Dress Code

A dress standard at Platte River Academy has been adopted to further enhance the learning environment of our students.  It reflects the seriousness and importance of learning and our pride in being members of this school community.  Parents are expected to monitor student dress to ensure compliance with the required uniform.   The dress code is mandatory for all students enrolled at PRA.  The purpose of this dress code is to maximize learning by reducing distractions for teachers and students.  The principal or assistant principal may approve any special need as an exception to the dress standard.  There is also documentation in Appendix D of the Family Handbook that outlines the Dress Code Enforcement Procedures.  Here is a PDF file with the official dress code.

Cold Weather Dress
During periods of inclement weather, please be sure your child comes to school with appropriate clothing, including boots, hat, gloves and a coat.  Children will have outdoor recess except in cases of severe weather.

You can purchase school uniform clothing at the following stores:

  • Dennis Uniform
  • Frenchtoast.com
  • Gap
  • JCPenney
  • Kids R Us
  • Kohl’s
  • Lands’ End (Reference school code 900029539, and PRA will get a % purchase)
  • Target
  • The Children’s Place
  • Walmart


Sunshine Fund
For any family with a need, whether you’ve been laid off, you’re caught by surprise by an early (or late) snowstorm with no long pants, or your son has just ripped out the knees in his last pair of pants, PTO has created the Sunshine Fund. Families can acquire gently worn items that other PRA families have donated. There are various opportunities throughout the year to purchase used clothing for $1, $3, or $5 at the school. If you would like more information, please email Jamie Sitarz at jamie@sitarz.com

For more questions, contact the Dress Code Committee: dresscode@platteriveracademy.com