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Sage Valley students demonstrate robotics program as principal reports steady performance and new supports
Summary
Sage Valley Junior High presented its competitive VEX robotics team and reported steady school performance, growing special‑education and ESL supports, and a new recognition program for students and staff.
Sage Valley Junior High faculty and students demonstrated the school’s competitive VEX robotics program and told the Campbell County School District #1 board that the school is meeting state expectations while expanding targeted supports.
Adam Miller, principal of Sage Valley Junior High, introduced the robotics presentation and thanked the board for hosting the students. “Tonight we have an awesome presentation by … Kyle Poston and his robotics team,” Miller said.
Coach Kyle Poston described the program’s competitive structure and student participation. “We have 16 consistent members that come to practice 2 to 3 times a week,” Poston said, and he outlined the VEX competition format, including autonomous coding and partnered matches. Poston said the program has produced state and world qualifiers and sends students to regional and international competitions. “Robotics is a universal language,” he added, noting interaction with teams from China at a world championship.
Miller gave the board a brief school report. He said Sage Valley is serving about 572 students this year and that certified staff numbers are steady while classified staff increased by two positions compared with last year. Miller reported the school is meeting state targets for achievement, growth and equity overall, but flagged two narrower areas for improvement: eighth‑grade English language arts and eighth‑grade science.
Miller also described an English‑language learner (ELL) class the school added this year and a shared ESL teacher who supports students both in a dedicated class and in core classrooms. “We actually have an ESL teacher for the last two years … and I think that has been very positive for those students,” Miller said.
The principal highlighted a new “Beasts of the Week” recognition program that lets staff and students nominate peers via QR code; winners receive certificates and refreshments and are featured on school displays. Miller said the program aims to strengthen school culture and attendance.
Board members asked about program details and outcomes. Miller confirmed the ESL class meets one period daily and that the district is administering ACCESS tests for language progress. He also said robotics remains a club, not a for‑credit class, and that organizers hope to expand elementary participation.
The presentation concluded with students showing parts of their robot designs and answering brief questions from trustees.
The board did not take any policy action tied directly to the Sage Valley presentation; the remarks and student demonstration were informational.
