The North Colonie Central School district is a zoo-full of differences coming together. From Lions to Bison, there’s always a lot going on. Since 1951, North Colonie has been full of a variety of animals representing the character of the district. The definition of a mascot is “a person or thing that is supposed to bring good luck or that is used to symbolize a particular event or organization.” By any metric, their six mascots have symbolized the character of North Colonie, and will for many years to come. 

With six schools teaching kindergarten through fifth grade, and the mighty bison of 7-12, there’s so much inspiration to be found throughout all grades, but not enough love is given to the elementary mascots. With around 450 at each school, that’s 2,700 students each year for 75 years, making a total 202,500 students inspired by the teachers, staff, friends and mascots in North Colonie. For Loudonville and Forts Ferry, students are taught bravery and courage, like the lions. The alligators at Southgate represent strength and power. The Boght Hills colts represent possibility and potential. The Latham Ridge panthers are representative of protection and fortitude. Blue Creek teaches their students loyalty and resilience through their bulldog. Each of these lessons are essential to creating the future of the world for the citizens of North Colonie who are making strides for a better world each day.