In 1969, a merger of the high schools of the two towns,[6][7][8][9] which dissolved the long-time athletic rivalry between the Pierce Foresters and Weippe Gorillas.

A gorilla caricature and large "W" adorn the 76-foot (23 m) high water tower in Weippe in the WHS school colors, red and black.

The school is located only 8 miles from Pierce, Idaho—the oldest city in Idaho.

[16] Timberline competes in athletics in IHSAA Class 1A in the White Pine League.

[18] The athletic facilities on the THS[2] campus include the gymnasium and weight room.