Uniforms

Brighter Horizons Academy uses Verona Uniforms as its Uniform Vendor. All shirts, tunics, dresses and PE uniforms must be purchased through Verona. You can visit their website verona-uniforms.com for store location, hours, or to shop online. Pants and two-piece hijabs (for 5th grade girls only) can be purchased from any store.  

Below is a summary of uniform requirements by division (please refer to the website for full details): 

Preschool & Kindergarten LHA Uniforms:

• Refer to their website for more information.
• Uniform shirts and polo dresses are provided by Verona.
• Boys and Girls may wear loose fitting navy pants that can be purchased from any store.

Elementary (1st–5th Grades) 

• Girls: Plaid jumper (short or long sleeve), loose-fitting navy pants (any store). 5th grade girls must wear long sleeves and a white two-piece hijab. 

• Boys: Baby blue polo shirt (Verona), loose-fitting navy pants (any store). 

• PE: Shirts available at Verona in short or long sleeves, loose fitting athletic pants (any store) 

Middle School (6th–8th Grades) 

• Girls: Gray tunic with navy hijab and gray underpiece (all Verona), loose-fitting navy pants (any store). 

• Boys:Gray polo shirt (Verona) with loose-fitting navy pants (any store).

• PE: Shirts available at Verona in short or long sleeves, loose fitting athletic pants (any store) 

• New options: Optional uniform thawbs (boys, Fridays only) and optional uniform abayas (girls, available mid-September), both Verona only. 

High School (9th–12th Grades) 

• Girls: Baby blue tunic with navy hijab and baby blue underpiece (all Verona), loose-fitting gray pants (any store). 

• Boys: Button-up shirt (Verona), loose-fitting gray pants (any store). 

• PE: 9th grade PE shirts available at Verona in short or long sleeves, loose fitting athletic pants (any store) 

• New options: Optional uniform thawbs (boys, Fridays only) and optional uniform abayas (girls, available mid-September), both Verona only. 

General Requirements 

• Hoodies must be from Verona (enforcement begins Monday, September 1, 2025). 

• Club hoodies and sweaters may be worn only on the designated club day. They are not permitted on Wednesdays. 

• Jackets and sweaters are recommended from Verona. Store bought jackets or sweaters must be solid navy blue, gray, or black, with no large logos, brand names, or slogans. 

• Shoes are recommended to be a neutral color (Black, White, Gray (light, medium, or charcoal), Beige / Tan / Khaki, Brown, Navy blue.  

• Electronic devices, smart watches, phones, and other wearable tech are not permitted. 

• Attire must be laundered and ironed 

Girls 

• Hijab must cover hair, ears, and neck at all times (Verona only). 

• Minimum length of the tunic as long as knee length 

• Nails must be clean and trimmed; no fake nails or nail polish 

Boys 

• Hair must be neatly groomed. 

• Hair length may not cover the eyebrows or ears and must not extend beyond the end of the neck. 

• Hairstyles considered Qaza’ are not permitted. Mohawks or fauxhawks. Extreme undercuts where the shaved part contrasts sharply with the rest. Any “patchy” or attention-drawing styles. 

• Hair color must be natural. 

• Headwear: Hats, caps, and durags are not permitted on campus at any time. 

• Kufis are allowed during Salat 

• All hairstyles must be professionally presentable at the discretion of the Administration. 

The following are not permitted: 

• Shorts, pajamas, joggers, tight pants, yoga pants, sweatpants, leggings, jeans, non Verona hoodies. 

• Flip-flops, Uggs, Crocs, open-toe shoes, open-back shoes, high heels, sandals. 

• Excessive facial piercings, including obvious hoops (at the discretion of school administrators). 

• Excessive jewelry; no necklaces, earrings, or bracelets for boys. 

• Make-up; students are expected to maintain a natural look. The following are not permitted: fake lashes, eye shadow, blush, highlighter, bronzer, lipstick. For visible make-up students will be asked to remove it with wipes on campus (wipes for sensitive skin will be provided) 

Enforcement 

• Non-compliance may result in the student being removed from class until in compliance. 

• All violations will be documented in Sycamore, and repeated violations will lead to disciplinary action as outlined in the handbook. 

• Uniform policy enforcement begins Monday, August 18th, 2025.  

• Hoodies must be from Verona (enforcement begins Monday, September 1, 2025).