Waterloo Community Invited to Help Shape New High School Identity
WATERLOO, IA – February 24, 2025 – The Waterloo Community School District (WCSD) is inviting community members to play a key role in shaping the identity of the new high school, set to open for the 2028-29 school year. Residents, alumni, and students are encouraged to participate in selecting the school’s mascot and colors, helping to create a meaningful and distinctive representation of the Waterloo community.
“The opening of a brand-new high school is an exciting opportunity to shape a bold identity that reflects the heart and spirit of our community,” said Emily Frederick, Director of School and Community Relations. “We welcome all ideas and look forward to engaging with the public in this creative process.”
Community members can submit their mascot and color ideas by completing a form available at https://tinyurl.com/WaterlooMascot.
To further engage the public, WCSD will host two community meetings at the Waterloo Career Center, located at 1348 Katoski Drive, in Waterloo:
● Thursday, March 6, from 5:30 to 7:00 PM
● Tuesday, March 11, from 5:30 to 7:00 PM
These meetings will provide an opportunity for attendees to share ideas, collaborate with others, and contribute to the identity of the new school. Josh Paxton of Paxton Creative will facilitate the discussions and input-gathering process.
A selection committee will review all submissions and narrow them down to three final mascot and color combinations. The community will then have the opportunity to vote on the finalists in late spring, with the final decision requiring approval from the WCSD Board of Education.
The selection process will conclude with a special unveiling event in the fall, where the new mascot and colors will be officially announced. This event will serve as a celebration of the community’s collective efforts and mark the beginning of an exciting new era for Waterloo’s future high school.
WCSD encourages all interested individuals to participate in this important process and help create a lasting symbol of pride for students and the broader community.
More information can be found at WaterlooSchools.org/bridging-futures/.
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