Uniforms | TBS

Dress Code

We are happy our uniforms are provided by a local company, JoAnn’s Uniforms and Embroidery Works in Colchester, VT.

JoAnn’s Contact Info:

Phone: (802) 862-0290
Address: 165 Heineberg Drive, Colchester, Vermont 05446
Hours: Monday & Tuesday 8:30 – 5:30 | Wednesday 8:30 – 6:00 | Thursday & Friday, 8:30 – 5:30 | Saturday 9:00 – 5:00

Required Uniform Pieces from JoAnn’s Uniforms

Required:

Polo Shirts: Short-sleeved and long-sleeved, available in red and black. (Moisture-wicking options are also available.)
Performance PE Shirts: Short-sleeved and long-sleeved, in black.
PE Shorts/Pants: Knee-length shorts or pants in black.

Optional Uniform Pieces from JoAnn’s:

Pleated jumper: khaki
Zip-up jacket: black

Please buy these required items in-store or online at JoAnn’s Uniforms. JoAnn’s will only embroider uniform pieces purchased from their store. For questions, email uniforms@tbsvt.org.

Uniform Bottoms

(Purchased from any store, must meet the dress code)

Girls:

Knee-length skirts or skorts: Black, khaki
- Cotton blend or poly-rayon material
- A-line or pleated style with enough ease on the sides for movement
- The skirts or skorts need to come to the middle of the knee (where the crease is in the back) and fit correctly the entire year. Slits in skirts may not come above the top of the knee.
Loose-fitting flat-front or pleated chinos or dress pants: black, khaki
- Teen girls have found that the Lands’ End dress pants typically fit well. https://www.landsend.com/shop/womens-pants-bottoms-school-uniform/S-xff-xez-y5c-xh5-ytp
- For 3rd-12th graders, belts are required for pants with belt loops.
Knee-length PE shorts or PE pants: black (available at JoAnn’s)

Boys:

Loose-fitting flat-front or pleated chinos or dress pants: black, khaki
- For 3rd-12th graders, belts are required for pants with belt loops.
Knee-length PE shorts or PE pants: black (available at JoAnn’s)
Knee-length black or khaki dress shorts may be worn when the temperature is over 84°F.

Optional Pieces

(Available at any store and then embroidered at JoAnn’s)

Oxford Shirts: Black, white, or red (for boys and girls).
Peter Pan Collared Shirts: Black, white, or red (for elementary girls).
Sweaters: V-neck, crewneck, or cardigan in black, white, or red (for boys and girls).
Guidelines for optional pieces:
- All shirts or sweaters worn as the top layer must have the TBS logo embroidered by JoAnn’s.
- During the winter, red, black, or white turtlenecks may be worn under a logoed sweater or polo.
- Non-uniform outerwear (jackets, sweatshirts) must be removed upon arrival at school or after recess/PE.
- T-shirts or sweatshirts with TBS logos purchased from TBS for fundraising are permitted for recess/PE/recreational dress opportunities.

The Fit of Clothing

Wear clothes that are neat, modest, and fit properly. Undergarments, their hemlines, or outlines should not be seen through the normal range of motion.
Polo shirts must be tucked in; only the top button may be unbuttoned.
Button-up shirts must be buttoned (except the top button if desired) and tucked in.

Socks and Shoes

Indoor: Closed-toe shoes like sneakers or dress shoes.
Outdoor: Boots are okay, but not in the classrooms.
Girls: Dress sandals secured to the foot are fine during warm weather.
Boys: Socks must be worn at all times.
No flip flops, high heels, crocs, shower-style sandals, or walking barefoot indoors or outdoors

Hair, makeup, jewelry

General guidelines:

Jewelry must be removed for sports.
No tattoos or body piercings.
No extreme hairstyles or unnatural hair colors.