May 19, 2026
Dear PS 8 Families,
In accordance with Department of Education Dress Code Guidance, in order to maintain a positive, safe, and inclusive learning environment, DOE policy prohibits students from wearing clothing in school, on school buses, or during any DOE- or school-sponsored programs or activities that take place on or off school property, which contains language (including slurs), images, or references: which discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, religious practices, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship/immigration status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, disability, or weight; to profanity, obscenity, nudity, or sexual acts; to threats of violence, injury or harm, or gang affiliation.
Additionally, students are prohibited from wearing revealing clothing that does not provide full coverage of private body parts. When the forecast indicates that the weather will be hot and/or humid, students are encouraged to wear lightweight, light-colored clothing, and proper shoes. We also expect students to dress appropriately, as our goal is to ensure every child feels comfortable, focused, and ready to learn.
Thank you for your cooperation and continued support in helping us maintain a welcoming school environment for all students.
Respectfully,
Claudia Tahiraj-Sadrija
Principal
Home of the Lions
