Owen Elementary
Updated June 2026
Owen Elementary follows the Tulsa Public Schools dress code policy. View the full dress code policy here,
At Owen, we believe a consistent dress code helps create a focused and respectful learning environment. Please follow these key guidelines each day:
Tops
- Shirts should be school-appropriate.
- No graphics, logos, or messages that violate the prohibited categories listed below.
Bottoms
- Pants, shorts, skirts, and capris should be neat and appropriate for school.
- No clothing with holes, rips, or slashes above the knee.
- Skirts and shorts must be fingertip length or longer.
Shoes
- Closed-toe and closed-heel only
- No high heels or wheelies
Backpacks
- Shoulder backpacks allowed
- No rolling backpacks
Prohibited Clothing and Body Decorations
The following decorations and/or designs (including tattoos and/or brands either temporary or permanent*) imprinted upon or attached to the body or clothing are prohibited:
- Symbols, mottoes, words or acronyms that convey crude, vulgar, profane, violent, death-oriented, gang-related, sexually explicit, or sexually suggestive messages.
- Symbols, mottoes, words or acronyms advertising tobacco, alcohol, or illegal drugs or drug paraphernalia.
- Symbols, mottoes, words or acronyms identifying a student as a member of a secret or overtly antisocial group or gang or that identifies a student as a member of an organization that professes violence or hatred toward one’s fellow man.
- Visible and permanent tattoos/brands incompatible with these standards shall be covered to prohibit their display.
Labeling Personal Items
- To help reduce lost items and ensure belongings make their way back to the right student, we strongly encourage families to write their child’s name on the inside of all personal items brought to school — including coats, jackets, sweaters, lunchboxes, backpacks, and water bottles.
- Items without names are much harder to return and often end up in the Lost and Found.
- A permanent marker and a two-second scribble can save a whole lot of stress later!
Clothing Closet
- Owen Elementary maintains a clothing closet to support students who need genuine assistance or are experiencing an emergency situation that requires an immediate change of clothes (such as a bathroom accident or significant spill).
- While we understand that minor accidents happen, the clothing closet is not intended for small spills (like water, juice, or milk) or comfort-based clothing changes. In situations where a student needs a change of clothes but it is not an emergency, a parent or guardian may be contacted to bring appropriate clothing. If a student is out of dress code, a parent or guardian will be called to bring a change of clothes. Using the closet for non-essential needs limits access for students who truly rely on it.
- It’s always a great idea to send an extra set of clothes (including undergarments and socks) in your child’s backpack if possible — especially for younger students. If a change of clothes is needed and none are available, a parent or guardian may be contacted to bring a fresh set to school.
We believe that no student should miss out on learning because of a lack of access to appropriate school clothing. If your family is experiencing financial hardship, please contact our school counselor or social worker. We are here to help and can connect you with support:
- Lea Clougherty, Counselor – 918-746-9233
- Eli Smith, Social Worker – 918-746-9230