Marauder Robotics 

Welcome to the Marauder Robotics website, your gateway to the exciting world of robotics and STEM exploration. At Marauder Robotics, we are dedicated to fostering a passion for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) through hands-on learning experiences. As the proud home of FIRST Robotics Challenge (FRC) Team 6528 Terror Bytes from Carlson High School, FIRST Technology Challenge (FTC) Teams 12294 Terror Hawks, 12303 Shumate Sith, 12379 Rockwood Rancor, 12459 Gibraltar Jedi, and 15446 Brownstown Bounty Hunters from Shumate Middle School, as well as multiple FIRST Lego League (FLL) Challenge and Explore teams at Frank E. Weiss Elementary, we are a community united by our love for robotics and innovation. Our commitment extends beyond competitions; we embrace gracious professionalism, encouraging teamwork, collaboration, and respect in all our endeavors. Join us on this journey of discovery, where learning is not just a process but an adventure, and together, we build a future shaped by curiosity and innovation.   #WeRollAsOne

2024 Seniors

FIRST Robotics Challenge - Carlson High School

6528 Terror bytes

The Carlson High School robotics team, 6528 Terror Bytes, hailing from Gibraltar, Michigan, is a dynamic force in the world of competitive robotics. Comprising 45 dedicated students, this exceptional group, led by coaches Jeff Bouwman, Mike Stepaniak, and Kevin Spano, operates seamlessly across six specialized teams - build, coding, electrical, outreach, marketing, and strategy. Their collaborative spirit is encapsulated in their rallying hashtag, #WeRollAsOne. The Terror Bytes are not just engineers and artists; they are an awe-inspiring, hardworking, and committed community striving to construct the most innovative robots. Fueled by gracious professionalism, they exemplify excellence in both design and teamwork. Beyond their own pursuits, the team actively supports FTC robotics at Shumate Middle School and FLL robotics at Frank E. Weiss Elementary, showcasing their dedication to nurturing the next generation of innovators within the Gibraltar School District. 


First Tech Challenge - Shumate Middle School

MARAUDER ROBOTICS - FTC

Shumate Middle School is the proud home of five Marauder Robotics FTC teams.  Please click on the links below to learn more about our awesome FTC teams. 

FTC 12294 Terror Hawks

FTC 12303 Shumate Sith

FTC 12379 Rockwood Rancor

FTC 12459 Gibraltar Jedi

FTC 15446 Brownstown Bounty Hunters

FIRST LEGO LEAGUE 

We are proud to announce that students at Downriver STEM at Weiss will have the opportunity to participation in FLL again this year.  This initiative is led by Ms. Hardy, Ms. Bates, and Mr. Budziak.  

We participate in FIRST Robotics

FIRST® is a robotics community that prepares young people for the future through a suite of inclusive, team-based robotics programs for ages 4-18 that can be facilitated in school or in structured after-school programs.

As the world’s leading youth-serving nonprofit advancing STEM education, FIRST merges the rigor of STEM learning with the fun and excitement of traditional sports through an expanded team structure. For over 30 years, FIRST has fostered hands-on STEM learning, interest, and skill-building well beyond high school.

Whether it’s finding their people or finding their path, students will gain the skills and confidence with FIRST to forge ahead and build their future.