School Uniforms
St. Barnabas School students in Kindergarten through Grade 8 are required to adhere to a dress code each day. Administration and teachers perform daily uniform checks to ensure students adhere to the dress code standards.
Preschool students also have uniform requirements. Given the younger age, the uniform priority is comfort, ease, and household preference. PreK students may opt to wear the traditional school uniform or gym uniform on a daily basis. PreK students have PE class one day per week, and we ask on “gym day” that they wear a gym uniform to school.
On warm-weather days when the outside temperature is predicted to be 75 degrees or warmer, students may wear navy uniform-style shorts paired with a uniform top or their PE uniform shorts and t-shirt.
TRADITIONAL UNIFORMS - Plain red or white polo-style collared shirt (round or pointed collar) for all students. Navy pants or uniform-style shorts are required for boys (and optional for girls). Girls in Grades PK - 4 wear red plaid jumpers, and Grades 5 - 8 wear red plaid skirts.
Policy Update 2026-2027: Layers for Warmth - SB crewneck and quarter-zips sweatshirt in black, dark grey, or red purchased through the St. Barnabas School Buckeye Shop, or a cardigan-style sweater in red or navy are the only permissible layers. In an effort to streamline things for our teachers and school families and to reduce frequent uniform infractions, the only uniform-approved sweatshirt layers are the crewneck or quarter-zip sweatshirts (in dark grey, black, or red) available for purchase through our St. Barnabas School Buckeye Shop. Older-style sweatshirts, fleeces, and performance layers are always permitted for the walk to and from school, at recess, and on Spirit Wear Fridays, but may not be worn inside the classroom or at school mass.
GYM UNIFORMS - Students are required to wear gym uniforms to school on the days they have PE class. Students in K - 2 attend PE twice per week, and Grades PK, 3 - 8 attend once per week. Gym uniforms (shorts and t-shirts) are also permissible when the expected weather is 75 degrees or above.
FOOTWEAR, ACCESSORIES, AND HAIRSTYLES - Complete details regarding uniform requirements, including guidelines for watches, jewelry, hairstyles, and outerwear, can be found in the Handbook.
SPIRIT WEAR FRIDAYS - Students may wear St. Barnabas spirit wear tshirts or sweatshirts (hoodie-style or crewneck) paired with uniform bottoms every Friday. Tops should display St. Barnabas School, Parish, Team/Activity, or charity events coordinated by St. Barnabas. Students may also wear gym uniform tshirts on Spirit Wear Fridays.
WHERE TO PURCHASE -
- Plaid jumpers and skirts are available for purchase at Schools Are Us - 3146 W 111th St, Chicago, IL 60655. Uniform-approved sweatshirts (crewneck or quarter-zip) may be purchased online at St. Barnabas School Buckeye Shop. All other items, including navy pants or shorts, collared shirts, may be purchased at any retailer, such as Target, Old Navy, or Amazon.
- Gym uniforms may be ordered online at the St. Barnabas School Buckeye Shop or in person at Schools Are Us.
- Spirit Wear may be ordered online at the St. Barnabas School Buckeye Shop.