Planned 2023-2024 (Third Season) Events
Summer 2023
Finished Omnidirectional Robot Platform (plan to use for "Bell Bot" at School Events).
Build T-Shirt Cannons for new ATV Robot. Next step to develop cannon turret and finalize ATV Robot (in FALL).
August 2023
Supported the Jen+Tonic Polo for STEM Event/Fundraiser. August 19th (East Palestine, Ohio).
September 2023
Welcome Freshman and Returning Students to Robotics. New Season of New STEM Experiences!
Supported OH Wow! Silly Science Sunday in downtown Youngstown. Offered Robot driving and demonstrate Omni bot.
Mahoning Valley Robotics Challenge (MVRC) in late September. https://www.neofra.com/ (CANCELLED)
October 2023
Finish ATV Robot with new T-Shirt Cannon turret and RC control system.
Build Swerve Drive Base with NEW kits and old base frame. Use for coder and driver training on Swerve Drive.
Complete building new VEX Robotics Competition Robots (with two teams) and Training for VRC Events with new VRC Game area.
Plan to re-build mBot Training Robots with more Sensors and Update Code. Learning the basics of Robot building and Coding.
Establish second "Drones in School" team, start designing, building Drones, and Pilot training with Drones for indoor Racing!
November 2023
Drone teams compete in November Simulator Online Events and Virtual (Video) Submissions. (Various Dates)
Refresh the lab tools and equipment as necessary (using Fundraiser and Sponsor funds). Get Ready for the next FRC Season!
Attend VRC Events at MCCTC in Canfield, Ohio (Weekly Events Starting November 1st).
December 2023
Attend Mahoning Valley VRC Blended Invitational Event at MCCTC in Canfield, Ohio. December 9th.
Drone teams compete in December Simulator Online Events and Virtual (Video) Submissions. (Various Dates)
Support local area FIRST Lego League Events (locations TBD). Mentors and Parents as Judges and Referees.
January 2024
FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) Kick off on January 6th (Cleveland, Ohio). Watch party at WGH High School(?).
Start building our 3rd Year FRC Robot.
February 2024
Attended 2023 Mahoning Valley VRC Qualifier at MCCTC in Canfield, Ohio. February 3rd.
Drone teams compete in Simulator and Virtual "Drones in School" Drone Racing Events. (January thru February Dates)
March 2024
Finish FRC Robot and Train in Game Area for Buckeye Regional.
Attend FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) Buckeye Regional in Cleveland, Ohio. March 21st - 23rd.
April - May 2024
Trumbull County Drone Racing League event at Youngstown Airport (Drones in School). April 13th.
Support Howland Local Schools Career Days and Aptiv (or other Business Sponsor) events with Robot Demonstrations. (TBD)
FRC Ohio Championship in New Albany, Ohio if invited after regional event. (TBD, Defend Title).
Complete 2021-2023 (First and Second Season) Events
November 2021
Purchased and Setup our first Robotics lab at Howland High School.
THANK YOU HLS and the Students!
December 2021
Holiday Fundraiser (3D Printed Ornaments and Cookie Cutters).
THANK YOU to the Parents and Community!
January 2022
FIRST Robotics Kickoff (Cleveland, Ohio)
THANK YOU to FIRST (Argosy Foundation) and Aptiv PLC!
March 2022
FIRST Robotics Buckeye Regional (Cleveland, Ohio) - Awarded "All Star Rookie", "Highest Seed Rookie", & Wildcard Spot
See our matches at the following link: https://www.thebluealliance.com/team/8718
April 2022
Spring Fundraiser - First Annual Robotics Spring Bake Sale (April 15th).
THANK YOU to the Parents and Community!
April 2022
FIRST Robotics Championship (Houston, Texas) - Could not travel (did not raise enough funds) but honored to be invited.
May 2022
Howland Schools ALL ONE Event - Robotics Demonstrations for the Community (May 12th).
Robots took the stage! They don't want to give it back.
May 2022
Spring Fundraiser - Game Console Raffle coordinated with WGH Team Elite # 48 (April to May).
Drawing pulled Tickets # 1482 & 1453 during WGH Annual Banquet (5/19).
Summer 2022
Build HHS Robotics Team Robot Platform (not for FRC). Modular design for demonstration robots.
August 2022
Supported the Jen+Tonic Polo Event STEM Fundraiser. The JRPF Foundation donated funds for HJH FIRST Lego League Class Pack.
September 2022
Welcome Freshman and Returning Students to Robotics. Time to learn something cool!
Building our mBot Mega Training Robots. Learning the basics of Robot building and Coding for future exhibitions.
Supported Oh Wow! Silly Science Sunday in downtown Youngstown. Included Robot demonstrations and 2022 season displays.
Silly Science Sunday was a great time for everyone (Tigerbotics, Parents and Children from the larger Youngstown community).
October 2022
Mahoning Valley Robotics Challenge (MVRC) on October 8th (load in) thru 9th (competition). https://www.neofra.com/
Austintown Middle School, 800 South Raccoon Road, Youngstown, OH 44515
November 2022
Refresh the lab tools and equipment as necessary (using Fundraiser and Sponsor funds). We got ready for the next FRC Season!
Awarded VEX Robotics Starter kit from Robotics Education & Competition Foundation. Built our first VEX Robot!
Awarded "Drones in School" Starter kit from Trumbull County ESC. Training with Drones for indoor Racing!
December 2022
First VEX Robotics Competition with our new Hero robot (DISCO). Placed 19th out of 22 teams at Mahoning Valley VRC Blended Invitational.
Supported WGH High School FIRST Lego League Event (Warren, Ohio). Mentors and Parents as Judges and Referees.
January 2023
FIRST Robotics Competition Kick off on January 7th (Cleveland, Ohio). Watch party at WGH High School.
February 2023
Attended 2023 Mahoning Valley VRC Qualifier at MCCTC in Canfield, Ohio. 43rd place out of 60+ teams.
New Drone team competed at 2023 Trumbull County Drone Racing League. Achieved 5th place out of 8 teams.
March 2023
FIRST Buckeye Regional in Cleveland, Ohio (March 29th thru April 1st). 40th place out of 60+ regional teams.
April 2023
Supported the Aptiv "Bring Your Child to Work" day event at Champion Technical Center. Multiple area Robotics teams supported.
May 2023
Students supported the HC Mines Career Day (May 5th. 2023) to demonstrate the HHS Program.
Attended FRC Ohio State Championship (ranked 29th out of 55 Ohio State teams).
Our FRC team WON (as part of the #1 Alliance) at the first FRC Ohio Championship after 2019 Covid.