Preschool students do not wear school uniforms. Many of our daily activities include painting, sensory play, outdoor exploration, and other hands-on experiences. Children should wear comfortable, washable play clothes that allow them to participate fully in all activities and should allow children to use the restroom independently. Please keep in mind that preschoolers learn through exploration and play and may get messy during the school day.

Recommended clothing includes:
Pull-on pants, shorts, skirts with shorts underneath, or leggings,comfortable knit shirts long or short sleeved and athletic or gym shoes with Velcro closures. To promote safety and independence, please do not send children in sandals, Crocs or similar slip-on shoes, boots or dress shoes.

For safety reasons, children should not wear clothing that may interfere with active play. Dresses with tulle, long flowing fabric, or decorative embellishments are not permitted, as they can become caught on playground equipment or classroom furniture and may present a safety hazard  during climbing and movement activities.

Extra Clothing
Each child must keep a complete change of clothes in their classroom canvas bag in case of accidents or spills. Please place the following items in a labeled gallon-sized resealable plastic bag:
Shirt, shorts or pants, underwear and socks. Be sure all items are clearly marked with your child's name. Please check the extra clothing regularly to ensure it is seasonally appropriate and still fits, as preschoolers grow quickly.

JUMPERS/SKIRTS
Grades K-4 wear the adopted jumper of Our Lady of the Visitation School.
Grades 5-8 wear the adopted uniform skirt of Our Lady of the Visitation School. Skirt length must be within 4 inches of the middle of the knee.   Jumpers and skirts may be purchased at Schoolbelles or Shaheens.  Uniform plaid or navy skorts may be worn all year and with tights during winter months.

SHIRTS
Plain, short/long sleeved white or light blue polos. All shirts are to be tucked in unless there is a waistband.  Visitation polo shirts may be purchased through our Spirit Wear Shop.  If a shirt is worn under the uniform polo, it must be plain white; no printing. All undergarments for shirts must be plain white.

SWEATERS/SWEATSHIRTS
Solid color cardigans, crewneck or V-neck sweaters of white, cream, gray or navy may be worn over a uniform shirt. White turtlenecks or solid white shirts may be worn under shirts.  Sweatshirts, oversized sweaters, tight sweaters, etc. are not permitted. Only the official school attire (quarter zip or crew neck sweatshirts) purchased through our Spirit Wear Shop may be worn in place of a sweater. (Other spirit wear is not part of the uniform and should not be worn in class.) No Hoodies.  A polo must be worn underneath all quarter zips, sweatshirts and sweaters.

PANTS
Chino style pants in navy blue may be worn in place of the jumper or skirt. Shirts tucked in. Pants or knit pants may be worn under the jumper or skirt. No cargo pants or joggers.

Navy or black tights may be worn under the skirt or jumper in cold weather. Leggings or knit pants must go to the ankle and not include lace, cutouts, sheer material or other decorative aspects.  Solid color socks must be worn everyday. Socks must show. 

SHOES/SOCKS
Gym shoes or dress shoes may be worn. No sandals, clogs, crocs or shoes that mark the floor are permitted. Shoes must be tied. If boots are worn for weather purposes, the student must change into regular shoes for the school day.   Solid colored socks must be worn every day. Socks must show.

MAKEUP
No make up is to be worn unless worn for medicinal purposes. A note from the parents/physician will be required. This applies to Out of Uniform days as well.

HAIR
Hair should be clean and neatly cut. Hair must be natural colors only.  There should be no distracting hairstyles (mohawks, shaved emblems, or letters, spiked high hair, extreme hairspray, etc).  The principal reserves the right to determine appropriate hairstyle. Hair must always be out and away from the face. Eyes must be visible at all times, without pushing hair back. 

NAILS
Nails must be kept at a practical length—no more than ¼ inch beyond the fingertip—to ensure safety and support full participation in learning activities. Girls may wear plain nail polish, but only one color (no Acrylics, SNS, shellac, gels, French manicures, emblems, jewels, tips, fake, etc…)

JEWLERY
No earrings unless ears are pierced. One single small post earring allowed in each ear only.  Students may not wear earrings, posts, decorations, etc. in pierced body parts (fingernails, nose, lip, etc.), while at school. One small, non distracting thin necklace is allowed, and one simple ring may be worn.  This applies to Out of Uniform days as well.  One bracelet that does not make noise (i.e. clanging on desk)  may be worn. 

 A regular watch may be worn.  NO SMART WATCHES OR FITBITS or similar items.

