Halloween Dress Code

On Monday, October 31, 2022 Swartz Creek Middle School students will be permitted to wear costumes to school provided that they are within the listed guidelines below:

Halloween costumes . . . .

1. Cannot be offensive in mocking or resembling another student, school staff member, religious preference, or ethnicity.
2. Cannot feature inappropriate themes, characters or reference to drugs, alcohol, or sex.
3. Props including plastic swords, guns, wands, etc. are not permitted.  If brought to school, these items will be held in the office until a parent or guardian can pick them up.
4. Makeup or hair coloring must be applied at home.
5. Cannot interfere with daily responsibilities both in and out of the classroom.  
6. Costumes that are overly scary or gory/bloody will not be permitted.
7. Must meet our current School Dress Code.

If a student's costume is found to be inappropriate by SCMS Administration, s/he will be asked to remove the costume. If you have any questions regarding the appropriateness of a particular costume idea, please do not hesitate to ask or call SCMS Administration in advance of October 31st for guidance.