Lafayette Parish Schools Highlight Dress Code Guidelines Ahead of Freezing Temperatures

As students in the Lafayette Parish School System (LPSS) prepare to return to class on Tuesday (Jan. 7), the district is reminding families about dress code guidelines to ensure compliance and comfort during an anticipated week of freezing temperatures.

With daily lows hovering near 32 degrees and highs struggling to climb past the 40s, LPSS is emphasizing key points from the 2024-25 dress code while encouraging parents to prioritize warmth:

• Uniforms: Students should wear khaki or navy blue pants.
• Outerwear: Hoodless coats or jackets of any color or print are permitted.
• Sweatshirts: Hoodless sweatshirts in school-approved colors are allowed, provided uniform or spirit shirts are worn underneath.
• Accessories: Knit caps, earmuffs, and gloves may be worn outdoors but are not permitted inside classrooms.

Parents are encouraged to ensure students are dressed warmly each day with approved clothing items and to double-check uniform compliance before heading to school. LPSS also recommends providing outdoor accessories like gloves and caps to make frigid bus rides and recesses more manageable.

For educators, the district suggests limiting outdoor activities while temperatures remain below 50 degrees and offering indoor alternatives to keep students engaged.

This proactive reminder reflects LPSS’s commitment to student safety and well-being during extreme weather conditions. Families seeking additional information can refer to the complete 2024-25 dress code guidelines available at lpssonline.com.