Middle School Uniform Town Hall

On Monday, we devoted approximately thirty minutes at our assembly to discuss the Middle School uniform. In an effort for multiple viewpoints to be both aired and heard, we had an "open microphone" town hall event. Students and faculty shared comments and suggestions about our uniform and how it might be modified in the future. A panel of students and faculty asked clarifying questions when needed. Ultimately, the panel will make recommendations to Middle School Head Kelly Herrity, who will then send the recommendations with her commentary to me for a final review. I was quite impressed with the thoughtful nature of the students' comments. For example, one boy expressed a contrary opinion to the popular notion that boys should be allowed to wear shorts, stating, "We are getting more mature and should be wearing long pants in school." The discussion seemed to focus on the following items: nail polish for girls, type of sweatshirts allowed, skirts vs. "skorts," shorts for boys, tucked vs. untucked shirts, and type and color of shirts. I will report back in May with the uniform modifications--if there are any! :)