Uniform Policy and Dress Code
The official school uniform supplier of St. Mary Magdalene Catholic School is FlynnO’Hara Uniforms. School uniforms can be purchased in a variety of methods, including the company’s website at https://www.flynnohara.com, the company’s store located at 8613 Glenwood Ave, Raleigh, NC 27617, or through used uniform sales throughout the school year.
The St. Mary Magdalene Catholic School uniform identifies students as members of the St. Mary Magdalene Catholic School community. Please remember while students are in uniform, they are representing St. Mary Magdalene Catholic School. Students should always maintain a neat and clean appearance while in uniform, even if it is off school grounds.
- The uniform is to be kept neat and clean, free of rips or tears, or stains.
- The uniform is to fit properly.
- Girls’ skirts should be no shorter than mid-thigh.
- The uniform shirt is to be tucked in.
- Hair must be neat and out of the eyes. Boys’ hair must not touch the collar of the shirt.
- Hair may not be dyed, bleached or highlighted.
- No fake or acrylic nails.
- Makeup and nail polish are not permitted. This includes mascara.
- Cologne and perfume are not permitted.
- All polo shirts must have the school logo.
PK3 Students
PK3 students are not required to wear the school uniform.
Girls: PK4 - Grade 3
Regular school uniform, including Mass days:
- Uniform drop waist plaid jumper (with uniform blouse or polo)
- Uniform burgundy polo dress
- Uniform khaki or plaid skort
- Uniform pleated plaid skirt
- Uniform khaki walking shorts, pants
- Uniform white Peter Pan collar blouse (long or short sleeve)
- Uniform white or maroon polo (long or short sleeve)
Girls: Grade 4 - Grade 8
Regular school uniform, including Mass days:
- Uniform plaid skirt: Skirt must be no shorter than mid-thigh.
- Uniform 2 pleat skort: Skirt must be no shorter than mid-thigh.
- Uniform Khaki walking shorts: Shorts must be no shorter than mid-thigh.
- Uniform Khaki pants
- Uniform white or maroon polo with logo
- Modesty shorts: Girls choosing to wear skirts must also wear modesty shorts underneath unless leggings are being worn.
Boys: PK4 - Grade 8
Regular school uniform, including Mass days:
- Uniform Khaki shorts; shorts should be no higher than 2 inches above the knee.
- Uniform Khaki pants
- Uniform white or maroon polo shirt (short or long sleeve)
PreK3-Grade 8 Shoes: Plain brown, tan, or black dress shoes; athletic shoes. Shoes must be closed toed, no boots, heels, slippers, Uggs, Crocs, wheels, lights, sandals, or clogs
PreK3- Grade 8 Socks: Plain white or black socks or tights; minimum above ankle-length on the socks. No logos are permitted on socks.
Tights or ankle-length, solid black leggings only (no lace, trim or shiny material; no logos are permitted) are permitted with plaid skirts.
PreK3-Grade 8 Outerwear: Maroon sweater or maroon fleece jacket with school logo. Only St. Mary Magdalene uniform-issued sweaters or fleeces are permitted in the classrooms. Other outerwear may be worn at recess, but must be kept in the locker during the school day.
Only St. Mary Magdalene 8th graders may wear the black hoodie with the school logo and the current class year.
PE Uniform Guidelines
PK3 PE Uniform
No PE uniform
PK4 PE Uniform
PE uniforms are optional
Kindergarten - Grade 8 PE Uniforms
- Uniform Gray athletic t-shirt
- Uniform Maroon gym shorts (no more than 2 inches above the knee)
- Uniform maroon sweatpants or track pants
- Plain white, black, or maroon socks (no visible branding or logos are permitted).
- Athletic shoes must be worn on PE day
- No athletic tights or leggings may be worn under shorts by boys or girls
Jewelry/Accessories
- One simple wristwatch (No fitness trackers or smart watches or similar-styled watches; SmartWatches fall under technology).
- One simple bracelet.
- Single necklace with a small ornament.
- Girls may wear one set of stud earrings; nothing dangling, looped, or chained.
- Boys may not wear earrings.
- Hair accessories, including hair ties, bows, bands, barrettes, and clips must be uniform plaid or plain school colors (maroon, black, and white).
- No makeup or nail polish is allowed.
Additional Information Regarding the Dress Code
The administration of St. Mary Magdalene Catholic School reserves the right to determine whether or not a student’s clothing or uniform is appropriate. Students wearing inappropriate clothing will be removed from class and the parent will be called. A change of clothing will be required for the student to be permitted to return to class. Accommodations for missed work will not be made.