Uniforms | TBS

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

Polo Shirts: Short- or long-sleeved in red, black, or white (moisture-wicking options available).
Performance PE Shirts: Short- or long-sleeved in black.

PE Shorts/Pants: Knee-length shorts or pants in black. May be purchased at JoAnn’s or another supplier as long as they meet the uniform guidelines.

Uniform Bottoms (may be purchased from any store, must meet dress code year round)

Girls:

Knee-length skirts or skorts: Black or khaki; cotton blend or poly-rayon material; A-line or pleated style with enough ease for movement.
- - Must reach the middle of the knee (where the crease is in the back) for the entire school year.
  - Slits may not extend above the top of the knee.
Loose-fitting chinos or dress pants: Flat-front or pleated; black or khaki.
- - Teen girls have found Lands’ End dress pants to be a good fit: https://www.landsend.com/shop/womens-pants-bottoms-school-uniform/S-xff-xez-y5c-xh5-ytp
Belts are required for pants with belt loops (Grades 3–12).
PE shorts or pants: Black, knee-length (available at JoAnn’s).

Boys:

Loose-fitting chinos or dress pants: Flat-front or pleated; black or khaki.
Belts are required for pants with belt loops (Grades 3–12).
PE shorts or pants: Black, knee-length (available at JoAnn’s).
Knee-length black or khaki dress shorts may be worn when the temperature is 76°F and above.

Optional Uniform Tops (may be purchased from any store and 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.

Clothing must be neat, modest, and properly fitted. Undergarments, their outlines, or hemlines should not be visible during regular movement.
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.

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. Socks or tights must be worn with sneakers or dress shoes. Leggings or fitted/flare pants may only be worn underneath skirts. Leggings or tights should be black, white, red, or khaki to match the uniform.
Boys: Socks must be worn at all times.
No flip flops, high heels, crocs, shower-style sandals, or walking barefoot indoors or outdoors

General guidelines:

Students are encouraged to maintain a modest, Christ-honoring appearance in all aspects of grooming (1 Corinthians 10:31).

Boys:

Hair must be neatly trimmed so that it does not touch the ears or collar. Sideburns should not extend below the middle of the ear.
Acceptable styles include fades or tapered cuts. Mohawks, mullets, or other extreme or fad hairstyles are not permitted.
Boys must be clean-shaven.
Only sports bracelets and watches are permitted, and must be removed for sports.

Girls:

Hair should be neat and feminine. Extreme hairstyles or unnatural hair colors are not permitted.
Elementary: No makeup or nylons. Piercings are limited to one per ear, and jewelry must be removed for sports.
Secondary: Minimal makeup and nylons are allowed. Piercings are limited to two per ear, and jewelry must be removed for sports.