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EPHRATA SCHOOL DISTRICT

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Illustration of a person walking, wearing a black shirt and shorts.

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

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

  • Hoods and "beanie hats" must be removed in the building. 

  • Clothing must cover the stomach, back, shoulders, chest and undergarments. Shirts with oversize arm holes, spaghetti straps, and/or exposed midriff are not allowed. Neck lines must not be lower than the armpit. See-through clothing is not allowed.

  • Pants, shorts, skirts and dresses cannot be see-through. All garments must have an inseam or drop of at least three inches. Any holes in these garments must occur lower than the three inch drop/inseam.

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

    • No sunglasses, hoods or bandanas (not including hair bands worn in building).
    • Students are not allowed to wear any gang-related items. (See District Policy #3224).
    • Any item of clothing or accessory deemed to be a health or safety hazard, or a learning distraction to others, will not be allowed. Trench coats are not allowed. Chains are not allowed.
    • Clothing and/or accessories displaying or making reference to alcohol, illicit drugs, tobacco or clothing displaying profane, vulgar, discriminatory or sexual language or pictures shall not be worn.
    • No costumes or masks unless allowed by an ASB special day.

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