Student Handbook

 

Uniform

At Lansing Catholic, we place emphasis on forming students into the Christian leaders God calls them to be by emphasizing the importance of a well-rounded individual; an individual focused not just on physical appearance, but on the human, intellectual, spiritual, and apostolic impact he or she has on those around them. School uniforms help us in this mission. Following are just a few of the benefits that support a uniform policy.

  • Uniforms enable students to direct their creativity and individuality to their classes, extracurricular activities, and to the school environment as a whole.
  • By wearing uniforms, socio-economic or political indicators associated with clothing are removed.
  • Studies show school uniforms have a positive impact on students’ mental health.
  • Uniforms help maintain a safe and effective learning environment.
  • School Uniforms Help Promote School Spirit.

A complete, official uniform must be worn every day unless otherwise prescribed by the administration. All clothing worn to school-sponsored functions must be neat, clean, and modest.

Students are required to wear uniforms purchased from My APlus Uniforms. 

My Aplus Uniform Clothing

 

Uniform Policy Update

In an effort to create a more unified look among our students, we have updated our uniform policy. Color choices for tops and bottoms have been streamlined and we are adding additional outerwear options, to be worn over the uniform polo. Please see the full list of updated items and color options in the uniform section of our current Student Handbook.

 

Normal School Day Attire (2024-25 School Year)

The uniform guidelines below will be fully enforced for the 26/27 school year. All freshmen and new families should plan to purchase what is listed below. Items that were permitted since the 2022/23 school year may continue to be worn until the new guidelines go into effect.

Young women must wear a combination of the following:

  • Skirt - plaid, khaki or black and worn in a modest, professional manner. Must be purchased at MyAplus Uniforms.
  • Pants - Khaki or black, hemmed to the ankle. No floods. Must be purchased at MyAplus Uniforms.
  • Polo shirts – Pique or Dri Fit, long or short sleeve in either Cougar blue (light) or navy blue (dark) with embroidered Lansing Catholic logo. Polos may be tucked in or left untucked. Must be purchased at MyAplus Uniforms.
  • T-shirts or long sleeve performance shirts in white, black or navy may be worn under the polo shirt, but undershirt should be shorter than uniform shirt.
  • 1⁄4 Zips (poly/lycra or cotton material) in black, embroidered with the Lansing Catholic logo. Must be worn over the uniform polo. Must be purchased at MyAplus Uniforms.
  • V-neck Cardigan or Pullover, Crewneck Cardigan or Crewneck Sweatshirt in black, with embroidered Lansing Catholic logo. Must be worn over uniform polo. Must be purchased at MyAplus Uniforms.
  • Tights or leggings in solid navy or black may be worn under uniform skirts. Leggings should contain no logos, writing, designs, tone-on-tone patterns, or cutouts.

Young men must wear a combination of the following:

  • Khaki or black pants, hemmed to the ankle. No floods. Must be purchased at MyAplus Uniforms.
  • Polo shirts, pique or dri-fit, long or short sleeves in either Cougar blue (light) or navy blue (dark), embroidered with the Lansing Catholic logo. Polos may be tucked in with a belt or left untucked. Must be purchased at MyAplus Uniforms.
  • T-shirts or long sleeve performance shirts in white, black or navy may be worn under the polo shirt, but the undershirt should be shorter than uniform shirt. 
  • 1⁄4 Zips (poly/lycra or cotton material) in black, embroidered with the Lansing Catholic logo. Must be worn over uniform polo. Must be purchased at MyAplus Uniforms.
  • V-neck Cardigan or Pullover, Crewneck Cardigan or Crewneck Sweatshirt in black, with embroidered Lansing Catholic logo. Must be worn over uniform polo. Must be purchased at MyAplus Uniforms.

LCHS Performance Set-

LCHS offers an athletic style jacket and pant set that is an approved uniform option. The jacket and pants can only be purchased in our online Cougar Spirit Shop. These items should be worn together, with an embroidered uniform polo from MyAPlus Uniforms worn under the jacket.  Orders takes approximately 3 weeks to arrive, and there are no returns due to incorrect sizing. We have samples in the school office that can be tried on prior to ordering to ensure that sizing and fit are correct. 

Accessories & Footwear

Students may wear accessories and jewelry of their choice with the following exceptions:

  • Gang paraphernalia
  • Wallet chains
  • Overly large or otherwise distracting
  • Large purses or backpacks should be stowed in lockers, not brought to classes

All footwear must be closed-toe with a heel strap for safety reasons. The following types of footwear are never allowed:

  • Flip-flop style shoes or sandals
  • Athletic sandals or slides
  • Bedroom slippers
  • Outdoor boots (Ugg-style and Timberland-style are allowed)
  • Crocs or Birkenstocks

In order to protect the floor in the gymnasium, shoes used for athletic or extracurricular activities in the gym must not be worn for any other purpose. Socks and hosiery are not required.

Spirit Wear Fridays

On Fridays, students may wear spirit wear tops that feature the LCHS logo and/or name. Uniform bottoms must still be worn and hats are not allowed. Spirit wear or uniform shirts must be worn under all spirit wear 1⁄4 zips, sweatshirts, or sweaters.

Local Retail Store:

My Aplus Uniforms

3320 Saginaw Hwy

Lansing, MI 48917

517-803-4782

Used Uniform/Texbook Sales: 

Many parents utilize the LCHS Parent Facebook Group for reselling used uniforms and textbooks.