Uniforms

 

By choosing to attend Gwynedd Mercy Academy High School, each student has agreed to wear the school uniform as described below. The uniform builds a sense of community and minimizes distractions. Parents are asked to support their daughter in complying with the uniform code.

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Each school day will be assigned a red, yellow, or green designation, visible on Veracross and on the daily Student Council Instagram posts informing students of the daily events. Students who receive an initial uniform infraction will be issued a demerit and given GMAHS Loaner Uniform item, if needed, to be worn for the remainder of the day.   

• RED = Formal Uniform: for Liturgies & Special Events; to be worn all day except in classrooms, as permitted by faculty. 
• YELLOW = Standard Dress: for all regular school days
• GREEN = Casual Dress: for special days

FORMAL UNIFORM DAY (RED) Kilt or uniform pants White banded polo shirt (No blue polos) Navy blazer with emblem Navy tights (No leggings or crew socks) Penny loafers TO BE WORN ALL DAY

STANDARD UNIFORM DAY (YELLOW) Kilt or uniform pants Navy or white banded polo shirt Cardigan, quarter- zip pullover, or sweater vest Navy crew socks, navy knee-high socks, tights, OR navy leggings Penny loafers

CASUAL DAY (GREEN) Rules: Kilt or uniform pants Navy OR white banded polo shirt GMAHS sweatshirt OR GMAHS Class t-shirt Enclosed comfortable shoes (no open-toe or backless shoes)

 

Uniform Expectations

(These items are restatements of language already in the Student Handbook.)

Required Items:

• Navy blazer with emblem (worn for formal occasions such as liturgies and community assemblies)
• White and/or navy banded polo shirt  
• White polo is required on Red Days
• Plaid kilt or uniform pants. Grey or khaki uniform pants are permitted.
• Navy cardigan, sweater vest, or quarter-zip pullover
• Navy tights (Red Days), navy socks (knee-high or crew in solid color), or navy leggings
• Traditional burgundy loafers (Bass or Eastland)

Presentation & Grooming:

• Uniform must be clean, neat, in good condition, and worn properly at all times. Clothing with holes, rips, or excessive wear—including tights, socks, and other uniform pieces—is not permitted. Students are expected to maintain a neat and professional appearance at all times.
• Kilts must be of an appropriate, modest length—no more than 3" above the knee.
• If a student chooses to wear shorts underneath her uniform kilt, they are expected to be black or dark blue.
• No visible body piercings except for standard ear piercings.
• No visible tattoos while in uniform.
• Extreme hair colors and styles are not permitted. (Natural shades of brown, black, blonde, or red only)
• No colored or long-sleeved shirts under polos.
• Athletes: May change at lunch only on game days and must wear the team uniform or warm-up. No slippers, flip-flops, or slides are permitted.

Temporary Dress Code Exceptions:

• If unable to wear the uniform, a parent note is required, and an excuse pass must be obtained from the Dean of Students.
• Extended uniform modifications (more than one day) require a doctor’s note. This includes the use of non-regulation shoes, which must be dark in color if permitted.
• On occasions such as field trips, when the uniform is not worn, the moderator will determine the student dress norms.  

 

The uniform option listed below apply only to the Classes of  2027 and 2028.

During the months of Augst, September, October, April, May, and June, Junior and Senior students are permitted to wear their light blue kilt. This kilt is being phased out and will no longer be available as part of the Gwynedd Mercy Academy uniform after June 2028.