Jackson Staff, Students, and Community Pick New Mascot

Students attending an assembly this afternoon at Jackson Elementary School erupted in cheers as Assistant Principal Emily Downs revealed the school's new mascot and logo, which features a Saint Bernard dog.

The school has engaged in a collaborative process for nearly a year to come to this moment. Students were asked to vote for their favorite logo and mascot.

"Over the past few months, we’ve been engaged in a thoughtful and inclusive process to reimagine a logo and mascot that best represents the spirit and values of our school community," Jackson Principal Lisa Green wrote in a letter to her families. "We carefully reviewed feedback from family and community surveys, engaged in meaningful discussions with our staff and School Advisory Council (SAC), and welcomed input from students to ensure their voices were part of this important decision."

The school will begin phasing in the new logo immediately, but will wait until next year to find an official name for the new mascot.

"We believe this new look captures the pride and energy of our school while honoring the traditions that make our community so special," Principal Green said.