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Uniform Guidelines - MS

The Bryn Mawr School has a uniform that is worn by all students and allows various options and combinations. The uniform supports equity and inclusion, while also allowing some degree of choice and individuality.

Please note: Current students coming from our Lower School should be aware that our Middle School uniform includes all of the items in our Lower School uniform with additional choices, as noted below.

Students are expected to wear clean, neat, well-fitting uniforms from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. each day. On formal school occasions (Founders Day, Thanksgiving Convocation, and Closing Convocation), students are required to wear a jumper, skort, skirt or dark green or gray pants (not sweatpants). Students who are found not in uniform from 8 am to 3:30 pm will earn a uniform warning. Three warnings will result in a detention.

All year, each day: (items below may not be cut or torn)

Keycard/ID (to enter buildings) on a lanyard or tether of some kind
White oxford, turtleneck or polo shirt; a white t-shirt may be worn underneath, if desired, and must be tucked in.
Any BMS sweatshirt/fleece, sweater or vest
Dark green or gray chino-style pants (no jeans, yoga pants, leggings, or cargo pants).
Dark green or gray shorts (not athletic or cargo) - 6-8 inch inseam. Light blue, uniform shorts are also permitted.

Sneakers (any color or style) and socks (of any color or style) are required each day.

Fall/spring: light blue skirt, skort, jumper, kilt; Winter: dark green skirt, skort, jumper, kilt

One of the following must be worn under the skirt:

Dark green athletic or spandex shorts, but should not be visible below the skirt
Black, dark green or gray leggings. These may not be worn alone, only under the skirt.

In the winter only, any BMS sweatpants may be worn alone (not under the skirt).

Outerwear (jackets, hats, gloves, sunglasses, etc.) may not be worn inside buildings during the school day. Hoods on hooded sweatshirts may also not be worn over the head in school buildings.

Formal Days (Founders Day, Thanksgiving Convocation, Field Trips):

Top choices:

White oxford, turtleneck or polo shirt
BMS sweatshirt, sweater, fleece, vest of any kind (if needed for warmth)

Bottom choices

Dark green or gray pants (as described above)
Light blue, uniform shorts
Uniform skirt, skort, kilt, jumper with one of the following underneath

Dark green athletic or spandex shorts
Black, dark green, or gray leggings

Sneakers (any color or style) and socks (of any color or style) must be worn.

8th Grade Closing Convocation (for 8th graders only)

Any dress, skirt, top, or dress pants that they might wear to a nice restaurant
Midriffs and underwear should not be visible.
Any shoes or sandals that are conducive to walking up and down stairs (heels are discouraged)
6th/7th graders should wear spring/fall uniforms.

Days Out of Uniform

The last Friday of each month, unless otherwise specified, is a day out of uniform. Clothing worn and student appearance on these days must be appropriate for a school setting. The following guidelines are in place:

Midriffs may not be exposed; and underwear should not be visible
Sneakers (any color or style) and socks (of any color or style) must be worn.
Clothing that is ripped, torn, or has imagery or language that goes against our school values is not permitted.
Pajamas are not permitted.

Jewelry/Body Art/Accessories

Jewelry and body art must not be distracting or go against our school values; students may be asked to remove jewelry for certain classes like PE or Science for safety.
Students may use bookbags, totes, etc. to carry their books and supplies
Water bottles are encouraged; they should be non-breakable and filled only with water
Nail polish is allowed.
Wearing devices that are able to connect to the internet, such as an Apple Watch is not allowed
Body sprays and other aerosols are not allowed to be used at school.
Airpods, earbuds, and headphones of any kind are only to be worn/used in classrooms with teacher approval.

Physical Education/Dance Uniforms