Uniform Information

A complete, official uniform must be worn every day unless otherwise prescribed by the administration. All clothing worn to school-sponsored functions must be neat, clean, and modest. 

• Uniforms enable students to direct their creativity and individuality to their classes, extracurricular activities, and to the school environment as a whole.
• By wearing uniforms, socio-economic or political indicators associated with clothing are removed.
• Studies show school uniforms have a positive impact on students’ mental health.
• Uniforms help maintain a safe and effective learning environment.
• School Uniforms Help Promote School Spirit.

Normal School Day Uniform Guidelines

Students must wear a combination of the following approved items: 

• Polo Shirts (required) - Long or short sleeve in Cougar blue (light), white, or navy blue (dark), with an approved embroidered Lansing Catholic uniform logo (shown below). Essentially all current uniform polo shirts are acceptable. Moving forward only Cougar blue (light) polos will be available in the SquadLocker uniform store.

• Pants (required) - Any solid black pants that meet our current casual dress guidelines (no shorts, ripped/torn pants, pajama bottoms, nor form fitting pants e.g. leggings, skinny jeans, yoga pants, etc.). These do not need to be purchased through the uniform store, but an option that meets these guidelines is available in the SquadLocker uniform store.
• Skirts (options for girls)

• Black Skirt with Leggings (optional) - Females may wear any black skirt that falls clearly below the fingertips and approximately halfway between the fingertips and the top of the knee and is worn with solid black, opaque, plain leggings or tights (ankle length)
• Plaid Skirt with Leggings (optional) - Females may wear the Flynn O'Hara Pleated Skirt with Elastic Waist a plaid skirt that falls clearly below the fingertips and approximately halfway between the fingertips and the top of the knee and is worn with solid black, opaque, plain leggings or tights (ankle length)
• Gray Skort (optional) - Females may wear the Lands' End Blend Chino Skort, in Arctic Gray only where the skort falls clearly below the fingertips and approximately halfway between the fingertips and the top of the knee with no leggings required.

• 1/4-Zip Pullovers or full-zip uniform jacket (optional) - Must be worn over the uniform polo. Solid black (poly/lycra or cotton) with an approved embroidered Lansing Catholic uniform logo. Available in the SquadLocker uniform store. Hooded sweatshirts are only allowed on Spirit Wear Fridays, not on normal dress days.
• Sweaters/Sweatshirts (optional) - Black v-neck cardigans, pullover crew neck cardigans, or crew neck sweatshirts with an approved embroidered Lansing Catholic uniform logo. Must also be worn over the uniform polo. Hooded sweatshirts are only allowed on Spirit Wear Fridays, not on normal dress days.
• Undershirts (optional) - White or black t-shirts or long-sleeve performance shirts may be worn under the polo. Undershirts must be shorter than the uniform polo.

Accessories & Footwear 

• Students may wear accessories and jewelry of their choice with the following exceptions: gang paraphernalia, wallet chains, overly large or otherwise distracting.
• Large purses or backpacks should be stowed in lockers, not brought to classes
• All footwear must be closed-toe and offer adequate protection to ensure safety. 
• In order to protect the floor in the gymnasium, shoes used for athletic or extracurricular activities in the gym must not be worn for any other purpose. Socks and hosiery are not required.