District handbook (page 22 and 23)

These general guidelines apply to every school. Each school has a reasonable interpretation of the dress code depending upon the building’s culture and climate.

Dress and grooming shall neither present a risk to the health, safety or general welfare of students or others in the school nor interfere with or disrupt the educational environment or process (during in person and remote learning instruction).
Dress and grooming shall not be contrary to curriculum goals and/or educational objectives
Dress and grooming shall not advertise, promote or picture alcoholic beverages, tobacco, illegal drugs or illegal or violent behavior
School appropriate clothing is to be worn. Oversized, extremely baggy clothing or improperly-fitted clothing is not allowed. Pants, shorts or skirts must be worn at the waist — sagging is prohibited
Clothing with holes above mid-thigh, or made of transparent or fishnet fabric, or clothing that exposes the chest, abdomen, genital area or buttocks, undergarments or the legs above mid-thigh, shall not be worn in the buildings
Dress and grooming, including accessories, shall not display lewd, vulgar, obscene or plainly-offensive language or symbols, including gang symbols
Hats, caps, bandanas, hoods of any type, shall not be worn in the buildings in order to assist with student identification and providing a safe and secure learning environment
Sweatbands, sunglasses, pajama pants, soft-soled slippers, houseshoes, or shoes with wheels attached to the bottom shall not be worn in the buildings
Pierced jewelry, other than earrings worn in the ear, shall be limited to jewelry that is not deemed a safety hazard. This includes no spiked apparel, accessories or chains that can be used as weapons.
Coats, jackets, and head coverings/decorative scarves shall not be worn in the building without principal permission.
Tattoos that, by their content, violate any of the provisions of the Student Dress Code must be covered at all times while students are on school property and/or in attendance at school-sponsored activities
All schools in District 186 will follow the COVID-19 recommendations on mask wearing from the CDC, IDPH, SCDPH, and ISBE as approved by the Board of Education. These masks must be in compliance with the school dress code above and CDC recommendations. Masks that are solid colors, printed with District #186 or school logos are preferred. Bandanas will not be permitted to be worn as a mask. Schools will be supportive of all persons, vaccinated or unvaccinated, who wear masks while in the school building.
Students enrolled in the Douglas Middle School, Douglas Prep HS, or the NAACP Back to School Stay in School programs will follow a specific uniform dress code established for these alternative programs. Questions about this dress code can be addressed to the administrators of these programs.
All students should follow the dress code and wear clothing that encourages a positive learning environment. As a means to support this environment, schools encourage students to wear spirit wear that supports the school, teams, clubs and other organizations in the school. Spirit wear will be made available through sales and giveaways at each school throughout the school year. If a family needs assistance with clothing, please contact the F.A.C.E Liaison at your child’s school.

Washington Middle School