The Ypsilanti-Willow Run school district merger was intended to wipe the slate clean, and starting over means a new name and mascot.
So, the unified district’s administration is asking the public for ideas.
The appointed school board for the Ypsilanti-Willow Run consolidated school district, from left: Anthony VanDerworp, Daniel Raglin, Gregory Myers, Maria Sheler-Edwards, Don Garrett and David Bates. Not pictured is Celeste Hawkins.
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After the districts’ winter breaks, on Jan. 7, suggestion boxes also will be set out at the main offices of each school building.
A posting on the unified district’s website, together4ss.org, encourages people to “be creative.”
“Explore our local history; milestones that have shaped our community can be incorporated into a name,” the post says. “Think about our future aspirations and craft a suggestion.”
Name ideas also may be dropped off at any branch of the Ypsilanti District Library.
Danielle Arndt covers K-12 education for AnnArbor.com. Follow her on Twitter @DanielleArndt or email her at daniellearndt@annarbor.com.