Dress Code - Uniform Policy

Why Uniforms?

The St. Michael Catholic School dress code provides a standard for our students that fosters an environment of learning, promotes tradition, alleviates peer pressure, and encourages respectful behavior. Students reflect pride in themselves and their school by the way they dress and act.

St. Michael's Dress Code

Students in preschool through eighth grade must adhere to the dress code policy from the first day of school. Clothing must be the appropriate length and fit, in good repair, and free from rips, holes, and frays. The full dress code policy is in our Student Handbook, released in the Back to School Checklist (August Packet). You can always reference the Student Handbook on the FACTS site under the Resource Documents section. We value your family's partnership and ask that our parents adhere to the dress code standards set forth by St. Michael Catholic School for all children.

Below are the highlights of the dress code for each grade level. For the current and fully detailed dress code policy, please refer to the Student Handbook, which includes all other information on shoes, socks, sweaters, accessories, and more.

3-Year Preschool

Tops:

Solid light blue polos, short or long sleeve
St. Michael’s logo is permitted, but is not mandatory. No other logos are permitted.
Polos can be purchased at Target, Kohl’s, Walmart, School Uniforms by Tommy Hilfiger, Educational Outfitters, Used Uniform Closet, etc

Bottoms:

Solid navy-blue uniform pants
Solid navy-blue walking shorts are allowed during warm weather months. Please refer to the Handbook for the actual timeframes.
In addition, girls have the option of a solid navy skort with built-in shorts or a solid light blue polo dress with shorts underneath.
All bottoms can be purchased at Target, Kohl’s, Walmart, School Uniforms by Tommy Hilfiger, Educational Outfitters, Used Uniform Closet, etc

4-Year Preschool

Tops:

Solid navy blue polos, short or long sleeve
St. Michael’s logo is permitted, but is not mandatory. No other logos are permitted.
Polos can be purchased at Target, Kohl’s, Walmart, School Uniforms by Tommy Hilfiger, Educational Outfitters, Used Uniform Closet, etc

Bottoms:

Solid navy-blue uniform pants
Solid navy-blue walking shorts are allowed during warm weather months. Please refer to the Handbook for the actual timeframes.
In addition, girls have the option of a solid navy skort with built-in shorts or a solid navy polo dress with shorts underneath.
All bottoms can be purchased at Target, Kohl’s, Walmart, School Uniforms by Tommy Hilfiger, Educational Outfitters, Used Uniform Closet, etc

Kindergarten

Tops:

Khaki polos with the SMA Shield logo, short or long sleeve
Polos must be purchased through Educational Outfitters or the Used Uniform Closet

Bottoms:

Solid navy-blue uniform pants
Solid navy-blue walking shorts are allowed during warm weather months. Please refer to the Handbook for the actual timeframes.
In addition, girls also have the option of a solid navy skort with built-in shorts
All bottoms can be purchased at Target, Kohl’s, Walmart, School Uniforms by Tommy Hilfiger, Educational Outfitters, Used Uniform Closet, etc

1st - 8th Grade

Tops:

Solid navy-blue, light blue, or white polos with the SMA Shield logo, short or long sleeve.

Please note that white polo is currently being phased out. It will no longer be permitted by the 2027/28 school year.

Polos must be purchased through Educational Outfitters, School Uniforms by Tommy Hilfiger, or the Used Uniform Closet

Bottoms:

Solid navy-blue or khaki uniform pants.
Solid navy-blue or khaki uniform shorts are allowed during warm weather months. Please refer to the Handbook for the actual timeframes.

Please note that to keep the khaki color consistent, all khaki bottoms must be purchased from School Uniforms by Tommy Hilfiger. All navy-blue shorts and pants can be bought from any retailer.

In addition to the pants and shorts, girls in grades 1- 3 have the option of a solid navy skort (any retailer) or the plaid jumper (Educational Outfitters).
In addition to the pants and shorts, girls in grade 4 have the option of the plaid jumper or skirt (Educational Outfitters) or the solid navy skirt (School Uniforms by Tommy Hilfiger). Skirts may not be shorter than one inch above the knee.
In addition to the pants and shorts, girls in grades 5-8 have the option of the plaid skirt (Educational Outfitters) or the solid navy skirt (School Uniforms by Tommy Hilfiger). Skirts may not be shorter than one inch above the knee.

Preschool - 8th Grade Gym

The SMA Shield Gym Shirt will be available to order through the school in the August Back-to-School Checklist Packet.
Shorts: Solid navy blue sweat or mesh, long basketball-style shorts (no spandex, stripes, or logos). It can be purchased from any retailer. Shorts can only be worn during warmer weather. Please see the handbook for actual timeframes.
Pants: Solid navy-blue sweatpants or athletic pants (no yoga pants, break-aways, leggings, stretch pants, stripes, or logos). It can be purchased from any retailer.

Special Dress Code

St. Michael Catholic School has special dress days to celebrate different occasions or events. Again, please refer to the handbook for full details.

Add to Uniform: Clothes and/or accessories in a specified color or theme are added to the uniform for holidays, spirit weeks, or special occasions.
Dress Down Days: Dress Down Days are scheduled for birthday club days, acts of service, fundraising, or performing in specified evening programs. On Dress Down Days, students may wear casual clothes, e.g., jeans, t-shirts, and tennis shoes.
Spirit Shirt Days - Spirit Shirt Days are designated approximately every Friday and for pep rallies. Spirit Shirt Days are an "Add to Uniform Day" with spirit wear tops.

Uniform Vendors and Used Uniform Closet

Used Uniform Closet

St. Michael Families can shop donated uniforms, spirit wear, gym, and sacramental outfits in the Used Uniform Closet in the convent building facing Fairfield. Purchases from the closet are a goodwill offering by checks or cash only. The Closet is a fundraiser for Sr. Carolyn's Tuition Assistance, which helps our school families in need with tuition. The closet will be open on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month during the school year from 2:30 -3:30 p.m. They are also available by appointment; please email useduniform@livoniastmichael.org to check availability.

Educational Outfitters

Education Outfitters is one of our vendor stores. It is located at 23317 Orchard Lake Rd, Farmington, MI 48336. It exclusively carries our plaid items and the Kindergarten brown logo polo. It is one of the two vendors providing our other logo polos and all other uniform needs options.

Shop Educational Outfitters Online

School Uniforms by Tommy Hilfiger

School Uniforms by Tommy Hilfiger is our newest online vendor. They offer all uniform items, including logo polos, except for the Kindergarten polo and plaid items. Having a second uniform retailer provides our families with different shopping options.

Shop School Uniforms by Tommy Hilfiger

Additionally, School Uniforms by Tommy Hilfiger is now an option through the school’s Scrip program on the RaiseRight website, offering another way for families to earn tuition credit while shopping for uniforms. To learn more about ordering the electronic gift cards to earn 5%, please reach out to Mrs. Hudy or visit https://www.raiseright.com/brands/780-school-uniforms-by-tommy-hilfiger

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