Uniforms
All students enrolled in a PreK or Kindergarten class wear uniforms to school every day.
We ask that you please read through these guidelines carefully so that all are informed as to the details of these policies.
Risse Brothers is our uniform provider https://www.rissebrothers.com/ and you can purchase uniforms online or in-store at their Dallas location. Risse Brothers provides 10% of all sales for the year back to our school.
Guidelines
The school strongly encourages parents to label all appropriate uniform items to assist us in returning lost items.
Logos of any kind (Polo, Under Armour, etc.) including tags and labels are not permitted on any area of the uniform.
Girls
- Dress – Navy/white houndstooth button-up dress with Peter Pan collar. Collar will come with an SMES monogram. Modesty shorts (navy blue or white) should be worn under the dress.
- Jumper – Navy/white houndstooth jumper.
- Skort – Navy/white houndstooth skort.
- Top/Blouse – Red pique knit polo shirt or white Peter Pan collar blouse. Short or long sleeves are permitted.
- Shorts/Pants – Navy blue Bermuda-length twill shorts or trousers with elastic waistband. Cargo shorts or other styles are not permitted. Shorts and pants may be purchased at stores other than Risse Brothers, but please note the quality and durability of their product. Belts are not permitted.
- Shoes – Solid white Velcro sneakers or tennis shoes. Keds or other solid white, red or navy **active shoe. Other types of shoes are not permitted to ensure the safest days playing at school. **
- Socks – Plain white bobby socks or knee socks. Low athletic socks are not permitted. Beads, ribbon, lace, etc. are not permitted.
- Sweater – Optional navy blue, red or white plain knit cardigan sweater. Sweater may be personalized with a simple name or monogram. School embroidered sweaters will also be available from Risse Brothers uniforms.
- Coats and outerwear are not part of the school uniform and may be of your choosing.
Boys
- Shorts/Pants – Navy blue or houndstooth Bermuda-length twill shorts or trousers with elastic waistband. Cargo shorts or other styles are not permitted. Shorts and pants may be purchased at stores other than Risse Brothers, but please note the quality and durability of their product. Belts are not permitted.
- Shirt – Red or grey cotton pique knit polo shirt. Short or long sleeves are permitted. We ask that every family purchase at least one red shirt with the embroidered school crest. Monograms with the child’s initials are not permitted on the polo shirts.
- Shoes – Boys wear solid black or navy Velcro tennis shoes. Shoes may have a white or dark sole. No accents colors other than red (green, orange, etc.) are permitted. Natives, sandals or other shoes are not permitted for the safety of our students.
- Socks – Plain, no logo, white crew socks. Low athletic socks are not permitted.
- Sweater – Optional navy blue, red or white plain knit cardigan sweater. Sweater may be personalized with a simple name or monogram. School embroidered sweaters will also be available from Risse Brothers uniforms.
- Coats and outerwear are not part of the school uniform and may be of your choosing.
Accessories
- No jewelry is allowed with the exception of small stud earrings or a religious necklace.
- Girls may wear navy blue, red or white hair bows or headbands. Bows may be personalized or monogrammed.
- Girls may wear navy blue or white leggings during colder weather months.
Risse Brothers does carry in-stock most all items for the uniforms. Classic Whimsy has also many of the accessory items to compliment the SMES uniform pieces. Please visit this link, Classic Whimsy, for fun options for school!
Spirit and Free Dress Days
- Spirit days for PreK and Kindergarten are the last day of the school week for a child’s class. Children may wear the SMES t-shirts with a coordinating uniform bottom or SMES Classic Whimsy smocked outfits. These shirts will be available for purchase August 2025 at Saint Michael Episcopal School.
- Toddlers and Twos may of course wear the spirit items any day!
- Occasionally SMES will have free dress days and advanced notice will be communicated.