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Board considers and moves to adopt Phoenix as Olympic High School mascot after student-led process
Summary
School staff described a student-led process that selected the Phoenix; the board heard the presentation and a motion to adopt the Phoenix as Olympic High Schools mascot was made and seconded on the record.
School leaders asked the Mt. Diablo Unified School District board to adopt the Phoenix as Olympic High Schools student-selected mascot, presenting a timeline of student research, staff oversight and campus rebranding plans.
Principal Courtney Lyon and the schools leadership teacher described a process that began in January with student research on mascot options, interim staff review, a school vote and a final vote in March that the presenters said again favored the Phoenix. The campus team showed draft logo marks and said the mascot is intended to represent hope, renewal and the schools commitment to second chances. Staff asked the board to remove existing torch branding and adopt the Phoenix as the official mascot; they proposed related campus updates including murals, signage and a mascot costume.
A motion to adopt Resolution 24-25-13 (designating the Phoenix as Olympic High Schools mascot) was made by Trustee Ochoa and seconded by Trustee Mason; Trustee Ochoa recorded a Yes vote during roll call. The presentation emphasized student engagement in the process and plans for campus rebranding.
