Uniforms

Updated July 2026

Salk Elementary follows the Tulsa Public Schools Dress Code Policy.

Approved Clothing Items

Shirts:

• Long or short sleeves
• Shoulder straps must be a minimum of the width of two fingers
• Sleeveless shirts are prohibited

Pants and Shorts:

• Khaki, navy blue, or black
• Jeans permitted
• Leggings only under skirts or shorts (uniform colors only)
• Solid-colored belts (black or brown) may be worn

Shoes:

• Athletic style and closed-toe shoes required
• Shoes with lights, sounds, or wheels are not permitted
• Any color of shoe is acceptable

Dresses, Skirts, and Jumpers:

• No writing, logos, stripes, or patterns
• Must wear a uniform shirt underneath jumpers
• Skirts and dresses must be no shorter than three inches above the knee

Sweaters and Sweatshirts:

• Solid-color sweatshirts or sweaters may be worn

Prohibited Items:

• Tank tops or spaghetti straps
• Pants with excessive holes or rips
• Shirts advertising alcohol, tobacco, or containing profane, vulgar, or suggestive language
• Hoodies, jackets, or coats worn inside the classroom
• Sandals, slides, flip-flops, or shower shoes

Note: Uniforms are optional.

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

• Salk 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.
• If your family is in need of clothing assistance, please contact our Parent Facilitator or speak with someone in the front office. We're here to help.