Your school uniform confirms your attendance at Our Lady of Mercy School and is a symbol of unity within the school community. It minimizes distractions in the learning process. It is important that you take pride in your appearance by wearing your complete uniform always remembering that by wearing it inside and outside the classroom and the school you are representing the school and your behavior should be a credit to both yourself and the school community.
ONLY UNIFORMS FROM FLYNN AND O’HARA UNIFORM COMPANY THAT CARRY THEIR LABEL AND OUR SCHOOL NAME WILL BE ALLOWED.
Pre-K and K Official Physical Education Uniform at all times.
Girls (1-4) Navy and Khaki Plaid Jumper, white uniform long or short sleeved blouse, Uniform sweater with school logo and (students must have the school sweater at all times), low-heeled black or blue oxford or loafer style shoe and navy knee high socks or tights.
Boys (1-4) Khaki Pleated Twill Uniform Pants, White short or long sleeved dress shirt, sweater brought to school at all times and with the school logo), leather oxford or loafer and navy blue socks and a belt.
Girs(6-8) Navy and Khaki Plaid Wrap Around Kilt, while short or long sleeve button down collar blouse, Navy with White Trim V-Neck Pullover Sweater with the school logo and worn at all times, blue or black leaver low heeled oxford or loafer style shoe and navy blue tights, only.
Boys 6 - 8: Khaki Pleated Twill Pants, white or long-sleeved button down collar shirt, Navy and White Trim V-Neck worn at all times, with the school logo, the the office blue/yellow/white pattern tie from Flynn and O’Hara, blue or black oxford or loafer style leather shoe and blue socks.,
Gym Uniform: Navy blue school uniform shorts with the Our Lady of Mercy School name on the shorts or pants, Our Lady of Mercy School tee-shirt and sneakers. Students are allowed to wear sneakers on gym day, ONLY.
Girls and Boys: The presence of anything that proclaims a current fad is not
permitted.
Personal Appearance
A good personal hygiene routine should be followed daily: ears, neck, and fingernails should be given special attention. When appropriate, children should
be instructed in the use of deodorant.
Uniforms should be neat and clean.
Hair should be clean and well groomed. The boys’ hair should cut to the base of the neck and not rest on the shirt. Bangs should not be so long that they impede vision. Boys are required to have clean shaven faces. Girls may not have dyed hair, extensions, nail wraps or tips. Only clear nail polish may be worn and nails kept short and clean.
Jewelry: One watch. One ring. No bracelet. No necklace unless it is a cross or religious medal. Only small stud-type earring may be worn. No large hoops, or rings or dangling earring are permitted.
Parents will be notified if a child comes to school consistently in an unkempt
manner. If no improvement is noticed within a reasonable amount of time, an
appointment with the parents and with the guidance office will be made by school
officials.
