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We are asking for tie donations for our LHS students. Graduates are required to wear ties for graduation. We would like to help those students who are not able to attain a tie. Our goal is to collect 100 ties between both grades. The ties can be new or gently used. THANK YOU!

Please be familiar with our dress code policy. Also, keep in mind that this is a K-12 policy, therefore will find some things that pertain to the older students.

STUDENT DRESS

The Lovington Municipal Schools recognize that parents are primarily responsible for students' dress and general appearance. However, student behavior and academic expectations are influenced by dress and grooming. Therefore, the following requirements for student dress District-wide (Pre-kindergarten through grade twelve [PK-12]) shall be based upon the following principles:

• Clothing shall be designed, constructed, and worn in a proper manner and shall not be vulgar, indecent, or suggestive.

• Clothing or attire that is vulgar or depicts indecent slogans, pictures/graphics, or phrases that may depict a sexual meaning or illegal substance, including gang affiliation, will not be permitted. This includes but is not limited to bracelets or shirts with phrases that depict "gender-specific anatomy."

• The general appearance of the student and his/her clothing shall not interfere with the instructional program.

• Clothing and general appearance of the student shall not constitute a health or safety hazard.

• Cleanliness of body and clothing will be expected of all students.

• The hair shall be clean and well-groomed.

• Make-up and hair shall be worn in a fashion that is not disruptive to the educational process.

• Skirts or shorts shall not be higher than six inches (6") from the top of the knee (as a student bends his or her knee on a chair). Pants with holes in them higher than the required six (6)-inch limit shall have leggings underneath. Leggings/tights shall be permitted if the garment over the leggings covers both the front and back of the student's pelvic girdle.

• Appropriate footwear shall be part of regular attire.

• Students shall not wear chains which are designed to be worn on wallets, pants, or as dog collars, including collars with spikes.

• Body piercing will be allowed, with the exception of gauging or bars, provided they do not create a distraction or safety hazard.

• Pants shall be appropriately sized at the waistband and shall be worn above the hip bones. Sagging pants or shorts worn below the waist are prohibited.

• Belts must be the appropriate length and shall be contained in belt loops. The tip of the belt may not hang unless it does not reach the next loop.

• Pajamas or sleepwear shall not be worn. (No house shoes)

• Sunglasses shall not be permitted in the buildings without a medical note filed in the principal's office.

• Sleeveless shirts shall be at least two inches (2") at the top of the shoulder. A bare midriff is prohibited. Tops/shirts shall be of sufficient length to cover the top of the pants, shorts, and skirts, even while sitting. The neck opening on any type of shirt may not exceed the equivalent of the second button below the collar of a dress shirt. Undershirts are required for any see-through, low-cut neck or arm opening, tank top, shirt, or blouse. Basketball jersey-type shirts shall not be worn unless a one-quarter (1/4) sleeve tee shirt is worn underneath.

• Hair and facial hair shall be kept neat, clean, and well-groomed. Beards and mustaches shall be kept well-shaped.

There will be certain days during the school year that will allow for dress attire other than what is addressed in the dress code. These dates will be announced.

On certain occasions, a more stringent dress code may be enforced. For example, shorts will not be acceptable at special events such as graduation, awards ceremonies, installations, or other events so determined by the administration and/or activity sponsor. Also, Prom is a semi-formal occasion that requires special dress.

Failure to follow the dress code as written above will cause the student(s) to be assigned disciplinary consequences by an administrator. Items in violation may be confiscated. If students are sent home for dress code violations, unexcused absences will be issued for the school time missed. Repeat violators could face consequences up to expulsion from the Lovington Municipal School system.

1:45 EARLY RELEASE. Please make arrangements if you're not able to pick up your child by 1:45.

Good Friday, No School

State testing begins. Parents, please make sure your child gets plenty of sleep and arrives on time to school.

Parents our district has a use of electronics policy in the student handbook, this includes cell phones, headphones and smart watches. Please take a few minutes to review the handbook by clicking the image to the left.

Parent square is designed to keep Wildcat families informed, while encouraging communication between parents and school. Please download the app to receive information from the district.

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• Doors open at 7:40
• Students who arrive before 7:50 go to the gym
• Students should not be left unattended before drop off time.
• All students will enter through the front of the building or corner of Jefferson and 8th Street entrance.
  
• Parents will drive vehicle through the drop-off lane on Jefferson Street and let students out on the passenger side of the car once the car has came to a complete stop.
• The drop off has CHANGED on 8th street, this year it will be on the corner of Jefferson and 8th Street.
• Be ALERT and follow directions of staff to ensure line runs smoothly and most importantly is SAFE for our students.
• Bus students will walk to Yarbro and go directly to the gym if bus arrival is before 7:50.

• School is out at 3:10, Please make arrangements to get your child picked up at that time.
• 5th grade gets picked up on the drop/pick up lane on Jefferson St.
• 4th grade will get picked up either at the corner of Jefferson and 8th St or Gym 8th street crosswalk. Your child's teacher will let you know which crosswalk to use.
• Bus students will walk to the bus waiting area

We would like to gently remind you that we will not have accept any deliveries of food or birthday gifts. Students will be allowed to celebrate their birthday's but they must bring their snacks with them at the beginning of school.

email: maylagarcia@lovingtonschools.net

Email: azenethcottingham@lovingtonschools.net

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