Dexter, MO - Dexter Public Schools announced today the hiring of Aaron Pixley to fill the newly formed full-time position of Activities Director.
Fondly known as "Coach Pixley" and "Coach P", Aaron returns to his alma mater after 4-years as the Head Football Coach for the Kennett Indians from 2013 to 2017. Prior to that, Aaron was the head coach of the Dexter Bearcats for a 13-year tenure, recording 78 wins as the Head Coach of the Bearcat football program from 2000 to 2013. He is noted as the winningest coach in the history of Dexter High School football.
The administration and the Dexter School Board have considered a change in the Athletic Director position for several years. Currently a part-time position held by the assistant principal at both T S Hill Middle School and the Dexter High School, the responsibilities were not only over the students during the school week, but also over all the scheduling, coordination and execution of all extra-curricular activities at both buildings. There were actually two full-time positions rolled up into one full-time assistant principal position. With this transition, the district's goal was achieved in combining both the Middle School and High School Athletic Director position to the new Activities Director position.
"This move will allow our assistant principals to gain a stronger focus on our students' daily interaction, academics and course instructions," noted assistant superintendent Gavin Miller. "Our number one goal is the academic achievements of our students."
The selection process was grueling with many very strong applicants. A committee of seven staff members from throughout the district made their final recommendation to the board after several weeks of the interview process. Deciding between long term athletic program experience and familiarity with the district and community were key focuses of the committee.
"This was not an easy decision and was very difficult with the quality we had in many of those that applied for this position," added Miller. "Our district is filled with teachers of high character and integrity, so the bar was placed pretty high in our attempts to fill the Activities Director position."
Many who are familiar with Aaron Pixley know well his character and dedication to the community and Dexter High School. He is a family man with a strong desire to be a positive influence on the youth and willing to invest himself in the young men and women in the community. His passion to encourage others spreads throughout the entire community and lifts others up to higher standards from his very presence. The dedication to success lies in sticking to basic fundamentals and working hard to create an environment of achievement.
Aaron will return to Dexter to assume his new role on July 1, 2017.
Dexter, Missouri - Members of the Dexter Bearcat Bullpen Club presented a check in the amount of $2,000 to the Dexter Public Schools on Friday, February 10, 2017.
Assistant Superintendent Gavin Miller and High School Principal Dan Pollock were on hand to receive the donation on behalf of the school. The Bullpen Club was started in 2016 to help in an effort to raise funds to support the renovations to the baseball field as well as provide additional opportunities for the athletes involved in baseball.
Dexter Bearcat Bullpen Club officers are DHS Baseball Coach Brian Becker, Caleb Miller, Natalie Riley, and Tory Hillis.
The Bearcat baseball team will kick-off their season when they host their annual jamboree on Saturday, March 11, 2017.
Shown in the photo from left to right are: Gavin Miller, Dan Pollock, Brian Becker, Caleb Miller, and Tory Hillis.
Ste. Genevieve, Missouri - The 2017 Class 4, District 1 girls basketball tournament seeds were set at a meeting in Ste. Genevieve early Saturady, FEbruary 18, 2017.
The Lady Cats of Dexter earned the #1 seed and received a bye in the first round of play.
Notre Dame earned the #2 seed and also received a bye in the first round.
Ste. Genevieve (16-7) received the #4 seed and will play the #5 seed Cape Central (10-14) on Saturday, February 25th at 5:00 p.m.
Sikeston (10-13 received the #3 seed and will play the #6 seed Perryville (6-17) on Saturday, February 25th at 2:00 p.m.
Dexter (17-8) will play the winner of the Ste. Gen/Cape Central game on Tuesday, February 28th at 6:00 p.m.
Notre Dame (15-8) will play the winner of the Sikeston/Perryville game on Tuesday, February 28th at 7:30 p.m.
The Class 4, District 1 Final will be played on Thursday, March 2, 2017 at 6:00 p.m.
Ste. Genevieve, Missouri - The MSHSAA Class 4, District 1 boys basketball tournament seeds were set at a meeting in Ste. Genevieve early on Saturday, February 18, 2017.
The Sikeston Bulldogs earned the #1 seed and will receive a bye on Saturday, February 25th.
Cape Central Tigers received the #2 seed and also received a bye in the first round.
Notre Dame (18-6) received the #3 seed and will play the #6 seed Ste. Genevieve (10-16) on Saturday, February 25th at 3:30 p.m.
Dexter (16-8) received the #4 seed and will play #5 seeded Perryville (14-11) on Saturday, February 25th at 6:30 p.m.
Sikeston (21-2) will play the winner of the Dexter/Perryville game on Monday, February 27th at 6:00 p.m.
Cape Central (16-7) will play the winner of the Notre Dame/Ste. Genevieve game also on Monday, February 27th at 7:30 p.m.
The Class 4, District 1 Final will be played on Thursday, March 2, 2017 at 7:30 p.m.
The District games will be played at the Ste. Genevieve High School located at 715 Washington.
Columbia, Missouri - Good luck to the Dexter Bearcat Wrestlers as they have made their way to the MSHSAA State Championships in Columbia, Missouri.
Earning District medals at the MSHSAA Class 2- District 1 Tournament in Ste. Genevieve were Travis Waldner 106, Seth Harris 113, Dawson Jones 120, Matt Stone 126, Jett Featherston 182, and Colton Gibson 195.
Competitions began Thursday morning and run through Saturday, February 25th the Mizzou Arena in Columbia.
