Q2 OSI Fees and Costume Dress Code

OSI Fee:

We will be starting the second quarter of the school year on Monday. As per this year’s OSI fee procedure, that means we need to collect the second quarter’s $20 OSI fee next week. Please send your student with cash or a check to be collected by their homeroom teacher. As a reminder this fee goes to cover transportation and venue costs for our OSI experiences.

Costume Rules:

Students will be allowed to dress up in costumes Friday, Oct. 24th, as long as they are within the following guidelines:

NO MASKS (facepaint and temporary hair color are allowed)

NO PROPS

NO HATS

NO SPAGHETTI STRAPS

NO SKIRTS/SHORTS (must be longer than fingertips of arms at sides)

NO EXPOSED UNDERGARMENTS

NO OPEN TOE SHOES/SLIPPERS, NO BARE FEET (must wear shoes)

Students need to follow the dress code in the student hand book. If students are not going to dress in costume they need to be in uniform. Please email your students’ homeroom teacher if you have any questions. We want the children to have fun, be safe and continue learning! Thank you for your help!

We will be starting the second quarter of the school year on Monday. As per this year’s OSI fee procedure, that means we need to collect the second quarter’s $20 OSI fee next week. Please send your student with cash or a check to be collected by their homeroom teacher. As a reminder this fee goes to cover transportation and venue costs for our OSI experiences.

Thank you so much, and we wish you a restful weekend!

Niche.com 2026 Best Schools Rankings

The Niche.com rankings for public schools have just been released for the new year, and as always 21st Century ranked in the top schools of the state! You can check out our profile by following this link. Check out some of our awards below:

21st Century Dress Code and Footwear Policies

Dragon Families, please see the policy on footwear and also the dress code. These can be found in the handbook and the website

Footwear Safety Policy

Purpose:
– To ensure the safety of all students, staff, and visitors on campus by requiring proper
footwear at all times.

Policy:
– For safety reasons, open-toed shoes are not allowed during the school day. This
includes, but is not limited to, sandals, flip-flops, slides, and any footwear that leaves
toes or the foot exposed.

Examples of Prohibited Footwear:

  • Flip-flops, Slides, Sandals (with or without straps)
    Students wearing inappropriate footwear will be asked to call home for a change
    of shoes.

Examples of Acceptable Footwear:

  • Sneakers or tennis shoes
  • Closed-toe flats
  • Boots
  • Loafers

Students wearing inappropriate footwear will be asked to call home for a change
of shoes.

Dress Code

21st Century Public Academy requires students to wear a uniform. The uniform consists of tan, khaki, black or blue jean colored pants, shorts, skirts, or overalls, a white, gray, or purple collared polo shirt with the school logo or the approved school t-shirts with the school logo.

Students must wear appropriately fitted clothing. It cannot be excessively tight or revealing. When the arms are raised and the shirt reveals any skin, it is not to be worn. Undergarments may not be visible. Pants may not be excessively baggy.

Skirts and shorts may be checked for appropriateness by placing arms at sides. If the item is shorter than the tips of the fingers, it is too short. LEGGINGS, ATHLETIC SHORTS OR SWEATPANTS CANNOT BE WORN.

Repeated violations may result in disciplinary action as outlined in the Student Handbook.

Thank you for your help and cooperation.

Eric Tiger
Superintendent
21st Century Public Academy

School Pictures

Dear Parents and Guardians,

Student and staff photos will be taken at 21st Century Public Academy on Sep/19/2025.

 All students will be photographed.
You’ll receive a proof about 2 weeks later with instructions to order online.

 Picture Day Specials:
Discounted packages are available only on Picture Day. Send the order form and payment with your student, or order online before Picture Day with the link below.

 Want to view your student’s photo online first?
Sign up here for early access: https://kenbrownorder.com/ordering/with?key=L6NTR9UU

Thank you,
KB Photo