Uniform Policy

Virginia Palmer Elementary School

Site-Based Student Uniform Policy

General: 

• The following student uniform policy shall be in effect for school years 2025-2026 unless changes are directed by the Superintendent in accordance with Board Policy. 

• All provisions of the Washoe County School District’s student dress code, as documented in the Parent/Student Handbook and/or any posted rules of this school, shall remain in effect. 

Description of the Uniform: 

• The approved uniform shirt is a gray or purple polo shirt. 

• The uniform shirt may be plain or have the approved school logo on it. Non-approved school logos are not permitted on the uniform top. 

• T-shirts of any color may be worn under the approved uniform top. 

• Approved bottoms are defined as jeans, slacks, sweatpants, shorts, leggings/jeggings, skirts, and skorts and must be majority black or khaki (light tan or brown).  No other colors shall be allowed. 

Sweatshirts and Sweaters: 

• Sweatshirts/sweaters are not part of the student uniform, are considered outerwear, and shall comply with the student dress code. The lapel of the uniform polo shirt must be visible over the collar of the sweatshirt/sweater.  

Outerwear:  

• Jackets, coats, and sweatshirts are considered outerwear and are permitted over the uniform in accordance with the school’s dress code. 

Misc:  

• Other items of clothing such as shoes, socks, belts, hats, ties, and accessories shall comply with the dress code. 

• All students enrolled at Virginia Palmer Elementary School shall be in compliance with the provisions of this site-based student uniform policy, as well as the school dress code during the school day. The only exception to this policy shall exist with the permission of the principal during a free day, spirit day, or similar events.  Free days shall apply to all students.  No content-based exceptions shall be allowed. 

  Sale of Uniforms / Financial Assistance:

• Short-sleeved polo shirts with the school logo may be purchased from the Kate’s Logos  

• Non-logo’d gray or purple polo shirts, and other clothing options, may be purchased at any retail location. 

• Any family in need of financial assistance with the purchase of the school shirts should contact the office for information or to make arrangements. 

  

Under Regulation 5105, “the school logo may only include the school's name and/or school mascot. No other names or symbols related to school athletic teams, school clubs/activities, charitable organizations, or similar groups/organizations should be on the clothing.” 

Uniforms can be purchased from Kate’s Logos. (Kate’s Logos is not affiliated with the Washoe County School District and the Washoe County School District and the Board of Trustees neither endorses nor sponsors the organization. The distribution of this information is provided as a service to our school community.)