• Where do families order the required uniform shirts?

  Uniform ordering is quick and simple! Click on the Linden PS Uniform Store link to the right, which will bring you to the district-approved vendor for purchasing branded school uniforms.

• What are the uniform requirements under Policy 5511?

  Here’s a quick breakdown of what students must wear starting 
  Required Uniform (Grades PreK–12):

  • Tops/Dress

    • Solid black or navy blue, or orange polo shirts (short or long sleeves)

      • Optional – LINDEN Public Schools branding

    • Must be free of logos, designs, or graphics unless it is the official district branding:

      • Optional – LINDEN Public Schools branding

    • Undershirts/layering must be white, black, or navy blue only.

  • Bottoms

    • Black, navy blue, or khaki pants, shorts, skirts, skorts, or jumpers.

    • Skirts, skorts, and shorts must be no shorter than 2 inches above the knee.

    • Not permitted: cargo pants, jeans, denim, jeggings, or leggings (unless under skirts or dress)

  • Outerwear (Indoors)

    • Sweaters, cardigans, vests, or sweatshirts in solid black or navy blue, or orange

    • Must be free of logos, designs, or graphics unless it is the official district branding.

    • Hoods must remain down inside the building.

  • Footwear

    • Closed-toe shoes or sneakers must be worn at all times.

    • Not permitted: slippers, slides, flip-flops, high heels over 2 inches

    • Any footwear that does not have a back-support strap.

  • PE Days

    • On days when students have physical education, sneakers must be worn, and PE attire must be modest, safe, and conform to school expectations.  It is optional for students to change into PE attire.

       

  • PE Attire:

    • Black, navy blue, or orange t-shirts or school spirit tops.

    • Official District branding “LINDEN Public Schools” is optional.

    • Black, navy blue, or khaki sweatpants or shorts.

  • Students may not wear:

    • Short shorts, shorts, or skirts with unfinished hems, hats, sports headbands, sunglasses, ski goggles, ski masks, and bandanas

    • Midriff, tube tops, strapless tops/dresses, halter tops, tank tops, camisoles, see-through articles, or articles that expose cleavage or stomach.

    • Garments that reveal undergarments or buttocks; pajama pants, ripped jeans, pants or sweatpants with graphics or writing across the back, or any pants with holes.

    • Clothing and/or accessories that have any associations with illegal substances, violence, or gangs.

    • Clothing that is offensive to any nationality, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or gender identity

    • Clothing that has any obscene writing or promotes suggestive, indecent, or unacceptable school behavior, whether stated or implied.

• What if families have unique or specific questions?

  No problem! Direct them to: uniformsupport@lindenps.org — our dedicated uniform help desk.
  Policy details? Click the button to the right labeled Policy 5511 - Student Dress and Grooming

• Are accommodations or exemptions available?

  Upon the Principal’s recommendation, students may be allowed to wear appropriate clothing other than the standard school uniform for special events such as School Spirit Day, Dress Down Day, or other approved school activities.  In these cases, the principal will provide students and parents/guardians with detailed guidelines about the event and the expected attire.

   

  Failure to comply with the above guidelines will result in disciplinary action, and prohibited items may be confiscated.

• Exemption Process:

  
  Submit written requests to your building principal with documentation of the religious conflict. Appeals may be made to the superintendent within 10 business days if denied. If unsatisfied, you may appeal to the Linden Board of Education. If unsatisfied, you may appeal to the New Jersey Commissioner of Education.  Students must remain in uniform compliance during any appeal process.

• Dress Code Violations:
  Enforcement of the uniform mode of dress will be done without regard to race, ethnicity, age, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, economic status, disability, or other diverse backgrounds. Building administration will make the final determination if a student’s attire meets the approved dress code.

   
  Students choosing not to wear the approved dress attire will be disciplined as outlined in the Student/Parent/Teacher Handbook Code of Conduct.   Students will always be given the opportunity to change into the uniform mode of dress, if possible, before any disciplinary actions are taken.

  
  

• Do UCVT (Union County Vo-Tech) students need to wear uniforms?

  Yes, but only when attending classes at Linden High School.

  • While on-site at LHS, UCVT students must be in full uniform.

  • When attending classes off-site, the uniform is not required—but students must change into it before returning to LHS.

We are here for you. Contact us any time:

Email: uniformsupport@lindenps.org

This uniform initiative represents more than a wardrobe change. It reflects a district committed to excellence, unity, and opportunity for all. Thank you for your partnership as we prepare for this exciting new chapter.

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• Kids World of USA
  130 Marion Avenue, Linden, NJ
  Phone: 732-558-9919
  Hours: MON to SAT: 9:00AM - 10:00PM SUN: 10:00AM - 6:00PM
  www.lindenpsuniforms.com
  info@lindenpsuniforms.com

• Kids Place
  126 Broad Street, Elizabeth, NJ
  Phone: 908-355-0600
  Hours: MON. to SAT. 10:00AM – 7:00PM SUN: 11:00AM – 6:00PM
  Carries both plain and embroidered options

• QWERTY Direct
  103 North Wood Avenue, Linden, NJ
  Phone: 908-845-4580
  Hours: MON. to FRI. 10:00AM – 6:00PM SAT. 10:00AM – 4:00PM SUN: CLOSED
  www.qwertydirect.com
  Offers logo embroidery and screen-printing services