Dress Code

Uniforms are required for both boys and girls in grades one through 12. Students’ attire should be neat at all times. Complete uniforms are to be worn every day. Summer uniform can be worn from the start of school until September 30th and after May 1st.

Bishop Walsh School uniforms may be purchased from Land's End, Flynn O'Hara, Old Navy, Uniform Village, or French Toast.

The guidelines set for dress and grooming reflect a traditional approach that is intended to direct the student in the areas of cleanliness and good taste. Anything that detracts from this traditional standard or deviates from the concept of good taste will be considered inappropriate and unacceptable.

For a list of requirements on Bishop Walsh Dress Code, consult the BW Student Handbook or contact the Main Office (301.724.5360).




Middle and High School

GIRLS

Tops

  • Middle School - White, chambray blue or burgundy short or long-sleeved polo
  • High School – polo shirt (September & May/June)
  • High School - White button-up shirt (October through April)

Bottoms

  • Burgundy & gray plaid skirt or skort -- to be worn no more than three inches above the bend of the knee.  Any student who repeatedly violates this policy will lose the privilege of wearing the uniform skirt.
  • Khaki pants with dress belt.  Straight-leg or boot cut pants only.  Pants should fit appropriately.

Sweaters

  • Solid burgundy, gray, white or navy sweater with no hood

Socks / Tights

  • White, burgundy, gray, or navy knee socks or tights

Shoes

  • Rubber soled dress shoes in black, navy, or brown
  • Casual canvas VANS or similar styles are not permitted
  • No slippers, moccasin style shoes, cowboy boots, UGGs, or Crocs are permitted.  Bucks must be laced and tied.

Hair

  • Hair must be neat and well-groomed for all students.  Hair color must be a natural color.  Fad or extreme hair styles will not be allowed. 

BOYS

Tops

  • Middle School - White, chambray blue or burgundy short or long-sleeved polo
  • High School – polo shirt (September & May/June)
  • High School - White button-up shirt with tie (October through April)

Bottoms

  • Khaki dress pants with dress belt

Sweaters

  • Burgundy, gray, white, or navy sweater with no hood

Socks

  • Dark colored dress socks

Shoes

  • Rubber soled dress shoes in black, navy, or brown
  • Casual canvas VANS or similar styles are not permitted
  • No slippers, moccasin style shoes, cowboy boots, UGGs, or Crocs are permitted.  Bucks must be laced and tied.

Hair

  • Hair must be neat and well-groomed for all students.  Hair color must be a natural color.  Fad or extreme hair styles will not be allowed. 
  • Male students must be clean-shaven.

OPTIONAL:

  • Shorts worn under the skirt should not be visible.
  • If a tee shirt is worn under the uniform shirt, it must be solid white without lettering or designs.

  NOT PERMITTED:

  • No facial piercings
  • Sandals, athletic or canvas shoes
  • Oversized sweaters
  • Shorts, cargos, or capris
  • Hats
  • Sweatshirts or hoodies
  • Tattoos must be covered

WARM WEATHER UNIFORM:   During the months of August, September, May, and June, high school students may wear colored polos.  Middle and high school students may also wear khaki shorts.  Shorts must be at least fingertip length or longer.  The summer dress code always includes tailored dress shoes worn with socks.

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

 (Beginning in 1st Grade - PreK & Kindergarten do not wear uniforms)

GIRLS

Jumpers

  • burgundy & gray plaid with white button-up short or long-sleeved blouse

Tops

  • White button-up short or long-sleeved blouse
  • White or burgundy short or long-sleeved polo
  • Burgundy BW shirts (gym days)

Bottoms

  • Burgundy & gray plaid skirt or skort from Land’s End
  • Khaki skirt or skort
  • Khaki shorts (September & May/June)
  • Khaki dress pants
  • Gray shorts or sweatpants (gym days only).  No yoga pants permitted.

Sweaters / Sweatshirts

  • Burgundy, gray, white, or navy sweater with no hood
  • Burgundy Bishop Walsh sweatshirt

Socks / Tights

  • White, burgundy, gray, or navy knee socks or tights
  • No leggings

Shoes

  • Rubber soled dress shoes in black, navy, or brown
  • Tennis shoes without lights
  • No slippers, moccasins style shoes, fashion boots, cowboy boots, UGGs, or Crocs.  Shoes laces must be tied.

Hair

  • Hair must be neat and well-groomed for all students.  Hair color must be a natural color.  Fad or extreme hair styles will not be allowed. 

BOYS

Tops

  • White or burgundy short or long-sleeved polo
  • Burgundy BW shirt (gym days)

Bottoms

  • Khaki dress pants
  • Khaki shorts (September & May/June)
  • Gray shorts or sweatpants (for gym days only)

Sweaters / Sweatshirts

  • Burgundy, gray, white, or navy sweater with no hood
  • Burgundy Bishop Walsh sweatshirt

Socks

  • White, burgundy, gray, or navy socks

Shoes

  • Rubber soled dress shoes in black, navy, or brown
  • Tennis shoes without lights
  • No slippers, moccasins style shoes, fashion boots, cowboy boots, UGGs, or Crocs.  Shoes laces must be tied.

Hair

  • Hair must be neat and well-groomed for all students.  Hair color must be a natural color.  Fad or extreme hair styles will not be allowed.


The School recognizes that particular hairstyles are often part of racial, ethnic, spiritual, and cultural identity and practice. Accordingly, it is the policy of the School to permit individual families to decide the appropriate cared–for hairstyle for their children.