Health & Physical Education

Mesquite ISD believes that a healthy, physically active child is more likely to be academically successful. Results of numerous studies on the academics-fitness link found a consistent positive relationship between overall fitness and academic achievement. Click here to learn more about the Mesquite ISD School Health Advisory Council (SHAC). 

Any course materials and instruction relating to human sexuality instruction shall be selected by the Board of Trustees with the advice of the district's School Health Advisory Council. Parents of students enrolled in MISD may review instructional materials covering the following health topics: human sexuality, child abuse, family violence, dating violence, and sex trafficking. Learn more about Sexuality Instruction here. 

The goal of Mesquite Independent School District's Physical Education Program is to provide a variety of physical activities and instruction that nurtures a desire in each student for a lifetime of health and fitness. Click here to learn about our featured programs designed to motivate students to develop a positive attitude toward good health practices.

PE Dress Requirements

• Students in grades 6-12 are required to dress out for PE to support proper hygiene. 
• All K-12 students must wear appropriate clothing and footwear to ensure saefty during physical acivity. 
• PE attire must comply with Mesquite ISD dress code. 
• Dress or shoes that restrict the student from participating for safety reasons, will affect students grade. 

PE Uniform Request

• If you wish to order a district PE Uniform, click here for the PE Uniform Link. This is not a requirement, only an option for students. 

Proper Footwear

Tennis shoes must be worn for PE at all times. Acceptable shoes may be lace up or Velcro, be well-fitting, and non-marking. If the shoe comes off during activity, that is not deemed “well-fitting.”  Dress shoes and boots (Ugg style, hiking, cowboy boots, work boots, Doc Martens, Timberlands) should be avoided. Crocs, slippers, lounge-type shoes, water shoes, or foam bottom shoes (Hey Dudes) are not acceptable for PE. Dress shoes/boots, or anything with a raised heel should not be worn to PE. Students should NOT wear shoes to PE where “creasing” is a concern, as this causes the student to withdraw from activity or alter their natural movements which can cause chronic injury.

• Heel and toe must be completely covered
• No boots of any kind. This includes:
  • Ugg style
  • Hiking
  • Cowboy boots
  • Doc Martens style
  • Timberland style
• No house shoes/slippers/lounge-wear style
• No sandals or flip-flops
• No Crocs of any kind
• No Hey Dudes or other “foam rubber bottom” style
• Velcro or tie-on are both acceptable
• No water shoes
• Toms/Bobs style shoes not acceptable
• Nothing with a raised heel
• Slip on tennis shoes acceptable IF they are well-fitting and do not come off during activity
• Shoes where “creasing” is a concern should NOT be worn to PE