Dress Code
Updated 8/21/2023

Dress Code

The Storm King School’s dress code exists to unify the student body in general appearance. Every Storm King student is subject to the same set of expectations detailed below. The code also exists to elevate the aesthetic on campus and to heighten our collective academic focus.

TOPS

All students are required to wear a collared shirt. The shirt may be an oxford (full button-up), polo, or collared blouse. Dress code shirts may be long-sleeve or short-sleeve. Acceptable colors are white, navy blue, or light blue. Dress code shirts may have the SKS logo, but are not required to have the logo. No oversize brand logos are acceptable. Students may wear a navy blue blazer, SKS sweater (navy or gray) or SKS sweatshirt/hoodie as a second layer.  

Coats or jackets may be worn, but must be taken off when entering any classroom. No other outerwear is permitted.

BOTTOMS

Pants and shorts must be navy or khaki colored in a straight-leg chino style, appropriately fitted, with shirts tucked in. Capri pants may be worn. Students are not permitted to wear denim jeans, leggings, yoga pants, or jeggings. The hem of the shorts must fall no higher than 2 inches above the knee. Cargo shorts are not permitted.

Skirts/skorts must be navy, khaki, or SKS plaid, and appropriately fitted. The hem must fall no higher than 2” above the knee. Solid colored leggings/tights may be worn under skirts. Permissible colors of the leggings/tights include navy, nude, white, and black. Fishnets or visible garter belts are not allowed.

FOOTWEAR

Students should be able to transition easily from interior spaces to our outdoor pathways and classrooms. The weather and school schedule often impacts what footwear is appropriate on any given day. Therefore, the following types of footwear are permissible during the school day:

Dress shoes, boots, work shoes, hiking shoes, or sneakers (sandals, open-toed shoes, and Crocs are prohibited for safety reasons).

List of clothing that is not acceptable on campus at any time:

• Shirts that expose the chest or midriff
• Clothing that displays any offensive or derogatory language or imagery
• Clothing that references drugs/alcohol
• Clothing that displays violent imagery
• Shirts must be worn at all times, even during sports practices.

No hats or head coverings are to be worn in any of the academic buildings, including the Art Center and Orr Commons. Exceptions will be considered for religious and/or cultural reasons. Students seeking an exception to the rule regarding head coverings should speak to the Asst. Head for Student Life .

Athletic Practice Apparel

All students are required to purchase SKS athletic practice apparel for the 2023-2024 school year. Only students attired correctly in official SKS athletic practice apparel will be permitted to participate in after-school athletic practices. Those not adequately dressed will receive punitive measures.

It is recommended that each student purchase at minimum:

• 1 sweatshirt
• 2 t-shirts
• 1 pair of shorts
• 1 pair of athletic pants

The Storm King athletic apparel can only be purchased here: https://sideline.bsnsports.com/schools/new_york/cornwallonhudson/storm-king-school.

For questions, please email the Athletic Director, Dr. Nicole Cervantes, at ncervantes@sks.org.