Uniforms

School-day uniform for 9th-12th Grade

Find more information about Upper School uniform standards here: GFS Uniform Code. 

• GFS kilt (blue/green tartan or light blue): Purchased at Flynn & O'Hara or Grizzly Gear (see below). All students are expected to own a properly fitting GFS kilt or navy full-length pants and must wear it on designated kilt days.  
• GFS sweatshirts and fleeces. All GFS-branded sweatshirts must be purchased through either the GFS bookstore or a GFS team, club, or approved fundraiser.
• GFS sweatshirts and fleeces must be worn over a white polo shirt
• Navy full-length pants: chino, poplin, twill or corduroy full-length pants. No knit pants, jeans or pants with cargo pockets are permitted. No visible insignias or labels are allowed.
• Students may wear navy blue chino Bermuda style shorts in addition to the skirts and long pants. These shorts must be knee length.
• White polo shirt; plain, loose fitting with short or long sleeves: No visible insignias or labels are allowed. The polo should have a short, wide placket. NOTE: Students may wear plain, white T-shirts under polo shirts, but the T-shirt may not be visible above the collar, below the sleeves or below the hem of the polo shirt. Students may wear their polo shirts untucked if the shirt is no more than hip-length and properly hemmed.
• Shorts of any kind under kilt: Shorts may not be visible.
• White, black, or navy socks (crew or athletic ankle socks) OR navy knee-highs.
• Leather or athletic tie shoes. No slip on shoes, sandals, Crocs, or slippers are permitted. Boots are permitted only between the return from Thanksgiving Break and the departure for Spring Break.

Optional Pieces

• Royal blue tunic with belt; available Flynn & O’Hara School Uniforms or Grizzly Gear.
• Blue and white cord skirt; available Flynn & O’Hara School Uniforms or Grizzly Gear.
• White turtleneck shirt: loose-fitting, long sleeved; no mock turtlenecks.
• White or navy blue spandex may be worn under shorts. Available in the GFS School Store.
• Navy tights: available in the GFS School Store.
• Navy or black leggings: available in spandex or cotton. No tights or leggings in other colors, long underwear, sweatpants or wind pants are permitted. Available in the GFS School Store.

Additional Information

• Hats, including baseball hats, visors,  scarves are prohibited inside academic buildings unless worn for religious reasons.
• Uniform pieces may not be altered with embellishments or adornments.
• Game Days: Team members may wear a game day shirt (navy embroidered “Grizzly” emblem or other approved shirt) on game days. Shirts may be purchased through the Athletic Department.
• Outerwear: When outside academic buildings, students may wear jackets, GFS athletic jackets or winter coats. Students must take off jackets immediately upon entering academic buildings along with any hats, scarves and gloves.
• Gum: Students may not chew gum while in uniform or at any time during the academic day.
• Field trips: Students must follow the directions of the trip leader regarding attire. Unless otherwise specified, students are expected to wear dress-casual, modest, unrevealing clothing and shoes.
• Out-of-uniform days: Students must wear modest attire appropriate for school. No strap tops, bare midriffs, very short skirts and other tight and/or revealing clothing.

School-day uniform

• K-4th Grade: GFS tartan jumper, white shirt or polo shirt with sleeves and a collar; solid white long sleeved turtlenecks may be worn in cold weather.
• 5th Grade: GFS tartan kilt, white shirt or polo shirt with sleeves and a collar; solid white long sleeved turtlenecks may be worn in cold weather.

For K-5th Grade

• Girls should dress for the weather, including raincoats and sufficient outerwear for a trip across campus.
• Visible insignias and labels are not permitted.
• GFS gym shorts (available in School Store or Grizzly Gear) are worn under the skirt or jumper but may not be visible.
• All Lower School students must wear sneakers every day (no high tops or slip-ons) with solid white socks or solid navy or black tights or leggings (leggings may be purchased in the School Store).
• All students may wear solid navy blue cardigans, navy pullover sweaters (plain or cable knit) or any GFS sweatshirt, sweater or fleece that is sold in the School Store.
• Students may wear navy chino, poplin, twill or corduroy full-length pants (no cargo style pockets or zippers at the bottoms).
• Sweatpants and wind pants are not considered uniform attire. Outerwear may not be worn indoors.