The School requires all students to dress in the prescribed uniform during school hours and at all official school functions. To be admitted to class all students must be in full uniform beginning the first day of school. Only standard uniform issue is permitted.

Grades K-5:
plaid jumper (uniform issue only), white short or long sleeve blouse with peter pan collar, optional shorts may be worn under uniform skirt.

Grades 6-8:
plaid skirt (standard uniform issue only) hemmed not more than two inches above the knee, long or short sleeve white oxford cloth button-down collar shirt.

All grades:
navy blue knee socks or navy blue tights (NO white socks are to be worn with the winter uniform), forest green v-neck or cardigan sweater.

All grades:
optional navy blue uniform slacks may be worn with a belt, navy blue socks and white blouse with peter pan collar (girls K-5) or white oxford cloth button-down collar shirt (girls 6-8).

All grades:
navy blue dress trousers (standard uniform issue only), navy socks,belt, white short or long sleeve rugby shirt, maroon v-neck or cardigan sweater.

Shades of brown or black below the ankle dress shoes (absolutely no boots) are to be worn by both boys and girls with the summer and winter uniform. Sneakers (with laces or velcro) are required on P.E. Day ONLY in order to participate in P.E. class.

All grades: navy blue dress shorts (standard uniform issue only), belt, short sleeve white rugby shirt (boys), white short sleeve blouse with peter pan collar (girls K-5) or white short sleeve oxford cloth button-down collar shirt (girls 6-8), white uniform socks socks (calf length or higher – crew socks) NO BELOW ANKLE SOCKS ARE TO BE WORN.

For a child to attend school it is the School's policy that each child is dressed in the complete school uniform and that hygiene and hairstyles comply with the intent of the school uniform policy. Boys are to be clean-shaven at all times.

Excessive jewelry, hats, fingernail polish and makeup are not a part of the uniform. No T-shirts with decals or logos may be worn underneath the school blouse or shirt. Boys and girls are expected to wear their hair in a way that is appropriate and fitting to the St. Pius X School uniform. Extreme hairstyles such as rat-tails, shaved or spiked hair, dyed hair or other non-traditional and flamboyant hairstyles are not acceptable. The Principal will have sole discretion in determining the appropriateness of a hairstyle and/or dress.

Parents will be notified if violations of the dress code occur.

Sneakers (with laces or Velcro) are required to participate in P.E. class. Sneakers are a part of the uniform on P.E. day only! White uniform socks (calf length or higher – crew socks) are to be worn with sneakers. NO BELOW ANKLE SOCKS ARE TO BE WORN. Girls must wear shorts under their uniform for P.E. class.

Uniforms may be purchased from Carousel Uniforms, 2939 Festival Way, Waldorf, MD 20601 (301-843-8884 or 301-645-4660).

The Uniform Exchange is run by two parent volunteers, Barbara Corbin and Loretta Graham. Loretta Graham facilitates the exchange of all boys uniforms. Please call Loretta Graham at 301-464-0927 to make an appointment for boys uniforms or if you have any questions. Barbara Corbin facilitates the exchange of all girls uniforms. Please call Barbara Corbin at 301-390-5922 to make an appointment for girls uniforms or if you have any questions.