Purpose

It is our school’s philosophy to encourage the expression of individuality through the development of character rather than through appearance.  School uniforms reduce the emphasis  on dressing in the latest fashions and brand-named clothing.

General Guidelines

Students are expected to be neat, clean, and appropriate in their grooming and dress at all times, including off-campus, school-sponsored activities.   Parents are expected to help their children to adhere to our dress guidelines faithfully throughout the school year.

A complete line of school clothing and accessories is available through Michael’s Uniforms and Mills Uniform Company. Consult our Michael’s and Mills uniform brochure for styles and prices. At advertised times during the year our school sells polo shirts, sweatshirts, and polar fleece jackets with our school logo. Due to differences in family budgets and shopping preferences, some items may be purchased from alternate vendors, provided that they are identical in style and color.

The following are general guidelines:

• Navy, khaki, and white apparel, with the exception of skirts and jumpers, can be purchased at any store, as long as they conform to the style shown on the Mills brochure.
• Navy and khaki skirts, skorts, and jumpers can be purchased only through any clothing store that has a uniform department.
• Plaid skirts and jumpers can be purchased only at Mills and Michael’s.
• Cargo pants, jean-style pants (patch pockets and double stitching down the legs), bell bottoms, zipper legs, low-waist pant styles such as Dickies for girls, or the latest fashions that stray from the basic uniform styles are not allowed.
• Forest green items may be purchased only at Michael’s or Mills or through the school.
• Apparel with our school logo can be ordered only through the school. An order form is enclosed.  Samples are available in the school office.  Shirts and jackets with logos are not mandatory, but they look nice.  Mills and Michael’s do not carry our uniform items with a logo.

If in doubt about an article of clothing, check with the school office before removing tags and wearing it.

Student Uniforms

Boys Uniform

• Uniform-style navy or khaki cotton twill pants (Gr. 3-8 must wear belts.)
• Uniform-style navy or khaki cotton twill walking shorts (Gr. 3-8 must wear belts.)
• Solid white, navy, or Mills, Michael’s or First Lutheran forest green polo shirt

Girls Uniform

• Mills or Michael’s plaid, navy, or khaki skirts or jumpers

• Navy or khaki skirts, skorts, or jumpers from a clothing store with a uniform department.
• Uniform-style navy or khaki cotton twill slacks (Gr. 3-8 must wear belts.)
• Uniform-style navy or khaki cotton twill walking shorts (Gr. 3-8 must wear belts.)
• Solid white, navy, or Mills, Michael’s or First Lutheran forest green polo shirt
• White middy or puffed-sleeve blouse

Boys and Girls

• Navy or Mills, Michael’s, or First Lutheran forest green crewneck sweatshirts
• Navy, white, or Mills, Michael’s, or First Lutheran forest green sweaters or sweater vests
• For Students in Gr. 7-8 only, Mills, Michael’s or First Lutheran burgundy polo shirts, sweatshirts, or sweaters
• White button-down oxford shirt
• Standard white or navy long-sleeve turtleneck
• Solid navy jackets for outdoor wear only
• All school clothing, with the exception of shoes, may have the First Lutheran logo only.
• All shirts must be tucked in.
• Shorts, skirts, and dresses may vary in length from the knee to approximately 2 inches above the knee.
• Students in Gr. K-2 may wear pants or shorts with elastic waistband.
• Clothing must be clean without rips, holes, or fraying.
• Baggy or oversized clothing may not be worn.
• Solid white, black, navy, or forest green socks must be worn. (Girls may wear tights of same colors.)
• Shoes must be rubber-soled, closed-toed, closed-heeled, and secured with laces or alternate fasteners.
• Jewelry that is unsafe or excessive may not be worn. Pierced jewelry is limited to one stud earring per lobe.
• Grade 7-8 girls only may wear light facial cosmetics (no eye makeup) and clear nail polish.
• Hair must be worn to not cover the eyes.
• Dyed or bleached hair, including highlighting, and artificial skin coloring are not allowed.