Middle School Requirements
Students in grades 5 through 8 must wear the required school uniform in Ellis plaid. In the Middle School, shirts and complementary items must be white or hunter green. Outerwear jackets or coats may not be worn during the school day.
OFFICIAL MIDDLE SCHOOL UNIFORM
KILT / SKORT:
- Plaid
- Kilts are to be no shorter than 4” above the top of the kneecap.
- The kilt may not be decorated in any way.
- Shorts may be worn under kilts but must not show beneath the hem.
KHAKI PANTS:
- No cargo pockets
- No frayed hems
SHORTS:
- Khaki Bermuda shorts
- Shorts must have a 7” inseam.
- Shorts should not have cargo pockets or rolled cuffs.
- Shorts fulfilling these requirements may be purchased through Pro3.
- Shorts may be worn August–October and April–June.
SHIRT:
- White or dark green polo shirt (2-inch logo permitted) with collar and long or short sleeves
- White or dark green cotton blouse, plain-tailored with collar and long, roll, or short sleeves. If t-shirts are worn under blouses, they must be in uniform colors without lettering or design. Blouses must be buttoned up, not worn as overshirts.
- White or dark green turtleneck with long sleeves
- No collarless or sleeveless shirts
- Shirts displaying large non-Ellis logos (beyond 2 inches square) may not be worn.
- Shirts must not be revealing, tight-fitting, or expose the midriff, and they must cover the tops of pants, kilts, or skorts.
- Long-sleeve shirts under short-sleeve shirts must be the same color.
LEGWEAR:
- Solid white or dark green, knee or athletic socks
- Solid white, dark green, or black tights (with or without feet and to the ankle)
- Any color ankle socks
FOOTWEAR:
- Typical cross-training, running shoes, or Converse-style sneakers are permitted.
- Shoes should have firm support in the soles.
- Shoes must have laces.
- There are no restrictions related to colors, but shoes should be unadorned—no studs, wheels, lights, etc.
OPTIONAL MIDDLE SCHOOL UNIFORM ITEMS
ITEM | DESCRIPTION |
| Sweater | Plain white or dark green cardigan or pullover. No grey, cream, off-white, or other variation. Loose weave or fisherman-style sweaters are not permitted. |
| Sweatshirt/Fleece/Jacket | Ellis or Ellis team sweatshirt or jacket (with or without hood) |
| Legwear | Solid dark green, white, or black leggings to ankle (no mid-calf tights) |
| Team Shirt | Ellis team-designed shirt that adheres to uniform requirements |
PHYSICAL EDUCATION (PE) / DANCE UNIFORM
Middle School students are required to change into a PE uniform for physical education classes. The PE / Dance uniform requirements for grades 5–8 are listed below.
ITEM | DESCRIPTION |
Shorts | Dark green with Ellis logo |
| Shirt | White t-shirt with Ellis logo |
| Sweatshirt | Grey/green sweatshirt with Ellis logo |
| Sweatpants | Grey/green sweatpants |
| Dance Shoes | Split sole black jazz (optional) |
| Leotards and Tights | Dance: Any color leotard/t-shirt and black footless tights |
| Socks | Athletic socks. Tights are not permitted with PE uniforms. |
| Shoes | Tennis or athletic shoes are required. Students may not wear street shoes or go barefoot for PE. |
| PE/Team Safety Equipment (REQUIRED) | Goggles, mouth guard, shin guards (sport specific). Ask PE teacher or athletics coach for more information. |
