Uniforms

The purpose of our uniform policy is to enhance the learning environment and cultivate an atmosphere of discipline, equality, and respect at OLPA.

Appearance, dress, and grooming make the school atmosphere more conducive to academic excellence, respect for the school, and charity toward neighbors. Respectful dress is habit forming and will help in adult life. While on campus, the student must wear the uniform according to the dress code until he/she exits the campus or changes into sports/practice attire.

Uniforms are compliant with the 2025-2026 school year and may be subject to change in the future.

PE uniforms must be purchased directly with Mr. Lyons.

TK-5th Grade GIRLS:

Plaid Jumper

Long Sleeve V-Neck Button Cardigan in navy 

Crossover Tie excepting in TK

Peter Pan Blouse or Long Sleeve

6th-8th Grade GIRLS:

OLPA Plaid Skirt

Long Sleeve V-Neck Button Cardigan in navy 

Crossover Tie

Peter Pan Short sleeve or Long Sleeve

BOYS all grades:

Boys Flat Pants or Elastic Pants

Boys' Vest

Long Sleeve Oxford Shirt or Short Sleeve Oxford Shirt

Necktie excepting TK

PE Uniforms (all grades):

Please purchase directly through our Headmaster, Mr. Lyons

Girls Regular Uniform Policy

  • Jumpers (grades K-5) and skirts (grades 6-8) must be mid-knee or longer in length.

  • Shoes must be closed-toed, low-heeled (maximum 1”), all black school shoes Grades K-5 must have Mary Jane-style strap. No boots or slippers are allowed.

  • Socks must be white or navy blue knee-high socks or fold-down bobby sock (socks must cover the ankle entirely), or white or navy blue tights.

  • Grades K-5 shirts are white, puffed short-sleeved, with navy blue piping around a Peter Pan collar. 

  • Grades 6-8 shirts are white oxford with button-down collars.

  • Crossover ties with pearl snaps are worn every day, excepting in TK.

  • A navy cardigan sweater is required for Full Dress Uniform days.

  • No jacket or coat outerwear is permitted indoors, except on cold weather days at the discretion of the headmaster.

  • Students in 8th grade may wear class sweatshirts over the school shirt on Thursdays.

  • Hair should be neatly groomed and of natural color.

  • On rainy days, students may wear a waterproof raincoat over their uniform outerwear while outside. This may not be worn in the classroom. No hoodies may be worn. Students may wear waterproof boots. No tennis shoes.

  • All shirts must be tucked into skirts, and the top button must be buttoned at all times. Short-sleeved shirts are not to be rolled up.

  • No make-up or lipstick may be worn, with the exception that 8th grade girls are permitted to wear very light eyeliner, mascara, and nail polish. 

  • One pair of stud pierced earrings and/or a simple necklace may be worn. No dangling earrings allowed. No fashion jewelry may be worn. A simple religious pin or American flag may be worn on the uniform.

Boys Regular Uniform Policy

  • No shorts allowed.

  • A black, leather-type belt is worn at all times.

  • Shoes must be closed-toed, low-heeled (maximum 1”), all black school shoes. No boots or slippers are allowed.

  • Dress socks must be worn with dress shoes and must be solid navy blue or black and must cover the ankles entirely.

  • Shirts are white oxford with button-down collars.

  • A tie is worn at all times, except for TK children.

  • A navy V-neck pullover or cardigan sweater is required on Full Dress Uniform days.

  • On cold weather days, students may wear an OLPA monogrammed jacket (upon request) in addition to their sweater. No other jacket or coat outerwear is permitted, except on cold weather day at the discretion of the Headmaster.

  • Students in 8th grade may wear class sweatshirts over the school shirt on Thursdays.

  • Hair should be a traditional gentleman’s cut: around the ear and short all around, neatly groomed, of natural color, out of the eyes and worn above the collar.

  • A cross, crucifix, or religious medal on a chain may be worn. A simple religious pin or American flag may be worn on the pullover.

  • On rainy days, students may wear a waterproof raincoat over their uniform outerwear while outside. This may not be worn in the classroom. No hoodies may be worn. Students may wear waterproof boots. No tennis shoes.

  • All shirts must be tucked into skirts and pants, and top button must be buttoned at all times. Short-sleeved shirts are not to be rolled up.

Boys and Girls PE Uniform Policy

  • PE uniforms are not available through Campus Clubs, and are to be ordered through the Academy.

  • Gym shorts must be mesh or knit navy short, no more than 4 inches above the knee, no graphics or logo printed on except approved school brand when available. Tight or biker shorts are not allowed.

  • Gym shirts are gray t-shirts with an OLPA imprint. These shirts may be worn underneath the uniform shirt on gym days.

  • Optional - Navy blue sweatpants and navy blue OLPA embroidered sweatshirts may be worn only during P.E. class, not in the classrooms.

  • Students may bring black or white athletic footwear for PE only.

Inappropriate
for all school functions and field trips

  • Dirty, torn, faded or cut-off clothing; 

  • skinny jeans, jeggings, leggings (unless worn unless worn under a skirt/dress), yoga pants, too-short shorts, too-tight tops;

  • any traditionally female clothing on boys;

  • offensive messages, tank tops, bare midriffs, gym clothes (except for PE); 

  • hats or sunglasses indoors, bare feet; 

  • earrings, make-up or nail polish, messages out of culture, or anything that looks bizarre or immodest.

  • The school reserves the right to request that any questionable clothing be covered up or changed.

Yellow slips

To enforce compliance with the dress code, the school issues “yellow slips” for uniform infractions. For the third yellow slip received in a quarter, students will be given a detention. Every subsequent yellow slip given in that same quarter will result in an additional detention.
If a student should receive 5 yellow slips in a quarter, they will then be placed on Uniform Probation. This means that if the student arrives at school again in violation of the uniform policy they will not be admitted to any classes until they are wearing the proper uniform. Continued lack of compliance with school policies while on probation will result in suspension.