Uniforms

Updated July 2024

Kendall-Whittier follows the Tulsa Public Schools Dress Code. No brand names, advertisements or designs other than school or district approved spirit-wear are allowed.

CLICK HERE FOR THE TULSA PUBLIC SCHOOLS DRESS CODE

Clothing: 

KW Colors: royal blue, navy, yellow/gold, white, or black

• Outerwear:  Students must store coats, hats, gloves, scarves, etc. in their lockers at school.  Outerwear will not be permitted in classrooms, cafeterias, libraries or other areas of the school building after arrival unless authorized by the school’s Administrator (safety). Hoodies with pockets are considered outerwear and are REQUIRED to be put in lockers.
• Head Coverings:  Scarves, curlers, do-rags, bandanas, sweatbands, or hats will not be worn in class unless prescribed by a Physician, for religious purposes, and/or approved by the school administration (i.e. silly hat day).

Tops:

• Polo shirts, button down shirts, plain sweatshirts in school colors, and Kendall-Whittier/TU spirit-wear will be allowed.
  • No spaghetti straps - two finger width strap
  • If wearing a sweatshirt, a uniform colored shirt must be worn underneath (kids get hot after playing outside and need to be in uniform if they take them off when coming in); Sweaters/Sweatshirts:  must be in school colors
• Undershirts:  must be in the same colors listed above
• Undergarments shall not be visible

Pants/Skirts/Jumpers: 

• Pants - Khaki, navy, black solids; solid color jeans in school colors are permitted (no holes or fashion holes as some are cut too high); No legging unless worn under skirts, dresses, or shorts  
• NO CARGO PANTS (pants with outside pockets on the thigh; safety)
• Skirts/Jumpers: khaki, navy, black, yellow plaid (it’s okay if there is green in the plaid pattern)
• Pants and shorts shall be worn at the waist or high hip.   Belts are encouraged.
• Undergarments shall not be visible.
• Shorts and skirts must be of modest length defined as no higher than 6” above the knee; girls should wear shorts/leggings under their skirts for playing on the playground.

Footwear:

• Closed-toed shoes and sandals with back straps are allowed. 
• Boots are allowed when appropriate for the weather.  
• No flip-flops or slippers allowed (except Spirit days)

Symbols:

• Symbols, mottoes, words or acronyms that convey profane, sexually explicit, gang or anti-social groups are not allowed.
• Symbols, mottoes, words or acronyms advertising tobacco, alcohol, or illegal drugs or drug paraphernalia are not allowed.
• Symbols, mottoes, words or acronyms which profess violence or hatred toward one’s fellow man are not allowed.