Uniform Policy

Dear parents,

You may purchase approved uniform pieces from our online TSMS store, Ibiley, and Lands' End.

If you have any questions about the TSMS Uniform Policy, please contact Mr. Mccovery at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

(b) Enabling students to focus on academics, rather than fashion, because they are able to convey a neat, serious, and studious image.

(d) Reducing the time needed to correct dress code violations through a readily available inventory of compliant attire.

(f) Creating a sense of school pride and belonging.

(b) Prohibits certain types or styles of clothing and requires solid-colored clothing and fabrics for pants, skirts, shorts, or similar clothing and short- or long-sleeved shirts with collars.

a. Students must be in complete uniform when they arrive at TSMS. All shirts must be tucked into shorts, pants, or skirts. Belts must be worn with all pants and shorts. Uniforms are expected to remain intact and appropriately worn throughout the entire day at school.

c. Students who ride the bus must be in complete uniform when they get on the bus at the bus stop. Since students must be in complete uniform when they arrive, and they are not allowed to change clothes on the bus, they must already be in complete uniform as they get on the bus.

a. Shoes must be closed-toed dress shoes, only solid black or solid brown in color, or plain athletic shoes such as black, brown, gray, white, or navy. Birkenstock Clogs (no covered heel) in the brown or black color are also not acceptable. No special designs or patterns (checkered plaid, camouflage, etc.) or wild colors (red, yellow, pink, etc.) are permitted. Shoes must be worn at all times.

c. Boots, Uggs, and high-heeled shoes are not permitted - Heels on shoes may not be higher than one (1) inch. Roller shoes, “wheelies” or shoes with wheels are not permitted.

a. Pants or shorts must be either khaki or navy blue in color with the TSMS logo embroidered. All pants and shorts must have belt loops, and a belt must be worn through all the loops and fastened appropriately. Front pockets must be side seam pockets and back pockets must be sewn inside the pant or shorts – no outside pockets, patch pockets, or additional pockets are permitted. Pants or shorts may not have rivets or brads, split seams at the bottom of the legs, or flaps on the pockets. Material may not be suede or corduroy – it must be 100% cotton or a cotton/polyester blend that is wrinkle resistant.

c. Athletic shorts are not permitted. Athletic-type shorts, such as those used for biking, are not permitted. Shorts must align with the tip of your middle finger when your arms are at your side and cannot be longer than the top of your knee when standing – no “long shorts” are permitted.

b. Pants, jeans, pajama bottoms, or other apparel must not be worn under the skirt or skort. For modesty purposes, shorts may be worn under the skirts or skorts, however, long pants, jeans, pajama bottoms, or other apparel that shows below the skirt or skort must not be worn at any time.

b. Knit shirts must be pique fabric in red, white and navy blue, and the school logo is required. These knit shirts can be either short sleeve or long sleeve. All knit shirts must be tucked in (able to see the belt/waistband) at all times to the shorts, pants, skirt, or skort the student is wearing.

d. Jackets must be navy blue, fleece-lined Jersey jackets - the embroidered school logo is required. These jackets may be worn to school, but they are not permitted to be worn in the school building – once in the building the jacket must be taken off and placed in their locker.

a. Belts must be leather, braided leather, or fabric in the solid colors of black or brown. Grommets, brads, or excessive ornamentation on the belt is not permitted. Belts are required to be worn properly with all pants or shorts – this means that the belt must go through all the belt loops on the pants, be properly fastened or buckled, and the “end” of the belt must not be allowed to hang down (it must also go through the loops if there is excess). The belt must also be tightened enough to prohibit the student’s pants or shorts from sagging below the hips.

a. Clothing should be neat and clean.

c. Undergarments must not be exposed.

e. Athletic outfits are not permitted in the school building, except in P. E. classes and Dress Down Days

g. Clothing with rips, tears, holes, or frayed edges is considered inappropriate for school.

i. Extreme hairstyles and hair colors are not permitted (examples: Mohawk haircuts; designs, words, or names cut into the hair, blue, purple, pink, green, red, burgundy, etc.). Hair coloring other than standard frosting or natural highlighting is not permitted. Hair should not attract undue attention. The hair in question will be left to the discretion of the principal or designee.

k. Reasonable accommodations will be in place based on a student’s religion, disability, or medical condition.

m. All t-shirts must be in good taste (no suggestive wording/illustration or lettering/pictures glorifying death/ violence, camouflage, or anything offensive or advertisements for items which are illegal for elementary and middle school students - i.e., alcohol and tobacco products, etc.). (Mainly applies to non-uniform days at school). Administration-approved school spirit t-shirts may be worn in lieu of a school uniform polo shirt.

n. All outside coats and jackets or hooded apparel may not be worn on campus. –All outside coats and jackets or hooded apparel must be put in the student’s locker or backpack immediately upon entering the school building. The TSMS uniform includes an optional sweatshirt or zippered fleece for those students who need to have additional layers to remain warm.

p. Gold/silver mouthpieces or “Grillz” are not permitted.

r. Camouflage uniforms are only permitted for the Civil Air Patrol Cadets. Boots are only allowed on the days established per the squadron. Wearing non-uniform items any other day will be a violation of the dress code.

All uniform pieces require the school logo or initials and must be purchased through the school’s vendor. Currently, the available stores are landsend.com and frenchtoast.com, (subject to change) Contact the school for more information.