• The Next Syosset Mascot

    In November 2022, the New York State Department of Education directed districts to commit to replacing their Native American team name, logo, mascots and/or imagery by the end of the 2023 school year. The Syosset Board of Education voted on a resolution in May 2023 to eliminate the use of the name Braves and any vestiges of the name as required by NYSED. The regulation does not allow us to call our team "Brave," given its previous connection to Native Americans.

    We are now in the process of selecting a new team name and mascot to represent our school district. This is an opportunity for our community to work together to create an image that reflects our District’s rich traditions, values, and spirit of excellence. This process will provide multiple opportunities for every member of our Syosset community to offer their input.

    This web page will     provide updates to the community on the process. Check back regularly for updates! If you have any questions related to the team name/mascot search, please e-mail us at mascot@syossetschools.org.

  • Mascot Selection Committee

    The District has created a Mascot Selection Committee to serve as representatives of the larger community and assist in the creation of a community-wide survey that will aim to identify the key values we want our team name/mascot to represent. The committee is made up of 243 volunteers from across the District, including alumni, parents, students, staff, and community members.

    Mascot Selection Committee Meeting summary: 

    December 10, 2024
    The committee held a hybrid meeting with approximately 60 attendees (30 in-person and 30 remotely). A copy of the presentation that was delivered can be found at this link. You can also view a recording of the meeting at this link. The next meeting of the committee will be in-person on January 23rd, 2025. 

  • Next Steps

    The District will be launching a community-wide survey to collect mascot ideas in early January.