Uniform Policy – Mary Queen of Apostles

Kindergarten to Eighth Grade Uniforms

Mary Queen of Apostles School has a school uniform that is worn by students in grade K-8. The uniform options can be found in the handbook under Uniforms. The dress code is based on uniformity. It is grounded in basic, simple, colors and non-descript clothing and accessories. This includes socks, tights, hair accessories, etc. The school uniform includes the physical education uniform.

Two small girls hugging, both wearing school uniforms

Click here to visit our MQA Schoolbelles site to order online and/or view the options for your child.

The full Mary Queen of Apostles School Uniform Policy can be found in the Parent/Student Handbook. We ask that you please visit Schoolbelles to order online and/or view the options for your child. You can also find additional school uniform form information under the forms section within Parent Resources.

Used Uniforms Year Round at Community Close Closet

MQA collects used Schoolbelles uniforms for resale. The uniforms can be purchased at the Community Clothes Closet’s MQA Uniform Room! The uniforms donated by our families, will be sold at the CCC, and the money you spend on them will support the CCC outreach. The Community Clothes Closet is found at 1125 Leishman Avenue in New Kensington. This is the bottom floor, beneath the gymnasium on the St. Joseph property. The CCC is open Monday, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm, Wednesday, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm, Saturday, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm.

MQA Sweatshirts & Hoodies and Physical Education Uniform

MQA sweatshirts and hoodies may be worn as part of the school uniform. The hoodies are offered at selected times of the year. The sweatshirts are included in the physical education order form. The physical education uniform consists of a sweatshirt in red or navy, navy sweatpants, a gray t-shirt, and navy shorts. All pieces are silk screened with our school logo. The uniforms are ordered and paid for electronically in August each school year using an online order form linked to our homepage. The school stocks a limited number of uniform pieces for those who have growth spurts.

PNUT Days

PNUT days (Please No Uniform Today) are to be Catholic school appropriate. If a dress up day is listed, this means that this day is for wearing clothing that is nicer and dressier. Our picture day is a dress up day. Dress down days mean that jeans and shorts and non-uniform shoes and clothing can be worn. However there are basic levels of appropriateness that also apply here, jeans cannot be ripped; shorts, skirts, or dresses must be at least fingertip length; shirts should be appropriate in designs and style; legging style pants must be worn with a tunic top. The body should be covered and the tightness of the clothing should be negligible.

Uniform Options

All school uniforms are to be purchased only from Schoolbelles and all physical education uniforms are purchased from Tees N Tops. While other companies make school uniform pieces, they are acceptable only if they match the Schoolbelles design and color and are purchased at the risk of not being permitted.

Options for Boys:

Navy or khaki uniform trousers, flat or pleated fronts, from Schoolbelles
Navy or khaki uniform shorts from Schoolbelles only
White oxford shirts or red, white, or navy banlon shirts with a collar, or turtlenecks , or the banlon shirts with bottom band that do not need to be tucked into the slacks. Any shirt can be monogrammed with the school logo and turtlenecks may be monogrammed by Schoolbelles with “MQA”. These banlon polo shirts are not form fitting.
Navy or red uniform sweaters or vests from Schoolbelles (may be monogrammed by Schoolbelles with logo). All sweaters are to have a banlon or oxford shirt underneath
Red or navy MQA sweatshirts and/or the MQA monogrammed hoodie from Tees N Tops with a uniform shirt underneath
Tennis shoes or tennis type shoes are to be worn with the school uniform. Shoes are solid black, white, beige, brown, gray, navy (not royal blue). They may be a combination of these colors, too. (For example white with black trim and gray accents.) Tennis shoes with accents of red are permitted. The shoe itself is not red.
Boots (see shoe colors) are permitted to be worn from November 1^st to March 30^th only.
Socks are solid colors of navy, red, white, black, or khaki.

