Dress Code

Uniforms may be purchased from any number of local and online retailers. We have three official uniform suppliers – and those are the only places to find the plaid uniform items. Please consult the official suppliers listed below to determine the accepted styles of uniform pants/shorts and blouses/shirts – and please see more details below for ordering and other information. Other retailers that sell “uniform” clothing like Target, Old Navy, Walmart, Children’s Place, Land’s End, Amazon, etc., are suitable to use as well for shirts, pants, shorts, etc. Be sure to check out all of the guidelines in the “Dress & Personal Appearance Code” below.

Uniform suppliers:

Just Me Apparel – 232 Old Sulphur Spring Rd., Manchester, MO 63021 – 636-391-3551 (deliveries from Just Me Apparel are made to the school every Thursday)
School Uniforms by Tommy Hilfiger – (delivered directly to your home – quick turnaround)
Maggie’s Closet – used uniforms located above the SMOS gym (free to use)

Also, remember that any St. Margaret of Scotland t-shirt can be worn on T-Shirt Fridays (Spiritwear t-shirts, class shirts, musical, athletic, or event t-shirts)

Dress and Personal Appearance Code

St. Margaret of Scotland Parish School students are required to wear uniforms daily unless otherwise specified by the Principal. Specific uniform requirements are listed in the St. Margaret of Scotland Family Handbook.

(School Board Policy, Reviewed June 2023)

The following code establishes the necessary standards to enhance an appropriate academic atmosphere. While St. Margaret of Scotland School does not dictate what is a suitable appearance outside the school setting, a student’s appearance within the school setting should reflect their pride in our school. Uniforms are to be worn on the first half-day of school and daily, except on special occasions specified by the principal. A note must accompany the student if there is a reason for not wearing a uniform.

Uniforms should be clean, wrinkle-free, and in good repair.

For All Students

Pants / Shorts	Solid navy uniform pants or shorts with belt loops and belt required for grades 2-8. Pre-school, kindergarten and 1st grade students are encouraged to wear pants with an elastic waistband; no belt is required for those grades. Solid Navy Uniform pants/shorts may be purchased from the uniform department of any store (denim and cargo pants are not part of the uniform).
Belt	Solid navy, red, black, or brown.
Shirt	Solid white or solid red (please note the light blue shirts are being phased out). A regular or button-down collar knit polo-type shirt without logos and turtlenecks may be worn anytime (Shirts tucked in at all times unless at recess or PE class).
Socks	Solid navy, black, red, or white, one matching pair at a time, solid navy, black, red, or white tights or leggings.
Shoes	Durable, practical shoes are strongly encouraged as the children play outside daily. Athletic shoes accepted and encouraged. White or matching shoelaces. No sandals, “heelies” or “crocs”. Snow or rain boots may be worn outside, but students must change into school shoes during class time.
Sweater	Navy or red cardigan, pullover or sweater vest without logos; no hoodies.
Sweatshirt	St. Margaret of Scotland sweatshirt or fleece – purchased through school or sweatshirt, fleece or jacket purchased through PTA or Athletic Association and must have a SMOS logo (other sweatshirts or sweaters are not acceptable to wear in the school building).
Underclothes	Should not be visible at any time.
Personal Hygiene	Hair is expected to be kept clean, and neatly groomed. Hair color is expected to be natural (except with principal’s permission for special events). Hair highlights should be minimal and non-distracting. Hair accessories must be small and non-distracting. Makeup should be worn minimally or only to cover blemishes.
Jewelry	Wearing jewelry is discouraged as the school will not be held responsible for its loss. Any piece of jewelry found to be distracting must be removed. No buttons or pins may be worn on uniforms but may be placed on coats or book bags. The following are permitted (school will not be responsible for loss or damage): Watch (no SMART watches of any kind, or watches that make noise). Earrings: small stud-type earrings (no larger than earlobe). For safety purposes, no hoop or dangling earrings. Necklace to be worn inside shirt. Minimal rings.

Girls' Uniform

Jumper	Blue plaid jumper for students in preschool through 3rd grade; students in 4th – 6th grades may choose to wear the jumper or wear the skort.*Students wearing jumpers are encouraged to wear shorts or leggings underneath, especially on PE days.
Skort or Skirt	Blue plaid skort or skirt for girls in 7th – 8th grades and those in 4th – 6th grades who choose to wear the skort or skirt. *The jumper, skirt, and skort are available at all of our uniform suppliers (see below).

Non-Uniform items must be removed while in the school building.

Parents are encouraged to see that all uniform items and jackets, and coats are clearly labeled with the child’s name.

Physical Education Uniforms

PE uniforms are only required for 4th – 8th grades when the students have PE.

Students in grades 4th – 8th wear a SMOS t-shirt and navy shorts
Preschool through 3rd grade – wear their regular uniform shorts/pants and shirts

SMOS Revision, Spring 2024

Dress Code

For All Students

Girls' Uniform

Non-Uniform items must be removed while in the school building.

Physical Education Uniforms

School Uniforms By Tommy Hilfiger