Uniform Code of Dress 2025-2026
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:
Tops or bottoms can be solid-color: Black, Navy, Hunter or Forest Green, White, Gray, or Khaki. Blue jeans/denim material are not permitted. Pants must be dress/chino/slacks or comparable style. Cargo pants are not permitted.
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.).
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, Gray, or Khaki. 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, with the exception of the senior hoodie which may be worn by current seniors only, may not be worn during the school day.
Leggings/tights are permitted under skirts. Leggings must be neutral 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. Slides and slippers are not permitted. Due to the hazards presented on the stairs and entrances to our historic building, crocs, slippers, and slides are not permitted. Additionally, no shoes with a greater than a two-inch heel or platform may be worn.
Blue or black jeans without holes may be worn only on Fridays with an accompanying school shirt. Examples of school shirts include the uniform shirt, Skittle shirts (provided by MHCHS), and club shirts and Sports shirts/jerseys will be permitted on Fridays. The sports shirt/jersey must be from the student’s home school and the student must be a current member of the team and/or activity, including during the off-season.
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 above the knees
Bare midriff shirts
Strapless or backless shirts
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 are not allowed
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.)