The school uniform is the mark of the ASHS student and is a sign of the collective tradition that is shared by ASHS students. Wearing the uniform correctly conveys respect and love for yourself, your classmates, and the institution. Students are expected to wear their proper school uniform at all times. Uniform items must be in good repair. A student not wearing a proper uniform must report to the Assistant Principal, Student Affairs. Extreme or unkempt hairstyles are not permitted.
Only natural hair colors are permitted.
Hats or any other type of head covering may not be worn in the building unless a religious exemption is granted.
For boys: a single stud earring in each ear is permitted.
Single stud nose piercings are permitted. The stud must be smaller than 2.5mm.
No other visible piercings are permitted.
Uniform Code for Girls
A girl’s fingertips must not exceed the length of her skort when standing. If the skort does not meet this expectation, a new skort must be purchased.
Only skorts with the school crest embroidered are permitted.
Boxers, spandex, and other shorts worn under the skort may not extend below the skort.
Fall/Spring Uniform for Girls:
1. Skort/Shorts/Pants: Flynn O’Hara khaki skort, shorts, or pants (black, brown, or grey belts must be worn with shorts or pants).
2. Shirt: White knit “Archbishop Spalding” golf shirt that may be purchased through the bookstore. Only a plain white T-shirt may be worn underneath the golf shirt. Long-sleeve shirts or turtlenecks are not permitted with the fall/spring uniform.
3. Socks: Plain white or black socks.
4. Tights: Black tights or leggings may be worn.
5. Shoes: Boat shoes of either cloth or leather, Bucs or Oxford style shoes of a neutral color (white, black, brown, navy, or gray) are permitted (this includes Hey Dudes, Sperrys, and similar styles). Shoes must be at or below the ankle. The following are not permitted: sneakers, tennis shoes, boots, slippers, sandals, Crocs, or open-toed or open-heeled shoes. Heels should not exceed one inch.
6. Sweater or Vest: The school sweater or vest is optional. No other jackets, sweaters, or sweatshirts are permitted.
7. Spalding Lanyard with Student ID & CavCard: To be worn around the neck at all times.
Winter Uniform for Girls:
1. Skort/Pants: Flynn O’Hara khaki skort/pants (black, brown, or grey belts must be worn with pants).
2. Dress Shirt: White, button-down Oxford. Only a plain white T-shirt or white turtleneck may be worn underneath the dress Oxford shirt.
3. Socks: Plain white or black socks.
4. Tights: Black tights or leggings with no design must be worn with the skort for the winter uniform.
5. Shoes: Boat shoes of either cloth or leather, Bucs or Oxford style shoes of a neutral color (white, black, brown, navy, or gray) are permitted (this includes Hey Dudes, Sperrys, and similar styles). Shoes must be at or below the ankle. The following are not permitted: sneakers, tennis shoes, boots, slippers, sandals, Crocs, or open-toed or open-heeled shoes. Heels should not exceed one inch.
6. Sweater or Vest: Juniors, Sophomores, and Freshmen wear the black V-neck pullover sweater or vest with the school monogram.
7. Senior Sweater or Fleece: Senior sweaters or fleeces are purchased through the Cav Shop. However, purchasing a senior sweater or fleece is optional. Senior students may choose to wear their black school sweater or black school vest instead of the senior sweater. A senior fleece may be worn over the proper uniform as long as it does not extend beyond the waistline.
8. Spalding Lanyard with Student ID & CavCard: To be worn around the neck at all times.
Uniform Code for Boys
Facial hair is not permitted.
A boy’s fingertips must not exceed the length of his shorts when standing. If the shorts do not meet this expectation, new shorts must be purchased.
Shirts must be properly buttoned and tucked in at all times.
Fall/Spring Uniform for Boys:
1. Dress Pants: Flynn O’Hara khaki pants or shorts.
2. Shirt: White knit “Archbishop Spalding” golf shirt that may be purchased through the bookstore. Only a plain white T-shirt may be worn underneath the golf shirt. Long-sleeve tee shirts or turtlenecks may not be worn with the fall/spring uniform.
3. Belt: Black, brown, or gray belts must be worn.
4. Socks: Plain white or black socks.
5. Shoes: Boat shoes of either cloth or leather, Bucs or Oxford style shoes of a neutral color (white, black, brown, navy, or gray) are permitted (this includes Hey Dudes, Sperrys, and similar styles). Shoes must be at or below the ankle. The following are not permitted: sneakers, tennis shoes, boots, slippers, sandals, Crocs, or open-toed or open-heeled.
6. Sweater or Vest: The school sweater or vest is optional. However, no other jackets, sweaters, or sweatshirts may be worn.
7. Spalding Lanyard with Student ID & CavCard: To be worn around the neck at all times.
Winter Uniform for Boys:
1. Dress Pants: Flynn O’Hara khaki pants
2. Dress Shirt: White, button-down Oxford. Only a plain white T-shirt may be worn underneath the dress Oxford shirt.
3. Belt: Black, brown, or gray belts must be worn.
4. Socks: Plain white or black socks.
5. Shoes: Boat shoes of either cloth or leather, Bucs or Oxford style shoes of a neutral color (white, black, brown, navy, or gray) are permitted (this includes Hey Dudes, Sperrys, and similar styles). Shoes must be at or below the ankle. The following are not permitted: sneakers, tennis shoes, boots, slippers, sandals, Crocs, or open-toed or open-heeled shoes.
6. Sweater or Vest: Juniors, Sophomores, and Freshmen wear the black V-neck pullover sweater or vest with the school monogram.
7. Senior Sweater or Fleece: Senior sweaters or fleeces are purchased through the Cav Shop. However, purchasing a senior sweater or fleece is optional. Senior students may choose to wear their black school sweater or black school vest instead of the senior sweater. A senior fleece may be worn over the proper uniform as long as it does not extend beyond the waistline.
8. Spalding Lanyard with Student ID & CavCard: To be worn around the neck at all
9. Necktie: Juniors, Sophomores, and Freshmen must wear a school tie, which may be purchased from the bookstore or through Flynn O’Hara. The collar button is to be buttoned, and the tie is to be worn to cover the collar button.
