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Dress Code

 

All official SPX uniform clothing must be purchased from the Sartan Shop. Any clothing or accessories not specifically listed in this policy are not part of the approved uniform and are not permitted.


UNIFORM REQUIREMENT HOURS 

The SPX Uniform Code is in effect Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM – 2:40 PM, unless otherwise noted. The dress code also applies during:

  • Student orientation
  • Semester exams
  • Field trips
  • Detention/Saturday School
  • Other school-sponsored events

General Requirements:

  • Clothing must be clean, modest, and properly fitted
  • Clothing must be in good condition (no holes, frays, or excessive wear)
  • Clothing must be worn correctly (e.g., pants at the waist and skirts unrolled)

Prohibited Items:

  • Any apparel or accessories displaying inappropriate language, graphics, symbols, or messages (e.g., satanic or offensive in nature)
  • Flashy, extreme, or distracting fashion styles

Enforcement:

  • Uniform violations will result in detention issued by the observing staff member
  • Repeated violations may result in further disciplinary action determined by the Dean’s Office 

UNIFORM GUIDELINES

Shirts

  • Shirts must not be altered
  • Shirt sleeves must remain unrolled
  • Collars must be worn folded down

Approved Shirt Options:

  • SPX Logo Polo:
    • Color: White or Black
    • Style: Classic short or long sleeve
    • The new Dri-Fit are uniform approved 
  • SPX Logo Dress Shirt:
    • Color: White or Black
    • Style: Short or long sleeve, button-down
    • These are no longer sold but if you have one you want to wear you are welcome to
  • Senior Privilege:
    • Seniors may wear solid-color polo or solid-color button-down dress shirts
    • Shirts with collars and cuffs in a muted variation of the same color are acceptable

Pants

ALL pants must be worn at the natural waistline and must not be sagging, overly baggy, or excessively loose-fitting. Pants that fall below the waist or expose undergarments are strictly prohibited.

SPX Pants:

  • Must be khaki or black with the SPX logo
  • Due to khaki shortage we are allowing non-SPX khaki’s to be worn
    • These items cannot be joggers they must be straight legged pants and fit appropriately 

Jeans:

  • Must be solid blue
  • Jeans cannot be: 
    • Cargo or capri styles
    • Frayed, distressed, or patched fabric
    • Holes (real or decorative)

Skirts and Shorts: 

  • Must be khaki or black with the SPX logo
  • Must be properly hemmed and worn at the waist
  • Hem must fall no more than three inches above the kneecap
  • Skirts and shorts may not be rolled at the waist or cuffs

OUTERWEAR

Approved Outerwear Includes:

  • SPX letter jackets
  • SPX athletic team jackets
  • SPX long-sleeve warm-up shirts
  • Other SPX logo outerwear in school colors: black, grey, gold (yellow), or white

Note:  Except on designated Spirit Days, students must wear an SPX uniform shirt underneath all outerwear.

FOOTWEAR

  • Shoes must be in good condition and worn at all times
  • Shoes must have a full back or manufacturer-attached back strap
  • Crocs must be worn in “sport mode”
  • Prohibited footwear includes:
    • Flip-flops
    • Backless shoes
    • Slippers
    • Shoes with DIY straps (e.g., ribbons, strings, cords)

SPIRIT DAYS

Spirit Days occur every Friday or as designated by administration.

Permitted on Spirit Days:

  • Approved SPX t-shirts (as issued or approved by administration)
  • Standard uniform pants, shorts, skirts or blue jeans 

Not Permitted:

  • Tank tops
  • Altered shirts 

HAIR

  • Must be clean, well-groomed, and worn in a moderate, non-distracting style
  • Hair color must be natural or school-appropriate

Athletic Exception:

  • Teams competing at the state level may request alternative hairstyles/colors.
  • Requests must be submitted in writing by the team’s coach to the Athletic Director in advance.
  • Students must return to school-appropriate hairstyles by the administration's deadline or face disciplinary action.

STUDENT ID

  • Students must wear their current SPX ID card at all times while on campus

MISCELLANEOUS DRESS GUIDELINES

Piercings:

  • Permitted: Ear piercings and a small, modest nostril stud
  • Not permitted: Gauges, septum rings, eyebrow piercings, or other facial/body piercings

Other Guidelines:

  • Chains (wallet or key) must not be visible
  • Sunglasses may only be worn outside (not on the head or indoors)
  • Hats, caps, hoods, and headwear are not allowed inside buildings
  • Hair accessories must be modest and not distracting

DRESS FOR SCHOOL-SPONSORED EVENTS

Students attending school-sponsored activities must wear clothing that:

  • Fits appropriately (not too tight or too baggy)
  • Is modest and in line with school expectations

Inappropriately dressed students may be asked to leave the event.

ST. PIUS X SCHOOL 2026–2027 DRESS UP DAYS

Luau

  • Date: August 20, 2026

  • Details: Wear your best Hawaiian shirt, straw hat, and/or leis with uniform bottoms.

Homecoming

  • Dates: September 14–17, 2026

  • Manic Monday: Come to school with your craziest hairstyle and regular uniform.

  • Tacky Tourist Tuesday: Dress as the most over-the-top, misplaced tourist you can. (Think flashy colors, fanny packs, lost tourist gear, selfie sticks)

  • Sartan Spirit Day Wednesday: Wear your favorite Sartan spirit wear with uniform bottoms.

  • Thankful Thursday for Sweats or Jersey Day: Wear BLACK or GREY sweat bottoms with a uniform top OR wear your favorite sports jersey with uniform bottoms.

Halloween

  • Date: October 30, 2026

  • Details:

    • Be creative and keep it respectful.

    • No masks or full-face makeup.

    • Follow the usual guidelines for free dress days.

    • No weapons of any sort or material.

Christmas

  • Date: December 10, 2026

  • Details: Wear your ugliest Christmas sweater/sweatshirt with uniform bottoms (sweaters/sweatshirts only).

Student Appreciation Day

  • Date: February 3, 2027

  • Black Out Day: Wear all black. (Sweats are allowed as long as they are SPX sweats or SOLID black)

Valentine's Day

  • Date: February 12, 2027

  • Details: Wear a RED or PINK shirt with uniform bottoms.

Dress Up Day Dont

  • Sweats (unless specifically stated)

  • Sports/basketball shorts

  • Leggings (including leggings worn as the only bottom wear)

  • Pajamas

  • Jeans with holes

  • Tank tops or spaghetti straps

  • Crop tops

  • Skirts or shorts that are too short

  • Open-back shoes

  • Logos or language that are offensive or suggestive

  • Masks covering the entire face / full-face paint

  • Visible undergarments (corsets, boxers, thigh-highs, garter belts, bras, etc.)

  • Provocative clothing

  • Fishnets or holed tights