Options for Girls:

Plaid or navy drop waist uniform jumper with two box pleats from Schoolbelles
Plaid uniform skirt with box pleats from Schoolbelles
Plaid adjustable kilt from Schoolbelles
Plaid uniform skort with elastic in waist from Schoolbelles
Navy or khaki uniform slacks, flat/low rise or pleated fronts, from Schoolbelles
Navy or khaki uniform shorts from Schoolbelles
White blouses/oxford shirts or red, white, or navy banlon shirts with a collar, or turtlenecks (any shirt can be monogrammed with the school logo and turtlenecks may be monogrammed by Schoolbelles with “MQA”). These banlon polo shirts are not form fitting.
Navy or red uniform sweaters or vests from Schoolbelles (may be monogrammed by Schoolbelles with logo). All sweaters are to have a banlon or oxford shirt or a blouse underneath.
Red or navy MQA sweatshirts and/or monogrammed hoodie from Tees N Topswith a uniform shirt underneath
Tennis shoes or tennis type shoes are to be worn with the school uniform. Shoes are to be white, black, brown, gray, navy or tan. They may be a combination of these colors, too. (For example white with black trim and gray accents.) Tennis shoes with accents of red are permitted. The shoe itself is not red.
Other shoes are to be flat, not having a wedge or a raised heel. No sandals or sling backs, clogs, or flip flops are permitted.
Boots (see shoe colors) are permitted to be worn from November 1^st to March 30^th only.
Socks and footed tights are solid colors of navy, red, white, black, or khaki. Leggings are black or navy.

General Dress Code Information

All school uniforms are to be purchased only from Schoolbelles and all physical education uniforms are purchased through the school. While other companies make school uniform pieces, they are acceptable only if they match the Schoolbelles design and color and are purchased at the risk of not being permitted.

All school uniforms are to be purchased only from Schoolbelles and all physical education uniforms are purchased through the school. While other companies make school uniform pieces, they are acceptable only if they match the Schoolbelles design and color and are purchased at the risk of not being permitted.
The dress code for students in Levels K-8 is the school uniform worn properly at all times. Shirts are to be tucked in for both boys and girls. Banded polo shirts are meant to be worn outside the skirt then bloused over the band to give the appearance of a shirt that is tucked in. Belts are to be worn with slacks and shorts with belt loops. Skirts, kilts, jumpers, and skorts are to be worn at the knee or longer. This allows for growth during the year. Uniform sweaters are red or navy, plain knit with no embellishments. The MQA School navy or red sweatshirts and hoodies are uniform and may be worn in the classroom. Clothing with logos (other than MQA) or brand symbols or school spirit wear may not be worn in the classroom.
Make up is not permitted. Girls with pierced ears may wear small earrings. No other piercings are permitted for boys or girls. Tattoos are not allowed. Boy’s hair should not be in the eyes, or over the collar. Girl’s hair should not be over/in the eyes. Hair accessories are to be red, navy, white, black, or Schoolbelles’ plaid. Only natural hair colors are permitted. Other fads, trends, fashion statements, or hair fashions may be disallowed.
Tennis shoes, tennis type shoes, or dress shoes are to be worn with the school uniform. Shoes are to be solid black, white, beige, brown, gray, navy (not royal blue). They may be a combination of these colors, too. Tennis shoes with accents of red are permitted. The shoe itself is not red. The shoes are to be flat, not having a wedge or a raised heel. No sandals, sling backs, clogs, or flip flops are permitted. Boots (see shoe colors) are allowed from November 1^st through March 31^st. Socks or footed tights are to be worn. Black or navy leggings are permitted. Socks are a solid color: navy, red, white, black, or khaki.
A gym uniform is to be worn to and from school for physical education class. Tennis shoes for physical education class are also worn on gym day. These are to follow the same rules as the school shoes. Students do not call home for gym uniforms but have an alternative assignment for class.
Uniform catalogs are available prior to the uniform fitting in May. Uniforms may be ordered at the annual uniform fitting in May, through the Schoolbelles catalog, online, or at the local Schoolbelles store. Schoolbelles cannot guarantee delivery of clothing items for the start of school if they are purchased just before the start of school. Physical education uniforms are purchased through the school at the beginning of the school year to allow for summer growth spurts!
Gently used, clean, uniform pieces are accepted at the Greenwald Site. Items are sorted and sent to Community Clothes Closet for resale throughout the year and summer. Passing on uniforms from family to other family does not mean that the uniform piece will be acceptable the next school year.

Visit Schoolbelles online at www.schoolbelles.com to see the MQA line using the school code 1875.