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School Uniform

SCHOOL UNIFORM
Part of the tradition of Catholic schools is the requirement for school uniforms. Having the students equal in dress is viewed as an
issue of justice. Without brand names, labels, or logos, students are more apt to focus on their academics. Uniforms are to be kept
in a clean and acceptable state. Shirts will be tucked in at all times. Belts and waistband of skirts will be visible at all times. Skirts and
shorts must fit properly. Ill-fitting uniform items will result in violation. Uniform violations will include deliberate defacement
(coloring, drawing, and cutting) of any part of the uniform. The current dress code is as follows:

BOYS UNIFORM REQUIREMENTS (2025-2026)
Uniform Item: Description Worn in
Summer and/or
Fall Season

Details

Polo Shirt Navy Interlock Polo w/embroidered logo Summer & Fall Short or Long sleeve
Shorts Khaki Chino Blend Summer Plain Front or Pleated. No Cargo or Carpenter
Pants Khaki Chino Blend Fall Plain Front or Pleated. No Cargo or Carpenter
Sweater Navy Zip-front w/embroidered logo Optional  
Gym Shirt Gold w/heat transfer logo Summer & Fall Short sleeve
Gym Shorts Navy Mesh w/heat transfer logo Summer & Fall  
Sweatpants Navy w/heat transfer logo Fall  
Sweatshirt

Navy Crewneck w/heat transfer logo with a
UNIFORM shirt underneath, NO HOODIES
Fall

 

Socks Solid White, Solid Navy or Solid Black Summer & Fall Crew or Ankle (Socks must be above the ankle)

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Belt Solid Black or Brown (Grades 3-8) Summer & Fall

Shoes

Casual Shoes – Tan or Brown Sperry or All
Black or All White Athletic Shoes, NO
checkerboard, Converse All-Stars or other
colors (Red, Pink, Green)

Summer & Fall

No Color Added. Velcro is acceptable for primary
grades. NO Crocs, NO sandals, NO Sanuk’s, NO Hey
Dudes, NO boots or high tops. No tattered shoes.

Gym Shoes All Black or all White Athletic only Summer & Fall Required on PE days
Hair

Hair must not touch shirt collar, neat in
appearance

Summer & Fall

No pony tails or buns

GIRLS UNIFORM REQUIREMENTS (2025-2026)

Uniform Item: Description Worn in
Summer and/or
Fall Season

Details

Polo Shirt Navy Interlock Polo w/embroidered logo Summer & Fall Short or Long sleeve
Skort or Khaki Chino Blend Summer & Fall Knee length
Skirt Khaki Solid A-line Summer & Fall Knee length
Short Khaki Chino Blend Summer Plain Front or Pleated
Pants Khaki Chino Blend, NO Riding pants or

leggings

Fall Plain Front or Pleated

Sweater Navy Zip-front w/embroidered logo Optional
Gym Shirt Gold w/heat transfer logo Summer & Fall Short sleeve
Gym Shorts Navy Mesh w/heat transfer logo Summer & Fall
Sweatpants Navy w/heat transfer logo Fall
Sweatshirt Navy Crewneck w/heat transfer logo with
only UNIFORM shirt underneath, NO
HOODIES

Fall

Socks Solid White, Solid Navy or Solid Black Summer & Fall Knee High, Ankle or Crew (Socks must be above the

ankle). No ruffle socks.

Tights Solid White or Navy Fall No leggings (May be worn under the skort/skirt during

cold months)

Belt Solid Black or Solid Brown (Grades 3-8) Summer & Fall

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Shoes Casual Shoes – Tan or Brown Sperry or All
Black or All White Athletic Shoes, NO
checkerboard, Converse All-Stars or other
colors (Red, Pink, Green)

Summer & Fall No Added Color. No Heels/dress shoes. Velcro is
acceptable for primary grades. No Crocs, NO sandals,
NO Sanuk’s, NO Hey Dudes, NO boots or high tops. No
polka dots. No tattered shoes.
Gym Shoes All Black or all White Athletic only Summer & Fall Required on PE days
Hair Accessories Navy Blue or White Headbands/Hair pieces Summer & Fall No Flowers or Sequins

 

 

Marking Clothes and Possessions/Lost and Found

Please label all of your child's belongings.  As a security precaution we recommend placing the child's name on the inside of these items if possible.  Items that have not been marked with the owner's name will be placed in the lost and found located in the school gym next to the stage.  Items not claimed within a reasonable amount of time will be donated to charity.

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