StudentsFIRST is a passionate community of students and adults committed to championing student-centered learning within robotics teams. Our vision is to cultivate an inclusive and equitable environment where the joy of discovery flourishes, and every student’s educational journey takes precedence.

Guided by our core values of integrity, collaboration, and innovation, we advocate for more equitable competitions that prioritize learning over winning. We are dedicated to preserving the essence of exploration and creativity, ensuring that students remain at the heart of every team’s endeavors. Source -- Students First

“We are the only sport that every kid in school can participate in and then turn pro.”
-- Dean Kamen, Founder of FIRST

This team and the wealth of student experiences it provides would not exist without the generous support of its donors. In particular, Team 9662 would like to thank Laura Conway and Kerkau Manufacturing for their substantial financial gift and also for purchasing a brand-new trailer for the team. This trailer will serve the team well for many years.

We sincerely appreciate the support of all of our sponsors and look forward to a long and successful partnership in ministry with VLHS Robotics Team 9662.

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What Do "Robotics" Teams Do?

FIRST robotics competitions combine the excitement of sport with the rigors of science and technology. Under strict rules and limited time and resources, teams of high school students are challenged to build industrial-size robots to play a difficult field game in alliance with other teams, while also fundraising to meet their goals, designing a team “brand,” and advancing respect and appreciation for STEM within the local community.

Why Robotics?

The mission of FIRST ("For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology") is to inspire young people to be science and technology leaders and innovators, by engaging them in exciting mentor-based programs that build science, engineering, and technology skills, that inspire innovation, and that foster well-rounded life capabilities including self-confidence, communication, and leadership.

VLHS Robotics: Team 9662 -- "Building on Christ"

If you are a student interested in the Valley Lutheran Robotics Team, a business partner or individual donor wondering how you can support the team, a potential mentor with skills and wisdom to share, or if you would simply like more information, please contact coach Kevin Streeter (kstreeter@vlhs.com)