Uniform Requirements

General Rules

School uniform pants, shorts, skirts, skorts, socks, shoes, and gym uniformscan be, but are not required to be, purchased from Pro3 Services. Pro3 Services, 2101 Greentree Road, Suite A109 Pittsburgh, PA 15220, 412.279.1102 www.pro3services.com

Pro3 carries everything you need, but you are welcome to look elsewhere as long as what you purchase meets the Dress Code requirements.

It is expected that students come to school in their full uniform each day, unless otherwise instructed. All uniforms should be clean, neat, and properly fitted. All uniform shirts and blouses must be neatly tucked into uniform pants or shorts. All girls’ jumpers, skorts, and skirts must not be shorter than 3” above the knee.

Parents can be called to bring the proper uniform to their child if they are in violation.

Be advised that when the weather is appropriate, students will go outside for recess. Please make sure that they are appropriately dressed for the day’s forecast.

Students are permitted to wear school themed hoodies/sweatshirts over their school uniform tops during school hours. They must be removed while attending Mass. No other hoodies will be permitted during school hours.

Students may wear school branded athletic outfits from Pro3 services over their gym uniform any day that they have gym class.

The attire for Preschool is neat, casual wear with socks and tennis shoes – no flip flops.

On Dress Down Days,

Modest dress is always required.
Students may not wear heels, crocs, or fur-lined, open-toed or backless shoes orsandals.
Socks that cover the ankle must be worn.
Hooded sweatshirts are acceptable during cool weather, but hoods may not be up.
Midriff shirts or short shorts are not permitted for boys or girls.

Standard Uniform (Year-round)

Item

Description

Polo

White, Green, Yellow, or Light Blue (Plain or with school logo)

Oxford

White or Light Blue (Plain or with school logo)

Pants

Solid khaki, navy, or black - no cargo style permitted

Belt

A belt is required for pants or shorts, unless they have an elastic waistband and no belt loops. Boys’ undergarments are never to be displayed above shorts or pants.

Socks

Solid white, navy, gray, or black that cover the ankle - no logos permitted

Shoes

Dress or tennis shoes- no flip flops, sandals, fur-lined, backless shoes, or crocs are permitted

Boots

Flat black or dark brown boots may be worn during inclement weather.

Over-wear

All students may wear a school embroidered sweatshirt, sweater, sweater vest, ¼ zip pullover, or school branded athletic jacket over uniform shirts.

Hair

Hair must be of natural color and neatly trimmed and clean.

Jewelry

Boys are not to wear earrings.

Mass Attire

Item

Description

Oxford

White short- or long-sleeved - no hoodies are permitted to be worn

during Mass

Tie

Any school-appropriate design

Pants

Shorts (during summer)

Solid khaki, navy, or black - no cargo style permitted

Shoes

Tennis or dress shoes

Standard Uniform (Year-round)

Item

Description

Polo

White, light blue, green, or yellow (Plain or with school logo)

Oxford

White or light blue (Plain or with school logo)

Pants

Khaki, navy, or black - no cargo style permitted

Jumper (grades 1-4)

Khaki, navy,or approved plaid

Skirt

Khaki, navy, or approved plaid

Skort

Khaki, navy, or approved plaid

**ALL GIRLS’ JUMPERS, SKIRTS, AND SKORTS MUST BE

NO SHORTER THAN 3” ABOVE THE KNEE

Belt

A belt is required for pants or shorts, unless they have an elastic waistband and no belt loops. Girls’ undergarments are never to be displayed above shorts or pants.

Socks

Solid white, navy, gray, or black that cover the ankle- no logos permitted. Knee socks may also be worn.

Tights

Solid white, navy, or black

Leggings

May be worn under jumpers, skirts or skorts during inclement weather.

Shoes

Dress or tennis shoes - flip flops, sandals, fur-lined or backless shoes, or crocs are not permitted

Boots

Flat black or dark brown boots may be worn during inclement weather.

Hair

Hair must be of natural color and neatly trimmed and clean. No chemical colors are permitted, in the form of highlights, tips, or full head.

Earrings

Girls are permitted to wear ONE small hoop earrings no larger than 1/2 inch. No dangling earrings are permitted.

Nail Polish

Pale pink/neutral colors may be worn. No bright or dark colors, artificial nails, or designs of any kind are permitted.

Makeup

NO makeup is permitted at any time.

Uniform Requirements

Mother of Mercy Academy Elementary School

Uniform Dress Code

Effective 2024-2025 School Year

General Rules

Boys

Standard Uniform (Year-round)

Mass Attire

Summer Attire (First Day of School-October 31/ April 1-Last Day of School)

Gym Uniform

Girls

Standard Uniform (Year-round)

Mass Attire

Summer Attire (First Day of School-October 31/April 1-Last Day of School)

Gym

Item	Description
Standard uniform	Described above.
Shorts	Solid khaki, navy, or black

Item	Description
T-Shirt	Any Mother of Mercy Academy themed shirt or Pro3 items
Shorts	Any Mother of Mercy Academy themed shirt or Pro3 items