With New York State’s order to school districts to change Native American-themed mascots or face loss of state aid and other penalties, Schoharie CSD is choosing to let the community decide on a new mascot. Voting instructions and a link are at the bottom of page.
Jr./Sr. High School students will receive the voting link from their principal. Elementary students and their parents/guardians may vote using the included link, which was emailed to all families of students in grades Pre-K through 12.
Those who would prefer to vote by paper ballot, may pick up and return ballots at the Elementary or Jr./Sr. High School offices. Those who would like a paper ballot mailed to them should call (518) 295-6679. Ballots returned via mail should be postmarked by March 31, 2023. Voting via the link or in-person via a paper ballot will end at 3 p.m., April 5, 2023.
Voting link:
https://schohariecsd.iad1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_ab14NMk9LEbkNdc
Schoharie CSD would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who shared their thoughts throughout this process, including those who attended the public forum; submitted mascot ideas; and served on the committee to finalize the choices.