Our Carroll County Public Schools FIRST Robotics Program started out six years ago with one FIRST Lego League team. It quickly gained popularity and in 2021 we have 11 teams throughout the county spanning grades 4-8, with the FIRST Tech Challenge team at the high school. We introduce students to robotics, coding and engineering through working with robots, and real-world problems using research, creativity and innovation. This year our robotics program faced challenges unlike any other season and rose to the occasion even though team meetings were sporadic and competitions were virtual. Two of our teams went on to compete at the state level. We find this a vehicle for talent development as our students find their voice in the FIRST process. They take away self-confidence, vision, and a sense that they can create their own future as they take full responsibility for the successes and failures of the projects.

<strong>Contact: </strong>

Shanda Warren, FIRST Program Administrator

<a href="mailto:skwarren@ccpsd.k12.va.us">skwarren@ccpsd.k12.va.us</a>

276-728-9247