VEX Robotics

There are two different divisions of VEX Robotics offered at Van Hoosen Middle School. The VEX V5 teams are comprised of 7th and 8th grade students, and VEX IQ teams are comprised of 6th and 7th grade students who are new to Robotics.

The VEX teams work collaboratively to design, build and program a robot to compete in the seasonal challenge. Adult coaches support their team members as they learn and develop their science and engineering principles as well as build their creativity, teamwork, leadership, and problem solving skills in a group setting.

The teams compete in Michigan qualifier events where they test their coding and driving skills in both the Robot Skills Challenges and Competition matches. The teams form alliances with other teams while competing in the Competition matches. The teams practice for 3-4 hours per week, typically split between two practices at Van Hoosen Middle School in the evenings. Being a part of a robotics team is a serious time commitment, but the learning, fun, and friendship building makes it a rewarding and worthwhile experience! For those teams that qualify, the season concludes with a state championship event and an opportunity to compete in an amazing World Championship.

We can't provide this wonderful Robotics opportunity without our volunteer parent coaches. If you are interested in being a coach for one of these VEX teams, please click on the coaches link provided below.

General VEX (REC Foundation) Information: https://recf.org/

Coaches (Information and Interest Survey): https://forms.gle/Qc6zvynRZz8VyjLV7

Student VEX V5 Application Link (2025/2026 Season): https://forms.gle/vCHi7XDbpv43vmTq6 (7th & 8th graders)

Only limited spots available on the V5 teams due to a shortage of coaches.

Student VEX IQ Application Link (2025/26 Season): https://forms.gle/b7qzxJwF7TxQqA8U6 (6th & 7th graders new to Robotics)

We currently need VEX IQ coaches before we can open up the Student Application.

All students applying to the VEX program are required to submit a student application, letter of recommendation and a signed Robotics Agreement Form (details are provided in the application).

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