School Uniforms and Spirit Wear Information

The Topeka Catholic Schools adopted a standardized dress code in August 1995. We believe that a student‘s appearance should reflect a Christian training and should not detract from nor disrupt the educational process.  Neatness in appearance is important to our students. 

Shirts and sweatshirts with the Holy Family logo will be available for ordering during the school year. Polo shirts are not required to have the embroidered logo, but sweatshirts and jackets must have the Holy Family logo with no alterations. Order forms will be sent home periodically throughout the first semester and upon request.

Uniforms should have no holes, rips, or significant stains.
*Athletic shoes or dress shoes with rubber soles (non-marking soles) are allowed. Sandals may be worn, but all shoes must have a manufactured strap around the heel. Backless shoes are not allowed. If girls chose to wear tights in a complimentary color to the uniform, they must cover the entire leg.

Boys:
Long Pants: Cotton, twill, navy blue or khaki, no skinny pants/jeggings Walking shorts: Cotton, twill, navy blue or khaki
Shirts: red, white, navy blue or black (Oxford, polo or turtleneck in long or short sleeve style)
V-neck Cardigan: black or red
Sweatshirts: black or red/must have logo

Girls:
Long pants: Cotton, twill, navy blue or khaki *no skinny pants
Capri pants: Cotton, twill, navy blue or khaki.
Beginning in Fall 2007, all girls may wear Capri pants
Walking shorts: Cotton, twill, navy blue, khaki or Macbeth plaid
Skorts: Cotton twill, navy blue or khaki
Plaid Skirt/Jumper: MacBeth plaid
Jumpers: Navy blue or khaki
Knee-length skirt: Navy blue or khaki, MacBeth plaid
Shirts: Red, white, navy blue or black (Oxford , polo or turtleneck in long or short sleeve style)
V-neck cardigan: black or red
Swearshirts/Hoodies: Must have logo (red or black)
Any combination of the above items are acceptable. Sweatshirts must have a collared shirt in uniform colors underneath. Uniforms may be purchased at any store as long as they meet the outlined requirements.  Any items in the macbeth plaid may be purchased at Class Act Uniform Store located at 301 SW Gage Blvd.

Pants/shorts are not allowed to have rivits. Bell bottoms and cuts in the seems are not allowed. Shirts must be tucked in at all times. Pants must rest on the natural waistline. T-shirts may be worn under shirts, but should not have writing or advertising which can be seen through the shirt and must be white, grey, navy, black, or red in color.

STUDENTS MAY WEAR SWEATPANTS IF THEY ARE A PART OF A PAJAMA DAY OR A SPECIAL TEACHER APPROVED ACTIVITY.

Students may not wear sweatpants or leggings on dress down days, regular school days or spirit days.. Students may wear single solid color complimentarty color leggings under skirts/skorts. Denim pants and cargo pants are not allowed.

Once a month, students are allowed to wear Spirit shirts on Spirit Day. They may wear Holy Family shirts, Hayden shirts or parochial league jerseys. They may wear jeans or uniform bottoms with their spiritwear top. 

The classroom teacher enforces our Dress Code. Parents will be notified by referral if the child is not in conformity. The notice must be signed by a parent and returned to school. Third violation will result in conduct referrals.

NOTE REGARDING COLD WEATHER POLICY AND ATTIRE: We strongly encourage parents to help students decide when it is too cold for shorts and short sleeve shirts. When the “feels like” temperature is between 9 and 19 degrees we will be going outside for an abreviated recess and PE for 5-10 minutes-providing there is no precipitation. When the “feels like” temperature is 20 degrees and above we will go outside for recess and PE as usual. We will be REQUIRING students in kindergarten through fourth grade to have clothing covering their arms and legs in order to go outside for recess or PE on those days. For grades five through eight we STRONGLY ENCOURAGE legs and arms be covered.

PLEASE CONTACT HOLY FAMILY IF THERE IS ANY QUESTION REGARDING YOUR STUDENTS ATTIRE.  THE ADMINISTRATION RESERVES THE RIGHT TO DETERMINE DRESS CODE STANDARD.