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Southgate elementary robotics program recognized; students advance to state competition
Summary
Southgate Community Schools honored elementary robotics teams Jan. 28. The Allen team finished second at a qualifier and qualified for state competition; district staff credited board support for sustaining and expanding the program.
Southgate Community Schools on Jan. 28 recognized elementary robotics teams and coaches for recent competition success and program growth.
District staff and students from Grogan and Allen elementaries thanked the board for supporting the district’s elementary robotics program, which serves fourth- and fifth-graders and is in its third year. Beth Alteizer, a first-grade teacher at Grogan who serves as the district’s elementary robotics coordinator, said the Allen team finished second at a qualifying event and advanced to the state tournament.
"This year, our Allen team were 2nd place finishers overall, which qualified them to go to states," said Beth Alteizer, who credited board support for enabling the program. Alteizer described robotics as a vehicle for critical thinking, teamwork and communication, and she said students frequently show measurable growth from the start of the season in September to the end in December.
Miss Phillips, an Allen coach, introduced team members by name and said the squad included returning participants and first-time competitors who worked across grade levels during the season. Students from Grogan also presented a thank-you book to the board and superintendent.
Superintendent Irvine thanked students and coaches and highlighted district investment in extracurricular programs and facilities that support student learning. Board members joined staff and students for a group photograph following the recognition.
The board acknowledged the program’s volunteers and coaches and noted that elementary robotics relies on coordination across schools and sometimes on support from high-school coaching resources. The district said registrations, coach coordination and evening practice schedules are managed centrally by the elementary robotics coordinator.
The recognition was ceremonial; no board vote was required. District staff said the robotics program has benefited from board-approved investments in district programs and facilities.
