RED SPRINGS — Students from across the Public Schools of Robeson County gathered at Red Springs High School for an exciting day of innovation, teamwork and hands-on learning during the district’s Robotics Competition and Expo.
The recent event brought together elementary, middle and high school robotics teams to showcase their skills in design, programming and problem-solving, while also engaging the community in interactive STEM experiences.
Throughout the competition, student teams demonstrated creativity, collaboration and perseverance as they competed in both the Explore and Challenge divisions.
Award Winners
Explore Division
Peterson Elementary – Roaring Robots Minis — Core Values Award
Peterson Elementary – Roaring Robots Juniors — Poster Design Award
Rex-Rennert Elementary – Buffaloes — Robot Design Award
Challenge Division
Peterson Elementary – Roaring Robots — Robot Design Award
Southside-Ashpole Elementary – STEAM Team — Innovation Project Award
Orrum Middle School – Tech Divas — Breakthrough Award
Rex-Rennert Elementary – Buffaloes — Motivate Award
St. Pauls Middle School – Challenge Team — Rising All-Star Award
Lumberton Junior High – V-Techbots — Robot Design Award
Southside-Ashpole Elementary – Ponies — Breakthrough Award
Fairmont Middle School – Tinker Coders — Champion Award
A special recognition was presented to Ms. Ziena Walker, who received the Coach’s Award for her dedication, leadership and commitment to student success in robotics.
Hands-On Learning & Community Engagement
In addition to the competition, the Expo portion of the event provided students and families with opportunities to explore STEM in action.
“A highlight of the day was the interactive STEM table, where participants built and tested slime, straw rockets and Mars helicopters—sparking curiosity and excitement for engineering and design.,” said PSRC Science Supervisor Susan Miller-Hendrix.
Students also had the opportunity to experience advanced robotics demonstrations thanks to teams from Robeson Early College High School and Lumberton High School, who brought their robots to showcase for younger students. These demonstrations provided a powerful glimpse into future opportunities in robotics and career pathways in STEM fields.
Building Future-Ready Leaders
The Robotics Competition and Expo continues to be a shining example of PSRC’s commitment to preparing students for success beyond the classroom. By fostering critical thinking, collaboration and innovation, events like this empower students to become future-ready leaders in an ever-evolving world.
“PSRC extends its appreciation to all participating students, coaches, volunteers and partners who made this event a success and continues to celebrate the incredible talent across the district,” said PSRC Chief Communications Officer Jessica Sealey.