Uniform
Bullis School Life
The uniform is an important part of Bullis School life. It reduces superficial comparisons between people and emphasizes the common experience that we share as members of this school community. It contributes to a sense of campus decorum and simplicity. Abiding by uniform guidelines conveys a respect for others and for self that underlies the Bullis philosophy.
Uniform Requirements
Lower School
Lower School Uniform: Kindergarten - Grade 5
Updated: June 2021
UNIFORM ITEM |
FALL (September - October) & SPRING (April - June) |
WINTER (November - March) |
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SHIRTS |
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TIE (BOYS) |
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PANTS & BELT |
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SHORTS |
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SKIRTS (GIRLS) |
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SOCKS & TIGHTS |
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SHOES |
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FLEECES / SWEATSHIRTS (optional) |
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Middle School
Middle School Uniform: Grades 6 - 8
UNIFORM ITEM |
FALL (September - October) & SPRING (April - June) |
WINTER (November - March) |
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SHIRTS |
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TIE (BOYS) | ----- |
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PANTS |
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SKIRT (GIRLS) |
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SOCKS OR TIGHTS |
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SHOES |
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FLEECES / SWEATSHIRTS (optional) |
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Upper School
Upper School Uniform: Grades 9 - 12
UNIFORM TYPE |
FALL (September - October) & SPRING (April - June) |
WINTER (November - March) |
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SHIRTS |
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TIE (MEN) |
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PANTS |
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SKIRT (LADIES) |
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SOCKS / TIGHTS |
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SHOES |
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BLAZER / SWEATERS / JACKETS (Optional) |
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Uniform Resources
Uniform Guidelines
- Students are to be in uniform from the time they arrive at school until the end of the school day.
- At all times, students are expected to dress appropriately and within the spirit of the Bullis uniform.
- Modifications to the uniform for religious or health reasons must be requested through the appropriate division principal or the assistant principal in the Upper School.
- All clothing must fit properly and be neat, clean and in good repair.
- Hair:
- Boys and girls hair should be properly groomed, clean and neat (combed, braided or pulled back).
- Highlighting and other natural human hair colors are permitted.
- Extreme hairstyles inconsistent with the expectations of the Bullis uniform are not permitted.
- Any form of carving, spikes or mohawk is not permitted.
- Boys’ hair should not fall below the top of the shirt collar.
- Boys may not wear hair ties.
- Boys are to be clean-shaven, those requiring dispensation for medical reasons must provide a note from a medical professional and should at least be “clipper clean”.
- Jewelry:
- Lower and Middle School girls and Upper School boys and girls may wear unobtrusive earrings.
- Boys in the Lower School or Middle School may not wear earrings.
- Students may not adorn their uniforms or bodies with unusual jewelry, accoutrements, or piercings.
- Tattoos should be covered and not be visible.
- Hats:
- Students may not wear baseball hats or other non-religious head wear during the academic day.
- Students may wear winter hats outside during the winter months.
- Hats or other non-religious hair coverings should never be worn inside.
- Lower School students are frequently taken outdoors for recess and also lunch, library, art, Spanish, and music. During winter, please send your child dressed warmly—warm jackets, mittens/gloves, and hats.
- Students wearing clothing deemed to be in violation of the Bullis uniform may not be permitted to attend class and may be penalized, disciplined or sent home to change. When a teacher requests a student to correct a dress code violation, the student is expected to comply immediately. Questions regarding interpretation may be discussed at a later time.
- Students not in uniform for school pictures will not be allowed to have their picture taken, and if upon review a student is out of uniform in a yearbook photo, their picture may be omitted from the yearbook.
- Upper School students choosing to reject any and all part of the uniform may be held from extracurricular activities, including competitions, until the violation is rectified.
Where to Buy Uniforms
The Bullis School Store carries many required Bullis uniform items and apparel.
- Shop online
- In-store: located on the first floor of the Discovery Building
The Bullis Uniform Skort
The Bullis Uniform Skort is available at:
- Bullis School Store (while supplies last) www.bullisstore.org
- Global Schoolwear / Tommy Hilfiger (online)
The Bullis skort and other uniform clothing.
www.globalschoolwear.com
Note: The new skort is not required but optional for Lower School students.
You can also find school uniform apparel at the following locations:
- Flynn And O'Hara
5210 Randolph Road
Rockville, MD 20852
301-838-8958
www.flynnohara.com
- Gorman Garments And Gear
333 Olney-Sandy Spring Road
Suite 001
Olney, MD 20832
301-774-4322
www.gormansgg.com
- Risse Brothers (in-store only)
9700 Martin Luther King Jr. Highway
Lanham, MD 20706
301-220-1987
- Lands’ End (online only)
Bullis school code: 900123944
800-469-2222
https://www.landsend.com