The Opelousas High School dress code supports a safe, respectful, and distraction-free learning environment. Students are expected to follow the St. Landry Parish School Board uniform policy each school day.

Before purchasing school clothing, please review the requirements below.

Students may wear plain, collared polo shirts in:

• White

• Navy

• Black (may have the official OHS Crest on the left chest)

All uniform shirts must:

• Be tucked in at the waist.

• Be long enough to remain tucked while seated.

• Have either short or long sleeves.

Undershirts

Undershirts may be worn under the uniform shirt and must:

• Be solid white.

• Have no visible logos or writing.

• Not extend beyond the sleeve of the uniform shirt.

Not Permitted:

• Turtlenecks

• Mock turtlenecks

Students must wear classic, traditional, straight-leg uniform bottoms in one of the following colors:

• Dark Khaki

• Navy

Approved uniform bottoms include:

• Uniform pants

• Walking shorts

• (Girls) Traditional skirts or jumpers

Uniform bottoms must:

• Fit appropriately at the waist and crotch.

• Be within one size of the student's actual waist and inseam measurement.

• Include a waistband with belt loops.

• Have a finished hem.

Shorts, Skirts & Jumpers

Walking shorts, skirts, and jumpers must be no more than four (4) inches above the back crease of the knee.

Not Permitted

The following items are not part of the St. Landry Parish School Board uniform policy:

• Jeans of any color

• Cargo or carpenter pants

• Joggers

• Bell-bottom pants

• Hip huggers

• Overalls

• Pants with cargo pockets

• Sagging pants

• Tight or revealing clothing

• Leggings or tights worn as pants

• Stone, white, or dark brown uniform bottoms

Students must wear a belt with all uniform bottoms that include belt loops.

Approved belt colors:

• Black

• Brown

• Khaki

• White

• Navy

Belts must:

• Be worn through all belt loops.

• Be worn at the waist.

• Have a plain buckle no larger than 2" x 3".

Studded belts and belts hanging outside of the belt loops are not permitted.

Socks are required every day.

Approved sock colors:

• White

• Black

• Brown

• Navy

Socks must be free of inappropriate logos or emblems.

Students must wear closed-toe, closed-heel shoes at all times.

Shoes must:

• Be properly laced and tied.

• Have Velcro straps securely fastened, if applicable.

Not Permitted:

• Sandals

• Flip-flops

• Slides

• Clogs/Crocs

• Slippers

• Any other open-toe or open-heel footwear

Outerwear with a hood is not permitted.

Approved outerwear may be worn over the school uniform during cold weather.

Sweatshirts

Approved sweatshirts must:

• Be waist length.

• Have a ribbed elastic waistband.

• Be solid black, white, heather gray, or navy.

• Be free of logos or markings.

Sweaters

Approved sweaters include:

• Crew neck

• V-neck

• Cardigan

Sweaters must:

• Have sleeves.

• Be waist length

• Be solid black, white, heather gray, or navy.

• Be free of logos or markings.

Jackets, Windbreakers & Coats

Approved jackets and coats must:

• Zip, button, or snap from top to bottom.

• Be no longer than the upper mid-thigh.

• Be solid black, white, khaki, heather gray, or navy.

• Be free of logos or markings.

Knit Caps (Beanies)

Students may wear knit caps (beanies) that:

• Do not include a face covering.

• Do not have ear flaps.

• Do not have pom-poms.

Beanies must be removed upon entering the school building or classroom.

All students will be issued an Opelousas High School student ID.

Students are expected to wear their ID on their collar with the photo visible at all times.

Replacement IDs may be purchased if lost or damaged.

Backpacks

Students must use:

• Clear/transparent backpacks

• Mesh backpacks

Purses, Handbags, & Lunch Bags

Students may carry purses, handbags, and lunch bags that comply with the St. Landry Parish School Board size requirements.

Any bag exceeding the allowable size must be clear.

Extracurricular Bags

Athletic bags, instrument cases, and other extracurricular equipment bags do not have to be transparent but must be stored in the designated area immediately upon arrival to campus.

OHS Administration has the final authority in determining whether a student's attire comply with the St. Landry Parish School Board dress code.

School Spirit Days and other approved dress days may allow temporary exceptions to the standard uniform policy.

If you have questions about the dress code before purchasing uniforms or school clothing, please contact the Opelousas High School front office for assistance.