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Uniforms

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Shirts, Sweaters, and Sweatshirts (tops)

  • Tops may be solid white, black, kelly green, or gray. Mock turtlenecks and turtlenecks are acceptable.
  • Shirts may have BLHS school-approved logos also known as “spirit shirts” and must be in school colors (white, black, kelly green, gray).
  • All Tops must cover the midriff.  
  • All Tops must not hang off and or reveal the shoulder(s). Collar or crew neck only.
  • Students may wear solid white, black, kelly green, or gray unhooded sweaters or unhooded sweatshirts inside the school building.  
  • School color spirit unhooded sweatshirts may be worn.
  • Hooded sweatshirts, hooded sweaters, hooded outerwear, hooded shirts, and hats must be removed and placed inside the students’ bookbag before entering the building. 
  • Brand logos or designs (other than BLHS spirt logos) MUST be smaller than a credit card on all tops.  

Pants, Skirts, Skorts, Jumpers, Capris and Shorts (Bottoms)

  • Bottoms may be solid khaki, black, gray, green, or white as designated by school.
  • ONLY SOLID BLACK sweatpants are allowed. No Leggings.  No Yoga Pants. 
  • Jeans are not permitted. Principals may make exceptions for a specific group or for special days.
  • Bottoms must be free of graphics and embroidery, except for small labels, no larger than the size of a credit card.
  • Shorts, skirts, skorts, and jumpers should be modest and of sufficient length. The length of these articles of clothing shall be no shorter than three (3) inches above the top of the knee when standing.
  • Baggy or sagging pants or shorts are not permitted. “Low rise” clothing is not permitted. Pants, shorts, and skirts must be worn at the natural waistline.

Shoes, Sneakers and Boots (Footwear)

  • Footwear must be worn at all times. Shoes shall conform, as needed, to special requirements such as P.E. classes, JROTC, science labs, etc.
  • Laces on shoes and sneakers must be tied.
  • Birkenstocks, Flip flops, crocs, mules, and slippers (including house slippers) are not permitted.  Sandals must have heel straps.  All shoes must have a back and worn correctly.  
  • Heelys are not permitted.

Other Clothing Items or Accessories

  • Students may not wear large pendants or medallions. School administration has the final say on determining whether a pendant or medallion is large or not.
  • Any adornment that could be perceived as, or used as a weapon such as chains, spikes, etc. is not permitted.
  • Gang-related clothing, accessories, symbols or intimidating items of dress, as identified by local law enforcement agencies, are not permitted.
  • Head coverings of any kind, including but not limited to, hats, caps, bandanas, curlers, costume masks, visors, kerchiefs, athletic sweatbands, earmuffs or sunglasses are not permitted. Head coverings shall not be worn, carried, hung on belts or around the neck, or kept in classrooms during regular school hours.

BLANKETS ARE NOT PERMITTED IN THE SCHOOL BUILDING

Students who do not comply with the dress code may be excluded from participating in certain school activities. Printed copies of the dress code policy shall be made available to students and parents.  Reasonable consideration shall be made for those students who, because of a sincerely held religious belief or medical reason, request a waiver of a particular guideline for dress or appearance.  The waiver request shall be in writing from the parent or guardian and approved by the principal and/or principal’s designee on an annual basis. In considering a waiver request, the principal and/or principal’s designee has the right to request additional documentation from medical and/or religious officials.