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Lawrence Public Schools K-8 Uniform Standards

The following standard is for all LPS schools, grades K-8, unless a school community has voted on a variation, in which case it is listed below these standards. 

  • White Polo Shirt with or without embroidered Lawrence Public Schools logo  
  • Navy Blue Pants/Slacks (no jeans allowed)  
  • Navy Blue Skirt or Jumper  
  • Navy Blue Shorts or Bermuda Shorts  
  • Navy Blue Crew Neck Sweater or Sweatshirt  
  • Navy Blue Sweatpants or Athletic Shorts for Gym only
  • White or Light Gray T-Shirt for Gym only (not oversized)  
  • White Turtleneck during the winter months, with or without LPS logo 

Arlington Schools (Elementary and Middle)

  • White shirts (with or without a collar)
  • Navy pants, sweatpants, shorts, leggings, skirts (no jeans, but all other fabric is acceptable)
  • School spirit gear (purchased at the school)

Bruce School

  • In addition to the LPS uniform standards, students may also wear black pants and/or a navy blue shirt

Frost Elementary School

  • Navy Blue Pants/Slacks (no jeans)
  • Navy Blue Shorts 
  • Navy Blue Skirt or Jumper
  • Navy Blue Crew Neck Sweater or Sweatshirt
  • Navy Blue Sweatpants 
  • White shirts - polo shirt, button down shirts, turtleneck shirt, t shirt

See Frost Elementary Supply Information Flyer

Frost Middle School

  • Students may wear the following items in any color:
    • Short or long-sleeved shirt (collar and/or no collar)
    • Short or long-sleeved blouse
    • Sweater or sweatshirt (hooded and/or non-hooded)
    • Khaki pants or slacks, leggings, sweatpants, shorts, skirts, dress, knee socks, and/or tights.  
  • The following are NOT permitted as part of in-school dress during the academic day (unless authorized): 
    • Jeans, pajamas, bandanas, hats (baseball caps, winter stocking hats, etc.)
    • Outside wear, (ie. light weight jackets, winter coats, hats, gloves, scarves, earmuffs, etc.), except if during recess or another outside activity
    • Cut-off shorts, denim shorts, tank tops (unless covering a short or long-sleeved T-shirt)
    • Sleeveless shirts or blouses, tankinis, mid-drift or “half” shirts
    • Sandals, slides, high-heels, slippers, excessively torn items
    • Clothing or jewelry which displays suggestive slang and/or detrimental to student health and safety (ie. references to alcohol/drugs), or containing inappropriate language
    • Hoods are not to be worn inside during school hours
       

Guilmette Middle School 

  • In addition to the LPS standards above, shorts will be allowed during warmer months 

Oliver Elementary School

  • Red or white solid color shirts
  • Gray t-shirts (available for purchase through the school)
  • Navy Blue Pants, shorts, skirts or jumpers (no jeans allowed)   

Oliver Middle School

Tops:

  • Shirts: Students must wear a solid white shirt with or without the embroidered Lawrence Public Schools logo or any shirt provided by Oliver Middle. Shirts cannot contain any logos or prints larger than a business card.
    • Sleeveless white shirts with straps- Straps must be at least one inch wide and are allowed during the hot months to start/end the school year.
  • Sweaters: A neutral-colored sweatshirt is allowed during the colder months. That would include white, navy blue, black, brown, and khaki. Sweatshirts cannot contain any logos or prints larger than a business card. If sweatshirts contain a hood, hoods are not to be worn inside during school hours.
    • Students must wear a uniform shirt under their sweatshirts.

Bottoms:

  • Students must wear navy blue, black, or khaki-colored pants, shorts, or joggers. Short/Skirts/Dresses must extend a minimum down the leg as their fingertips dangle. They cannot contain any logos or prints.

Shoes:

  • Any color sneakers, flats, or Crocs. NO sandals, slides, or open-toed shoes at any time.

Additionally: The following are NOT permitted as part of in-school dress during the academic day (unless authorized):

  • NO HATS, DURAGS, OR BANDANAS may be worn inside the school anytime. [Hats may be allowed when indicated for certain dress-down days.]
  • No pajamas, cut-off shorts, excessive rips or cutouts, mid-drift, or “half” shirts.
  • No outside wear, (ie. lightweight jackets, winter coats, hats, gloves, scarves, earmuffs, etc.), except during recess or another outside activity.
  • No clothing or jewelry which displays suggestive slang and/or is detrimental to student health and safety (ie. references to alcohol/drugs), or contains inappropriate language.

In addition to the Lawrence Public School uniform standards above, students can wear any previously purchased Up Academy Oliver uniforms. If you have any questions or need uniform support, do not hesitate to contact us at 978-722-8670.

 Oliver Middle Uniform Policy and Acknowledgment Form English
 Oliver Middle Uniform Policy and Acknowledgment Form Spanish

Parthum Elementary

  • In addition to LPS uniform standards above, students are allowed to wear Parthum PRIDE gear, but are not required to.
  • In colder weather, logo-free navy blue sweatshirts and/or white turtlenecks are also allowed 

Parthum Middle 

  • White or navy blue polo shirts
  • Blue or Khaki pants/ bermuda shorts/ skirts (skirts and shorts should fall just above knee or longer)
  • Any color Parthum Middle School spirit gear sold at school
  • Blue, white or gray sweaters/sweatshirts (logo-free).

SES 

  • Solid black shirts (solid gray or white shirts may also be worn)
  • Khaki (tan) pants 

Spark Academy  

  • Solid Navy Blue Short-Sleeve or Long-Sleeve Shirt
    • Uniforms do not have to have the Spark Academy logo and can have other school appropriate logos that are small enough to cover with student’s arm length.    
  • Sweat Pants in any color
  • Sneakers are the only acceptable footwear and must be worn everyday

Tarbox School

  • In addition to the LPS standards, students may wear their Tarbox t-shirts

Leonard Middle

  • Professional Tan or navy blue khaki pants or knee-length Bermuda shorts (no cargos, joggers, jeans, corduroy, etc.). Must be worn with a belt.
  • Leonard Middle polo shirt, optional Leonard Middle sweatshirt*
  • Shoes must be all black, closed toed, no heels. Logos cannot be larger than a quarter. Boots are allowed, but they must be short or worn underneath pants.
  • Black, brown, white, navy blue, or khaki belt

Physical Education: (Required 1st trimester for 6th graders, 2nd trimester for 7th graders, 3rd trimester for 8th graders)

  • Leonard Middle shorts or sweatpants, any Leonard Middle shirt, black shoes.
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