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About the Gigawatts

The Gigawatts STEM robotics team is a student-oriented group that competes in FIRST® Robotics Competition (FRC). FRC challenges students to design, build, and program industrial-grade robots while running their team as a business. Students grow in engineering, programming, marketing, leadership, and 21st century workforce skills that prepare them for life beyond high school and college.

A Community of STEM Innovators

Our team is made of members from all backgrounds and academic levels, united by a shared passion for STEM education. STEM gives every Gigawatt the opportunity to shape the future. Since day one, our mission has been to expand the impact of STEM in our school, community, and region.

Achievements & Legacy

Over the past six years, we have consistently ranked in the top 15% of teams in the world. We have earned major distinctions, including:

  • πŸ† First grade school team to receive the National Space Club Rising Star Award
  • πŸ† Southeastern Region Chairman’s Award recipient
  • πŸ† First-ever team to win the Magnolia Regional Impact Award

The Gigawatts have built a thriving STEM pipeline across grades K–12, leading multiple younger robotics teams while partnering with local industries. We believe in giving back, uplifting our community, and inspiring the next generation of innovators.

FIRST Robotics

About FIRST

πŸ€– Program Overview

Learn about the mission and impact of the FIRST Robotics program.

Members

πŸ‘₯ Team Roster

Meet the students who make up our robotics team.

Our Robot

πŸ›  Engineering & Design

Learn about this year's competition robot and build process.

News

πŸ“° Updates & Announcements

Team news, competition results, and important announcements.

Sponsors

πŸ’› Program Support

See the partners and sponsors who make our program possible.

Fine Arts & Clubs

Band

🎺 Music & Performance

Marching, concert & jazz ensemble programs.

Drama

🎭 Theatre Arts

School productions, performances & acting opportunities.

FBLA

πŸ’Ό Business Leadership

Future Business Leaders of America student organization.

FCCLA

🍽 Family & Consumer Sciences

Leadership, competition & community service programs.

FFA

🌾 Agricultural Education

Leadership, ag science, livestock & competition events.

FIRST Robotics

πŸ€– Engineering & STEM

Robotics competition team designing and building robots.

FPTV

πŸ“Ί Student Broadcast

FPHS student-produced news and video content.

FTA

🍎 Future Teachers of America

Organization for students interested in education careers.

Honor Societies

πŸ… Academic Excellence

National Honor Society, Beta Club & other honor groups.

HOSA

🩺 Future Health Professionals

Medical career training, leadership & competition events.

Key Club

❀️ Community Service

Student-led service organization sponsored by Kiwanis.

Public Safety

πŸš“ Criminal Justice

Career pathway in law enforcement & public safety fields.

Real World Design Team

πŸ›© Engineering Challenge

STEM team competing in aerospace engineering projects.

SADD

🚫 Students Against Destructive Decisions

Promoting healthy choices, leadership & student safety.

Sociedad Honoraria Hispanica

πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ Spanish Honor Society

Celebrating Hispanic culture, language & academic excellence.

Student Council

πŸ—³ Student Leadership

Elected student representatives promoting school spirit.

Computer Science Team

πŸ’» Coding & Competitions

Programming, cybersecurity & algorithmic problem-solving.