School Uniform
Every student is required to be in full uniform at all times, starting the first day of school,and until school closes in June. The school uniform is purchased from Flynn & O'Hara Uniform Company.
Regular uniform.
- Boys– white shirt and school tie, sweater vest (sleeveless or long sleeve) blue trousers, belt.
- Girls- K-5 jumper, sweater optional, but if a sweater is worn it must be the monogrammed school sweater.
- Girls 6-8– white blouse– sweater vest (sleeveless or long sleeve). Shirts and blouses must be tucked inside; no rolled skirts.
- Please note: Student will wear regular school uniform thoughout the school year with the excption of September-October and May-June, where the summer uniform (Polo and shorts/pants) may be worn
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| Girls Required Uniform K-5: | |
| Jumper- Plaid (new uniform patch) Blouse- white with Peter Pan collar (long or short sleeve) Cardigan sweater (with monogram) - optional (only sweater permitted to be worn) Socks- navy blue knee length Shoes- Regulation ( Mary Jane style or black tie-up oxford style) | |
| Girls Required Uniform 6-8: | |
Skirt- plaid (not rolled with the length to be directly above the knees) | |
| Boys Required Uniform 6-8: | |
| | Trousers- regulation dress navy blue Shirt- white dress shirt short/long sleeve (tucked into trousers at all times) Knit shirt (tucked inside trousers) School tie Sweater vest- long sleeve/sleeveless (monogrammed) Belt worn at all times Shoes- regulation Socks - black or navy blue |
| Summer Uniform | |
| | All Boys and girls may wear the light blue knit shirt and walking shorts with a belt during designated times. |
Students are expected to be well groomed and neatly attired at all times. The school has the authority to determine the appropriateness of student hairstyles within the criteria of the school uniform. Hairstyle for the boys and girls must be within the school hair code policy.
No fad haircuts or styles will be permitted. Fads may be deemed unacceptable based on the trends that become popular at various times. Administration determines what is acceptable when these styles become apparent. Such styles may include but not not limited to (ex. completely shaved, or shaved close on sides and long hair on the top, layered, long hair for boys). Boys’ hair length must be above the collar. Hair should not be in the eyes of the student. Excessive use of gels, hairspray or other products is not permitted. Highlighting/Coloring/bleaching of hair is not permitted. If it is done under parent supervision during the summer it must be back to normal color for the opening of school.
Girls may not wear make-up or nailpolish at anytime.
Defacing the school uniform will not be tolerated.
Girls will be permitted to wear only very small earrings. Dangling earrings are not permitted and only one earring allowed on each ear.
Boys are not permitted to wear earrings at any time. Jewelry is not permitted in school (specifically necklaces, bracelets). Jewelry is expensive as well as a distraction, therefore, should be left at home. It is important that all students comply with this policy at all times.
Parental support and supervision of school policy is very important.
Gym Uniform
All students will wear the regulation blue PE uniform, (purchased only through Flynn and O'Hara) and sneakers.
The tee shirt and shorts are te summer uniform and sweatpants and sweatshirt, are the fall uniform. Special tees are permitted on occasion.
Shoes
The regulation shoe for boys will be the black oxford tie up shoe; the girls will wear black oxford tie shoe or Mary Jane style approved by the administration. Shoes may be purchased at any store that carries the required shoes. (Shoe Carnival, Schuster Shoes, DiGuilio's Shoes and Flynn & O’Hara)
Uniform Sale Program
Gently used uniform Items are available for sale at a reduced price. The Uniform "Closet" is open throughout the year on a need basis, but at special times that are published in our newsletters and on the website. You may contact the PTA at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call the school office.
Non-Uniform Day Information
Students generally conduct themselves in a manner similar to the way they dress and groom. Therefore on non-uniform dress down days students are expected to wear appropriate, acceptable clothing with no music groups, inappropriate words or phrases, or alcohol/tobacco advertisement. Shirts must have sleeves; no tank tops, including “cold shoulder” tops, spaghetti straps, or shirts that show the mid-section; there should be no rips or tears in clothing, and hats are not to be worn. No yoga pants or leggings. For the safety of our children, no open toe shoes are permitted; including slip on shoes, flip flops, or sandals. Sneakers or casual shoes are permitted. Uniform shorts may be worn during September to mid-October and mid-May to June. Skirts should be no shorter than 2 inches above knee. Jeans, khakis, or uniform pants will be acceptable on these days.
For Spirit Days, only designated spirit sweatshirt or t-shirts that say Our Lady of Hope Regional School or clothing of blue and white may be worn with uniform pants/skirts or school PE sweatpants.
Students are not requiredto participate in these days. It is always appropriate to wear the school uniform.
We appreciate your compliance with these regulations.