School Uniform
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Pre-Kindergarten Students (School uniform is not required)
- Pre-kindergarten students may wear comfortable clothing suitable for the types of activities (arts and crafts, circle time, outdoor play, etc.) that are conducted in the pre-kindergarten setting. Clothing should be appropriate for the school environment. Tennis shoes (without lights and wheels) should be worn. Students may not wear clogs, sandals, or flip flops. Students may wear shorts from September through October 14 and from April 1st through the end of the school year.
Boys– Kindergarten through Grade 8
- Navy slacks (corduroy is permitted during the winter)
- Belts must be worn by students in grades 3-8.
- White short/long sleeve polo shirt or white short/long sleeve dress shirt
- Shirts must be tucked in at all times.
During cold weather, a white turtleneck may be worn in lieu of the polo shirt or dress shirt. - White ankle/crew socks or navy crew socks (socks must be without logos)
- Socks must be visible above the shoe.
- Brown or black shoes as specified on the flyer distributed to parents
- If sweaters are needed during the school day, the monogrammed, St. Louis sweater purchased through Flynn and O’Hara must be worn. (Eighth grade students may wear a red sweatshirt ordered through the school.)
- Sweatshirts may not be substituted for sweaters. The CYO basketball sweatshirts are not part of the uniform.
Girls – Kindergarten through Grade 5
- St. Louis plaid jumper or uniform plaid slacks – both purchased from Flynn & O’Hara
- White short/long sleeve blouse or white banded-bottom polo shirt
- The banded-bottom polo shirt is purchased from Flynn & O’Hara and may be worn only with the slacks.
During cold weather, a white turtleneck may be worn in lieu of the blouse/polo shirt. - White ankle/crew socks or navy knee highs (socks must be without logos)
- Socks must be visible above the shoe; knee highs may not be rolled down.
During cold weather, navy blue tights, not stockings/pantyhose, may be worn alone or with navy knee highs but not with white socks. Black tights are not part of the school uniform. - Brown, black, or saddle shoes as specified on the flyer distributed to parents
- If sweaters are needed during the school day, the monogrammed, St. Louis sweater purchased through Flynn and O’Hara must be worn.
- Sweatshirts may not be substituted for sweaters.
- Hair accessories are limited to the following colors: matching uniform plaid, navy, green, white, yellow, or red.
Girls – Grades 6 through 8
- St. Louis plaid kilt (no higher than two inches above the knee when kneeling down) or uniform plaid slacks – both purchased from Flynn & O’Hara
- White short/long sleeve blouse, white short/long sleeve polo shirt, or white banded-bottom polo shirt
The banded-bottom polo shirt is purchased from Flynn & O’Hara. - During cold weather, a white turtleneck may be worn in lieu of the blouse, polo shirt, or banded-bottom shirt.
The polo shirt or blouse must be tucked in at all times. The banded-bottom shirt need not be tucked in. - White ankle/crew socks or navy knee highs (socks must be without logos)
- Socks must be visible above the shoe; knee highs may not be rolled down.
Eighth grade girls may wear red knee highs (not rolled down) or red tights.
During cold weather, navy blue tights, not stockings/pantyhose, may be worn alone or with navy knee highs but not with white socks or red knee highs. Black tights are not part of the school uniform. - Brown, black, or saddle shoes as specified on the flyer distributed to parents
- If sweaters are needed during the school day, the monogrammed, St. Louis sweater purchased through Flynn and O’Hara must be worn. (Eighth grade students may wear a red sweatshirt ordered through the school.)
- Sweatshirts may not be substituted for sweaters. The CYO basketball sweatshirts are not part of the uniform.
- Hair accessories are limited to the following colors: matching uniform plaid, navy, green, white, yellow, or red.
Cold Weather: Sweaters and Sweatpants
- If a student needs a sweater during cold weather, only the monogrammed sweaters purchased through Flynn & O’Hara may be worn. Three styles are available in cotton or acrylic: V-neck cardigan; crew neck pullover; V-neck pullover. In lieu of wearing a sweater, eighth grade students may opt to wear a red sweatshirt ordered through the school. The CYO basketball sweatshirts are not part of the uniform.
