Public Feedback Requested On Shrewsbury High School Mascot

Press release from the Town of Shrewsbury:

June 11, 2021

The Shrewsbury High School Mascot Ad Hoc Study Group recently concluded its work with a presentation of a report to the Shrewsbury School Committee that included two options for consideration: to change the Colonials nickname and mascot entirely, or to keep the Colonials nickname and update the presentation of the mascot. Please click on the link to read the report, watch the video of the presentation, and view the results of the online community exchange about the mascot.

The School Committee has invited public feedback at a public hearing at its meeting of June 16, 2021 or via email sent to schoolcommittee@shrewsbury.k12.ma.us in advance of determining whether and how to take action at its meeting of June 23, 2023. Please see the link above for details and expectations for speaking at the public hearing or corresponding by email.

We respectfully ask that everyone in the community follow the lead of the study group and communicate in a constructive and respectful manner, whether through these avenues or on social media. Thank you for your consideration.

This press release was produced by the Town of Shrewsbury. The views expressed here are the author’s own.