DRESS CODE FOR GRADE K-8: The uniform policy was adopted in adherence to our
mission statement that will enhance our learning environment. Christian
modesty, personal appearance, and hygiene should reflect an attitude of self-
worth and school pride on the part of every student.
GENERAL REGULATIONS FOR ST. VINCENT’S STUDENTS
1. The Principal is the ultimate authority in interpreting every
facet of the dress code.
2. Students are expected to be clean and well groomed.
Shirts are to be fully tucked in at all times.
3. Hair on boys will be neatly trimmed with at least the bottom
half of the ears exposed and a length not touching
the top of the shirt collar. No gaudy or unusual cuts,
designs, or colors are allowed for boys. Girls may wear any
tasteful hairstyle. No gaudy or extreme cuts, designs, or
colors are allowed for girls. Hair must be clean and groomed.
4. Students are required to bring a written excuse from a parent if
an exception to the dress code becomes necessary. This
note is presented to the homeroom teacher and forwarded
to the Principal.
5. Boy and Girl Scouts may wear their scout uniforms on meeting
days.
SCHEDULE FOR WEARING UNIFORMS
Students shall wear uniform dress from the first day of school through the
last. During the months of August through October and April through May,
St. Vincent students have the option of wearing the uniform dark navy blue
walking shorts.
UNIFORM VIOLATION POLICY
1. The teacher fills out the violation form and sends it home to be
signed.
2. The students is to return the signed form to the homeroom
teacher the next day. The homeroom teacher will keep
all violation forms for tracking and record keeping.
3. Parents will be called, if necessary, to come and take the
students home to remedy the situation when the violation
is considered grave or repetitive.
4. Consequences for multiple violations will be at the discretion
of the Principal.
BOYS DRESS CODE
SHIRTS
• All white, long or short sleeve, 2-3 button polo shirt. Emblems are
not allowed on shirts. May be purchased at any retailer.
• All white turtleneck. May be purchased at any retailer.
• All white polo shirt with SVdP embroidery, purchased through the
SVdP Women’s Guild may be worn.
• All shirts must be tucked into pants, skirts, jumpers, or shorts.
PANTS
• Navy blue twill pants must be purchased at Lagron-Miller
• Grades 7-8 may wear khaki pants must be purchased at Lagron-Miller
SHORTS
• Navy blue walking shorts must be purchased at Lagron-Miller.
Hemline must be no shorter than 3 inches above the middle of
the knee. Shorts may be worn during the months of August
through October and April through May.
SWEATSHIRTS
• Navy blue or gray St. Vincent de Paul purchased through Women’s
Guild.
• Navy blue or gray Peoria Notre Dame purchased through Women’s Guild.
• Length should be approximately waist length.
HOODED SWEATSHIRT
• Navy blue St. Vincent de Paul purchased through SVdP Women’s Guild.
• No other hooded sweatshirts will be allowed to be worn in classroom.
SWEATERS
• Navy blue cardigan must be purchased at Lagron-Miller.
SHOES
• Tennis shoes
• Dress shoes
• The following are not permitted
1. Hiking, hunting, or any type of boot. Boots are for only
outside on rain or snow days.
2. Heels over an inch high
SOCKS
• Solid white or solid navy blue
• Socks must be visible above top of shoes
BELTS
• Optional for K-6 but mandatory for grades 7-8. Belts must be solid
navy, black, or brown leather look-a-like.
UNDERSHIRTS
• Solid white, no lettering
JEWELRY
• One Friendship bracelet
• Religious medal worn on a chain (tucked inside of shirt)
• Watch
• Earrings are not permitted
GIRLS DRESS CODE
SHIRTS
• All white, long or short sleeve, 2-3 button polo shirt. Emblems are
not allowed on shirts. May be purchased at any retailer.
• All white turtleneck. May be purchased at any retailer.
• All white polo shirt with SVdP embroidery, purchased through the
SVdP Women’s Guild may be worn.
• All shirts must be tucked into pants, skirts or shorts.
JUMPERS
• Grades K-2 may wear jumpers only and must be purchased at Lagron-
Miller. Hemline must be no shorter than 3 inches above the
middle of the kneecap. Solid color bike shorts or gym shorts
that are shorter than the hemline must be worn underneath jumpers.
JUMPERS AND SKIRTS
• Grades 3-6 may wear jumpers or skirts and must be purchased at
Lagron-Miller. Hemline must be no shorter than 3 inches above
the middle of the kneecap. Solid color bike shorts or gym
shorts that are shorter than the hemline must be worn
underneath jumpers.
• Grades 7-8 will not wear jumpers or skirts.
PANTS
• Navy blue twill pants must be purchased at Lagron-Miller
• Grades 7-8 may wear khaki pants must be purchased at Lagron-Miller
SHORTS
• Navy blue walking shorts must be purchased at Lagron-Miller.
Hemline must be no shorter than 3 inches above the middle of the
knee. Shorts may be worn during the months of August through
October and April through May.
SWEATSHIRTS
• Navy blue or gray St. Vincent de Paul purchased through SVdP Women’s
Guild.
• Navy blue or gray Peoria Notre Dame purchased through SVdP Women’s
Guild.
• Length should be approximately waist length.
HOODED SWEATSHIRT
• Navy blue St. Vincent de Paul purchased through Women’s Guild.
• No other hooded sweatshirts will be allowed to be worn in classroom.
SWEATERS
• Navy blue cardigan must be purchased at Lagron-Miller.
SHOES
• Tennis shoes
• Dress shoes
• The following are not permitted
1. Clogs, sandals, mules, etc. Shoes must enclose and cover the
toes and heels of their feet.
2. Hiking, hunting, or any type of boot. Boots are for only
outside on rain or snow days.
3. Heels over an inch high
SOCKS/TIGHTS/KNEE SOCKS
• Solid white or solid navy blue with no sport logos or patterns
• Socks must be visible above top of shoes
• Leggins are not permitted
BELTS
• Optional for K-6 but mandatory for grades 7-8. Belts must be solid
navy, black, or brown leather look-a-like.
CAMISOLES
• Must be solid white if worn
JEWELRY
• One Friendship bracelet
• Religious medal worn on a chain (tucked inside of shirt)
• Watch
• For safety reasons, rings are not permitted
• If wearing earrings, only one earring per ear must be worn on ear
lobe only. For safety reasons, must not go below the ear lobe.
MAKE-UP
• NOT PERMITTED
• This included artificial nails and lip gloss.
• Only clear fingernail polish is allowed
PEORIA NOTRE DAME-SIPCO PRODUCTS
An option for our 7th and 8th graders is to purchase the PND uniform through
Sipco Products. If purchased, these will be the only oxford and nonwhite
shirts that will be allowed at SVdP. Pants and shirts must have the PND bar
logo. White polo’s may be worn with Sipco pants. Sipco Products can be
contacted at 637-5100.