- During cold weather, while traveling to and from school and during outdoor recess, girls may wear navy blue, black, red, or green sweatpants under their skirts or jumpers. The sweatpants are to be removed when the girls enter the building. Pajama-style, lounge-wear pants are not permitted.
Summer Uniform
The summer uniform consists of khaki shorts (girls in grades 6-8 may wear khaki shorts or khaki skorts), white short sleeve polo shirt, white ankle/crew socks (without logos) that are visible above the shoe, and uniform school shoes. Athletic shoes may not be worn with the summer uniform. Belts must be worn by students in grades 3-8. The summer uniform may be worn from August until October 14th and from April 1st through June. The khaki shorts and skorts must be purchased through Flynn & O’Hara. The summer uniform is not mandatory; in lieu of the summer uniform, students are to wear their regular uniform. The physical education uniform may not be substituted for the summer uniform.
Physical Education Uniform
The physical education uniform consists of St. Louis navy shorts, a St. Louis School t-shirt, a St. Louis sweatshirt, blue sweatpants, white ankle/crew socks (without logos), and tennis shoes (without lights or wheels). From October 15th through March 31st, blue sweatpants and the St. Louis sweatshirt must be worn over the St. Louis t-shirt and shorts. The physical education t-shirt, shorts, and sweatshirt are monogrammed and are purchased through Flynn & O’Hara. The CYO basketball sweatshirts are not part of the uniform.
Jewelry/Makeup
Girls and boys may wear a watch. Girls may wear one pair of post earrings (one earring in the lobe of each ear). Boys may not wear earrings. A cross or religious medal may be worn around the neck. If a cross or religious medal is worn, it must be attached to a thin chain, not to a neckband, etc. One ring may be worn. No other jewelry is permitted. No make-up, nail tips, or nail polish (including clear nail polish) may be worn. Make-up is not to be worn at any school related functions (e.g.: Cultural Arts Night, Christmas program, band concerts, May Procession, Science Fair, Social Studies Fair, etc.).
Hairstyles
Haircuts for boys and girls should be simple. No fad hairstyles are permitted; this includes but is not limited to dying, bleaching, coloring, or highlighting one’s hair. Determination as to what constitutes fad hairstyles will be made by the administration. Beads may not be worn in the hair. Hair wraps, and hair extensions are not permitted. Bangs must be above the eyebrows for boys and girls. Boys’ hair must be above the ears and above the collar. Girls’ hair must be out of the eyes. Hats may not be worn in the building, including out of uniform days.
Out of Uniform Days
Occasionally, students are given the privilege of attending school out of uniform. This may occur on specified out of uniform days or on designated NUT/PEANUT card redemption days (Thursday and Fridays). (NUT/PEANUT cards may not be redeemed on days when the students will attend church for mass, prayer services, Reconciliation, etc.) In all cases, out of uniform attire should be appropriate for St. Louis School. Students will be asked to call home for a change of clothes if the administration or faculty deems that the clothing is suggestive or inappropriate. Students may not wear explicit or offensive clothing, skirts/dresses/skorts shorter than 2” above the knee, torn clothing, excessively baggy clothing, belly shirts/midriff baring shirts, low cut tops, halter tops, pajama bottoms, low cut slacks, flip flops, or sandals. Shorts are not permitted unless they are the school uniform shorts or the school physical education shorts.
Uniform Exchange Program
St. Louis has a Uniform Exchange Program. Several times a year, parents are given the opportunity to obtain gently used uniforms that have been donated by parents whose children have outgrown the items. This service is free, and uniform donations are accepted year round.
Lost and Found
We encourage all parents to label each item of clothing and all lunch boxes so that misplaced items can be returned to their owner. If a child loses a piece of his/her uniform, a lunch box, or other items, please check the lost and found bin. At the end of the month, unclaimed items are donated to a charity.
Reminders
The following are unacceptable with regard to the school and/or gym uniform:
- Leggings, navy blue stockings, black tights
- Socks not visible above the shoe
- T-shirts/undershirts with logos or in colors other than white
- Bracelets of any kind including ankle bracelets; hoop earrings of any size; necklaces
- Make-up; nail polish, or nail tips
- Hats worn in the building
- Hair wraps; hair extensions, hair beads
- Dyed, bleached, colored, or highlighted hair
- Pajama-style pants