Directory
A directory of teachers is available to look up your child’s teachers in the event you would like to contact them. All teachers can be emailed by using the following email address format: firstname.lastname@graves.kyschools.us. The directory can be found here.
Dismissal (PM)
Students are dismissed from school at 3:00 p.m. each day.
Dress Code
l. The following appearance codes are designed to promote and heighten the educational atmosphere, as well as create a positive attitude of self-discipline for all students of the Graves County School System. Students shall observe modesty, neatness and appropriateness in clothing. A student is not appropriately dressed if he/she is a disturbing influence in class/school because of appearance.
ll. Dress
A. Prohibited clothing includes:
1. Tube tops, strapless dresses, crop tops, net shirts, tank tops or any garment with excessive exposure such as low-neckline. (All types of tops, t-shirts, blouses, etc. Must have sleeves and be of proper length to avoid any exposure of the stomach/back during normal school activities).
2. Caps, hats, headbands, etc. (includes sunglasses, unless prescribed by a physician).
3. No apparel or accessory may be worn which contains logos, pictures or writing that:
A. Promote alcohol, tobacco, drugs, violence, or illegal behaviors,
B. Depict vulgar, obscene, sexual, or racial images,
C. Contain religious harassment, derogatory language, inappropriate Innuendo, or profanity; or
D. Include any writing, symbol, illustration, name or sign of gang names or graffiti.
E. Proper footwear shall be worn at all times.
lll. Shorts/Skirts
A. Dresses/Skirts and Shorts for both males and females should come no higher than 3 inches above the knee in a normal standing position. The waistband shall be at the natural waist.
lV. The following is prohibited: Distracting/extreme makeup or hair styles, looseness or tightness of clothing, jeans, shorts, or pants that are ripped or torn 3 inches above the knee and exposed skin, clothing styles or colors that could be used to intimidate or conceal, chains that are excessively long or heavy, collars, jewelry, toys, etc. Items may be confiscated until picked up by a parent/guardian. Parents may be called to bring a change of clothes or pick up their child.
V. Body piercing jewelry may be worn in the ear only.
VI. Dying, coloring and bleaching hair is acceptable so long as it is neat in appearance
VII. Face paint is not allowed.
VIII. Hair should be kept neat in appearance so that bangs will not conceal the face.
IX. Any questions about dress code violations will be addressed by GCMS administrators/teachers.