ESD Lower School Uniform Policy
Uniform Policy
The School strongly encourages students to label all uniform items to aid the School in returning lost items. Students are to wear the school uniform correctly throughout the school day. Mills Uniform Company is the official uniform supplier for ESD.
Beginner, Pre-K, Kinder
JUMPER DRESS – Navy Sailor dress with ESD plaid tie.
SHIRT – White polo style shirt (without logo) or white polo shirt with ESD monogram.
SHORTS – Modesty shorts may be worn under dresses.
PANTS – Navy Bermuda-length shorts or trousers with elastic waistband.
SHOES – Solid white or black Velcro athletic shoes.
HEADWARE – White or navy blue bows or headbands only.
JEWELRY – Limited to non-dangling earrings and a watch. Bracelets and necklaces are not permitted.
NAIL POLISH – Not permitted.
HAIR – Neat, clean, properly combed, and should not obscure a student’s face.
Primer – Grade Four
JUMPER DRESS – ESD plaid jumper dress with hemline no shorter than three inches above the knee.
SHIRT – White blouse or polo style shirt (without logo) or white polo shirt with ESD monogram.
SHORTS – Modesty shorts may be worn under dresses. Navy blue ESD logo shorts should be worn under jumper for P.E.
PANTS – Navy Bermuda-length shorts or trousers.
BELTS – Black or brown narrow belt or Vineyard Vines ESD Crest belt. Must be worn with pants and shorts.
SHOES – Navy and white saddles shoes, navy and white Keds, solid black leather loafers, or low, solid black or solid white athletic shoes.
SOCKS – Plain or ESD logo white or navy socks. Sock must completely cover the ankle bone; ankle socks are not permitted.
HEADWARE – White or navy blue bows or headbands only.
JEWELRY – Limited to non-dangling earrings and a watch. Bracelets and necklaces are not permitted.
Devices that connect to the internet are not permitted.
HAIR – Neat, clean, properly combed, and should not obscure a student’s face.
NAIL POLISH – Not permitted.
Formal Dress Day: Primer – Grade Four
Jumper dress with white blouse or navy shorts/pants with white ESD monogram polo. All other guidelines apply. Formal dress days include, but are not limited to, Eucharist days, Christmas Service, Honors Assembly, Fourth Grade Closing Ceremony, and special events.
Cold Weather Attire
Only navy blue or grey, ESD logo/crest sweatshirts may be worn in the building during the day. Hooded sweatshirts are not permitted. Navy blue or white tights are permitted. Navy sweatpants may be worn under skirts to and from school and for any outside activities during cold weather. Students may wear long sleeve, solid white turtlenecks under middy blouses and uniform shirts. Only ESD logo/crest fleece jackets and vests may be worn in the building during the day. Navy blue cardigan sweaters are also permitted.
Spirit Days
There will be designated ESD spirit dress days throughout the school year. These days will be listed on the Lower School calendar online. Students must wear an ESD top. Cheerleading uniforms are acceptable.
- Tank tops are not allowed.
- Shorts, sweatpants, jeans, skirts, leggings and yoga pants are acceptable.
- Hats may not be worn in Chapel or classrooms unless the spirit theme calls for them.
- Shoes must have a closed toe, closed heel and be PE appropriate.
- Jewelry and nail polish are not permitted on these days.
*Grade Level Wolf Run trips are all designated Spirit Dress days for the grave level attending.
Medically Necessary Uniform Modifications
The School wishes to assist students with medical conditions and allows for some uniform policy modifications for medical conditions. To do this, the School requires a note from the attending physician to be kept on file in the Health Service Office that states the reason for the requested modification and the time span for which the modification is necessary. While we allow these modifications, we do require that the student and parents make a reasonable effort to see that the modifications are in keeping with our policies. For example: if a student’s arm is broken and cannot fit in the student’s blazer, the student will be given an exemption until the cast is taken off.