Uniform Information

UNIFORM REGULATIONS

ALL CLOTHING MUST BE CLEAN AND MENDED. 

UNIFORM POLICY WILL BE ENFORCED AND CONSEQUENCES WILL FOLLOW.

The Uniform Store is the only approved vendor for St. Pius X School uniform items.

Uniform for Mass – All students must wear dress uniforms on Mass days.  Skirts and jumpers, white knee high socks for girls and long pants for boys with white shirt/blouse, dress sweater, black shoes.

 ALL STUDENTS TK-8

• Navy blue or khaki uniform walking shorts  (no shorter than 4’’ above the knee) 

• White or navy knit uniform polo shirt with SPX logo. 

• Grades 6-7-8 may wear a green uniform polo shirt with SPX logo. 

• Navy blue or khaki twill uniform pants 

• Navy blue long sleeve uniform sweater may be worn

• Navy blue sleeveless sweater vest with SPX logo may be worn

• Plain white T-shirt or long sleeve white turtlenecks only may be worn under blouse or shirt

• Shirts must be tucked in

• School sweatshirt/school jacket only (St. Pius logo only jacket/sweatshirt may be worn in class)

• Plain white crew or knee socks must cover the ankle or white SPX logo socks may be worn

• Hair accessories for girls must be kept to a minimum and must match school colors

GIRLS TK – 8

• School uniform jumper or skort

• Short sleeve white blouse with pointed collar

• Girls in grades 3-8  can wear a uniform skirt or skort instead of a jumper with the above mentioned blouses or polo shirts

• All jumpers and skirts may not be shorter than 3" above the knee

• Navy blue or khaki twill uniform pants 

• If girls choose to wear a belt it must be plain solid black, brown, or navy blue.

WE SUGGEST NOT CUTTING OFF THE HEM OF THE SKIRT OR JUMPER SINCE IT MAY BE LET DOWN TO ALLOW FOR THE CHILD’S GROWTH

BOYS TK -8

• Navy blue or khaki uniform walking shorts (no shorter than 4’’above the knee) 

• White or navy knit uniform polo shirt with SPX logo. 

• Navy blue or khaki twill uniform pants 

• Belts are mandatory for grades 4 thru 8 and optional for grades Kdg. through 3 must be worn through belt loops at the waistline and be plain solid black, brown or navy blue

SHOES TK - 8

• Must be solid black, white, navy or grey (including athletic shoes)

• Shoelaces must be solid black or white

• For safety, shoes must tie, buckle, strap, or Velcro (including athletic shoes)

• Shoelaces must be tied

• All shoes must have rubber soles     

• Heelies or sandals are not allowed

• Patterns, checks, or decorations are not allowed on any shoes

• Shoes must not have heels / soles higher than 1 inch

P.E. UNIFORM

P.E. uniforms can be worn only on student's P.E. days.  Check with your child’s teacher for their scheduled P.E. days. P.E. uniform items may be purchased at St. Pius X School.

• Uniform walking short                              

• Navy blue or white knit polo shirt with St. Pius logo

• Uniform navy blue color sweatpants                

• Navy blue P.E. shirt with St. Pius logo

• P.E. mesh uniform shorts                        

• Athletic shoes-must be solid black or white

                                                                                                                                                                                                      HEADBANDS:   

White, navy/dark blue or our school plaid headbands ONLY. Flowers may not be worn in the hair nor any other decorations or accessories. Barrettes are permissible if free of any decoration or designs. 

HAIR:   

Girls: Hair must be kept out of their faces either with a headband that complies or by being pulled/tied back or using a barrette/hair tie. “Scrunchies” worn to keep hair back must be the school plaid, white, or dark/navy blue. Ribbon used for the same purpose must be school plaid, white, or dark/navy blue and free of all decorations. Hair may not be dyed, streaked, tinted, highlighted, or bleached. 

Boys: Hair must be clean and well groomed. Hair must be kept out of their faces. No extreme or fad haircuts. Designs may not be shaved into the scalp. Hair may not be dyed, streaked, tinted, highlighted, or bleached. 

UNDERSHIRTS:  

Tee shirts worn under the uniform shirt must be white and free from all logos, messages etc. For warmth, students should wear the uniform cardigan, vest, or jacket. 

MAKEUP:  

Makeup is not permitted at St. Pius X Catholic School. A student wearing makeup will be sent to the office to remove it and parents will be contacted.

FINGERNAIL POLISH: 

Fingernail polish is not allowed in any grade.  Students wearing fingernail polish in any grade will be sent to the office and asked to remove it. Acrylic and gel fingernails are not allowed in any grade. 

JEWELRY: 

Girls: One religious medal or cross/crucifix, one religious bracelet, or a watch may be worn. iWatches, Apple Watches, FitBits, or similar technology is not permitted. One stud earring per ear only. Earrings with dangles, hoops, or gauges are not permitted. 

Boys: One religious medal or cross/crucifix, one religious bracelet, or a watch may be worn. iWatches, Apple Watches, FitBits, or similar technology is not permitted. Boys are not permitted to wear earrings. 

**If any allowable jewelry becomes a distraction, the student will be denied the privilege.  

FREE DRESS DAYS

For all students:
All regular uniform policies apply except:

• Non-uniform shirts with or without collars are permitted

• Jeans or long pants are permitted (no holes, fraying or sagging)

• Shirts or blouses must be tucked in or hang below the waist so that when arms are raised, midriff is not exposed

• Hemlines of skirts must be no shorter than 3 inches above the middle of the knee –NO mini skirts

• Walking/Bermuda shorts are acceptable. No sagging or short shorts.

• Tight fitting apparel – shirts, skirts, shorts, skorts, leggings, yoga pants may not be worn

• Sweatpants – Students should look well put together and ready to learn

• Shoes must comply with daily uniform policy.  While socks can differ from the daily uniform policy, socks must be worn at all times. 

• No Ugg boots or heels may be worn

• No Flip flops, sandals, Crocs or shoes without backstraps

• Any symbol or logo that bears any negative, prejudicial or biased message is not allowed (e.g. skulls, crossbones, weapons, iron cross, etc.).  

• The Principal reserves the right to determine appropriateness of any dress.

Uniform optional days may never be observed on a Mass day. 

One or more of the following may be consequences of any violation of the above guidelines:

Uniform notice sent home requiring parent signature.

Phone call to require that appropriate clothing be brought to school.

Student may be denied access to class while waiting for appropriate clothing.

Student will be responsible for all missed work.

Conduct notice may be given.

A consequence may be given. 

Repeated violations will affect Responsible Behavior Grade