Our History

Mascot:  Falcons 

School Colors:  Red & White

Trexler Middle school was named for Florine B. Trexler, an outstanding educator from the Richlands area. Until 1964 most Richlands students attended Richlands Union School. Trexler was built as a junior high, but in 1972, Trexler became the first 6-8 middle school in Onslow County. 

In January 1985 a fire destroyed the main building which housed the administrative and guidance offices, media center and four classrooms. The sixth graders were relocated next door to the Richlands Elementary School campus until the rebuilding was completed in the fall of 1987. At the same time, Trexler’s first on campus cafeteria was opened. Prior to its completion, Trexler’s students walked next door to eat in the cafeteria of Richlands Elementary.

In March 1988, Trexler’s longtime principal, Robert McRae passed away shortly before his planned retirement. The Assistant Principal, Jerry Taylor was appointed Principal. The next building project was completed in 1990 with the addition of nine classrooms, including a band room /chorus room and art room as well as a new office for the assistant principal. In 1998 this building was expanded. Two classrooms were added as well as a separate band room and additional student restrooms.

In 1999 another classroom was added with eight classrooms and a workroom. This building initially housed seventh grade classrooms. Soon the workroom became a computer lab.

In 2007 the gym lobby was closed as it underwent remodeling and was joined to a new building. This building included a new band room and two computer labs. The completed building opened in 2008.

With the opening of a new feeder school, Stateside Elementary in the fall of 2009, Trexler acquired seven additional classrooms as well as an equipped computer lab with a building that was vacated by a neighboring school, Richlands Elementary. Most of these classrooms were utilized as Encore classes.