Colton schools, like most across the U.S., closed down to stop the spread of the disease.

Colton High “Fact of the Day” – Sept. 27

September 27, 2021
The Student Store was long a place for students to purchase a variety of supplies.

Colton High “Fact of the Day” – Sept. 26

September 26, 2021
The Crimson & Gold Yearbook is selling The Yearbook Experience during the week of September 27. For $95, students will receive a yearbook, a ticket to an exclusive signing party during second quarter, and a special 16-page yearbook sample called A Taste of History.

Crimson & Gold “Yearbook Experience” sale next week

September 23, 2021
These are the teachers, subjects, and room assignments for StepUP on Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021.

StepUP Saturday School opportunity on Sept. 25

September 23, 2021
Donald H. MacIntosh served as principal for Colton High School for 30 years, from 1930-1960, during which time he often took calls just like this one in 1946.

Colton High “Fact of the Day” – Sept. 23

September 23, 2021
The City of Colton, circa 1921.

Colton High “Fact of the Day” – Sept. 21

September 21, 2021

Colton High “Fact of the Day” – Sept. 20

September 20, 2021
President Taft

Colton High “Fact of the Day” – Sept. 19

September 19, 2021
Cross-Country to host car wash event on Sept. 25

Cross-Country to host car wash event on Sept. 25

September 18, 2021
Colton High Fact of the Day - Sept. 18

Colton High “Fact of the Day” – Sept. 18

September 18, 2021
From Sept. 20-24, students will take the MAP test. This is the daily schedule for the 20th-22nd and the 24th.

MAP testing begins next week, has special schedule

September 16, 2021
The CHS drinking fountain, outside the 100 building, has been a landmark on the Colton High campus since 1938.

Colton High “Fact of the Day” – Sept. 14

September 14, 2021
The CHS library was built in 1957. Librarian Minnie Bishop, pictured here helping students, loved the new facilities.

Colton High “Fact of the Day” – Sept. 13

September 13, 2021
Latin was once a popular foreign language course at CHS, until it stopped being offered in 1974, a few years after the Vatican redefined which languages could be used during Mass.

Colton High “Fact of the Day” – Sept. 12

September 12, 2021
While these are not Colton High students, certainly many teachers at CHS during the late 60s must have felt some level of terror at the number of twins coming in and out of their classrooms.

Colton High “Fact of the Day” – Sept. 9, 2021

September 9, 2021
Colton High students spank Hitler as a fundraising stunt to boost bond sales in April 1943.

Colton High “Fact of the Day” – Sept. 8, 2021

September 8, 2021
This 19-ton limestone boulder was donated in 1958 to honor Coltons finest who gave their lives in service of the United States in World War II and Korea.

Colton High “Fact of the Day” – Sept. 7, 2021

September 7, 2021
Early Yellowjacket football star, Norman Fawley, Class of 1926.

Colton High “Fact of the Day” – Sept. 6, 2021

September 6, 2021
Cover of the first issue of The Pepper Bow, May 1918.

Colton High “Fact of the Day” – Sept. 5, 2021

September 5, 2021
The senior boys take off to begin their race at the 52rd Colton High School Swarm Invitational.

Colton High “Fact of the Day” – Sept. 4, 2021

September 4, 2021
Classrooms are set up for students to return, but should they?

Impending return to school stirs up opinions

July 26, 2021
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