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Uniform Policy and Expectations

At St. Jude of the Lake, our uniform is a visual sign of our school community.
Students in uniform gain a sense of pride in themselves and their school. In addition, the uniform may help build self-confidence and respect, and direct a focus on learning.

Clothing must be neat, clean, and in good repair. Neatness and cleanliness will be expected at all times.
This includes, but is not limited to, having shirts tucked in and buttoned completely with the exception of the top button.
All St. Jude of the Lake School faculty and staff have the right to enforce all and any part of this policy.

Only school approved sweatshirts and fleece jackets may be worn in the classroom or in church during school hours.
Please remember turtleneck shirts or clothing with any type of visible labels are not part of the code.
Wearing a t-shirt under the uniform shirt for warmth is acceptable if it is not visible.
Tights or leggings MAY NOT be worn alone as bottoms without a skirt or skort.

The listed items below follow the uniform policy.
You are NOT required to purchase every option, but should order the items that best fit your child’s needs.

Girls & Boys Shoes

All students must have athletic shoes on the days they have P. E. class.
PLEASE, no black or red-soled shoes that leave scuff marks.

*For safety reasons, sandals, flip-flops, open-toe, boots, fashion or open-backed shoes are not permitted including on out-of-uniform days. 

Girls K-8 Uniform

    • Navy pants or shorts* (shorts may be worn year-round)
      Two styles: flat or pleated front
    • Plaid drop waist jumper*
    • Plaid side kick pleated skort & 2 pleat skort*
    • White Peter Pan collar blouses –short or long sleeve (K-2)
    • Blue uniform school logo polo shirt (long or short-sleeve)
    • Navy uniform quarter-zip sweatshirt (with school logo)
    • Navy cardigan sweater (school logo optional)
    • Dark solid color belt (optional)
    • Solid white, black or navy socks; navy or white -footed tights; or navy or white plain, hemmed, ankle-length leggings*

      *All skirts and shorts should be no shorter than 3″ above the knee.*
      *Knit shorts, knit tights, or leggings must be worn under jumpers or skirts without a built-in short.** Middle School students are welcome to wear uniform MS sweatshirt as a part of uniform policy.

Boys K-8 Uniform

    • Navy pants or shorts (shorts may be worn year-round)
      Two styles: flat or pleated front
    • Blue uniform school logo polo shirt (long or short-sleeve)
    • Navy uniform quarter-zip sweatshirt (with school logo)
    • Navy cardigan sweater (school logo optional)
    • Dark solid color belt
    • Solid white, black, or navy socks

      *Middle School students are welcome to wear uniform MS sweatshirt as a part of uniform policy.

Uniform Supplier Options

  • Donald’s Uniform is the official uniform provider for St. Jude of the Lake Catholic School. They offer free shipping to the school. You can visit their online store or contact Donald’s Uniform at 651-776-2723 for more information and store hours.

  • Heritage Embroidery & Design  offers additional “Spiritwear” items which may be worn on designated Spiritwear Days each month as well as outside of school hours.  You can visit their online store at hedusa.com or contact Heritage Embroidery & Design at 651-430-9220 for more info and store hours.

  • St. Jude of the Lake also offers the Laker Lender, a gently used uniform exchange offering most uniform items for boys and girls. This is located in the school and is available during school business hours. Contact the school office for more information.

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