Villa Maria Elementary School has two uniform suppliers, Flynn & O’Hara and Land’s End, both of which supply products with the VME logo. Not everything in the Land’s End or Flynn & O’Hara catalogs or websites is acceptable. Catalogs from both companies will be sent to parents in the spring of each year. Additional copies are available in the school office. Students who wear clothing that does not meet the uniform requirements or that is inappropriate will be required to go to the Uniform Exchange to get an item that is in compliance.
Students are required to follow the school uniform requirements. Please be aware that Villa provides a uniform exchange, and parents are welcome to bring in outgrown items as well as select items from the exchange.
Students in grades 5-8 who are in violation of uniform requirements may be sent to the uniform exchange during the school day to select an appropriate item.
Girls’ Uniform
Jumper(K-4)/Skirt(5-8):VME plaid. The VME plaid jumper and skirt are only available through Flynn and O’Hara. All skirts & jumpers must be no shorter than 2” above the knee at any time during the school year. We suggest that you buy skirts & jumpers longer so that they will still fit when your daughter grows!
Slacks: Khaki dress slacks. No slacks that have labels.
Skorts: Khaki dress skort. No skorts that have labels.
Shirt: Navy turtleneck, mock turtleneck, or VME polo shirt. Shirt must be neatly tucked in.
Socks/Tights: Navy, khaki or white only. Must cover the ankle. No sneaker socks or no-show socks.
Shoes: Dress shoes with non-marking soles. Clogs, open-backed or open-toed shoes, or shoes giving the appearance of being an athletic shoe or boot are not permitted.
Sweaters: Navy VME sweater or vest; VME sweatshirt; VME half-sip fleece pullover
Boys’ Uniform
Slacks: Khaki dress slacks. No slacks that contain labels.
Shirt: Navy turtleneck, mock turtleneck, or VME polo shirt. Shirt must be neatly tucked in.
Socks: Navy, khaki or white only. Must cover the ankle. No sneaker socks or no-show socks.
Shoes: Dress shoes with non-marking soles. Clogs, open-backed or open-toed shoes, or shoes giving the appearance of being an athletic shoe or boot are not permitted.
Sweaters: Navy VME sweater or vest; VME sweatshirt; VME half-zip fleece pullover
Shorts: Khaki dress shorts
Physical Education Attire
Tee-shirts, sweatpants or shorts. No tank tops, no jeans. Sneakers with non-marking soles.
General Dress Code Rules
Students are expected to arrive at school in their uniforms. Girls may wear long pants on cold days under their skirts or jumpers, but the pants are to be removed upon arrival. We suggest that girls wear slacks or navy tights on cold days.
Hair is to be clean & neat in a natural hair color. Spiked, dyed, or outlandish hairstyles of any kind are not permitted.
Makeup is not permitted. Only neutral-colored nail polish is permitted.
No jewelry is permitted except for watches, rings, and small earrings for girls. No other piercings are permitted.
Visible tattoos are not permitted.
Choices from the Land’s End Catalog:
Navy turtleneck, mock turtleneck, or VME polo shirt
Khaki chino slacks (not cargo)
Khaki plain skort (not pleated or cargo)
Any navy sweater or vest with VME logo
Navy tights or navy or khaki socks above ankle
Dress Down Day:
Uniforms are to worn at all times with the exception of designated “dress down days” or in conjunction with a field trip or holiday, as specified by the teacher. Dress down days for Villa will be the 2nd Wednesday of each month, September through June.
The Administrator/School maintains the right to make final determination concerning the appropriateness of students’ attire.
