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Middle-school students ask board to align mascot identity with community 'Cougars'
Summary
Middle-school students asked the board to change their school identity from Tigers to Cougars to match the broader community; board members asked for broader survey data (including high school students) before making any change.
Students and staff presented a request for the middle-school program to identify as Cougars rather than Tigers, saying the broader community and high-school supporters use Cougar imagery. A student presenter said survey feedback had 124 responses but that the responses appeared to come mainly from the middle school; board members urged the group to collect clearer, district‑wide data that include high-school perspectives before the board considers formal action.
Board members discussed logistical concerns such as existing inventory, uniform and banner costs, and the effect on student identity. One board member suggested combining middle- and high-school feedback and producing a single, reliable survey before the board considers a policy or equipment-purchase decision. No formal motion or vote was taken; the board asked staff and student leaders to return with disaggregated survey results.
