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School committee approves robotics team trip to West Springfield after coach's update

South Kingstown School Committee · March 25, 2026

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Summary

The committee voted to approve a student robotics team's trip to a regional competition in West Springfield, Massachusetts; parents are providing transportation and students fundraised for fees, so no district funds are required.

The South Kingstown School Committee approved a field trip for the South Kingstown High School robotics team to compete in a regional tournament in West Springfield, Massachusetts.

A team representative told the committee the students qualified for a premier event after a strong season; parents have arranged transportation and the team has fundraised to cover entry fees and lodging, so no district funds are required. "All transportation is being provided by parents, and the students have fundraised for the entry fee and the room and board expenses," the presenter said.

A motion to approve the trip passed by voice vote.

The committee encouraged the team to return for a future recognition or demonstration to show the community the students' work and thanked coaches and parents for supporting the program.