• Navy or khaki pants which must sit at the waist. (Uniform shorts are an option in August, September, May, and June)
• Solid black, brown, or navy belt which must be worn when in uniform
• Long or short-sleeved white or navy knit shirt with “Holy Name of Jesus” stitched in the upper left corner. Shirts must be tucked in at all times
• Optional - white T-shirts may be worn under the school uniform shirt
• Optional - Gym jacket or navy blue uniform quarter-zip sweatshirt may be worn with the school uniform
• Solid, flat-knit navy sweater; V-neck, crew neck, or button down
• White, navy, black, or tan over-the-ankle crew socks;  NO sports socks or no-shows
• Solid black or dark brown standard, flat, rubber- soled shoes.  Sperry shoes are acceptable.  NO yellow or tan suede, moccasin type, slipper-like, sneaker- type shoes are permitted. NO Skechers! NO Hey Dudes! NO boots or crocs. No shoes above the ankle.  Shoes with laces must be completely laced and tied at all times. Students are NOT permitted to walk on the backs of their shoes.

DRESS UP/ DOWN GUIDELINES:

NOTE: If a student cannot follow the guidelines below, the school uniform is to be worn. Otherwise a student may forfeit privileges on the next special dress day and receive a parent communication form.

For Dress Up Days:

• Dress pants
• Button-down dress shirts, polo shirts, or crew-neck shirts
• Dress shoes - no sneakers or sneaker-type shoes
• Socks must be worn - no sports socks or no-shows
• The following are NOT permitted and may not be worn:

             ○ Jeans

             ○ Shorts

             ○ Sweatpants

             ○ Cargo pants 

             ○ T-shirts

             ○ Sports-related clothing

For Dress Down Days:

• Nice jeans with no holes or threadbare areas, cargo pants, uniform pants, or gym uniform sweatpants.  NO jeggings, joggers, shorts, skinny jeans, leggings, or anything tight-fitting.
• Capri pants are permitted in August, September, May, and June
• When shorts are permitted, they must be to the middle of the knee and loose-fitting for both boys and girls

The following tops are NOT PERMITTED:         

             ○ T-shirts - unless specified   otherwise. T-shirts must have appropriate language, slogans, and/or pictures

             ○   Tank tops

             ○ Sleeveless

             ○ Spaghetti-strap

             ○ Low-cut/plunging neckline

             ○ Sweatshirts - unless specified otherwise

             ○ Mesh shirts

             ○ Sports-related - unless otherwise specified

• Socks or stockings 
• Sneakers

School uniforms are to be bought through Flynn & O'Hara School Uniform Company at:

Flynn & O'Hara

869 Eisenhower Boulevard

Harrisburg, PA 17111

Phone: 717-939-5600

Grades 1-4

• Blue, plaid jumper 
• Navy or khaki pants which must sit at the waist and be worn with a solid black, brown, or navy belt. (Uniform shorts are an option in August, September, May, and June)
• Long or short-sleeved white or navy knit shirt with “Holy Name of Jesus” stitched in the upper left corner. Shirts must be tucked in at all times
• Solid, flat-knit navy sweater; V-neck, crew neck, or button down
• Optional - Gym jacket or navy blue uniform quarter-zip sweatshirt may be worn with the uniform
• Navy or white tights or knee socks.  NO sports socks or no-shows. (Plain white anklets are an option in August, September, May, and June)
• Solid black, dark brown, or navy blue standard, flat, rubber- soled shoes with a one inch heel or less. Sperry shoes are acceptable. NO backless shoes!  NO moccasin-type, slipper-like, or sneaker-type shoes. NO sandals, crocs, clogs, Skechers, or Hey  Dudes. NO stripes, patterns, designs, glitter, sequins, beads, bows, etc. Shoes with laces need to be laced completely and tied at all times. Students are NOT permitted to walk on the backs of their shoes.

Grades 5-8

• Khaki or navy four-pleated skirt. May not be more than 3” above the knee.  Skirts MAY NOT BE ROLLED UP!

• Khaki or navy pants. Pants must sit at the waist and be worn with a solid black, brown, or navy belt. (Uniform shorts are an option in August, September, May, and June.)

• NEW OPTION! - Navy two-pleat skort

• Long or short-sleeved white or navy knit shirt with “Holy Name of Jesus” stitched in the upper left corner. Shirts must be tucked in at all times.

• Solid, flat-knit navy sweater; V-neck, crew neck, or button down

• Optional - Gym jacket or navy blue uniform quarter-zip sweatshirt may be worn with the uniform

• Navy or white tights or knee socks.  NO sports socks or no-shows. (Plain white anklets are an option in August, September, May, and June)

STUDENT DRESS (CONT'D)

• Solid black, dark brown, or navy blue standard, flat, rubber- soled shoes with a one inch heel or less; Sperry shoes are acceptable. NO backless shoes!  NO moccasin-type, slipper-like, or sneaker- type shoes. NO sandals, crocs, clogs, Skechers, or Hey Dudes. NO stripes, patterns, designs, glitter, sequins, beads, bows, etc. Students are NOT permitted to walk on the backs of their shoes. 

DRESS UP/ DOWN GUIDELINES:

NOTE: If a student cannot follow the guidelines below, the school uniform is to be worn. Otherwise a student may forfeit privileges on the next special dress day and receive a parent communication form.

