St. Charles requires all students to follow a specific uniform dress code. Compliance with the uniform dress code is a condition of enrollment at St. Charles School. The school uniform is utilitarian and basic. As a Catholic School, St. Charles promotes modesty in dress and appearance. Uniforms are required for the first day of school.
Beginning 2025-2026
*Jumpers and Sweaters/Pullovers are granted a two-year implementation transition from previous uniform
**All school uniforms (skirts, shorts, pants, shirts, & sweaters) must be ordered through WARD APPAREL (Address: 3619 Elida Rd, Lima, OH 45807 Phone: 567-940-9448)
POLO/SHIRT: Students must wear either a white oxford shirt, white Peter Pan collared blouse (girls only) or white or pale yellow polo style shirt. The shirts do not display the school logo. Shirts may be long or short sleeved in style. Shirts must be long enough to be worn tucked in at all times so the waistband is visible. Solid white undershirts may be worn under the uniform shirt but may not show anywhere except at the neckline. Shirts must be loose fitting and appropriate for school.
SWEATER/PULLOVER: Students may choose to wear red cardigan sweaters, V-neck red pullover sweaters, red sweater vests, or the approved red ¼ zip pullovers. School collared shirt must be worn under the sweater/pullover. All must be purchased through Ward Apparel and have the St. Charles logo embroidered on the front.
PANTS/SHORTS: Students in grades K-8 must wear navy pants or shorts (must be 65/35 poly-cotton blend). Pants/shorts cannot be cargo or jogger style. Skinny pants or faded/ripped pants are not permitted. Uniform shorts may be worn by all students during the months of August, September, October, April, and May. Clothing length should be no shorter than three inches above the knee.
SKIRTS: Girls in grades K-8 may wear the regulation plaid skirt (A+ Uniforms, P66). Clothing length should be no shorter than three inches above the knee.
BELTS: Students in grades 4-8 are required to wear plain brown, black, or navy belts with pants or shorts. Belts should be of the appropriate size and may not have rivets or other decorations.
SOCKS: Solid black, white, red, tan, or navy socks must be worn. Socks may have 1 logo smaller than one square inch per sock. Socks must extend above the shoe. Leg warmers are not permitted. Girls may wear opaque tights in white, navy, red, or flesh tone.
LEGGINGS: Solid navy blue, red, or black leggings may be worn under skirts. No capri length leggings.
SHOES: Students may wear plain black, brown, tan, or navy dress shoes or all black, brown, or white low-top athletic shoes. (This includes the logo, shoe laces and stitching. The soles of athletic shoes must be solid in color- black, brown, gray, or white.) Shoes must be kept tied, buckled, or fastened for safety purposes. Students are not permitted to wear boots, clog-style, open toed, or open heeled shoes. Boots may be worn to/from school only. However shoes must be brought to be worn inside the school throughout the day.
JEWELRY: No body piercing except pierced ears. One pair of earrings not larger than a dime. Jewelry should be limited to one watch, one ring and/or a simple necklace. Bracelets are to be limited to no more than two per wrist.
MAKE UP: Make-Up is not permitted for students in grades P-5. If worn, nail polish must be light in color. Artificial nails must be of natural length. Girls in grades 6-8 may wear minimal make-up.
HAIRSTYLES: All students are expected to have neatly trimmed hairstyles. No extreme fad hair styles or unnatural hair colors will be permitted. Tinsel and other decorative elements like sparkles or feathers are prohibited. The administration will determine if a hairstyle is inappropriate and must be changed, all will be required to comply with that directive.
Haircuts for boys must meet the following guidelines: Hair must be out of the face. Hair must be washed and neatly styled. All hairstyles must be kept above eyebrows. Boys must be clean shaven at all times.
Hairstyles for girls must meet the following guidelines: Barrettes, bows, beads, and headbands should always compliment the uniform rather than detract from it. Hair must be out of the face. Hair must be washed and neatly groomed.
