2024 Football Safety Reminders

Owasso Parents & Guardians,

The return of school also means the return of high school football! As we prepare for our first home game this Friday, Aug. 30, I want to share with you a reminder of the clear bag requirement at Owasso Stadium and announce that we have instituted a new procedure in regards to student attendance.

Beginning this season, students 8th grade and under must be accompanied by an adult to enter the stadium. Parents, please do not drop off your children at the gate on Friday nights. This measure is being implemented to ensure the safety and well-being of our younger students.

We will continue to use the clear bag requirement at all athletics events this year. Many professional leagues, collegiate programs and event venues have implemented a clear bag requirement to enhance public safety, while also minimizing time spent searching bags at gate security checkpoints, easing access into the stadium. 

The following details what bags are permitted inside Owasso Stadium:

• Bags that are clear plastic, vinyl or PVC and do not exceed 12" x 6" x 12"
• One-gallon clear plastic freezer bags (Ziploc bag or similar)
• Small clutch bags with or without a handle or strap that do not exceed 4.5" x 6.5" (approximately the size of a hand)
• An exception will be made for medically necessary items and diaper bags after proper inspection at a gate designated for this purpose 

Prohibited bags include, but are not limited to: purses larger than a clutch bag; briefcases; backpacks, cinch bags, and fanny packs that are not clear and/or exceed the size restriction; luggage of any kind; computer bags/cases; camera bags/cases; binocular bags/cases or any bag larger than the permissible size. All carried items are subject to search.

We appreciate your cooperation and support in helping us maintain a safe and secure environment for all attendees. If you have any questions or need further clarification, please contact your child’s principal.

Thank you for your continued support of Owasso Public Schools. Go Rams!

Sincerely,

Dr. Margaret Coates
Superintendent