RUSTON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL-DRESS CODE
1) Students will not be allowed to wear "hoodies" at school. They may instead wear sweatshirts
(black, red) either plain or with "Ruston" on the front. These will be available at the Locker Room.
2) Students will not be allowed to wear any type of apparel (sweatshirt, jacket, uniform shirt) with
additional printing or writing on the front, back, or sleeves.
3) Students may not wear black pants or shorts.
*Shirts, pants, and shorts MUST be free of labels.
Student handbooks are sent home the first week of school. On the last page of the handbook a
parent and student signature is required. This form should have been returned to your child's
homeroom teacher. If you have any additional questions about what is allowed, please call the
Ruston Junior HS office at 251-1601. Parents, please remember to keep all receipts in case an item
of clothing is not acceptable.
SHIRTS
Short or long sleeve knit polo shirt (no cap sleeves) in 100% cotton or poly/cotton
Colors: White, Red, or Black
*A crew neck T-shirt (long or short sleeves) may be worn under uniform shirts, but must be white ,
red, or black.
*All shirts must be tucked in where the belt is visible (360 degrees) at all times.
*No company logos or emblems are allowed except Ruston Junior HS endorsed logos.
PANTS/SHORTS
Pants/trousers with belt loops
Shorts - Must be no shorter than two inches above the kneecap and must be the same length in the
back as the front.
Cotton or Cotton/Polyester Twill (No knit rayon, denim, etc.)
Color: Tan or Khaki
*Black, brown, or red solid color belts with a standard buckle are required.
*Pants must be worn at the waist and cannot drag the floor.
*No company logos or emblems are allowed.
SKIRTS
Pleated uniform skirt
Cotton/Polyester Twill
Color: Tan, Khaki, or Plaid
*Skirts must be worn at the waist and may be no shorter than the top of the knee.
*Belt required if skirt has belt loops.
SWEATSHIRTS
Crew neck long sleeved sweatshirt with no pockets or hood.
Color: Black, Red, or approved official Ruston Junior HS sweatshirt. *Students will not be allowed to
wear "hoodies" at school. They may instead wear sweatshirts (black, red) either plain or with
"Ruston" on the front.
*A polo shirt may be worn under the sweatshirt, but must be red, white, or black.
*No company logos or emblems are allowed.
COATS
Long-sleeved jackets or coats that are waist or hip length (no pullovers).
Solid color unless it is an approved Ruston Junior HS jacket.
*No company logos or emblems are allowed.
*All jackets/coats will be kept in the student lockers during class time.
SHOES/SOCKS
Closed toed shoes including leather shoes, tennis shoes, etc.
*Shoes must be laced or securely fastened at all times.
Solid matching colored socks (or white) with no logos, emblems, or stripes.
*Socks must be visible and should cover the ankle bone.
NOT ALLOWED
Turtlenecks or sweaters
Carpenter pants, hip hugger pants, “jeans style” pants
Stretch or nylon shirts, skirts, or pants
Drawstring skirts or pants
Pants, sweatpants, etc. may not be worn under skirts
No light ups or house shoes
Students will not be allowed to wear any type of apparel (sweatshirt, jacket, uniform shirt) with
additional printing or writing on the front, back, or sleeves.
Any other item that does not appear on the approved list or is deemed inappropriate by the school
administration will not be allowed at Ruston Junior HS!
UNIFORMS CAN BE PURCHASED AT THE FOLLOWING STORES:
1. Fred's (Ruston and Grambling)
2. Ruston's Locker Room
3. Dollar General
4. Medical Connection
5. Walmart Supercenter (Ruston)
*Please specify that you would like to see the uniforms for Ruston Junior HS.