Robotics is an after school program currently for 7th – 12th grade students in Solon Community Schools and surrounding area. We compete in FIRST Tech Challenge Robotics. Each season, a different challenge (or game) is announced and student teams design, build, program, test, and compete against other teams in Iowa. Teams are set up using all grade levels and are limited to 10 members per team. Meetings are held in the old classrooms below the Central Office at 301 South Iowa St.

Open house for students and parents to see more details of the robotics program and ask questions will be Friday August 23 from 4:30-7:00 p.m., and Saturday August 24 from 8:00 to 10:00 a.m. Other times can be arranged by contacting coach Bill Mattaliano, at [email protected] or [email protected].

Team meetings are held Monday and Thursday from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. starting Monday, August 26. Parents and other adults are always welcome at any meeting. The game reveal will be September 7 and we will travel to Prairie HS in CR for ½ day of seminars and the kickoff of the season.

More information about FIRST Tech Challenge can be found at: https://www.firstinspires.org/robotics/ftc/what-is-first-tech-challenge.

This is a club sport through the school district with the goals of: learning about S.T.E.A.M, teamwork, life skills, and cooperative competition. Secondary goals are advancing to the FTC-Iowa Championship and having fun.