Change to District Mascot

Phase I - Suggestions from the Community - COMPLETED

• The suggestion form open to the entire Brentwood Schools community was closed on February 28th. Students, staff members, current residents and alumni of the district submitted their suggestion on the new Brentwood representative for our mascot/logo.

Phase II - Community & Student Vote - COMPLETED

• The Brentwood New Mascot - Top 6 Survey was open to the entire Brentwood Schools community and included the following options: Bears, Spartans, Eagles, Owls, Bulldogs, and Green Machine. Survey closed on April 3rd.
• The district received a total of 9258 votes from the community and students. The winning suggestion with 2079 is the Spartans.

Phase III- New Mascot Logo Design Contest - COMPLETED

• The submission form open to students, staff members, current residents, alumni, and retirees of the Brentwood Union Free School District was closed on May 10, 2024.
• The new district logo was selected and presented at the June 5, 2025 BOE Meeting.

In May 2023, The New York State Board of Regents adopted Part 123 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education, Prohibiting the Use of Indigenous Names, Mascots and Logos by Public Schools. Former Superintendent of Schools, Mr. Loeschner, facilitated discussions with representatives from a local Native American Tribe which led to the decision of changing our current mascot and District logo to something more inclusive to ensure the unity of all members of our community.

• NYSED Proposed Addition of Part 123 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education Relating to Prohibiting the Use of Indigenous Names, Mascots, and Logos by Public Schools
• Indigenous Mascot Regulation Background and FAQ