BOYS

GIRLS

PANTS: Khaki pants are to be worn for 7th and 8th Grade boys. Pants should be appropriately sized (waist and length) and have the appropriate logo to be acceptable.  Due to student growth patterns, the size should be checked throughout the year.  

PANTS: Khaki pants are to be worn for 7th and 8th Grade girls. Pants should be appropriately sized (waist and length) and must have the appropriate logo to be acceptable.  Due to student growth patterns, the size should be checked throughout the year.  

SHORTS: Khaki shorts are to be worn for 7th and 8th Grade boys.  Shorts should be appropriately sized and must have the appropriate logo to be acceptable.  Shorts must not extend below the knee and must be no shorter than 2 inches from the top of the knee when standing.  Shorts that are considered to be too tight by the administration will be unacceptable. Due to student growth patterns, the size should be checked throughout the year.  

SKIRTS: The official St. Mary’s plaid skirt must touch the calf in a kneeling position and be no shorter than 2 inches above the knee in a standing position (this includes front, back, and sides).  This measurement applies when the skirt is worn at the student’s natural waist. Due to student growth patterns, the size should be checked throughout the year.  

SHIRTS: Students must wear the light blue Oxford long or short sleeve shirt purchased from

Posey’s displaying the approved school logo.  Shirts must be tucked in and

buttoned appropriately as long as the student is on campus.

BLOUSE: Students must wear the light blue Oxford long or short sleeve blouse purchased from Posey’s displaying the approved school logo.  Shirts must be tucked in and buttoned appropriately as long as the student is on campus.

SOCKS Students may wear ankle (CLEARLY ABOVE THE ANKLE BONE) or crew socks.  They must be white, navy, or black. One small brand logo is acceptable.  

SOCKS Students may wear ankle (CLEARLY ABOVE THE ANKLE BONE) or crew socks.  They must be white, navy, or black.  One small brand logo is acceptable. Plain navy or white tights/leggings are acceptable.  Leggings must touch the ankle.

TIES: School-approved long tie, properly worn (shirt buttoned to the top, tie tightened properly), is required for Mass days with the official shirt. The tie is to be worn throughout the entirety of the day.

TIES: School-approved lady's tie, properly worn, is required for mass days with an official shirt.  The tie must be worn throughout the entirety of the day.

HAIR must be neat, clean, combed, and of the student’s natural hair color.  Highlights are allowed, provided that they are not unnatural, excessive, or distracting, upon the discretion of the administration.  Afros must not be over three inches for any student.  Ponytails, man-buns, mohawks, mullets, twists, dreadlocks, or other exaggerated styles will not be permitted.  A design shaved into the hair is not allowed.  Hats, wigs, bandannas, and sweatbands are not allowed.  Hair must not touch the uniform shirt collar on the back of the neck, must not touch the ear, and must not extend below the eyebrows when laying flat.

HAIR must be neat, clean, combed, and of the student’s natural hair color.  Highlights are allowed, provided that they are not unnatural, excessive, or distracting, upon the discretion of the administration.  Hats, scarves, feathers, sweatbands, and excessive hair extensions are not allowed. Hair accessories such as barrettes, ribbons, bows, headbands, etc. should complement the school uniform and should not stand out.

FACIAL HAIR: Boys should be clean-shaven at all times. Sideburns will be tapered and well-groomed, not extending below the bottom of the ear.

MAKEUP & FINGERNAILS:

Makeup must be modest and appropriate.  Face painting, decorations, and glitter makeup is not permissible.  Fingernails should be plain, and polish (girls only) should be light and neutral; white is acceptable. No bright colors; nothing that stands out.  Fingernails, real or fake, with stickers, stones/jewels, multi-colors, or designs are not permitted.   Fingernails must not be excessive in length.  The administration has the final say on makeup and fingernails.

JEWELRY: One chain and/or bracelet will be allowed.  Chains must be worn under the shirt and should be of a religious nature. Earrings are not allowed while at school or at a school function.

JEWELRY: Students may wear one necklace and/or bracelet.  Jewelry should be modest, appropriate, and religious in nature. One to two small stud or small hoop earrings worn on the earlobe is acceptable.  Cartilage piercings must be removed.  

UNDERSHIRT: Plain white t-shirt may be worn under the student’s shirt/blouse.  Neither should be visible beyond the shirtsleeve.  Girls may wear a plain white camisole under their school shirt.

BELTS must be solid brown or black with a plain buckle. 

SHOES: The uniform shoe must be a dress shoe that is black, brown/tan, or navy.  Sperry-type shoes are preferred.  If needed, acceptable Sperry’s may be purchased at Posey’s.  Slip-on shoes are not allowed.  Laces must be tied and blend with the shoe.  All shoes must be worn with socks and worn properly.  Boots, clogs, moccasins, sandals, and Hey Dudes are not permitted. Tennis and athletic shoes are not permitted except during P.E., and are required for P.E

SPIRIT SHIRT DAYS will be every Friday unless otherwise stated.  All Jr High students must wear the official ‘23-’24 Spirit shirt or Spirit sweatshirt,  sold by the PTO, with jeans or appropriate school bottoms.  Spirit sweatshirts can only be worn on Spirit Shirt days.  There should be no holes in the jeans.  NO LEGGINGS ALLOWED.  Students may wear any tennis shoe on spirit shirt days if wearing a spirit shirt.  Any student not in a spirit shirt must wear the school uniform with the appropriate uniform shoe.

OUTERWEAR: Appropriate outerwear must be worn by all students while on the school campus.  Appropriate outerwear includes the official St. Mary’s letter jacket, cardigan sweater, sweater vest, pullover crew or hooded sweatshirt, fleece jacket, or all-weather coat.  All outerwear must be navy and display the heat-sealed school crest.  The pullover sweatshirts may display the heat-sealed crest or  SMS across the front.  The fleece and all-weather coat must have the embroidered STM logo.  Monogramming is allowed on shirts and outerwear on the sleeve hem or cuff but may be no larger than 1/2 inch tall and must be white.  

ACCESSORIES: No smart watches or other devices that connect to the internet are allowed. Perfume and cologne are not to be overbearing.  Backpacks with wheels are not allowed.

MASS ATTIRE: No shorts or jackets will be worn during mass; cardigans, vests, and navy pullover CREW sweatshirts are the only acceptable outerwear during Mass.  The school tie, worn appropriately (shirt buttoned to the top, tie tightened properly), is required for the entirety of the day.

PE UNIFORM: All students in 7th and 8th grade will need a PE uniform.  PE uniforms are available at Posey’s.