School Uniforms

St. Peter School uniforms may be purchased at Dennis Uniform Company located at 1400 East Business Center Drive, Mt. Prospect, IL 60056. Its phone number is (847) 299-1442. Uniform clothing may also be purchased at other stores as long as it is consistent with the uniform policy.

Pre-Kindergarten
No Uniforms

Girls K - 3
Uniform Jumper
Long or short sleeve Hunter Green polo shirt; White Peter Pan Collar broadcloth blouse (with jumper only) ; Hunter Green turtleneck; Navy or Hunter Green sweater (crew neck cardigan sweater, V-Neck or vest)
Navy slacks
Navy twill walking shorts (April 15th to October 15th)

Boys K - 3
Long or short sleeve: Hunter Green polo shirt or turtleneck
Navy twill or corduroy pants
Crew Neck Cardigan sweater - Navy or Hunter Green
Navy twill walking shorts (April 15th to October 15th )

Girls 4 - 8
Uniform Skirt
Long or short sleeve: Hunter Green polo shirt
Hunter Green turtleneck
Navy or Hunter Green: Crew neck cardigan sweater or V-Neck or vest sweater
Navy twill walking shorts (April 15th to October 15th)
Navy shorts (April 15th to October 15th)
Navy slacks
White Socks must be 3 inches above the shoe

Boys 4 - 8
Long or short sleeve Hunter Green polo shirt; White oxford shirt;
Hunter Green turtleneck
Navy twill or corduroy pants
Navy or Hunter Green: sweater (crew neck cardigan , V-Neck or vest)
Navy twill walking shorts (April 15th to October 15th)
White socks must be visible 3 inches above the shoe

Boys & Girls 6 - 8
May wear dress Khaki slacks or Khaki shorts (April 15th to October 15th)
"Cargo" style pants or shorts are not acceptable

Gym Uniforms
Gym uniforms are purchased through order forms available at the School office. They are not available at the Dennis Uniform Company. The required T-shirt and shorts are available for purchase during the first two weeks of school.

Boys & Girls K - 8
Light Blue St. Peter School Gym T-Shirt
Royal Blue shorts
White socks, Gym shoes

On out of uniform days, students in grades kindergarten through third grade do not have to wear gym uniforms provided they have appropriate clothing and gym shoes for gym class. Students in grades 4 through 8 will change into gym uniforms in the locker room as usual. Students in K through 3 may wear their gym uniform to school during warm weather (April 15th through October 15th) without their regular uniform. Students in grades K through 3 may wear their gym uniform with navy blue sweat pants and sweatshirt on gym days during the winter months (October 15th through April 15th).

Uniform Rules
Each student is expected to be in complete, presentable, and clean uniform each day unless an out of uniform day has been declared for the school, class, or the student uses a school awarded out of uniform pass. Proper grooming is expected of each student.

Official St. Peter School sweatshirts purchased at the Dennis Uniform or previously purchased through the PTO are the only sweatshirts permitted. Uniform slacks should not be: rolled up at the ankles, made of jean material, have extra outside pockets or nail heads.

It is the responsibility of the parents to see that their children are in uniform. If a child is not in complete uniform a note must be sent to the homeroom teacher explaining the reason.

If a child comes to school out of uniform and without a note, the parents will be called. Compliance is expected.

Removable boots should be worn on days when there is snow. Shoe boots should not be worn in school — other shoes should be brought along.

During out of uniform days when uniforms are not required, students are to come to school neat and presentable. Students may wear jeans, provided they are not torn and are in good condition. T-shirts with inappropriate sayings or pictures are not acceptable.

Students are not to wear make-up, nail polish or tattoos. Girls may have a hint of nail polish, i.e. clear, white, or pale pink. Girls are allowed to wear only one pair of post style earrings. Boys are not to wear earrings. Students who have hairstyles too long or have styles that can disrupt the academic environment will be told to cut or change their hairstyles. Hair should be neatly combed and trimmed. No sandals, bandanas, or hats may be worn. Shoes for all grades must have a closed toe. The heel and sole of the shoe should be no higher than ½ inch. If shoes have laces they must be tied. Belts, if worn, should be solid brown, navy, or black. No studded belts or chains are allowed.
Uniform shirts must be tucked in.
Walking shorts shall not exceed 3 inches either above or below the knee.
Socks shall be visible 3 inches above the shoe
On out of uniform days no flip-flops, clogs, tank-tops, halters, crop tops, or
midriffs.
Out of Uniform passes shall not be used on Holy Days or special services in the
Chapel, or when there are services in the Church or Chapel or when representing
the school at any event, i.e. Battle of the Books.
The principal will have final discretion over uniform decisions. Request for
changes in the uniform policy shall be brought to the School Board

Warm Weather Uniforms
On gym days during warm weather K through 3 students may wear their gym uniform to school without the regular uniform. From April 15th to October 15th students may wear the navy twill walking shorts.