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Walters Elementary robotics team heads to nationals; principal outlines PBIS program

Marshall Public Schools Board of Education · February 10, 2026

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Walters Elementary students described winning a Lakeview qualifier and placing fourth at state to qualify for a national robotics competition; the principal also detailed the school's PBIS approach including lead tickets, break stations and a PBIS student council.

Walters Elementary students and staff presented to the Marshall Public Schools board on Feb. 9, celebrating robotics achievements and explaining the school's Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) program.

Students said the team placed first in a Lakeview qualifier out of 36 teams, earned a championships award and placed fourth at state out of 49 teams, qualifying for a national competition in Massachusetts. The students said they are fundraising to cover travel expenses.

Walters’ principal described PBIS as an evidence‑based, proactive framework used at the school since 2014. She outlined tiered supports (schoolwide Tier 1, group Tier 2, and intensive Tier 3), a common language for expectations, daily lead‑ticket rewards, community circles, visual schedules and break stations for regulation. The principal said PBIS emphasizes reinforcement of positive behaviors and data‑driven decision making; the school also formed a PBIS student council whose members must have no office referrals for the quarter.

Trustees congratulated the students and wished them luck at nationals. Principal noted that Walters will continue to adjust PBIS processes annually based on data and teacher feedback.