Thursday, October 1, 2026
Roosevelt High School’s JROTC VEX Robotics team has joined forces with Jericho High School’s VEX Robotics team to design, build and program robots for the upcoming competitive season. The collaboration reinforces Roosevelt School District’s commitment to teamwork, innovation and hands-on STEM education.
“The partnership between Roosevelt and Jericho is a wonderful example of how collaboration can inspire innovation and strengthen STEM learning,” said Superintendent of Schools Shawn Wightman. “Our students are learning valuable lessons not just about robotics and engineering, but also about teamwork and perseverance.”
Students from Roosevelt have been actively developing and refining their robot designs, transforming ideas into working prototypes as competitions approach. Through the partnership, both teams are sharing ideas, strategy and technical expertise — strengthening mechanical, programming and problem-solving skills while fostering meaningful collaboration between districts.
This spring, Roosevelt High School will host JROTC students from across the Northeast for the district’s third annual JROTC High Stakes Competition. The event will feature a series of VEX Robotics challenges, where top-performing teams will earn a chance to compete at the VEX Robotics World Championship in Dallas, Texas, in May.
The World Championship brings together top teams from the VEX IQ Robotics Competition, VEX V5 Robotics Competition and VEX U Robotics Competition globally, celebrating student achievements and launching the 2025–26 competitive season.
Roosevelt’s robotics partnership and upcoming hosting duties highlight the district’s continued dedication to expanding STEM opportunities and engaging students beyond the classroom.
More information about the Roosevelt Union Free School District can be found at https://www.rooseveltufsd.org, and updates are also shared on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/RooseveltUFSD.
