Uniforms

School uniforms are worn by students in Kindergarten through Grade 8 beginning the first day of school. Students are required to arrive and leave school in complete uniform and remain in complete uniform throughout the day. Parents are encouraged to contact the school if clarification of any element of the dress code is necessary. To avoid loss of clothing, parents assist their children to label sweaters, sweatshirts, outer wear clearly with name and grade.

Vendors: Uniforms can be purchased through Dennis Uniforms or Lands' End.

*Scrip for Dennis and Lands End can be purchased at the Front Office!

If you are having trouble finding the right fit for your child, please download the Custom Fit guide from Lands' End and contact them. Their customer service is happy to help!

*Note: Beginning with the 2024-2025 school year, the khaki skort will only be allowed as part of the warm weather uniform option. The 2023-2024 school year (current year) is the final year the khaki skort will be allowed year-round.

Pre-Kindergarten

There is no uniform requirement for Pre-Kindergarten, however, students should wear comfortable clothing and shoes appropriate for physical activity.

Kindergarten

Kindergarten children wear the MSS gym uniform throughout the year with white or green polo. Navy t-shirt may be worn only on PE day. OPTIONAL: Kindergarteners have the option to wear the same uniform as Grade 1 on non-PE days. 

Girls – Grades 1-5

Navy and green plaid jumper with scoop neck and A-line styling, khaki skorts, or Khaki pants, all worn with a white or hunter green short or long sleeve MSS logo shirt. Optional Warm Weather Uniform (First Day of School to October 15 and April 15 to Last Day of School) includes khaki skort or shorts. All-black or all-white shoes (including athletic shoes) with non-marking soles worn daily.  Any sneaker/tennis shoe with laces and velcro and non-marking soles must be worn on PE day. Please refer to SHOES for more specific guidance.

Girls – Grades 6-8

Navy and green plaid skort or khaki skort, length reaching to no more than 2 inches above the knees, or khaki pants, both worn with a white or hunter green short or long sleeve MSS logo knit shirt. Optional Warm Weather Uniform (First Day of School to October 15 and April 15 to Last Day of School) includes khaki skort or shorts. Belts optional for grade 1. All-black or all-white shoes (including athletic shoes) with non-marking soles worn daily.  Any sneaker/tennis shoe with laces and velcro and non-marking soles must be worn on PE day. Please refer to SHOES for more specific guidance.

Boys – Grades 1-8

Khaki pants worn with a white or hunter green short or long sleeve MSS logo knit shirt. Optional Warm Weather Uniform (First Day of School to October 15 and April 15 to Last Day of School) includes khaki skort or shorts. Belts optional for grade 1. All-black or all-white shoes (including athletic shoes) with non-marking soles worn daily.  Any sneaker/tennis shoe with laces and velcro and non-marking soles must be worn on PE day. Please refer to SHOES for more specific guidance. 

Boys and Girls Grades 1-8

Belts: Solid or braided black or brown belts. Belts must be worn with pants or shorts that have belt loops (except for Grade 1).

Shoes: Any all-black or all-white shoes, including athletic shoes, with non-marking soles may be worn.  No other colors, designs, or decorations are acceptable. Heels must be no more than 1/2". High-tops, boots, open-toe, and open-back shoes are prohibited. NO CROCS or CROC-like styles.

For physical education class, any color gym shoes/sneakers/tennis shoes with laces and velcro and non-marking soles suitable for physical education activities on a gymnasium floor and outside on pavement and grass.

Socks: PLAIN white, navy blue, or hunter green knee high, crew, or quarter socks or tights. Socks must be at least 3-4 inches above the top of the shoe. No decorations or logos allowed on socks. Black socks may be worn with black shoes.

Sweaters: Hunter green MSS logo button-up or Zip front cardigan or crew neck MSS logo sweater (optional).

Sweatshirts/Hoodies: May be worn in place of sweater inside the classroom on cold weather days.

Other Notes:

Standard/Winter Uniform (Year-Round): MSS logo white or hunter polo shirt and green sweatpants (Kindergarten and PE days), khaki pants, plaid jumpers (grades 1-5) or plaid skorts (grades 6-8), khaki skorts (grades 1-8). Skorts must be no higher than two inches above the knee

Optional Warm Weather Uniform (First Day of School to October 15 and April 15 to Last Day of School): MSS logo white or hunter polo shirts and green gym shorts (mesh or cotton), khaki skorts/shorts, jumpers, or plaid skorts. Shorts should be no higher than two inches above the knee.

Exception for Extremely Hot Weather: Navy gym cotton logo T-shirt is permitted when the hot weather plan is announced. This shirt is kept tucked in except during PE class.

Pants, shorts, sweatpants, and skorts are not required to have the MSS logo. They must be no more than two inches above the knee.

