updated 8/06/2018
The dresscode is for Grades 6 - 8 only. K- 5 students may continue to wear uniforms, mix and match uniforms with regular clothes, or strictly wear regular clothes, including jeans. All students must continue to follow NHCS dress code policy.
Shirts
Polos, button down shirts, or turtlenecks in any SOLID color will be allowed. Labels, logos, or graphics may not be larger than 3x3. Official New Hanover County Schools Spirit Wear (any NHCS School) may be worn daily.
Sweatshirts/ Hoodies/ Jackets
All NHCS sweatshirts and hoodies are permitted. Solid lightweight jackets and zippered sweatshirts in solid colors only are allowed. Hoods and hats will be completely removed from head upon entering the building. Winter coats are allowed but must be removed once in the building.
Bottoms (pants, jeans, shorts, dresses, skirts, skorts, capris)
Bottoms must be solid khaki, navy, or black only. Jeans must be solid black only.
- Shorts, skirts, jumpers, dresses, and skorts must be at fingertip length when arms are by side and fully extended.
- Gym shorts/ sweatpants with Williston/Gregory printed on them are allowed (6th grade).
- Pants must be free of tears, holes or rips.
- Leggings and tights may only be worn under skirts – NOT AS PANTS! They may be any color
- No pajama pants may be worn.
*Pants worn below the waist or showing clothing/underwear beneath the main outerwear and girls’ “low rider” pants that reveal skin are unacceptable. There will be no sagging pants with the crotch closer to the knees than to its intended location. Pants must stay up without assistance – if you have to hold the waistband while walking or running to keep your pants on, then your pants do not fit. A zip tie may be used as a substitute for a belt.
Shoes
For your safety, flip-flop style sandals of any kind, athletic slides, bedroom shoes, and spiked heels are not allowed. Socks are to be worn under pant legs. Pants should not be tucked into socks.
Headgear
Hats and hoodies are to be removed in the building. NO BANDANAS (as headbands, wraps, bows, etc.)
General
All clothing must be worn in an appropriate and tasteful manner, and as originally intended by the designer. For example, headbands will not be worn around the neck; shirts must be buttoned so chest or T-shirts are not exposed, shoes must be fastened/tied; etc. Clothes may not be inside out or backward, and must stay up/ on independently.
- Extremely loose/big clothes (huge XL T-shirts, sagging pants) or extremely tight/small clothes (midriff-baring tops, mini-skirts, spaghetti straps, short shorts, low-cut blouses, tight pants, jeggings, etc.) are not permitted.
- Clothing with abusive, suggestive or profane language; symbols of illegal substances; or any other words, symbols or slogans that disrupt the learning environment may not be worn.
During the course of the year, the Principal may determine that new fads and modes of dress are disruptive to a safe and orderly learning environment. For example, certain accessories or styles may be gang-related, or may convey nonverbal messages that are inappropriate for schools. We reserve the right to adjust the dress code accordingly.