Where to purchase uniform and spirit wear:

The Lands’ End School online catalog is one option to outfit your children with St. Mary School uniforms.  Please select items in accordance with our uniform policy.

St. Mary School PTO earns up to 3% of sales when purchasing school uniforms through Lands’ End using our Preferred School Code # 900096009.

The SMS Spirit Wear Shop via U-Sports is another option for purchasing uniform shirts, and St. Mary spirit wear.  The PTO also earns a % of sales from U-Sports.

School Uniform Policy

All students are expected to always dress neatly and appropriately – even on out-of-uniform days.  Neat and appropriate appearance includes but is not limited to cleanliness, good repair, free from holes, size of clothes, and modesty, as well as logos, graphics, or messages printed on clothes.

  • All students are expected to always dress neatly and appropriately – even on out-of-uniform days. Neat and appropriate appearance includes but is not limited to, cleanliness, good repair, free from holes, size of clothes, and modesty, as well as logos, graphics, or messages printed on clothes.
  • Uniform shorts/skorts and skirts must be modest in length, no higher than 4″ above the knee. Skirts must be 4 inches to knee. Anything shorter will require leggings to be worn underneath.  Out-of-uniform shorts and skirts must have a 5-inch inseam or longer.  Uniform and out-of-uniform slacks, shorts, and skirts may not hang below the waist or be rolled at the waist.  Undergarments and midriffs may not show at any time. 
  • For health and safety, socks or tights are to be worn. Girls may wear white, navy, or black ankle/athletic socks, white, black, or navy opaque tights, or white knee socks. Footless tights may be worn.  Boys may wear white, navy, or black ankle/athletic socks or dress socks. Shoes with low heels and closed toes must be always worn.  Sandals, crocs, and clogs are not allowed.  Boots may be worn beginning on November 1 but not after April 1 of a school year.
  • Girls will wear the uniform plaid jumper (K-5) or skirt/skorts (Grades 6, 7, 8). Socks, tights, and leggings worn under the uniform must be white, navy blue, or black. Pants may not be worn under the uniform during the school day.
  • Uniform pants worn by male and female students must be navy blue (Grades 6-8) or khaki (Grades K-8) DRESS PANTS with NO rivets or patch pockets. Capri pants, yoga pants, and stretch knit pants are not permitted. Jeans, any style, are prohibited.
  • Navy blue (Grades 6-8) or khaki (Grades K-8) DRESS SHORTS are acceptable before Nov 1, after April 1, or in 70-degree or higher weather.
  • Navy uniform shirts worn by female students in Grades K-5 are dress shirts or one of the approved soft knit shirts with a St. Mary logo. Navy Shirts can only be worn with khaki color pants/shorts (or the uniform jumper.) These soft knit shirts must have the SMS logo and can be purchased through Lands’ End. Junior High girls wear green uniform shirts purchased through Lands’ End or U-Sports. 
  • Navy uniform shirts are worn by male students in Grades K-5 and approved soft knit shirts with a St. Mary logo. Navy Shirts can only be worn with khaki color pants/shorts. These soft knit shirts can be purchased through Lands’ End and have the SMS logo.  Junior High males wear uniform shirts purchased through Lands’ End or U-Sports. Shirts are to be always tucked in.
  • Uniform fleece vests or half-zip tops may be worn in place of a sweater or sweatshirt. These may be purchased through Lands’ End and have the St. Mary School logo.  All students may wear navy.  Junior High students may wear dark green. A uniform shirt must be worn under the fleece.
  • Uniform sweatshirts must be one of the approved uniform sweatshirts with the St. Mary logo, NOT a “Spirit Wear” or “Cougar Gear” sweatshirt. Sweaters must be plain navy-blue cardigan style with no hood, decorations, or ruffles.   The logo is not required; if any monogram is to adorn the sweater, it is to be SMS or St. Mary School stitched in white. A uniform shirt must be worn under the uniform sweatshirt/sweater. White turtleneck sweaters may be worn UNDER the required uniform shirts. T-shirts worn under the uniform shirt must be plain white, and no graphics may show through.
  • Both boys and girls must wear a belt with shorts or pants in Grades 3-8.
  • Hairstyles for boys and girls must be neat and well-maintained. Hair must not cover the eyes.
  • Makeup is to be modest and natural and may be worn by Junior High girls only.
  • Jewelry is to be minimal and modest. Earrings should be no larger than a dime. Large hoops or dangling earrings are prohibited.  Body piercing and tattoos are not permitted.
  • Hats or scarves may not be worn inside the school building except for special occasions or principal approval

ON P.E. DAYS, all students must wear gym shoes. Shorts, slacks, or sweatpants must be worn.                 

SPIRIT WEAR DAYS

Once a month and on other special days to be announced, Spirit Wear, Cougar Gear, and sports uniforms may be worn. Students may wear a designated shirt in place of the uniform shirt. Pajama pants may not be worn. Sweatpants, jeans, or leggings may be worn on either Spirit Days or out-of-uniform days. Spirit Wear and Cougar Gear will be available for purchase at St. Mary School.

OUT of UNIFORM DAYS

Students must observe school guidelines for clean, neat, and modest attire when they are “out of uniform.”  Some examples of current fashion trends that are NOT acceptable include but are not limited to waistbands hanging low on the hips, writing on the rear, tank tops or camisoles with spaghetti straps, any clothing that reveals undergarments or midriffs and basketball shirts without a shirt underneath.  Shorts are acceptable before Nov 1, after April 1, or in 70-degree or higher weather.  If shorts are worn, they must have at least a 5-inch inseam.  Parents will be called to bring appropriate clothing to students who fail to follow this policy or students will have to wear a uniform from the uniform exchange. 

Teachers may ask students to remove or change anything that they find distracting or disturbing to others.  Parents are notified if students repeatedly disregard the school’s dress code. Students will receive a DT and be restricted from attending classes until they change into proper dress.

For out-of-unit days, all uniform rules about modesty and fit still apply. No midriff, sleeveless, or revealing clothing, etc. Clothing that promotes alcohol, drugs, violence, or political position is not permitted.