ACLU of Wisconsin Calls on Menomonee Falls to Retire ‘Indians’ Mascot Name

The American Civil Liberties Union of Wisconsin is urging the Menomonee Falls School Board to retire the high school’s “Indians” mascot name.  A-C-L-U Wisconsin executive director Chris Ott said, “our schools should be fostering safe and inclusive learning environments for all students – not promoting racist stereotypes and imagery.”  The call comes after Menomonee Falls Superintendent Corey Golla recommended the district drop the mascot name at the end of the 2019-2020 school year.  Public comment on the topic was split at Monday’s meeting.  The school board decided to survey high school students and eighth-graders at North Middle School about the Indians nickname before making a decision.  The issue will be discussed again at the November 25th meeting.