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Our mission at Mesquite High School is to provide an educational environment that enhances the lives of our students by fostering Mutual Respect, Honor Learning and promoting Shared Responsibiity of all.
- Improve student achievement
- To promote collaboration and communication with all MHS stakeholders
- To provide a challenging, safe and appropriate learning environment fo all MHS students
Maximizing Instruction Time
- Follow confiscation policy of wireless & electronic devices and other items.
- One student out of classroom at a time with appropriate pass.
- Check Dress Code every student, every period.
- Close and lock doors when the tardy bell stops ringing.
"Where the Tradition Began" is more than just a catchy motto at MHS. It is a function of MHS' place in the history of Mesquite, Texas. In March of 1901, the citizens of Mesquite voted to create the Mesquite Independent School District. The first school was established at the current site of MHS in 1902 with an enrollment of approximately 200 students. A new high school was built on the property in June of 1923. MHS was officially recognized as an accredited high school in June of 1924 by the Texas State Department of Education, thus allowing its students to attend Texas colleges and universities without having to take remedial coursework. Additional expansions occurred during 1938 and 1939 as a part of the Works Progress Administration created by President Roosevelt. A historical marker can be found at the street side of L. building and an WPA placard can be found on the outside of the art room to mark these significant events in MHSí history.
MHS students became known as "Skeeters" in 1944. This was a simplification of the traditional "Mesquiters" which had been the previous mascot name for the school. 1954 marked a significant change at MHS when the district relocated all its other existing grade levels to other sites within the city and the campus was solely dedicated to high school education. Integration of the school began in 1964 when area African-American students were allowed to enroll at MHS for the first time. During 1966, a six phase renovation project plan was began. The final phase of construction was completed in 1999.
Throughout this time there has been one existing standard with the community of Mesquite, Texas and that is the excellence that is Mesquite High School. MHS is a school of first: first high school graduates, first high school band, first accredited school, and first to win a state championship. This dedication to excellence is a byproduct of MHS' motto "Where the Tradition Began."
Admission | Attendance | Clinic | Code of Conduct | Dress Code Policy
Equal Opportunity Policy | Exemptions | Tardies
Any student in grades 9 – 12 may be exempt for the semester exam for that class, if the following requirements are met:
- Students cannot have four or more tardies for the semester in the class.
- Students must have a passing average for the semester in the class.
- Students cannot have been assigned to ISS or MIC, or have been suspended from school.
- Students must have perfect attendance in the class for the semester.
All classes: Doors will be closed after the tardy bell.
Periods 1 thru 4 Students will report directly to classroom
Disciplinary Action – Based on total for six weeks:
Tardy 1 |
Teacher document & student sign tardy sheet |
Tardy 2 – 3 |
Student issued one teacher – assigned detention, contact parent |
Tardy 4 – 5 |
Student receives office referral, issued Saturday school |
Tardy 6 + |
Student receives office referral, one day of ISS |
Students entering class late must sign the tardy sheet showing they came to class. |
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