Sowing Skills. Growing Leaders. Harvesting Futures.

FIRST Tech Challenge

Our Middle School program builds on the skills students acquired in FIRST Lego League by scaling up the challenge.

Students design robots to fit inside an 18"x18" cube and compete in 2v2 matches with robots from other schools.

Each season, they're given a completely new game and challenged to design, build, wire, program, and drive a unique machine.

In addition to their competitive robots, our teams plan fundraisers and outreach events, document their process, and share what they've learned with the community.

SUBTEAMS

Design

Analyzes the game challenge, prototypes machine subsystems, and uses Computer-Aided Design (CAD) to bring ideas to life

Fabrication

Manufactures parts using machine-shop tools, assembles and maintains the robot for practice and competition

Programming

Writes robot code to control motor function, utilize sensor inputs and perform tasks autonomously

Culture & Communications

Sets team goals, documents the design and build process, and plans outreach & fundraising activities

Mason Middle School has eight teams, each dubbed "Tractor Technicians in Training" to recognize the next step in their journey to become Tractor Technicians!