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UNIFORMS 


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The dress code will be enforced during school hours and while on school property and may be enforced for any school sponsored or school related event. Violation of the uniform policy will yield a verbal reminder, followed by a uniform infraction. Excessive uniform infractions will result in a consequence.Interpretation of the all parts of the dress code will be at the discretion of the principals and pastoral administrator.

GENERAL UNIFORM RULES (Updated from the 2025-2026 Student Parent Handbook)

  • Students must keep shirt tails tucked in.
  • Uniforms must be cleaned and in good condition. (No frayed cuffs, stained shirts, holes, missing buttons, etc.)
  • All pants/shorts must be worn at the waist.
  • Belts must be plain or braided without any decoration, black only.
  • Uniform jumpers, skirt, skorts, and shorts length are to be no higher than two inches above the knee.
  • Formal uniform must be worn on Cathedral Mass days and as indicated for special events.
  • Athletic shoes must be primarily black, gray, or white, with black, gray, or white shoelaces and non-marking soles, and are required for PE for all grades. Any shoes deemed distracting by the principals must be replaced with something more suitable. Shoes that light up or roll are not allowed.
  • Formal dress uniform or parts thereof may be worn on informal dress days.

SPECIAL NOTES

  • Grades K-4, students are encouraged to wear their Informal Dress Uniform on class PE days.
  • Grades K-3 wear MCS logo sweaters or cardigans for all Cathedral Mass days during the second and third quarters. For Mass days during the first and fourth quarters, sweaters or cardigans are not required.
  • For all special occasions, class pictures, etc., grades K-3 wear MCS logo sweaters or cardigans. They should be labeled with the child’s name.
  • Grades 4-8 blazers are worn for all Masses, Lauds, and during first period on Formal Dress days. After first period until the end of the day, blazers are to be with students at all times or in designated homeroom areas.
  • Blazers must be labeled with the student's name.
  • Other Uniforms and MCS insignia apparel will be left up to the discretion of the principals on whether or not the clothing will be permitted as uniform.
  • The Cathedral Cardinals black, gray, or blue choir school sweatshirt or black track jacket may be worn as outerwear on Informal Dress days or for Spirit days. MCS or Catholic high school sweatshirts are allowed on Informal Dress Fridays.

HAIR

A student’s hair must be:

  • Moderate in style
  • A natural hair color
  • Hair accessories must be solid black, white, dark blue, uniform plaid
  • Hair bows may not be larger than 2 inches
  • No bows, flowers, feathers, scarves, or anything deemed distracting by the teacher or principal.  Spirit or free dress days are exceptions.

 

JEWELRY

Appropriate jewelry, such as post earrings, watches, and necklaces are allowed. Hanging or hoop earrings are prohibited for safety reasons. Distracting jewelry will be addressed on an individual basis by the principal.

 

MAKE-UP

Make-up that is obvious and distracting (anything other than natural looking) is not allowed. Nail polish that is clear or sheer pink is the only polish allowed at school. Distracting make-up or nail polish will be addressed on an individual basis at school. Students should similarly avoid drawing on themselves in pen, etc.
(Click on the drop down sections below for specific grade uniform information.)