Uniform Dress Code

Uniform components may be purchased from Flynn & O'Hara Uniform Company, throughout the year, either online or by calling 1-800-441-4122. Order forms are available from the school office at any time. Uniform components purchased from other suppliers must be identical to the Flynn & O'Hara styles, with the exception of logos. Logos are optional. At all times, students are to be neat and clean in appearance. Hair should be neatly arranged. Boys' hair must be cut above the collar. Dyed, highlighted, or extreme hairstyles are not permitted. If a student is not dressed in the school uniform, parents are to send a note to the classroom teacher explaining the reason. If the principal feels that a student's clothing is not appropriate, parents will be contacted to bring a change of clothing to school. Please label everything your child wears to school. Lost and Found items not claimed in two weeks are distributed to the needy.

 

Preschool

Students are to wear comfortable play clothes every day. Slip-on shoes or sandals are not permitted.

 

Boys and Girls, Kindergarten through Grade 6

With the Summer Uniform

Low-top sneakers in dark colors or regular school shoes may be worn. Sneakers and shoes should tie, must have heels of one inch or less, and must have rubber soles. Velcro shoes delay development of shoe-tying skills, and are not recommended. SLIP-ON SHOES IN ANY STYLE MAY NEVER BE WORN. SNEAKERS WITH WHEELS MAY NEVER BE WORN.

With the Winter Uniform

Shoes that tie should be worn. Sneakers are permitted only on gym day. Shoes should be dark colors with rubber soles. Heels should not be more than one inch high. Velcro shoes delay development of shoe-tying skills, and are not recommended. SLIP-ON SHOES IN ANY STYLE MAY NEVER BE WORN.

 

Boys' Uniforms, Kindergarten through Grade 6

Summer (optional)

May be worn from the opening day of school through the end of the second week of October, and from the third week of April until the close of school.

K through 6

May wear blue walking shorts with white polo shirt. Belts must be worn with the walking shorts if they are tailored with belt loops. Pull-on shorts are acceptable for K and 1 only. Sixth Grade boys may wear a York Catholic polo shirt. White socks, which cover the ankle, are to be worn. Long slacks may be worn with the polo shirt, but shoes, not sneakers, must be worn with long slacks.

Winter (may be worn all year)

K through 3: long navy slacks with white polo shirt, long sleeve or short sleeve. Belts must be worn with slacks if they are tailored with belt loops. Pull-on slacks are acceptable for K and 1 only. Dark socks are to be worn. Sweaters (optional) are to be long sleeved v-neck, pullover, solid blue.

 

 4 through 6: long navy slacks with white oxford button-down shirt, long sleeve or short sleeve, and the Flynn and O'Hara blue and green striped tie. This tie coordinates with the plaid fabric of the jumpers and kilts. Belts must be worn with slacks. Sweaters (optional) are to be long sleeved v-neck, pullover, solid blue. Sixth Grade boys may wear a navy blue long sleeved pullover York Catholic sweater.

 

Girls' Uniforms

Summer (optional)

May be worn from the opening day of school through the end of the second week of October, and from the third week of April until the close of school.

K through 3

May wear blue walking shorts with white polo shirt. Belts must be worn with walking shorts if they are tailored with belt loops. Pull-on shorts are acceptable for K and 1 only. Shorts must be hemmed at 3 inches or less above the knee. White socks, which cover the ankle, are to be worn.

4 through 6

A white polo shirt with plaid kilt or skirt from the Winter Uniform may be worn. The hem for the skirt or the kilt must be 3 inches or less above the knee. Sixth Grade girls may wear a York Catholic polo. White socks, which cover the ankle or navy blue knee socks, may be worn.

Winter (may be worn all year)

K through 3: green plaid jumper, with white peter-pan collar blouse. Long or short sleeves are permitted. Navy blue stockings or knee socks must be worn. No leggings are to be worn while students are inside the building. If leggings are worn while traveling to school, they must be removed after arrival. The Jumper must be hemmed at 3 inches or less above the knee. Sweaters (optional) are to be long-sleeved v-neck pullover, solid blue.

4 through 6: green plaid kilt with white oxford button-down shirt. Long or short sleeves are permitted. Navy blue stockings or knee socks must be worn. Kilts must be hemmed at 3 inches or less above the knee. Flynn and O'Hara offers a skirt in the same fabric which is tailored with a side zipper. This may be purchased instead of the wrap kilt if the fit is better for your daughter. No leggings are to be worn while students are in the building. If leggings are worn while traveling to school, they must be removed after arrival. Sweaters (optional) are to be long-sleeved v-neck, pullover, solid blue. Sixth Grade girls may wear a navy blue long sleeved pullover York Catholic Sweater.

Accessories

Necklaces may not be visible above the collar. Girls may wear small earrings on the earlobe only. Boys may not wear earrings. No other body piercing may be visible. Multiple rings or bracelets are not permitted. Makeup is not to be worn or brought to school. Girls may wear clear or light pink nail polish. Bottles of nail polish may not be brought to school.

 

Gym Uniform

Summer

All students, Grades K--6 must wear navy blue gym shorts, and a light gray T-shirt. Race for Education T-shirts are acceptable. Sneakers of any style, except slip-on, must be worn on Gym Day by all students, K--6.
Winter: Long-sleeved navy blue sweat shirt and sweat pants must be worn to and from school over the gym shorts and T-shirt.

 

Non-Uniform Days

Grades 1-6, Boys and Girls

On days designated as Non-Uniform days students' apparel is to be neat, modest and reflect the image of a Catholic school. Sleeveless shirts must be layered under another shirt. Hems for shorts or skirts must be 3 inches or less above the knee. Sneakers or shoes must allow safe play on the recess yard. Sandals or slip-on shoes are not permitted. Sneakers with wheels are never permitted. Wording or graphics on clothing may not be negative, violent, or offensive to others. If a student's non-uniform apparel is deemed by the principal to be inappropriate, parents will be contacted to bring other clothing to school.

 

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