The purpose of a dress code is to respect the dignity of our school community in four main areas:
- Equality: The uniform is a symbol of equality of persons created in the image and likeness of God.
- Uniform Appearance: The uniform allows for a sense of community while promoting our school identity.
- Respect: Wearing a uniform shows pride and respect for our school family.
- Costs: Parents sacrifice to send their sons/daughters to Catholic schools, and the uniform is intended to be a financial relief.
Parents/guardians are expected to know what their children are wearing and how they are dressed for school each day. It may be necessary for a faculty member to request a student to adjust his/her appearance or return home for a proper dress item.
- Students will always wear modest and appropriate clothes.
- The uniform is to fit in traditional fashion. Skin-tight shirts and sagging pants are not permitted.
- The school uniform sweatshirt may be worn in school with the uniform blouse/polo or a white turtleneck.
- Turtlenecks may only be worn with sweatshirts.
- Sweatshirts may not be oversized, torn or ragged.
- Red HTS sweatshirts may be worn in grades K-6 only.
- Gray HTS sweatshirts may be worn in grades 7-8 only.
- For safety reasons, tennis shoes must be worn at all times. Shoes must be properly fastened and enclose the entire foot.
- Unnatural hair dyes, hair bleaching, tattoos & body piercings are not permitted. Piercing includes ear cartilage.
- NO attire that is political in nature or contradictory to the Catholic Church teachings may be worn.
- The bottom hem of the shorts/skirts should be no shorter than fingertips when you are standing upright and arms are fully extended at your sides.
Belts
Shirts
Shorts
Pants
Outerwear
Socks
Uniforms & Spirit Wear
Students in grades 7 and 8 are required to wear the Holy Trinity P.E. uniform. Uniforms may be purchased through Jock’s Nitch Sports, located at 13358 College Boulevard in Lenexa, Kansas. For questions, please call 913-345-2882 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Families may also purchase uniforms from Andrea Nichols, located at 12529 W. 81st Place in Lenexa, Kansas. She can be reached at 913-209-4006 or by email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
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Boys' Uniforms
Hair: Hair is to be neatly trimmed and natural color. The length should be no longer than the shirt collar, above the ear, and above the eyebrows. Other hairstyles will be decided at the discretion of the administration.
Girls' Uniforms
Blouses: Blouses are to be solid white, short or long-sleeved, tailored, with collar. Ruffles, lace, or monograms are not allowed.
Hair: Hair is to be neatly trimmed and natural color. Other hairstyles will be decided at the discretion of the administration.
Headbands: Headbands may only be bands or bows. No additional decorations are allowed, such as cat ears or unicorn horns.
Skirts & Jumpers: Skirts and jumpers must be modest. The bottom hem should be at the knee when standing upright. Shorts must be worn under all uniform skirts and jumpers. Rolling at the waistband is not permitted.
Plaid uniform jumpers are worn by girls in grades 1-4.
Pleated skirts are worn by girls in grades 5-8.
Leggings: Solid navy leggings may be worn under jumpers or skirts in cold weather. Pantyhose are not allowed as leggings.
Jewelry, Make-Up & Cosmetics
In keeping with Catholic school tradition and standards, any noticeable makeup worn may be required to be removed.
Nails: All students must have natural nails. Girls may wear solid colored polish.
The following items are permitted:
- Watch (No Smart Watches)
- One earring on each earlobe for girls
- Huggie hoop earrings that hug the earlobe
- One religious or simple necklace
- One ring
- One religious or simple bracelet
Not Permitted:
- Dangle earrings
- Earrings extending beyond the earlobe
- Earrings for boys
P.E. Dress Code
All students who participate in P.E. will wear appropriate gym (rubber soled) shoes.
Students in grades K-6 may wear uniform slacks or uniform shorts.
Grades K-6 Girls: Shorts must have an inseam of 3 or more inches.
Students in grades 7-8 are required to purchase a Holy Trinity Physical Education uniform. Information on where to purchase can be found on the HTS website or by calling the front office.
Any previously purchased uniform is acceptable, including items sold at the used uniform sale.
Dress-Up Days: If your child has P.E. on a dress-up day, he or she must either wear or bring appropriate gym shoes. Proper clothing for all types of weather is expected. Shoes must be fastened or tied.
Out of Uniform Days
Special days may be designated as non-uniform days. Notifications will be sent home. * Clothing must be modest, appropriate, not ragged or torn, and reflect Christian values.
- Shoes - tennis shoes or shoes (no heel) with a back strap must be worn on these days.
- Tennis shoes are required for PE classes.
- Hats are not allowed.
- All tops must have sleeves.
- Leggings as pants are not allowed.
- The bottom hem of the shorts/skirts should be no shorter than fingertips when you are standing upright and arms are fully extended at your sides.
- Grades K-6: Shorts may only be worn after Spring Break through Thanksgiving.
- Students who come to school not dressed in compliance with the above guidelines will change into a uniform from the nurse or parents may bring a change of clothes.
** All guidelines set above for length and attire apply.**
Picture Day—Girls and Boys
- Shirts and dresses must have sleeves, or student must wear a shrug or sweater with sleeves.
- Skirt/dress must be modest and hemmed no more than four inches above the knee. Denim skirts are allowed. If a student wishes/needs to change, only uniform attire is permitted.
SPIRIT DAYS—Girls and Boys
- On SPIRIT days, students may wear ONLY HTS clothing of their choosing.
Dress Code Violations
In the event that a student is not in compliance with the dress code, (for each individual infraction):
- 1st infraction = verbal reminder and dress code violation form sent home for parent signature and return. Date for expected compliance will be given.
- 2nd infraction = verbal reminder and dress code violation form sent home for parent signature and return. Date for expected compliance will be given.
- 3rd time = student is referred to Administration. Phone call home. Consequence will be assigned until dress code is brought to compliance.
*At any time, parents can reach out to Administration if extenuating circumstances prevent you from meeting the 3 day deadline to bring dress code into compliance. We will partner together with you coming up with a timeline that is manageable and reasonable for both parties.