Kelso High School
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1904 Allen Street Kelso, Washington, Cowlitz County  United States
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| Coordinates | 46°08′37″N 122°53′29″W / 46.143545°N 122.891285°WCoordinates: 46°08′37″N 122°53′29″W / 46.143545°N 122.891285°W |
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| Type | Public |
| Motto | "We Are Kelso" |
| Established | 1905 |
| School district | Kelso School District |
| Principal | John Gummel |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Number of students | 1819 |
| Color(s) | Royal Blue, Gold, and White |
| Athletics conference | Greater St. Helens 3A |
| Mascot | The Hilanders |
| Rivals | Mark Morris Monarchs, R.A. Long Lumberjacks |
| Accreditation | NAAS |
| Yearbook | Kelso Bagpipe, formally known as the Tamahnawus |
| Website | http://www.kelsohighschool.com |
Kelso High School is a public high school in Kelso, Washington.
In 1905, the first Kelso High School (then known as Washington School) classes began with the first seniors graduating in 1909. Thirteen years later, a new high school was built, known as Kelso High School, in 1922. The first year the high school was accredited by the Northwest Association of Accredited Schools was in 1927. The school was moved to its current location after a new school was built in 1970. The original Kelso High School was torn down in 1987. In 2003 the building underwent extensive renovations and additions to accommodate the district wide change from junior high (7th-9th) to middle school (6th-8th) (Huntington and Coweeman). In 2008, the 100th Kelso senior class graduated.
Kelso participates in the second-largest classification of high schools in the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA). It competes in the four-team Greater St. Helens 3A League. Kelso has a very long history and tradition with two local rivalries across the Cowlitz River in Longview; R.A. Long and Mark Morris high schools. The football games between Kelso and RA Long are known as "The Battle of the Plaid" and have met for over 90 games.
To the tune of "On Wisconsin."
On to Kelso, On to Kelso,
Fight right through that line.
Pass the ball clear down the field, boys,
Touchdown every time.
On to Kelso, on to Kelso,
Fight on for your fame
Fight, Kelso, fight fight fight
To win this game.
K - E - L - S - O
H - I - L - A - N - D - ERS
Hilanders
On to Kelso, on to Kelso,
Fight on for your fame
Fight, Kelso, fight fight fight
To win this game.
KLOG 1490 AM provides play-by-play coverage of Kelso football, boys and girls basketball, and baseball.
The Daily News, the local newspaper, provides coverage of all Kelso sports and activities.
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