Physical Education
DHS PE, Health, and Driver's Ed Teachers
Dale Hemker - Department Chair, Physical Education, Sports Medicine, FLEX
Tyler Arnholt - Health, Advanced Weight Training
Staci Garrison - Fitness Dance, Health
Carl Long - Physical Education, Weight Training, Advanced Weight Training
Todd Orvis - Physical Education, Adaptive Physical Education
Cindy Parson - Swimming, Adaptive Physical Education
Jim Robinson - Physical Education,
Gary Tidwell - Physical Education, Weight Training
Brandt Williamson - Auto Safety
PE, Health, Driver's Ed Graduation Requirements
Students are required to be enrolled in daily PE by the State of Illinois. Beginning with the Class of 2028, students are required to earn three (3) semesters of PE credit to graduate.
Health is a required course for all students.
Click here to view the 2026-2027 DHS Course Guide. PE and Health course descriptions can be found on p.58-59. Driver's Education course information can be found on p.60. Information about PE waivers is on p.9 of the DHS Course Guide. However, students are encouraged to speak with their school counselor for more specific details about waivers.