Dress Code and Uniform

   The principal may adjust the dress code at any point during the course of the school year.

• Spirit wear will be permitted at the administration’s discretion or upon special requests from clubs.
• Final decisions concerning appropriateness of student’s appearance are at the principal’s discretion.
• Gently used uniforms are available in our Uniform Closet at no cost, by appointment.
• New vests/sweaters must be purchased through FlynnO’Hara Uniforms.
• Polo shirts must have the Rome Catholic School logo and are purchased through a local vendor, Winning Promotions. The online store for ordering PE clothes and polo shirts will be open quarterly.  Please call the school for more information.

Boys Dress Code for Students in Grades K-6

(can be worn all year, must be worn to mass)

Shirts: Plain white dress shirts, short or long sleeves:  not a polo shirt, no logos, emblems, patterns, or  designs. Available online at various retailers (Jcpenney.com, Amazon.com, Walmart.com or through FlynnO’Hara Uniforms)

Pants: Navy blue dress pants (no cargo, corduroy, knit pants, or jeans)

Shoes: Dress shoes, black or brown

Socks: White, black or navy blue.  Ankle socks or higher may be worn.

Sweaters: Red sweater vest or long sleeve V-neck with logo from FlynnO’Hara Uniforms

Girls Dress Code for Students in Grades K-4

(can be worn all year, must be worn to mass)

 Jumpers: Knee length, from FlynnO’Hara Uniforms

Blouses: Plain white button front round “Peter Pan” collar dress shirt, short or long sleeves:  not a polo shirt, no logos, emblems, patterns, designs, lace.  Available online at various retailers (Jcpenney.com, Amazon.com, Walmart.com or through FlynnO’Hara Uniforms)

Slacks: Navy blue dress slacks (no cargo, corduroy, knit pants, leggings, or jeans)

Shoes: Dress shoes, black or brown with low heel. (no higher than 1 inch)

Socks: White, black, red, or navy ankle, knee high or tights

Sweaters: Red cardigan sweater with logo from FlynnO’Hara Uniforms may be worn if needed. Please note vests are never worn with a jumper.

Girls Dress Code for Students in Grades 5-6

(can be worn all year, must be worn to mass)

 Skirts: Knee length, from FlynnO’Hara Uniforms

Blouses: Plain white button-down collared dress shirt, short or long sleeves not a polo shirt, no logos, emblems, patterns, designs, lace.  Available online at various retailers (Jcpenney.com, Amazon.com, Walmart.com or through FlynnO’Hara Uniforms)

Slacks: Navy blue dress slacks (no cargo, corduroy, knit pants, leggings, or jeans)

Shoes: Dress shoes, black or brown with low heel. (no higher than 1 inch)

Socks: White, black, red, or navy ankle, knee high or tights

Sweaters: Red V-neck vest or long sleeve sweater with logo from FlynnO’Hara Uniforms required.  A vest or V-neck sweater must be worn at all times.

Fall and Spring Options – Girls and Boys

Beginning of school through October 14th and in the spring beginning April 1st through end of the year:

• White or red polo shirt with Rome Catholic logo purchased through Winning Promotions.
• While wearing a polo, the red vest sweaters with logo are optional over these shirts.
• Navy blue knee-length walking shorts may be worn.

Winter Options – Girls and Boys

Beginning October 15th until April 1st:

• Plain white turtlenecks may be worn.  No logos, patterns, emblems, or designs may be on them.
  • • K-4 Girls – under the jumper
    • 5-6 Girls – worn with skirt and vest or sweater 

Physical Education Uniform

Gym uniforms and polo shirts must be purchased through Winning Promotions.  In addition to the RCS gym t-shirt and sweatshirt, RCS spirit wear shirts are acceptable as part of our gym uniform. Gym uniform orders are open quarterly via a website link to Winning Promotions.  The school will have the online store accessible in August with a bulk back-to-school discount available. Please call the school for dates the on-line store will be accessible. All gym uniforms must have the Rome Catholic School logo.

• Non-marking SNEAKERS and white SOCKS are required year-round
• RCS t-shirt and/or sweatshirt
• RCS shorts September until October 14th and after April 1st
• RCS sweatpants October 15th through April 1st