KCUR 89.3 Rushton Elementary School is one of three elementary schools in Shawnee Mission changing their mascot along with Shawnee Mission North High School.
Shawnee Mission North was followed by three elementary schools this week in its decision to drop its Native American mascot, which was determined to be offensive under a new district policy.
Native Americans in Kansas are speaking out in support of Shawnee Mission North’s retirement of its long-time mascot, the Indians.
The high school announced Tuesday that it is now the home of the Bison, following a months-long process and vote by students.
In January, the Shawnee Mission school board approved a new policy that barred mascots deemed derogatory or offensive, following widespread criticism of their use of Native American imagery.