Dress Code

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 de Paul Students: 
  • The Principal is the ultimate authority in interpreting every facet of the dress code. 
  • Students are expected to be clean and well groomed.  Shirts are to be fully tucked in at all times. 
  • 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.  
  • 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. 
  • Boy Scouts and American Heritage Girls may wear their scout uniforms on meeting days.
  • No hats may be worn during the school day. 
Uniform Violation Policy 
  • The teacher fills out the violation form and sends it home to be signed. 
  • The student 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. 
  • 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. 
  • Consequences for multiple violations will be at the discretion of the Principal. 
  • 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, or covering the eyes.
  • Girls may wear any tasteful hairstyle.
  • No gaudy or unusual cuts, designs, styles or colors are allowed. 
  • Hair must be neat and clean. 
  • The school does not prohibit hairstyles that are historically associated with race, ethnicity, or hair texture, including, but not limited to, protective hairsytles such as braids, locks, and twists. 
  • One bracelet
  • Religious medal worn on a chain (tucked inside of shirt)
  • NO watches permitted.
  • Girls may wear only one stud earring per ear (on ear lobe only).
  • Boys are not permitted to wear earrings. 
  • Solid white, gray or black athletic shoes OR brown, black, gray or navy dress shoes only (NO BLACK BOTTOM SOLES)
  • Toes and heels of feet must be covered
  • NOT PERMITTED:
    • Heels over an inch.
    • Clogs, sandals, mules, crocs, or moccasins etc.
    • Hiking, hunting, UGG, or any type of boot (Boots are for outside only on rain or snow days.
    • No glitter or light-up shoes allowed 
  • Solid white socks only
  • No emblem, logo or brand name
  • Socks must be visible above the tops of the shoes. 
  • Leggings must be solid navy blue.
  • Leggings must be ankle length.
  • Solid white or solid navy tights are allowed.
  • No rhinestones, stripes, lace or decorations on either leggings or tights.
  • No leggings/jeggings may be worn as the uniform pants.  Twill uniform pants only. 
  • Solid white or solid navy, long or short sleeve, 2-3 button polo shirts 
  • Emblems, brand names, or logos are not allowed on shirts
  • Solid white or navy turtlenecks
  • Shirts must be tucked in at all times. 
  • Navy blue twill uniform pants
  • NOT PERMITTED:
    • Cargo pants
    • Patch-pockets
    • Color top stitching
    • Pockets on legs
    • Elastic cuff pant legs
    • Faded light color or jean-like
    • Rivets or brads
    • Frayed hem lines, rips tears, or holes
    • Jeans of any kind 
  • Navy blue twill uniform walking shorts
  • Hemline must be no shorter than 3 inches above the middle of the knee. 
  • Shorts may be worn during the months of August through mid-October and through May and June. 
  • NOT PERMITTED: 
    • Cargo shorts
    • Patch-pockets or pockets on legs
    • Color top stitching
    • Elastic cuff shorts
    • Faded light color or jean-like
    • Rivets or brads
    • Frayed hem lines, rips tears, or holes
    • Jeans of any kind 
  • Navy blue cardigan, crew, or V-neck
  • Navy blue vest
  • Sweaters and vests cannot have hoods. 
  • Navy blue SVdP embroidered crew neck sweatshirts purchased at Identity Apparel, Sam Harris or Lands End. Plain navy blue sweatshirts are also allowed (NO logos allowed). 
  • Navy blue SVdP embroidered ¼ zip pullover also allowed
  • Fleece jackets not be worn in the school building 
  • Belts are optional for grades K through 6.
  • Belts are mandatory for grades 7 and 8. 
  • Belts must be solid navy, black, or brown leather look-a-like.
  • St. Vincent’s blue uniform plaid belts are allowed. 
  • Grades K-6th may wear the SVdP uniform plaid jumper, available at Lagron Miller (681-9171), Sam Harris (671-4543) or at the Women’s Guild Used Uniform Sale.
  • Grades 3-6 may wear the SVdP uniform plaid skirt, available at Lagron Miller, Sam Harris or at the Women’s Guild Used Uniform Sale.
  • Hemlines for jumpers and skirts MUST be no shorter than 3 inches above the middle of the kneecap.
  • Skirts must be worn at the waist.
  • Solid navy or black bike/gym shorts that are shorter than the hemline must be worn underneath jumpers and skirts. 
  • Leggings can be worn under jumpers and skirts. Leggings must be solid navy blue with no rhinestones, stripes, lace or decorations.  Leggings must be ankle length.
  • Camisoles must be solid white, with no lettering.
  • Bras must be solid white or skin tone.
  • Undershirts must be solid white, with no lettering.
  • Make-up is not permitted.  This includes foundation, mascara, eye liner, and colored lip gloss.
  • No colored nail polish or artificial nails
  • Only clear fingernail polish is permitted.  
  • Anything appropriate for school may be worn however NO holes in any clothing.
  • Hemlines for dresses and skirts MUST be no shorter than 3 inches above the middle of the kneecap.  NO short shorts; shorts only allowed during August, September, and May.
  • NO pajamas; no leggings.
  • NO hats of any kind. 
  • No overly exposed shoulders or skimpy tops.
  • NO open toed/open backed shoes.  
  • NO garments not in keeping with the teachings of the Catholic Church.
  • An option for our 7th and 8th graders is to purchase the Peoria Notre Dame High School uniform pants and shirts through Identity Apparel (682-5400) or Sam Harris Uniform (671-4543).  The PND uniform oxfords are the only white and light blue oxford shirts that will be allowed.
  • The 7th and 8th graders, ONLY, are allowed to wear khaki twill uniform walking shorts during the months of August through mid-October and through May and June.  Hemlines must be no shorter than 3 inches above the middle of the knee.  Shorts may be found at Identity Apparel and Sam Harris Uniform.
  • The 7th and 8th graders are allowed to wear white and navy polo shirts. 

The St. Vincent Women’s Guild has a used uniform sale during the summer, selling uniform shirts, shorts, pants, skirts and jumpers.  Sale dates will be listed in the church bulletin.

Adapted June 2016; revised 2017, 2020, 2022, 2023