Uniforms

OPEN TO ALL SMLS FAMILIES:
We are blessed to have current and alumni families who donate gently used, outgrown uniforms for use by anyone in our school who can use them.  Our Uniform Exchange is now available year-round and there is no cost or donation required.  Please contact the Main Office at [email protected], to coordinate a time. 

St. Mary of the Lakes School Dress Code

Updated September 1st, 2023  

Uniforms are optional for students in PreK including on gym days. If families desire, a PreK student may wear the gym uniform utilized by students in Kdg.-8th grade as their daily uniform. 

All students in kindergarten through 8th grade must wear SMLS uniforms as well as SMLS Gym Uniforms on days they have gym.  

Flynn & O’Hara is the School Uniform vendor for St. Mary of the Lakes School. SMLS has a well-stocked Uniform Exchange that all families are welcome to use.  

General Information: 

• All uniforms must be kept neat and clean at all times; NO holes or rips are allowed in them and the uniform may not have any writing on it  
• All shoes must be non-skid/non-scruff; No flip-flops or sandals may be worn at  any time including on dress-down days; No sneakers with wheels are permitted to be worn at any time  

• If sneakers must be worn for medical purposes, a doctor’s note must be  provided to the school nurse that communicates why the sneakers are needed, the length of time  that the sneakers are required, and any other physical limitations that school staff  should be aware of (i.e. no gym class or no running during recess, etc.); If the sneakers are needed  indefinitely for a chronic condition, the student (male or female) must wear  all black sneakers; If a student has a short-term (less than 14 days) medical condition requiring sneakers and does not have black sneakers that he or she is wearing as part of their Summer Uniform then the student may wear sneakers other than black
• Sneakers worn as part of the school uniform should be ALL BLACK including the sole of the shoe with no other colors on the shoe; Gym sneakers can be any color  
• Shoelaces should be tied; Velcro is permissible
• Boys and girls (when applicable) should have shirts tucked in at all times and belt should be visible; This applies to both Summer and Winter Uniforms
• White undershirts (no colored t-shirts) may be worn underneath the uniform shirt
• Girls’ skorts, walking shorts, and gym shorts may not be any more than two inches above the knee; Please note this guideline will be strictly enforced
• Boys may not wear any jewelry except for a wristwatch or a religious medal/cross; Please note that Smart Watches are not allowed to be worn during the school day
• Girls may not wear any jewelry except for a wristwatch or a religious medal/cross; Girls may also wear one pair of small earrings (no large hoops or long earrings that dangle); Please note that Smart Watches are not allowed to be worn during the school day
• Students may not wear bracelets of any type unless they are for a medical reason
• Boys must keep their hair neatly groomed; It must be kept trimmed above the ears, eyes, and collar; Boys may not dye or tint their hair   
• Girls must keep their hair neatly groomed; Girls may not dye or tint their hair  
• Girls in Kdg.-6th grade may not wear any makeup or nail polish; Girls may not have gel nails 
• Girls in 7th and 8th grade may wear makeup and nail polish but it is limited to pale lipstick and clear/ pale pink/French manicure on nails 
• Please note the only exception to the nail polish guidelines are for the fashion show (2nd/8th grade) and the 8th grade dance; Girls participating in these activities may have nail polish of any color the week before and the week after these two events 

Summer Uniform September 1st - October 31st

 and April 8th - End of School  Year  

Kdg.-8th Grade Boys: 

• Navy blue walking shorts or dress pants with plain black, brown, or navy belt; Belt is a REQUIRED part of the Uniform
• Light blue polo shirt with school emblem; Short or long sleeves are acceptable depending on the weather 
• Black dress shoes (loafers or tie) or solid black sneakers 
• Navy blue or black visible crew socks 

Kdg.-4th Grade Girls: 

• Navy blue walking shorts with plain black, brown, or navy belt worn with a light blue polo shirt with school emblem and white ankle socks or navy blue knee socks; Please note polo shirts with short or long-sleeves are acceptable depending on the weather 

                                                   OR 

The year-round plaid jumper is worn with a white Peter Pan blouse (short or long sleeves) and white ankle socks or navy knee socks

