Vidalia City Schools Student Dress Code 2025-2026

Listed are all approved items that may be worn by students enrolled in Vidalia City Schools.

General Guidelines

• Clothing or acces sories that depict inappropriate messages of any kind, to include, but not limited to, violence, gambling, gangs, prejudice, racism, sexual innuendoes, political messages, alcohol, drugs, and/or tobacco are not allowed.

• Clothing that is dis ruptive or distracting to the learning environment is not allowed.

• No clothing may draw attention to the anatomical parts.

• Proper undergar ments must be worn at all times and must not be visible.

• Clothing must be worn on the correct side.

• No bandana print on any clothing or accessories.

• Midris are not al lowed to be visible at any time.

Tops

• All tops must be solid including no writing and no pictures.

• Clothing brand lo gos must be smaller than 2 inches.

• All tops must be Vi dalia City dress code colors: maroon, gold, black, white, or gray.

• Tops and bo(oms must be contrasting colors.

• Undershirts must be maroon, gold, black, white

or gray with no wording or pictures.

• Shirts must be col lared, polo-style, button up, or crewneck shirt with short or long sleeves.

• Crewneck shirts must be around the base of the neck.

• (e base shirt (shirt that touches the skin first) MUST be around the base of the neck.

• Shirts that bu(on up the front must have attached collar (see above).

• Only the top two buttons can be unbuttoned and must be within three inches from the top of the placket.

• Shirt length must reach past the waistband, but within the student’s arm length.

• No hoodies are al –

lowed.

• Vidalia City Schools' spirit wear is allowed as long as it is dress code color and dress code shirt style (collared, polo, button up, or crewneck) (see examples below). Spirit wear hoodies are not allowed.

• All bo(oms (pants, shorts, skirts, capris) must be appropriate size and solid dress code color: Denim, Black, Gray, Khaki, or Maroon.

• All shorts, pants, and skirts must be denim (includes black or white) or khaki/chino style button up. No athletic pants or shorts are allowed, with the exception of JD Dickerson Primary students and Sally D. Meadows Elementary students. Due to developmental needs of these students, athletic pants and shorts will be allowed but they must be solid: Black, Gray, Khaki, or Maroon.

• All bo(oms must be without frays or holes.

• All bo(oms must be without words or pictures.

• All bo(oms must, at minimum, touch the top of the knee when standing and pants at appropriate waistline.

• Tights must be solid (no fishnet) black, gray, or khaki and can only be worn under approved bottoms.

Dresses

• Must be a solid Vi dalia City dress code color (maroon, gold, black, white, or gray).

• Students can wear their choice of outerwear to and from school. However, any outerwear worn inside the building must follow dress code policy described below.

• Jackets, sweatshirts, or sweaters worn during the school day must be solid Vidalia City dress code colors (maroon, gold, black, white, gray, or blue denim) or “spirit” outerwear. No hooded sweatshirts, shirts, jackets, or spirit wear is allowed.

• Trench coats are not allowed at any time – before, during, or after school.

• Bare feet, slippers, bedroom shoes, or cleats will not be allowed.

• Shoes with shoe laces must be tied. Shoes with Velcro must be fastened.

• Sandals with a back and open toed shoes are allowed – Slippers, athletic slides, and flip flops are not permitted.

Headgear/Jewelry/ Accessories • Headgear wider than two inches may not be worn in the building unless for a special day designated by the school. Headgear includes, but is not limited to, hats, beanies, bandanas, scarves, shower caps, and bonnets.

• No writing or pic tures allowed on headgear with the exception of the brand logo.

• Hair must be free of all grooming items.

• Body paint or writ ing on skin is not allowed.

• No clothing accesso ries or jewelry with spikes or protruding studs are allowed and no chains hanging from clothing or pockets are allowed.

• No objects should be attached to clothing unless school related (rib-

Bottoms

• Must, at minimum, touch the knee when standing up.

Outerwear

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bons, buttons, towels, etc…).

• Items, accessories, and tattoos that signify or are related to gangs, gang membership, or gang activity or are disruptive to school safety and discipline are prohibited and are required to be covered.

• Items, accessories, and tattoos that contain vulgarity, political advertisement, sexual innuendos, tobacco products, alcoholic products, firearms, or illegal substances are prohibited and are required to be covered.

• Earrings and stud ded nose rings are allowed. All other piercings must be covered or removed while on campus.

Any accommodation for dress code due to medical issues will require a doctor’s note and communication with the school nurse. Any student requiring accommodation for dress code due to religious affiliation must file for variance with administration. Administration has the right to make adjustments to the dress code for the benefit of students and/or for safety.