Dress Code

Starting with the 2025-2026 school year, the dress code below will be in effect for all XCS students (Elementary, Middle School and High School).*
Alignment of the student experience at all grade levels has been a priority since Xavier Catholic Schools became a school system in 2024. Dress code was an area that was in need of alignment and consistency across all XCS buildings. Starting with the 2025-2026 school year, the XCS Dress Code adheres to an established philosophy while presenting Xavier Catholic Schools as a single, unified school system with a common mission: To form disciples unafraid to follow Jesus Christ.

The following are the dress code guidelines from the 2024-25 school year.  These dress code guidelines will be grandfathered in to the dress code for the 2025-26 school year.  

All clothing should be appropriately sized and must be free of holes, rips or tears.

Shirts 

• Solid color polos with XCS school logos or no logos at all, short or long sleeve in any color (except neon) 
• Solid color collared dress shirts without logos (buttons down the front) 
• Shirts must be tucked in at all times and shirts must be long enough to stay tucked in. 
• Shirts must be buttoned up so as to reflect Christian modesty (one button from the top) and should be modest in fit (not too tight). 
• Xavier and Regis approved dress code shirts (polos with Regis/Xavier school logos) may be worn. 

Sweaters 

• Solid color traditional crew neck, V-neck, or cardigan sweaters without logos and without  hoods may be worn in any color (except neon)
• A dress code shirt (see above) must be worn under sweaters and shirts must be tucked in. 
• Sweaters must be long sleeved and at least waist length. 

Sweatshirts/Fleece 

• Approved Dress Code Regis Quarter Zip Fleece/Crewneck sweatshirt in Red, Navy, or Gray. 
• XHS Dress Code Quarter Zip and/or Crew Neck Sweatshirt may be worn. 
• A dress code shirt (see above) must be worn under sweatshirts/fleece and shirts must be tucked in. 

Pants 

• Khaki, Navy, Black or Gray Colored dress pants may be worn (no Cargo pants).

Shorts/Capris 

• Aug., Sept., and May:  girls and boys may wear khaki or navy shorts
• During the same time period, girls may wear capri pants. 
• Shorts are to be no shorter than mid-thigh in length (measured by four fingers width above the knee) and no longer than the knee. 
• Cargo shorts may be worn. 
• If weather conditions warrant, other days may be designated by the principal. 

Hats/Outerwear/Other 

• No hats, caps, sunglasses, or other head coverings are permitted. 
• No coats, jackets, or sweatshirts other than the approved Regis or Xavier fleece should be worn during the school day 
• No buttons/pins, logos, slogans, or stickers may be worn.

Watches

• Smart Watches will be treated like a cell phone in that they can only be out before and after school. They must remain in lockers during the school day. Failure to do so will have the same consequences as having a cell phone out during the day.

Jewelry and Makeup 

• No pins, buttons, etc. unless approved by administration.
• Only girls may wear earrings. Earrings are allowed only in the ears and must be in good taste. 
• Only natural foundation (cover-up), mascara and clear lip-gloss may be worn by girls. No other makeup is allowed. 

Hair 

• Hair is to be neat and well groomed. No extreme hairstyles including faux hawks, Mohawks, feathers, non-natural hair colors, colored extensions, or other trends, are allowed. 

Shoes 

• Matching shoes (with closed toe and heel) must be worn at all times.
• Boots and sandals are not permitted. (Boots may be worn to and from school during the winter months and stored in the main office.)
• These rules apply even on casual days and spirit days.  Additional footwear trends will be addressed on a case by case basis.  Please see administration with any questions prior to wearing to school. 

Physical Education Attire 

• Students in P.E. are required to wear a Regis or Xavier t-shirt during PE Class. 
• Students in P.E. are required to purchase red or navy Regis PE gym shorts for use during gym class. 
• Student in P.E. may wear sweatpants, in neutral or school colors (red, yellow or navy blue)
• Students in P.E. are required to wear gym/tennis shoes.

Spirit Days 

• The first Friday of each month will be a Spirit Day. 
• Students may wear shirts, t-shirts or sweatshirts that are Regis and Xavier solid colors: red, gold, gray and navy blue.  Apparel can read either “Regis” or “Xavier” (XHS) or have the Xavier Catholic Schools logos But the logo is not required for it to be approved.  Bottoms can be jeans or loose fitting athletic pants or sweatpants (free of holes, rips and tears).  Leggings are not allowed.
• During designated shorts or capris months, students may wear shorts or capris of appropriate length (measured by four fingers width above the knee). 
• Students who choose not to wear Regis or Xavier wear should be in dress code. 

Casual Days 

• The last Friday of the month will be designated as a Casual Day. 
• Students may wear school appropriate shirts, t-shirts, sweatshirts with either jeans (free of holes, rips or tears) or loose fitting athletic pants or sweatpants.  Leggings are no longer allowed. 
• During designated shorts or capris months, students may wear shorts or capris of appropriate length (measured by four fingers width above the knee). 

Concert Wear 

• Concert wear as determined by vocal and instrumental directors.

Special Attire for Students involved in Extracurricular Activities

• Students involved in Regis extracurricular activities including, but not limited to -- athletics, mock trial, band, choir, FTC, and drama -- may wear their team jerseys or t-shirts on competition/performance days.
• Students do not need to wear a collared shirt underneath their jerseys but must wear a solid colored shirt (short or long-sleeved) underneath their team jersey.  Students do not need to wear another shirt underneath if they are wearing an activity t-shirt (ex: Mock Trial, FTC, Show Choir, Band, Choir, Fall Play, Spring Musical, Speech, etc).  
• Students must wear appropriate pants with their team jersey or t-shirt, i.e. dress code pants on dress code days or jeans/sweatpants on spirit or casual dress days. On regular dress days, shirts and jerseys must be tucked in.

Please contact administration with any questions regarding the current clothing trends to see if an item is permitted.

If students do not adhere to Regis Dress Code Policies, staff members will give a demerit for dress code violations.