School Uniforms

Uniform dress is required except on “Spirit Days.” Please see “COUGAR CREW/SPIRIT WEAR DAYS” below for a full explanation of our dress code on Fridays and the first Friday of the month. (Mass Day)

A written excuse from a parent must be presented to the teacher if a child is out of uniform for the day. If your child is dressed inappropriately, you will be called to bring them the proper attire. The administration exercises full authority in the interpretation of issues pertaining to uniform regulations.

GIRLS & BOYS

Sweatshirt – All students are required to have a uniform sweatshirt which is clean and in good condition when worn at school and at school events. Kindergarten – Grade 6: Red with school logo from Dennis Uniforms. Grades 7 and 8: Navy with school logo from Dennis Uniforms. Only uniform sweatshirts may be worn in the classroom or on field trips. Navy polar fleece logo jacket or vest is an option in the classroom in lieu of the sweatshirt. Fleece logo jackets may be worn to Mass. Nylon logo jackets are an option for outside wear only.

Red Sweater Vests (boys) and cardigan sweaters (girls) from Dennis Uniforms are available for students grades K-6, and Blue Sweater Vests and cardigan sweaters (girls) from Dennis Uniforms for students in grade 7-8. These are recommended for Mass Days.

Shirt – White, short sleeve knit polo shirt with no logo, no cap sleeves and plain edge collar with no lace or crocheting, OR white polo with navy OLA logo from Dennis Uniforms, OR navy, short sleeve knit polo with OLA logo only from Dennis Uniforms OR plain white long sleeve knit turtleneck in winter months. All knit shirts must be tucked in at all times. Plain white T-shirt or PE T-shirt on PE day may be worn under uniform. T-shirt sleeves may not be longer than uniform shirt sleeves.

Shorts – Uniform walking shorts no longer than the top of the knee may be worn year around. No “extra” pockets or loops (i.e. cargo pockets). Kindergarten – Grade 6: Navy uniform style or Dockers purchased at the retailer of your choice. Grades 7 & 8 – Khaki uniform shorts purchased only from Dennis Uniforms.

Pants – No “extra” pockets or loops (i.e. cargo pockets). Pants and shorts may not be baggy and must be worn waist high. Kindergarten – Grade 6: Navy perma-press or Dockers. Grades 7 & 8 – Khaki uniform pants purchased only from Dennis Uniforms.

Shoes – Athletic shoes must be tied in the traditional manner and in good condition. Velcro is acceptable. Flip-flops, sandals, boots, and moccasins are not permitted. Shoes that have wheels, have only straps for backing, or that expose toes are also not allowed.

Socks – Socks must be seen above the top of the ball of the ankle and well above the top of the shoe. The anklebone must be entirely covered by the socks at all times. Students wearing socks that drop below that level will be asked to call their parents and have a new pair of socks brought to school. Socks are to be plain white with no logo, and worn in the traditional manner. Solid white or navy knee socks with no logo are an option for girls.

Students performing for the 9:30 a.m. Sunday Family Mass with their class must perform in school uniform.

BOYS

Belt – Boys in grades 7 and 8 are required to wear a belt

GIRLS

Shirt – Girls may wear any of the four shirts described above OR white, short sleeve, button front woven shirt with Peter Pan collar.

Jumper or Skort – Plaid uniform jumper, appropriate length for school, comparable length of uniform walking short, or a uniform plaid skort of appropriate length is required for Mass days in grades K-3.

Skirt – Plaid, appropriate length for school, comparable length of uniform walking short (no shorter than three (3) inches above the knee), is required for Mass days in grades 4-8.

Tights – Plain white or navy tights are an option for girls.

Headbands – Girls are allowed to wear traditional headbands. Headbands with scarves attached and scarves are not permitted. Hair feathers and clips are not allowed.

Makeup, artificial fingernails, nail tips, and fingernail polish may not be worn at school in any grade. Girls may wear one pair of small post earrings at school on uniform and non-uniform days. No other jewelry may be worn on uniform or non-uniform days with the exception of a small religious necklace. Students are not allowed to color, bleach or highlight their hair or shave their heads. Boys must wear their hair in a traditional manner; no fad or long hairstyles are permissible. Administration will determine inappropriate styles. Tattoos, temporary or permanent, are never allowed.

