MMS Dress Code
The district prohibits any clothing or grooming that in the principal’s judgment may reasonably be expected to cause disruption or interference with normal school operations.
- Any type of clothing, hair style, piercing, accessory, or tattoo which, in the opinion of the principal or of his/her designee, tends to distract or cause a student to become a disturbing influence or tend to jeopardize the health or safety of students will be prohibited.
- Clothing must adequately cover the body. Students are not to wear clothing that is sleeveless, loose, revealing, sagging, or short. Examples of unacceptable clothing include, but are not limited to, mini-skirts, tank tops, backless apparel, jeans or pants with holes above the knee (store bought or deliberately made) or tops revealing bare midriffs. All tops must be of sufficient length to prevent exposure of bare skin during normal daily activities. One may determine if a blouse or shirt is of sufficient length by having the child raise his or her hands fully extended over his or her head. If skin shows, the garment is too short.
- All shorts and skirts/dresses must be at least 3 inches above the knee in length.
- Students may wear leggings under holes which do not meet the required length.
- Form fitting/skin-tight pants, such as leggings, yoga pants, and tights must be adequately covered.
- Students cannot wear garments with visual or written messages that are likely to cause material or substantial disruption to the school environment. Examples of such prohibited visual or written messages include but are not limited to, drugs, alcohol, tobacco, weapons, violence, vulgar or obscene language or images, disrespect for the American flag, and/or insults to race, religion, gender, or ethnicity.
- Words or symbols may not appear across the seat of the pants. Shorts, skirts, and dresses must be no shorter than three inches above the knee.
- Students are prohibited from wearing sleepwear. This includes pajama pants and robes.
- A student is prohibited from wearing any form of dress, having a tattoo, or accessory identifying him or her with a gang or cult or symbolizing the beliefs of such group.
- Clothing shall always be worn with suitable underclothing. Undergarments shall be worn in such a manner as to not be visible.
- Students may not bring blankets/pillows to school.
- Cleanliness of body is expected of all students.
- Hair should be clean and neatly groomed. It should not cover the eyes or styled in any way which attracts undue attention.
- Facial hair should be neatly trimmed.
- Shoes appropriate for school should be worn at all times and must not present a safety or health hazard. House shoes and slippers are prohibited.
- No type of cap, hat, or bandanna may be worn at any time while on campus. Exceptions would be a cap or hat that is part of a uniform at a school activity or a head covering worn for religious purposes or medical reasons.
- Sunglasses must not be worn in school buildings without the nurse’s approval.
