Plymouth-Canton honors Gallimore and East Middle robotics teams advancing to national and international events
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The board recognized Gallimore Elementary and East Middle School robotics teams for state-level awards and qualification to invitational and FIRST World Championship events; students and principals celebrated the achievements.
The Plymouth-Canton Community Schools Board recognized the district’s student robotics teams during its "Celebrating Success" segment.
Vice President Anupam Sidhu honored the Gallimore Elementary Robo Relic Hunters (Robot Design Award, state championship) and East Middle School’s Infinity Tech (fourth out of 72 at the FIRST Robotics State Championship), noting both teams’ invitations to high-level competition. "Plymouth Canton Community Schools prides itself on introducing our students to STEM programs," Sidhu said, adding that the district is "so extremely proud of you."
East Middle School Principal Ted Younglis addressed the students and community: "For the first time in our district's history, a Plymouth Canton Middle School robotics team has advanced to this elite global stage," he said, praising hundreds of hours of student coding and mechanical work. A student representative described the team’s robot, Bali, and the team’s mentoring and community-outreach plans.
The board presented awards and invited coaches and students to receive recognition and photographs.