SHIRTS
Plain, short/long sleeved white or light blue polos.  Shirts are to be tucked in. Visitation polo shirts may be purchased through our Spirit Wear Shop. If a shirt is worn under the uniform shirt, it must be plain white; no printing.

PANTS
Chino style pants in navy blue. No jeans, cargo pants, or joggers.

SWEATERS/SWEATSHIRTS
Solid color cardigans, crewneck or V-neck sweaters of white, cream, gray or navy may be worn over a uniform shirt. White turtlenecks or solid white shirts may be worn under shirts.  Sweatshirts, oversized sweaters, tight sweaters, etc. are not permitted. Only the official school attire (quarter zip or crew neck sweatshirts) purchased through our Spirit Wear Shop may be worn in place of a sweater. (Other spirit wear is not part of the uniform and should not be worn in class.) No Hoodies.  A polo must be worn underneath all quarter zips, sweatshirts and sweaters.

SHOES/SOCKS
Gym shoes or dress shoes may be worn. No sandals, clogs, crocs or shoes that mark the floor are permitted. Shoes must have a back and be tied. NO boots. If a child wears boots to school for weather purposes they must change them when they get to school.  Solid colored socks must be worn every day. Socks must show.

PERSONAL
Boys may not wear earrings to school. 

HAIR
Hair should be clean and neatly cut. Hair must be natural colors only.  All boys should be clean shaven as age appropriate. Hair must not be dyed an unnatural color. There should be no distracting hairstyles (mohawks, shaved emblems, fades, “steps”, emblems or letters, spiked high hair, extreme hairspray, etc).  NO crazy braids, nothing sticking up.  The principal reserves the right to determine appropriate hairstyle. Hair must always be out and away from the face.  Eyes must be visible at all times, without pushing hair back. 

WATCHES 
A regular watch may be worn.  NO SMART WATCHES OR FITBITS or similar items.

• Principal reserves the right to determine appropriate dress and/or modify the code as needed.

Students in grades 5-8 are required to wear the official Visitation PE uniform on their scheduled PE days.

Official Visitation PE Shorts
• These are the only shorts permitted for PE.
• These may be worn for the whole school day during the Warm Weather Uniform timeframe (first day of school - October 14th and again April 15th-last day of school).
• Available only through the Spiritwear Shop

Official Visitation PE Sweatpants
• These are the only sweatpants permitted for PE.
• These may be worn for the whole school day over the PE uniform shorts, removing them only during gym class if desired, or in place of the PE uniform shorts. 
• Available only through the Spiritwear Shop

Visitation T-Shirt
• Students may wear any Visitation T-shirt for PE.
• Students wearing long sleeves during the school day must wear a uniform-approved quarter zip or crewneck sweatshirt, which are only available for purchase through the Spiritwear Shop. Non-uniform sweatshirts or outerwear are not permitted.

From the first day of school until October 15th, and from April 15th until the last day of school, students may substitute the warm weather uniform for the regular uniform. These dates may be extended by the principal depending on the weather.

Navy blue twill, or uniform walking shorts may be worn the first day of school thru October 15th and then beginning April 15th. No cargo pants. Shorts and skorts should be a modest length within 4 inches of the knee.

Wear with a plain, short sleeved white or light blue polo.

All other rules regarding socks, shoes, personal, etc. still apply. Shorts may not be layered, that is, no other shorts, pants, etc. may show below the regulation shorts.

Fun Friday Uniform
The Fun Friday Uniform consists of the current school year's Fun Friday T-shirt paired with the student's regular uniform bottoms.
• Girls should wear their uniform jumper, skirt, or skort with the Fun Friday T-shirt.
• Boys should wear their uniform pants or shorts (depending on the season) with the Fun Friday T-shirt.

Purchasing a Fun Friday T-shirt is optional. Students who choose not to purchase or wear the Fun Friday T-shirt should wear their regular school uniform shirt with their standard uniform bottoms.

Out of Uniform Days
Throughout the school year, students may have special themed out-of-uniform days (such as Funny Hat Day, holiday themes, or Visi Spirit Days). On these occasions, students will often hear, "All normal out-of-uniform rules apply." This means that all clothing must be neat, clean, modest, and appropriate for a Catholic school environment. Clothing or accessories that display or promote inappropriate or controversial messages are not permitted. Parents may be contacted to bring a change of clothes, or the school may provide alternate clothing if available. Students will not return to class until they are dressed appropriately.
More details can be found in the Handbook.