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Uniform Policy


You can see pictures of the new uniforms here
Children in Pre-K do not wear a uniform.  They are allowed to wear clean and neat play clothes. For safety reasons they are not allowed to wear flip flops, sandals, jellies, crocs, high heel shoes or platform boots/shoes.

Uniforms can be purchased directly from Donnelly's Clothing. Please refer to the Student Handbook for more information regarding the uniform requirements and restrictions. Uniform items may also be purchased at significantly reduced rates through the "uniform closet". Select items of slightly used uniform items are available for purchase from the school throughout the school year.

Girl's Uniform Requirements


Kindergarten 

Navy blue knit dress 
Navy shorts 
Navy pants
Navy socks or tights
Grades 1-5

Blue & white plaid jumper
White round collar blouse
Navy blue sweater
Navy blue socks or tights
Navy blue winter slacks
Navy blue shorts
Grades 6-8

Box pleated plaid skirt
White tailored blouse
V Neck knitted vest
Navy blue socks or tights
Navy blue winter slacks
Navy blue shorts

Mass Dress: Girls in grades 1-5 are required to wear school plaid jumpers with white round collar blouses to all masses. When wearing a uniform blouse, it is recommended that a white tank top or white camisol shirt be worn under the blouse in order to promote modesty. Girls in grades 6-8 are required to wear school box pleated plaid skirt and a white tailored blouse. No pants or shorts are allowed for mass dress. Hooded sweatshirts are not allowed. Students can wear plain navy blue sweatshirt (non-hooded only) or a plain navy blue sweater or vest. Students are not allowed to wear any other form of covering (coats or jackets) in the school.

During School:  Students should be in complete uniform every day. Blouses are to be tucked in while inside all buildings during the school day. Blouses should not be over-sized or skin tight. Undershirts or camisoles must be solid white and free from any decorations that are visible through shirts and blouses. Shorts should not be more than two inches above the knee.  Shirts may have one button open at the top. The hem for girl's jumpers and skirts should reach the knee. Socks or tights must be worn at all times. Socks or tights must be solid white or navy blue. No leggings (footless tights) are allowed. All clothes must be sized right to fit, clean, neat and without holes or frays. Shorts are allowed from after the spring break and again in the fall until the end of September. 

Boy's Uniform Requirements


Kindergarten 

Navy blue elastic waistband pull-up pants 
Light blue knit shirt w/ logo 
Navy blue sweater
Navy blue or white socks
Navy blue shorts
Grades 1-5

Navy blue twill pants
White or Light Blue button down shirt
Uniform plaid tie
V neck sweater w/ emblem
Navy blue fleece vest w/ emblem 
Navy blue shorts
Navy blue or white socks
Brown or black belt
Grades 6-8

Navy blue "Docker" style pants
White or Light Blue button down shirt
Uniform striped tie
V neck sweater w/ emblem
Navy blue fleece vest w/ emblem
Navy blue shorts
Navy blue or white socks
Brown or black belt

Mass Dress: Boys are required to wear pants with the uniform button down shirt and tie to all masses. No shorts are allowed for mass dress. Hooded sweatshirts are not allowed. Students can wear plain navy blue sweatshirt (non-hooded only) or a plain navy blue sweater or vest. Students are not allowed to wear any other form of covering (coats or jackets) in the school.

During School:  Students should be in complete uniform every day. Shirts are to be tucked in while inside all buildings during the school day. Shirts should not be over-sized or skin tight. Undershirts must be solid white and free from any decorations that are visible through shirts. Shorts should not be more than two inches above the knee.  Shirts may have one button open at the top. Socks must be worn at all times. Socks must be solid white or navy blue. All clothes must be sized right to fit, clean, neat and without holes or frays. Shorts are allowed from after the spring break and again in the fall until the end of September. 

Shoes and Miscellaneous


SHOES: Shoes must be tied or fastened at all times.  Shoes shall be either black oxfords or plain black athletic shoes (not sneakers) with black soles and without any visible logos. Girls' shoes should be a tie or mary-jane style.  Sneakers can be worn on gym days only. Flip flops, sandals, jellies, crocs, high heel shoes (more than 1.5 inches), or platform boots/shoes are not allowed.  
HAIR:  Students are expected to maintain clean, neat, trimmed hair. Beading, bleached hair, or artificial hair coloring/streaking/highlighting are not allowed. Bangs must be cut above the eye brows (out of the eyes) or pulled away from the eyebrows with barrettes/clips. Girls' hair accessories or headbands should not draw unnecessary attention. Solid colors such as navy blue, black, or brown for headbands and hair accessories are recommended. Boys are required to have their hair cut above the ears and not below the top of the collar of a dress shirt.

MAKE-UP: No make-up shall be worn, this includes but is not limited to, lipstick, eye make-up, nail polish, fake nails, nail tips, or any other type of make-up.  Students may not wear or bring any type of perfume, cologne or spray to school for any reason. 

JEWELRY: Body piercing is not permitted except for stud-type earrings (one earring per ear on earlobe only) for girls. No earrings are permitted for boys. No jewelry is allowed except for jewelry with Christian religious symbols and stud-type earrings.

OTHER: Visible body art is not permitted. Hats, bandannas, or stocking caps may not be worn in the buildings.

COLD WEATHER ATTIRE:  All children going outside for recess are to be dressed in warm knit hats, gloves/mittens, ear muffs, snow or cold weather boots and scarves during the cold weather season.  If your child is not properly dressed for the outside elements, your child may be kept inside for the recess period(s).

DRESS DOWN DAY: Occasionally students will be allowed a dress down day. School attire must be of good-taste. Shoes must follow the uniform standard for safety purposes. If a student attends school in inappropriate dress, the parent will be called for a change of clothes. If the student has infractions in any class during the previous four (4) weeks, he/she will not be eligible to participate in dress down day and must wear their standard school uniform. 

St. Mary - St Joseph School
35 Valley Street, Willimantic, Connecticut 06226
860-423-8479