PE UNIFORMS

Uniforms are required for P.E. classes in Grades 4-8. No substitutes. Tied athletic PE shoes are REQUIRED for all grades (K-8) on the days they have PE. No slip on shoes are permitted.

Shirt – Light gray PE uniform T-shirt.

Shorts – Knit navy logo PE short OR mesh navy PE short.

Sweats – Plain navy sweat pants may be worn in cold weather.

Shoes – Athletic shoes tied in the traditional manner.

NON-UNIFORM DAYS

Tank tops, halter-tops, spaghetti straps, bare midriffs, short shorts or skirts, low hanging or baggy pants, baseball caps, jewelry, makeup and nail polish are not acceptable attire. No threadbare material or cutoffs. This is not an exhaustive list and the principal and/or vice principal will have final discretion.

COUGAR CREW/SPIRIT WEAR DAYS

The second Friday of each month will be a Cougar Crew/Spirit Wear day. Students may come wearing a “Cougar Crew” t-shirt or sweatshirt or an OLA Spirit Wear t-shirt or sweatshirt with appropriate jeans, pants, or shorts. On Fridays that are not the second Friday of the month, students may wear an OLA Spirit Wear top with uniform bottoms. OLA Spirit Wear may not be worn on any other day of the week. So to summarize:

First Friday of the Month: Uniform (Vests and Cardigan’s recommended in cold months)
Second Friday of the Month: Cougar Crew/Spirit Wear Day with appropriate jeans, pants, or shorts.
Third, Fourth, and Fifth Fridays of the Month: Cougar Crew/Spirit Wear with uniform bottoms

"SPIRIT DAYS"

Spirit Days are sponsored by the Student Council. Please refer to the school bulletin for appropriate dress guidelines on those days.

Cougar Crew and Spirit Wear—See “SPIRIT WEAR”

Welcome Ordering Instructions

Welcome! We are pleased to announce that Our Lady of the Assumption has chosen Dennis Uniforms as an approved uniform partner for the upcoming school year. We are excited about our partnership with your school community and look forward to serving your uniform needs.

We have created a custom website for your school with one primary goal in mind – to make your shopping experience simple and stress-free. Please take a moment to read the instructions below.

Ordering Instructions

Go to www.dennisuniform.com/schools/UOLOAE
On the Find Your School page, please enter either your Partner School Code UOLOAE or the name of your school – you may also search by school name and location. You will also be required to select your student’s grade, gender and program type. This ensures only the approved items for that specific grade, gender and program type are shown. NOTE – once you are in the shopping site, you can change these filters to shop for multiple students.

Please note that for each product displayed, the website informs you whether the item is Required, Meets Requirement or is an Optional purchase as determined by your school’s administrative team.
- Required: You are required to purchase this particular item (you may have a choice of colors).
- Meets Requirement: Your school is offering a choice of product styles, but at least one is required (For example, you may be offered the choice between two approved styles of polo shirts).
- Optional: You are not required to purchase this particular item, but your school has approved the item.
The website will also inform you which products require a school logo as well as those products for which a logo application is optional or not allowed as determined by your school’s administrative team. For further questions about your particular school’s dress code, please refer to your school’s uniform guidelines that are in the Student/Parent Handbook.
Once you have identified a product for purchase, select your color, size, logo, and quantity. After clicking “Add to Cart”, the items will be added to your shopping cart, and you will be prompted to either Continue Shopping or Checkout Now.
If you have questions about sizing, click on the Fit & Size link. If you still have questions after using our Fit & Size Guide, please call the toll-free customer service number below; our customer service team will be happy to assist. You will then be ready to select the correct sizes with confidence.
Upon placing your order, you will receive an email confirmation that your order has been received. Once your order has shipped, you will receive an email confirming ship date and tracking information.
Your order history will be stored in your account, and you can come back to the website anytime, 24/7, to place additional orders.

For all customer service questions, please call 1.800.854.6951 - Customer Service available in English and Spanish.

Customer Service Hours:
Monday – Friday 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. ET