GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Grand Rapids Public Schools unveiled the new school uniforms students are to wear starting this fall.
On their website, GRPS says that the benefits to uniforms include increased focus on learning and teaching, reduced distraction and peer pressure, and cost savings for families.
The tops include collared shirts, vests and sweaters. They come in navy blue, light blue, white, black and red.
Dresses and skirts are also available in addition to pants and shorts. Those come in navy blue, black and khaki.
Parents can buy uniforms online at Meijer’s website or at the following Meijer locations:
- 2425 Alpine Ave. NW in Grand Rapids
- 5531 28th St. SE in Grand Rapids
- 1540 28th St. SE in Grand Rapids
- 5500 Clyde Park Ave. SW in Wyoming
Education Outfitters is another vendor selling the uniforms which can be purchased through their website or at their location on 28th Street.
Elementary and K8 students are to begin wearing uniforms for the 2013-2014 school year. The following school year, all middle schools will implement the uniforms. Students at all high schools and alternative schools will start wearing uniforms for the 2015-2016 school year, and center-based special education programs are exempt from wearing uniforms.
8 Comments to “GRPS Unveils School Uniforms”
March 5, 2013 at 8:22 AM
Mom 2 Mom sales are a great place to find affordable school uniforms too! Just Between Friends is coming up March 14-16 at 28th street showplace. here is a link to the website for more info…
http://www.grandrapids.jbfsale.com/
March 5, 2013 at 8:32 AM
just like China
March 5, 2013 at 9:16 AM
What about the families who can't afford school uniforms? Not all kids get new clothes for school every year.
March 5, 2013 at 11:20 AM
Families that cant afford uniforms, cant afford kids. These are the same families that get food stamps, cell phones and subsidized housing courtesy of the tax payer.
March 5, 2013 at 12:41 PM
yes you are right dont all kids get new school clothes i think they should provide at least 2 outfits for all students
March 5, 2013 at 12:42 PM
Why are we focusing our efforts on this matter when there is no evidence to suggest that school uniforms effect academic achievement, behavior or attendance? Proponents of uniforms rely on anecdotal "testimonies" not research or evidence. As a district, let's keep our eye on the ball … The improved education of our children!
March 5, 2013 at 1:59 PM
Hitler was for school uniforms too.
I hope the school system gets sued.
March 5, 2013 at 2:36 PM
So how is this going to be a cost saving for families? Now families will have to buy uniforms plus buy "regular" clothing so to me that sounds like double the cost.