 For Dress Up Days:

• Dresses or skirts no shorter than 3” above the knee
• No sleeveless, low-cut, tight, spaghetti-strap, cold-shoulder, or plunging neck-line dresses are permitted
• Dress pants
• Dress shoes with backs and low heels - no sneakers or sneaker-type shoes
• Socks or stockings may be worn - no sport socks or no-shows; no spandex or leggings
• The following are NOT permitted and may not be worn:

             ○ Jeans

             ○ Tight fitting pants or tops

             ○ Joggers

             ○ Capri pants

             ○ Shorts

             ○ Sweatpants

             ○ Jeggings

             ○ T-shirts

             ○ Short midriff tops

             ○ Tank tops

             ○ Sports-related clothing

• Cargo pants

 For Dress Down Days:

• Nice jeans with no holes or threadbare areas, cargo pants, uniform pants, or gym uniform sweatpants.  NO jeggings, joggers, shorts, skinny jeans, leggings, or anything tight-fitting.
• Capri pants are permitted in August, September, May, and June
• When shorts are permitted, they must be to the middle of the knee and loose-fitting for both boys and girls
• The following tops are NOT PERMITTED:

             ○ T-shirts - unless specified otherwise. T-shirts must have appropriate language, slogans, and/or pictures

             ○ Tank tops

             ○ Sleeveless

             ○ Spaghetti-strap

             ○ Low-cut/plunging neckline

             ○ Sweatshirts - unless specified otherwise

             ○ Mesh shirts

             ○ Sports-related - unless otherwise specified

• Socks or stockings 
• Sneakers

School uniforms are to be bought through Flynn & O'Hara School Uniform Company at:

Flynn & O'Hara

869 Eisenhower Boulevard

Harrisburg, PA 17111

Phone: 717-939-5600

All students are to wear the Holy Name Physical Education uniform.  The uniform consists of navy blue warm-up pants or warm-up pants with white piping, a grey T-shirt with or without navy trim, navy nylon gym shorts, and an optional warm-up jacket all with an HNJ logo. 

All Physical Education uniforms MUST be Flynn O’Hara Uniform Company brand. 

Parents must send a note of explanation if, for any reason, a student is unable to adhere to this dress code.  Students who are not wearing the proper gym uniform will not be allowed to participate in gym class that day. 

If a student is not able to participate in gym classes due to injury or illness, a note from the doctor and the parent is required.  

Parents should label all uniform items.  Please make sure that the name(s) or initials of your child(ren) and their homerooms appear on these items.  This will make it possible to return lost items and for your child to identify any lost item.  This includes, but is not limited to, gym clothes, book bags, lunch boxes, sweaters, jackets, and water bottles. 

• Students in Grades 1-3 do not need to wear their gym warm-up pants/sweatpants over their gym shorts during the months of August, September, May, and June. Students must wear their gym warm-up pants/sweatpants over their gym shorts from October 1 through April 30. 
• Students in Grades 4-8 must wear their gym uniform warm-up pants/sweatpants over their gym uniform shorts throughout the entire school year.
• Students may not wear plain white T-shirts as part of their physical education uniform.
• Students are to wear their gym uniforms to school when scheduled for physical education class.
• Only school approved gym uniforms are permitted - NO basketball sweatpants.
• Sneakers are to be worn with the physical education uniforms. Sneakers must have backs and must be completely laced and tied.
• Socks must be worn and they must be above the ankle.

• Jackets and sweatshirts are NOT to be worn in the classrooms
• Hats and scarves are not to be worn in the buildings
• A watch and/or a thin chain with a cross or religious medal may be worn with the uniform.  No Smart/Apple watches are permitted. 
• Girls may wear one pair of small post earrings in the bottom earlobe 
• Boys are NOT permitted to wear earrings
• No body piercings or tattoos of any kind are permitted for boys or girls
• Rings, bracelets, or wrist/ankle bands of any kind are not permitted for boys or girls
• Make-up, nail polish, and/or acrylic nails are not permitted for boys or girls with the following exception:

             ○ Girls in Grades 5 through 8 are permitted to wear light application of skin tone concealer

• Girls in Grades K-8 may wear clear Chapstick/lip balm that appears colorless when applied; No sparkles or gloss
• Girls in Grades 4-8 may carry a small, navy blue or black purse
• Hairstyles for boys and girls may not cover the eye(s) and must be at least one inch above the eyebrows
• Hair must be neat and well-groomed 
• Boys hairstyles must be trimmed around the ears, off the collar, and at least one inch above the eyebrows.  Hair must be blended and layered in a conservative male haircut and nothing less than a #2 blade
• The following are NOT permitted:

             ○ Blunt cuts

             ○ Shaved heads or designs shaved into the hair

             ○ Tails

             ○ Bowl cuts

             ○ Spiked hair

             ○ Fad haircuts, styles

             ○ Extensions and/or attachments

             ○ Hair color and/or highlights

             ○ Facial hair - Sideburns may not extend beyond the middle of the ear

STUDENT DRESS (CONT’D)

• Eyebrow slits, designs, and/or cuttings are NOT appropriate 
• Writing and/or drawing on personal and/or another’s clothing or body is inappropriate and NOT permitted
• During the cold months, girls are permitted to wear their gym sweatpants or fleece pants under their uniform skirts from home to school, during outside recess, and from school to home. Sweatpants and fleece pants are not to be worn inside the building throughout the school day

Parents should label all uniform items.  Please make sure that the name(s) or initials of your child(ren) and their homerooms appear on these items.  This will make it possible to return lost items and for your child to identify any lost item.  This includes, but is not limited to, gym clothes, book bags, lunch boxes, sweaters, jackets, and water bottles. 

For educational trips during the school year, students must wear their school uniforms unless the activity merits an alternate form of dress. Parents will be notified by the classroom teachers of the dress code for the day.