bEST Robotics (High School Team)
The high school team competed in BEST Robotics, even though the program was founded in September 2025, after the season had started. High school students were able to quickly organize, learn the rules, and manage the build schedule, allowing them to participate in official competitions.
Through BEST Robotics, high school students gain:
Engineering design and prototyping skills
Teamwork and project management experience
Problem-solving under real-world constraints
Experience building robots from everyday materials
VEX Robotics (Middle School & Elementary Teams)
This year, both middle school and elementary teams are competing in VEX Robotics.
Because the teams were new and did not have kits, they received donated robots:
Middle school team: VEX VRC robot kit
Elementary team: Pre-built VEX robot from another team
Since the elementary robot is already assembled, students will now follow the VEX curriculum, learning programming, design thinking, and problem-solving instead of building the robot themselves. Middle school students are also following the curriculum while designing, building, and programming their own donated VEX VRC robot.
VEX Robotics Curriculum
The VEX Robotics curriculum provides structured learning in:
Robot Design and Building – Students assemble and modify robots, learning mechanical design, structural planning, and iterative testing.
Programming and Automation – Students code motors, sensors, and robot movement, developing logical thinking and troubleshooting skills.
Teamwork and Competition – Students collaborate, strategize, and participate in VEX competitions, building leadership and communication skills.
Engineering and STEM Skills – Students apply engineering design processes (plan, build, test, improve) and integrate mechanical, electrical, and programming concepts.
Real-World Skills – Students learn problem-solving, creative thinking, and project management. Fundraising complements technical skills, providing a well-rounded learning experience.
Elementary Hands-On Learning
Even with pre-built robots, elementary students continue to explore foundational STEM concepts:
Snap Circuits: Guided exploration of electricity, switches, motors, lights, and buzzers. This is not a formal curriculum, allowing students to learn through experimentation.
Wooden Robot Builds: Students practice planning, testing, and problem-solving.
3D Printing: Students learn to design and print simple parts, preparing for future robotics challenges.
These activities help younger students develop creativity, critical thinking, and confidence.
Fundraising as Part of Learning
Fundraising is an integral part of Roswell Robo Squad, helping students learn:
Financial responsibility – managing funds and setting goals
Teamwork & collaboration – planning and running events
Communication skills – engaging with sponsors and the community
Project management – organizing events and tracking progress
Through fundraising, students apply real-world skills while helping keep the program free for all participants.