FIRST Technical Challenge

FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) is a robotics competition designed for students in grades 7-12. In this challenge, teams of up to 15 students design, build, and program robots to compete in an alliance format against other teams. We are unique in that our program focuses exclusively on middle school (7th and 8th). FIRST Tech Challenge provides a supportive and inclusive environment where students can grow both technically and personally, preparing them for future careers and life challenges. Students gain hands-on experience in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), which helps them develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills, including applying the engineering design process.


Our 2025-2026 Teams

Rookie Teams

First FTC Season

Euclid Middle School

Stonebrook-White Montessori

Joseph M. Gallagher

Returning Teams

2nd FTC Season

Riverside (Formerly Adlai Stevenson)

Sunbeam

Urban Community School

Douglas Macarthur Girls

Valley View Boys

Campus International

R. H. Jamison

Warner Girls

Willson

Euclid Park

Garfield

Mary B. Martin

Luis Munoz Marin

Clark (Formerly Walton)

Partners and Sponsors

MAGNET Manufacturing

Cleveland Metro Schools

Cleveland State University CCEI

Google

KSS Robotics


2025 Season Information

Season Kick-Off Event: September 6th, Presented by FIRST Robotics Team 8243, the Astrocircuits (John Marshall School of IT)