September 14, 2022
The next phase of the mascot selection process for South Bend School District is now underway. As described in a previous update, the first phase ended August 31, which collected input from community members, students, staff, and stakeholders on potential mascot names. This process resulted in numerous ideas that were submitted.
The input collected was analyzed and five mascot names receiving the most support were identified to move forward. These names include (in alphabetical order): Bears, Riverhawks, Timbers, Tsunami, and Warhawks.
The next phase of the process includes generating possible imagery for each of the five names listed above. All submissions are welcome. Please forward any ideas to school board director Wendy Manlow at wmanlow@southbendschools.org.
Imagery will be shared with the public to solicit input at future athletic events this coming Fall. In January, a focus group will be formed to review input, and will recommend two possible mascots to the board for the final selection. A new mascot will be selected prior to March 1, 2023.