Girls limit jewelry to one pair of stud or button earrings, one ring, and a small necklace with a medal or cross. Boys limit jewelry to one ring and a small necklace with a small medal or cross. Parents and staff guide students in the selection of appropriate jewelry to wear with school uniforms.

Smartwatches are NOT PERMITTED.

Hair is neatly styled. Students and parents understand that fad haircuts, artificially dyed hair, highlighted hair, and radical style cuts do not complement the school uniform and are inappropriate for school.

Boys keep hair trimmed above the ears, off the collar, and above the eyebrows.

Girls limit hair adornments to a simple ribbon, headband, or band to tie the hair. For safety and appearance, ribbons are short and do not hang down the back.

Students do not wear make-up; use only clear polish for nails and transparent lip balm.

Physical Education Uniform

PE Uniform sweatpants and polo or navy t-shirt are worn only on gym day in Grades 1-8. Mesh or knit gym shorts may be worn during warm weather period. Shorts must not be more than two inches above the knee.

Out-of-Uniform Days

Special permission to be out of uniform is periodically given to individuals, classes, or the entire school:

Birthday: Students have permission to be out of uniform on their birthday. Summer birthday out of uniform privilege is arranged with the homeroom teacher.

Tag Day: Student clubs sponsor “Tag Day” for various charitable projects they are doing. Notices are sent home via the Tuesday Newsletter regarding the fee to come out-of-uniform, whether it is full or shirt-only out-of-uniform privilege, and destination of funds collected. Students wear appropriate, modest, safe, and respectful attire for school. Skirts are appropriate length; Spaghetti string tops, low cut tops, etc., are not worn. Text or graphics on shirts is ordinarily not permitted. Any shoe may be worn.

If an out of uniform day falls on a scheduled P.E. day, clothing suitable for physical activity and sneakers should be worn.

Parents teach their children to show pride in their school by conforming to school standards regarding dress, personal appearance, and hygiene, jewelry, and hair styles as explained below:

• Students are well-groomed, maintain a neat appearance, and wear their school uniform with pride. Uniforms are in good repair and properly fitted, with shirts long enough to be neatly tucked in.
• Colored T-shirts, those containing lettering/graphics, or patterned camisoles are not worn under uniform shirts.
• Students are permitted to wear a watch, but no other bracelets, unless they are allergy, or health emergency bands. Smartwatches are not permitted.
• Uniform shirts are tucked in except during PE class. Shirts remain tucked in departing from school and on the school bus.
• Jumpers, skirts, shirts, khaki pants/skorts/shorts, sweaters, and vests are purchased from DENNIS or Lands End only
• Mesh Gym Shorts may only be purchased via Lands’ End.
• Logo is not required for gym shorts or sweatpants, but they must be hunter/dark green. Gym sweatpants may still be purchased through Dennis or Lands' End.
• Lengths of girl’s jumpers or skorts are no shorter than 2 inches above the knee. Socks are 3-4 inches above the top of the shoe.
• Jackets and hats are not worn in the school building.
• Hair is neatly styled. Students and parents understand that fad haircuts, artificially dyed hair, highlighted hair, and radical style cuts do not complement the school uniform and are inappropriate for school.
• The school staff assists students in determining what is acceptable.

Why are there two vendors?
Our goal is to provide parents with the most economical and convenient choice for school uniforms, while still maintaining the consistency and modesty in the uniform. Some parents prefer the fit of Dennis. We chose to make two vendors available to parents so they are able to choose the most affordable products from whichever vendor has what they need.

Can my daughter wear shorts underneath her jumper?
Yes.

My daughter is tall and it's difficult to get a plaid skort that is both long enough to be modest and fit her waist. What are my options?

You can have the skort tailored in the waist or you can purchase a plaid skirt. While not officially on the uniform site, this is an acceptable alternative. We recommend wearing bike shorts underneath. Uniform pants are always an option and during the warm weather months (First day of school through October 15, April 15-Last day of school), khaki shorts or skorts are also an option.

Can my daughter wear the khaki skort year-round?

For the 23-24 school year, students may continue to wear the khaki skort year-round. Beginning with the 24-25 school year, the khaki skort will only be an alternative to khaki shorts during the warm weather months.

Is there an onsite uniform sale?
The vendors do not offer this anymore.

What do I do with my old uniforms? Where can I find used uniforms instead of having to purchase brand new each year?
The uniform closet is located in the cafeteria and is normally accessible before and after school. You may donate your CLEAN, SERVICEABLE* uniforms to the closet. Contact the front office for more details.

*It is thanks to parent volunteers that we are able to keep up a uniform closet. Please help your fellow parents out by not returning uniforms that are out of date, not actual uniform pieces, or that have stains, holes, or are sunfaded.