Parent Reminders
Preparing for a Successful School Year
At Clarksdale Municipal School District, we want every student to begin the school year prepared, confident, and ready to learn. The following reminders will help ensure students arrive on the first day meeting district expectations.
Uniform Requirements
Students are expected to wear the approved district uniform each school day.
Shirts
Students may wear:
- Navy Blue Polo
- Light Blue Polo
- White Polo
All shirts must have a collar.
Bottoms
Approved bottoms include:
- Navy Blue
- Khaki
Options include:
- Pants
- Shorts
- Skirts
Denim of any color is not permitted.
Shoes
Students should wear:
- Tennis Shoes
- Dress Shoes
- Casual Shoes
Shoes must completely enclose the foot.
Slippers, slides, Crocs, foam runners, and similar footwear are not permitted.
Appearance Expectations
To maintain a safe and positive learning environment:
- Sagging pants are prohibited.
- Hoodies may not be worn during the school day.
- Male students may not wear earrings.
- Students should arrive neat, clean, and well-groomed.
- Student attire should not disrupt the educational environment.
Clear Backpack Requirement
All students are required to use a clear backpack.
Students may also carry a small non-clear pouch inside the backpack for personal hygiene items and other small personal belongings.
Why Clear Backpacks?
The use of clear backpacks helps:
- Enhance campus safety
- Improve security procedures
- Protect students and staff
- Promote a safe learning environment





