Colusa High School

Dear Colusa Families,

 

Welcome to the 2022-2023 school year. My name is David Johnstone and I'm your new principal.  I'm so excited to join the Colusa High School family! I want to start by sharing a little about myself. I am joining the Colusa Unified School District with 25 years of school experience, and 10 years as a high school principal. As a pathway lead administrator, assistant principal, district test coordinator, and classroom teacher I have loved everything about all my educational experiences in helping students reach success.  I am a Sacramento State alumnus (Go Hornets). I am married, with two children, and love spending time with them, especially in the outdoors. I look forward to getting to know all of you this year.

 

At Colusa High School, we are committed to empowering students to develop intellectually, physically, socially, and emotionally. Our dedicated teachers will continue to provide all students with high quality instruction designed to meet the needs of all our diverse learners. Using achievement teams, small group instruction, targeted learning objectives, and consistent, meaningful feedback, our teachers strive to provide all students with engaging lessons to cultivate growth in academics, collaboration, communication, and critical thinking. In a nutshell, our teachers will provide students with the necessary tools to meet the challenges of an ever-changing world and develop the skills to become successful citizens!

 

Although I am new to Colusa, one thing that stands out to me is how the community, staff, parents, and students, genuinely respect and care for each other. I believe that this mutual respect and caring makes Colusa High School such an amazing community, and I feel honored to be a RedHawk! Here’s to a great school year!

 

David Johnstone

 

Principal CHS/CAHS