Exploring School Uniforms

School uniforms can help strengthen our sense of community and school pride while reinforcing high expectations for all Explorers. We believe uniforms could have a positive impact on our school culture and support outcomes such as attendance, behavior, and academic success.

Our families do! A survey link will be sent to the primary physical custodian on June 9, 2026. Each household will have one vote.

Because family input matters. Before making this decision, we want to hear the perspectives, questions, and concerns of the families we serve.

Yes. Thornton Elementary will host an in-person Town Hall meeting on Monday, June 8, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. Families will have the opportunity to learn more about the proposal, ask questions, and share their thoughts before the survey is distributed the following day.

Yes. A meeting link will be shared so that you can participate virtually.

No. Thornton would be the first CCPS school to offer an optional school uniform policy.

Yes. CCBOE Board Policy 5155.2 allows principals, with approval from the Superintendent, to adopt a school uniform policy. The policy also states that school uniforms may not be mandatory and must be affordable and readily available to families.

No. Participation would be optional.

Survey results will be reviewed and shared with the school community. If a majority of participating families support the idea, Thornton will move forward with developing an optional school uniform policy for the 2026–2027 school year.

Thornton will not move forward with a school uniform policy at this time.

Families would purchase uniforms if they choose to participate. Uniform items are widely available from retailers such as Walmart, Target, and Amazon. Financial assistance will be available for eligible families.

Shirts range from approximately $7–$10 each, while pants and skirts range from approximately $8–$14.

No. Families would be able to purchase approved uniform items from a variety of retailers, helping to keep costs affordable and convenient.

The uniform colors would be selected and shared by the end of June 2026.

Absolutely! Students would continue to express themselves through their personalities, interests, achievements, hairstyles, accessories that comply with the uniform policy, and their contributions to our school community. There will also be several spirit days and weeks throughout the year.

No. If adopted, uniforms would be encouraged but not required. Students who choose not to participate would not receive any consequences.