•  Navy blue MaryJanes or navy blue oxfords/saddle shoes; Velcro is acceptable

                                                  OR

Solid black sneakers

5th-8th Grade Girls:

• Navy blue walking shorts no more than two inches above the knee with plain black, brown, or navy belt

                                                 OR

Navy blue skort, no more than two inches above the knee and this will be strictly enforced

• White ankle socks or navy blue knee socks
• Light blue polo banded-bottom shirt with school emblem
• Burgundy penny loafers or navy blue oxfords/saddle shoes

                                                OR

Solid black sneakers

 Winter Uniform November 1st - March 28th  (2023-2024 School Year)  

Kdg.-4th Grade Boys: 

• Navy blue dress pants with plain black, brown, or navy belt; Belt is a REQUIRED part of the uniform
• Light blue polo shirt with school emblem; Short or long-sleeves are acceptable depending on the weather 
• Navy blue vest or navy blue pullover sweater with school emblem; Students will not be allowed to wear any other sweaters or sweatshirts, hoodies, etc. in class 
• Black dress shoes (loafers or tie) or solid black sneakers 
• Navy blue or black visible crew socks 

5th-8th Grade Boys:

• Navy blue dress pants with plain black, brown, or navy belt; Belt is a REQUIRED part of the uniform
• Blue button-down collar shirt; Short or long sleeves are acceptable depending on the weather 
• Navy blue tie
• Navy blue vest or navy blue pullover sweater with school emblem; Students will not be allowed to wear any other sweaters or sweatshirts, hoodies, etc. in class 
• Black dress shoes (loafers or tie)
• Navy blue or black visible crew socks 

Kdg.-4th Grade Girls:

• Navy blue long pants/slacks with plain black, brown, or navy belt worn with a light blue polo shirt with school emblem and dark ankle socks; Please note polo shirts with short or long sleeves are acceptable depending on the weather; The belt is a required part of the uniform; Navy blue vest or pullover with school emblem is optional; Students will not be allowed to wear any other sweaters or sweatshirts, hoodies etc. in class 

                                                   OR 

The year-round plaid jumper is worn with a white Peter Pan blouse (short or long sleeves) or white turtleneck and white ankle socks or navy knee socks; Wearing navy tights with the jumper is also an option; Navy blue cardigan with school emblem is optional; Students will not be allowed to wear any other sweaters or sweatshirts, hoodies etc. in class 

• Navy blue MaryJanes or navy blue oxfords/saddle shoes; Velcro is acceptable

5th-8th Grade Girls:

• Navy blue skort or navy blue long pants/slacks with plain black, brown, or navy belt; The belt is a required part of the uniform; Skort must be no more than 2 inches above the knee and this will be strictly enforced
• Light blue oxford shirt; Please note short or long-sleeves are acceptable depending on the weather
• Tights or knee socks must be worn with the skort; Dark-colored ankle socks or knee socks should be worn with long pants/slacks
• A solid navy blue vest or navy pullover sweater with the school emblem; Students will not be allowed to wear any other sweaters or sweatshirts, hoodies, etc. in class 
• Burgundy penny loafers or navy blue oxfords/saddle shoes

K through 8th-grade Gym Uniforms

 Gym Uniforms can be purchased through the school which has a limited inventory or at Flynn & O’Hara.

Students in Kdg.-8th grade will wear their gym uniforms to school on gym days only or on “special days” if specifically directed to do so by their homeroom teacher.

Please note the following requirements apply to the gym uniform for all students, boys, and girls,  in Kdg.-8th grade:   

• Solid navy blue shorts; Shorts must be plain and can not have stripes, logos, white side panels, etc.; Shorts should not be more than two inches above the knee for both boys and girls and this will be strictly enforced
• Light blue T-shirt with school emblem
• During the Winter Uniform months (November-April) a plain navy blue sweatshirt with the school emblem and plain navy blue sweatpants are mandatory; Students should wear their uniform
• T-shirt under their sweatshirt, which they should always bring to gym class during the Winter Uniform months; Students may not replace gym sweatshirts with other items such as hoodies
• All students must wear lace-up or velcro sneakers on gym days; Please note that on gym days only students may wear sneakers of any color; Platform, wheelie, and light-up sneakers are not permitted
• Students should refrain from wearing jewelry including watches to gym class