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EPHRATA SCHOOL DISTRICT

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EHS

EHS

Illustration of a person walking, wearing a black uniform with an orange 'E' logo.

Students must be dressed in a neat and clean manner. Appearance shall not be disruptive to the educational process. A student wearing disruptive clothing will be referred to an administrator. (District Policy 3224)

Dress Code

  • Hoods and head coverings that obstruct the face are prohibited. Other types of headgear, like baseball caps and headscarves, are permitted.

  • Clothing must fully cover undergarments and private body parts.

    • No undergarments, swimsuits or clothing that appears as such allowed.
    • No tube tops. Straps or sleeves are required on all tops.

  • Footwear must be worn at all time and be appropriate for the student's activity.

    • Any items that are evidence of a membership in or affiliation with a gang are not allowed. (This list is subject to change)
      • "Laugh Now, Cry Later"
      • "Mi Vida Loca" or "My Crazy Life"
      • Clothing / Accessories with 13, 14 or 18
      • Hanging Belts
      • Rosaries displayed as jewelry (permitted if not visible)
      • Bandanas and Hairnets
      • Gang Tattoos
      • Teardrops on skin or accessories (including sketches)
      • Red or blue shoelaces
      • Buttoning only the top button of a shirt
      • Gloves worn inside
    • Clothing or accessories of a sexual nature are not allowed.
    • Clothing, jewelry or accessories advertising drugs, alcohol or tobacco or demonstrating obscene language, harassment, hate speech or violence are not allowed.
    • Clothing or items with double meanings (innuendo) are not allowed. Examples may include, but are not limited to:
      • 4-20 References
      • "1488"
      • "Let's Go Brandon"
    • Trench coats are not allowed.

NOTE: Clothing must cover the body, as described while a student is sitting, standing, bending or reaching.