Uniform Code of Dress 2026-2027
DRESS CODE:
MHCHS has been approved as a uniform code of dress school since its founding in 1998.
In general, MHCHS staff has discretion in making judgments relating to the appropriateness of dress in the school environment. Appropriate dress and uniform is necessary in order to maintain an atmosphere that is conducive to learning and safety. Massey Hill Classical High School is focused on learning and the staff and administration are committed to providing a safe, orderly learning environment for all students. In order to support this, the following uniform dress code will be enforced:
Monday through Thursday Dress Code:
Tops - Students must wear either solid color collared polo shirts or solid color collared button downs (long sleeve or short sleeve). Collars must be visible under outerwear (i.e. plain crewneck sweatshirts, sweaters, etc.). Permitted colors are Black, Navy, Hunter or Forest Green, White, or Light Gray.
Bottoms - Students must wear solid color bottoms. Permitted colors are Black, Navy or Khaki. Pants must be dress/chino/slacks or comparable style. Cargo/carpenter pants and sweatpants are not permitted. Blue jeans/denim material and spandex material are not permitted.
Non-bulky outerwear (jackets similar to those available for purchase through the school, fleece vests, cardigans, sweaters, solid-colored crewneck sweatshirts, and school/vendor purchased or issued letterman jackets) can be worn throughout the day. Such outerwear must be solid-color in Black, Navy, Hunter or Forest Green, White, or Gray.
Bulky outerwear (i.e. bubble jackets, etc.) may be worn to and from school, but should remain in the student’s locker during the school day.
For school safety and security purposes, hoodies and garments with a hood are not allowed. The only exception is the current senior hoodie (26-27 school year) which may be worn by current seniors only.
Leggings/tights are permitted under skirts. Leggings must be neutral (black, white, navy, or khaki) solid color tights. Leggings/tights may not be worn in the place of pants/shorts/skirts.
Skirts, shorts, and dresses must be worn in a manner that prevents the display of undergarments. The hemlines of these garments should not exceed three inches above the knees. If the hemline falls within three inches above the knee, it must be accompanied by underlying garments such as bike shorts, non-transparent leggings, stockings, or shorts that extend below the three-inch mark above the knee.
Shoes may be any color, however they must have a closed toe and closed heel. Crocs, slides, and slippers are not permitted. Additionally, no shoes with a greater than a two inch heel or platform may be worn.
Friday Dress code:
Blue or black jeans without holes may be worn only on Fridays with an accompanying school shirt. Permitted school shirts include uniform shirts (Monday through Thursday dress), MHCHS shirts (purchased through MHCHS), MHCHS student club/organization shirts, and Sports shirts/jerseys will be permitted on Fridays. Sports shirts/jerseys must be from the student’s home high school and the student must be a current member of the team and/or activity, including during the off-season.
PE Uniforms, Backpacks, and Bags:
Physical Education (PE) Uniforms: Students in Health/PE must wear appropriate attire as directed by the teacher at the start of the semester. Uniform items may be purchased from the school and or any vendor of a parent’s choosing as long as the student’s dress complies with the attire policy of the class.
All backpacks must stay in lockers. They will not be permitted in the classrooms. Students may have a personal bag that is no larger than 11” x 14”.
School ordering information for MHCHS optional uniform items will be sent out as soon as possible and posted on the school website.
Students are prohibited from wearing clothing, jewelry, or other articles of personal appearance which:
Depict profanity, vulgarity, obscenity, or violence;
Promote use or abuse of tobacco, drugs, or alcohol;
May create a threat to the health or safety of the student or others;
Are associated with intimidation, violence or violent groups and about which students have been notified, or
May create a significant risk of disruption to the educational process or to the operation of the school
The following specific items are also not permitted:
Clothing worn in such a manner so as to reveal underwear
Bare feet, bedroom slippers
See-through, mesh garments
Clothing that is excessively baggy or tight
Pajamas
Sunglasses worn inside school building
Sagging pants
Jeans with holes
Bare midriff shirts
Strapless or backless shirts
Tanktops
Shorts, skirts or dresses above mid-thigh.
Attire with messages or illustrations that are lewd, indecent, or vulgar or that advertise any product or service not permitted by law to minors
Any adornment such as chains or spikes
Bandanas
Any other article of appearance that is physically revealing or provocative.
Hats, hoodies on your head, bonnets, scarves, ski masks, or any other non-religious headwear (Massey Hill Classical will make the necessary accommodations for religious types of headgear or head coverings that would be otherwise restricted.)