There are 14 schools in the USA with the word bison in the name.
The word "bison" is commonly found in U.S. public school names because the bison is a powerful symbol of the American plains and reflects the nation's natural heritage. Historically, bison were once widespread across North America, especially in the Great Plains, and they played a crucial role in the lives of Native American peoples as a source of food, clothing, and materials. In many communities, adopting the name "bison" for schools honors the animal's significance to local history and serves as a reminder of the landscape and wildlife that shaped the region's identity. Additionally, the bison is often associated with strength, resilience, and unity, values that schools aim to instill in their students.
Arizona (1)
Robison Elementary School in Tucson, AZCalifornia (1)
Ira Harbison in National City, CAKansas (3)
Otis Bison Academy in Otis, KSOtis-Bison Elementary School in Otis, KS
Otis-Bison Junior/Senior High School in Otis, KS
Michigan (1)
Herbison Woods Elementary School in Dewitt, MIMinnesota (1)
Bison Online in Buffalo, MNNevada (1)
Robison Dell H Middle School in Las Vegas, NVPennsylvania (1)
Robison Elementary School in Erie, PASouth Carolina (1)
Harbison West Elementary School in Columbia, SCSouth Dakota (3)
Bison Elementary School in Bison, SDBison High School in Bison, SD
Bison Junior High School in Bison, SD
Texas (1)
Robison Elementary School in Cypress, TX
Information is generated using publicly accessible school-supplied data and may be inaccurate