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Roswell ISD approves Early College High School robotics trip to Houston if team qualifies

Roswell Independent School District Board of Education · January 13, 2026
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Summary

The board approved a motion to allow Early College High School’s robotics team to travel to the FIRST championship in Houston (April 15–18, 2026) if the team qualifies; students and mentors described competitions in Belton and Amarillo and their funding status.

The Roswell Independent School District board approved the Early College High School robotics team’s request to travel to the FIRST Championship in Houston, Texas, if the team qualifies.

Students and mentors gave a demonstration and overview: the team will attend regional competitions in Belton, Texas (early March) and Amarillo (early April), and if they place high enough they would advance to the Houston championship (April 15–18, 2026). Abigail Fitch, the team president, described outreach plans that include visiting elementary and middle schools to promote STEM.

Mentors and students explained technical details: programming is being done in Kotlin, the team uses pneumatic systems for the launcher, and the drive base follows a four-motor arrangement. Students and the mentor said funding for the first trip is in place; they noted additional funding might be needed if they advance further.

A board member moved and another seconded a motion to approve the trip contingent on qualification; a roll call vote recorded affirmative votes and the motion passed. Board members asked to be notified of competition results so staff can share updates with the board.