The teachers of Abbott Elementary are in an uproar when they learn that the school's administration is considering replacing their beloved school mascot, the Abbott Elementary Aces, with a new mascot that better aligns with the school's "diverse and inclusive" atmosphere.
As the staff brainstorm ideas for the new mascot, tensions rise. Ava suggests a mascot that represents the school's "Unity" theme, while Jacob proposes a design that incorporates the school's colors. abbott elementary s01e08 aac
As the episode wraps up, Gregory reveals that he has managed to track down a representative from the AAC, who agrees to attend the school's AAC chapter launch event. The teachers of Abbott Elementary are in an
Meanwhile, Gregory tries to get the school's chapter of the American Association of Colleges (AAC) up and running, but his plans are quickly derailed when he realizes that no one on staff is actually a member of the organization. As the episode wraps up, Gregory reveals that
The episode ends with Gregory sheepishly admitting his mistake to the staff, while the teachers continue to bicker over the new mascot design.
The episode opens with Janine excitedly telling her colleagues about the school's announcement that they will be holding a contest to design a new mascot. She envisions a mascot that represents the school's diverse student body and is disappointed to learn that the administration is pushing for something more "PC".
Gregory becomes obsessed with finding a way to make the AAC chapter a reality, even going so far as to try to create his own membership certificates.