Robotics Information Center
for Elementary and Junior High

Website updated: June 2, 2026

Welcome

Welcome to the VEX IQ Robotics Information Center for Alvin ISD! The website was created by and is maintained by Jeremiah and Tiffany Ermenc with the intention of providing support to grow a thriving robotics program in Alvin ISD. After being introduced to VEX Robotics in November 2021, we fell in love with the platform and began our mission to spread VEX IQ across the district!

Check out the current 2026-2027 VEX IQ Challenge:

Who Can Be A Coach?

Anyone with a desire to encourage, inspire, and make a positive impact on students can be a coach. You do not need to be an engineer, programmer, or robotics expert to be an effective coach. Your role is not to have every answer. Your role is to create the environment where students can ask questions, try ideas, learn from mistakes, and take ownership of their work.

You'll have access to training, resources, and a supportive community to help you every step of the way. If you're ready to help students grow in confidence, creativity, and problem-solving, you're ready to be a coach.

VEX IQ at Alvin ISD

Our vision is to run the VEX IQ Robotics Program in two leagues concurrently to allow flexibility and provide participation opportunities to as many students as possible. Teams are welcome to start the season with the Recreational League and then move to the Competition League if/when they decide that they are ready.

VEX IQ Recreational League

There are no fees to participate!
May only spectate at official VEX IQ Tournaments
May participate in unofficial AISD Scrimmages
Students may access the free areas of VEX VR
Access to free Coach PD+ content and VEX Library content

VEX IQ Competition League

Must pay registrations fees to the Global Robotics & Science Foundation
May participate in official VEX IQ Tournaments, including the AISD Official League Tournament
May participate in unofficial AISD Scrimmages
Students gain access to the current game in VEX VR and the Virtual Skills Competition
Access to paid Coach PD+ content and VEX Library content

The VEX Continuum

The VEX programs are designed to be used from Kindergarten through College/University:
- VEX 123 - K-2nd: Programmed with touch commands, coding tiles, or block coding
- VEX Go - 3rd-5th: Programmed with block coding, Switch coding, or text coding; Driven via virtual controller on a iPad or tablet
- VEX IQ - 4th-8th (Beginner/Intermediate Competition): Programmed with block coding, Switch coding, or text coding; Driven via wireless controller
- VEX Aim - 6th-12th: Programmed with block coding, Switch coding, or text coding; Driven via wireless controller
- VEX EXP - 6th-12th (A scaled-down V5 program for use in the classroom): Programmed with block coding, Switch coding, or text coding; Driven via wireless controller
- VEX V5 - 6th-12th (Advanced Competition): Programmed with block coding, Switch coding, or text coding
  Driven via wireless controller
- VEX CTE - 9th-12th: Construction system for a robotic arm, conveyors, and sensors - brought together with VEXcode coding software
- VEX Air - 9th-12th: Programmed with block coding, Switch coding, or text coding; Driven via video controller
  Driven via wireless controller

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