Glad to see this happening. Hopefully the same will happen for the new elementary school when they open. I also think having it at the high school level would not be such a bad idea....it just may be more difficult to implement.

In my opinion, uniforms are a horrible idea. A throw-back to the industrial age and against free expression and freedom of speech. Public schools are not optional, and we have first ammendment rights.

Besides, once the first lawyer with a kid in these schools decides he or she against the uniform rule, it will get abolished. These things never hold up in court.

If the school has to buy the uniforms, it's a huge waste of our taxpayer money.

Iinitially voted for uniforms at Russell Elem but I don't understand how a public school can require it. I don't like the way they try to enforce the rules. The kids still aren't truly uniform with their faded and different shades of navy blues. I think the teachers need to have a dress code also. My eight year old son brought this idea to me and I agree after I visited the school several times and saw the way so many teachers were a hot mess!

I think having uniforms is stupid in public schools. That is why my kid goes to a public schools - freedom of speech ; freedom of expression and freedom of being creative. Put uniforms in schools, you might as well take away the other things like arts and music classes - freedom to have fun.. freedom to be creative. I went to public school systems my whole life and the only uniform I had to wear was marching band outfits and that was during games. I hated it because it was hot . HOWEVER, I do believe that there should be a dress code.

as I said a dress could should be applied but not uniforms. As far as test scores being improved or kids not joining a gang or doing drugs or what not, that has nothing to do with uniforms. In fact I remember reading that kids who participate in after school programs or even the arts are more likely to have better test scores and yes I am talking about music. Clothes has nothing to do with test scores.

I remember my family wanted me to go to a private school and when I saw in the brochure "uniforms required" I said "oh no. I am not going to a private school". And I didn't. I was involved in music, sports. My parents were involved with my activities. Also I find when parents take part in the kids activities, they are not ignored and they are more likely to do better in school. Kids whose parents do not pay attention to them, do tend to go on the streets and join gangs, etc..
I grew up in Detroit area, so I know from experience.

bottom line: a dress code should be enforced. But uniforms? no. besides I love shopping for back-to-school clothes for my kids :)

edit: when parents don't pay attention to their kids, kids crave attention and sometimes do things that isn't the right choice.