Costume Ban Angers Platt Students

Katherine Rodriguez wanted to dress up as a referee when she goes to school on Halloween, but Platt High School's administrative team has overturned her decision.

Platt administrators are telling students they cannot wear Halloween costumes to school this year, and students are not happy. Students feel they should be able to wear costumes, especially because students are allowed to at Maloney High School.

Platt students showed their displeasure Thursday by circulating a petition and planning a walkout.

Principal Timothy Gaffney said he is standing by the school district's dress code, which bans items such as short skirts and flip-flops.

The dress code does not mention Halloween costumes, but Gaffney has made it clear that students should not wear costumes to school. Full Story

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