‘Don’t have the crest, not in uniform’: Westside High principal clarifies school’s uniform policy amid ongoing tension

At Westside High School on Monday, a meeting, which was sponsored by the School Advisory Council, helped bring clarity to the institution’s uniform policy that had drawn the ire of students and parents after they learned that their kids had been held out of class due to the requirements.

The school’s principal, Vincent Foster, addressed the issue directly, clarifying the school’s stance and outlining next steps.

First, Principal Foster responded directly to concerns raised by students and parents, particularly reports that staff were checking the tags on students’ uniforms to verify compliance.

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“If there was someone checking tags that should not hav