During a recent government meeting, educators highlighted the exciting developments in the upcoming fall semester, particularly focusing on the 1st Lego League program, which has gained significant traction among students. The program, which operates on a global scale, allows students to form teams of up to ten members to engage in various competitions, including robot design, programming, and teamwork, known as \"coopertition.\"

This year, the theme for the competition is \"Submerged,\" and students are already actively participating in preparations. The Kansas City qualifier competition will see between 200 to 250 teams competing over five Saturdays, with only a select few advancing to the championship. Teams will showcase their Lego spike robots, which they design and program to complete specific missions on a Lego mission map. In addition to the robot games, teams will also present their projects to judges, demonstrating their innovation and teamwork skills.

The program has been a staple since the 2017 season, with an average of four to five teams participating each year, despite setbacks during the COVID-19 pandemic. Educators noted that the curriculum is tailored to meet grade-level standards while fostering students' interests and abilities. This fall, the curriculum will include a unit on oceanology, aligning with the competition theme, and will incorporate various learning opportunities across different grade levels.

In addition to the Lego League, students will also engage in puppetry and other competitions, emphasizing a well-rounded educational experience. The educators expressed pride in the students' dedication, noting that many return year after year to participate in these enriching activities.