Athens Middle School

• Colors allowed (including undershirts): All solid colors allowed with the following exception - no reds other than maroon, no blues other than navy; other colors may be prohibited at the discretion of campus administrators.
  • Styles allowed: collared knit button polo style shirt or dress style buttoned shirts/blouses (long or short sleeve), or turtlenecks.
  • Shirt tucking is encouraged but not required.
• Shirts/blouses must be fastened no lower than 4” from the top of the collar.
• See-through, provocative clothing of any type is not permitted.
• No logos, unless an approved Athens school logo.
• Brads, studs, zippers, or other adornments are not permitted.

• Styles allowed: trouser-style pants that fit and are worn appropriately at the waist.
• Colors allowed: solid khaki, navy blue, or black.

• Belts are encouraged but not required. Campus administrators reserve the right to require a belt to be worn in specific instances of repeated non-compliance with baggy or loose pants.
• Oversized clothing is not permitted, including overall, hip-hugger, or others that may be limited at the discretion of the campus administrator.
• Excessively tight clothing is not permitted, including spandex tights, shorts or pants, yoga pants, sweat pants, skirts, or other that may be limited at the discretion of the campus administrator.
• Baggy legged slacks or bell-bottom pants wider than shoes are not permitted.
• Brads, studs, or other adornments are not permitted.

• Styles allowed: traditional styles to the knee or longer.
• Colors allowed: solid khaki, navy blue, or black.
• PK-5, jumpers and polo-style dresses are permitted.

• Colors allowed: All solid colors allowed with the following exception – no reds other than maroon, no blues other than navy; other colors may be prohibited at the discretion of campus administrators.
• Vests and sweaters must be appropriately sized in the shoulders, sleeves, and length, and must be worn over collared polo shirt, blouse, or turtleneck.
• No logos, unless approved Athens school logos.

• Athletic shoes, loafers, dress shoes, or other closed toe shoes are permitted.
• Heels must not be greater than 1-1/2 inches in height.
• Para-military type boots, sandals, flip-flops, or house-shoes are not permitted.
• Shoes must match each other.

• Jackets/coats may be allowed in accordance with appropriate weather conditions.
• Jackets/coats must have a closing mechanism (full length zipper, buttons or snaps).
• No pullover hoodies allowed.

• Hose/tights must be of a solid, single color with no pattern.
• Caps, hats, or head coverings inside the buildings are not permitted.
• Clothing items may not be worn in any way that reflects gang affiliation, conceals contraband, or creates a distraction.
• All clothing must be properly hemmed, clean, and free from holes or tears.
• Undershirts must be of the solid approved colors with no lettering or designs.
• See-through, provocative, clothing of any type is not permitted.
• Earrings:

• Girls may wear earrings in ears only.
• Boys may wear small studs in ears only. If questions arise as to the appropriateness of the stud earring, the final decision will be made by the campus administrator.
• Nose rings, eyebrow rings, lip rings, tongue rings or earrings worn on other visible parts of the body are prohibited for all students.

• Face must be clean-shaven.
• Beards, goatees, or mustaches are not permitted.
• Sideburns are not to extend below the bottom of the earlobe.
• Hair Length

• Tattoos must be covered.
• Excessive or distracting makeup/hair color/conspicuous fads are not permitted.
• Symbols on clothing or jewelry that would distract or cause undue attention are not to be worn.
• Symbols, words, or slogans cut into the hair that are obscene, racially related, provocative, or otherwise deemed inappropriate by the campus administration are not permitted.

• Dark glasses (unless prescribed by a physician) or “wild eyes” contacts are not permitted.
• No school issued athletic apparel of any kind may be worn except in physical education and athletics.
• Students must wear appropriate undergarments.
• Athens ISD discourages the wearing of expensive jewelry and other apparel and is not responsible for lost or stolen items.
• Administrators may define appropriate dress for school-sponsored trips.
• The student’s condition of cleanliness and personal hygiene shall be such that it does not offend other students.
• All clothing must be properly hemmed/cuffed.
• No denim clothing of any color or style except on days designated by campus administration.