Dress and Grooming

According to Wilkes County Schools policy, students are expected to dress in good taste and avoid clothing that disrupts the learning environment. All classrooms are air-conditioned, so students should dress appropriately. All staff members are responsible for enforcing the dress code. The school administration reserves the right to determine what is considered disruptive, based on the following guidelines:

Students may not wear articles of clothing that display or promote advertisements of alcoholic beverages, drugs, language, and/or pictures/words offensive to other individuals or groups. This includes items of clothing that cause a distraction or disruption to the school environment.
The law requires shoes to be worn at all times. No baseball or football shoes, helmets, or headgear are permitted inside the school building.
Students are not permitted to bring and/or wear caps, hats, toboggans, hoods, bandanas, or any other item considered headgear inside any school building, unless an exemption is granted for a specified day (e.g., school spirit day or fundraiser day).
No chains, spikes, or other accessories that may pose a safety hazard, including fishing hooks attached to hats.
Tennis shoes or sneakers are required for all students participating in physical education classes.
All shorts, pants, and skirts should be modest and appropriate for the student’s physical development. Shoulders should be covered, and no skin should be seen below the armpit line to mid-thigh.
Pajamas are not allowed, unless an exemption is made for a specified day (i.e., school spirit day or fundraiser day).
Additional dress requirements may be made for students who come to school with inappropriate clothing and/or appearances that are disruptive to the learning environment.
Exposed undergarments are not permitted.

Visitors should also adhere to our school’s dress code requirements.