Entrepreneurship AwardCalGames 2026
Rising All-Star Award2026 Pinnacles DistrictJudges' Award2026 Half Moon Bay District
About
Stratford Preparatory Blackford's high school robotics program, with one FIRST Robotics Competition team and three FIRST Tech Challenge teams.
Mission Statement
SPB Robotics fosters hands-on learning in engineering and creativity through robotics, competitions, and collaborative projects. Students gain practical skills in machinery, programming, and electrical systems while building networks with peers and industry professionals. We prioritize innovation, curiosity, and real-world application to equip students for success in engineering and technology.
Our program embraces the vision that we are not just people building robots, but we understand that the experience is actually about robots building people. We strive to not only increase STEM enthusiasm, excitement, and education, but more importantly, to give our students confidence, an abundance of leadership opportunities, a chance to hone their presentation skills, and the ability to work as a team.
Program History
SPB Robotics started in 2022 with three teams.
SPB Robotics established its first three teams: FTC Team 21781 Pyra Lions, VRC Team 40507A Puppeteer and VRC Team 40507B Cybernot.
In their rookie season, FTC 21781 Pyra Lions earned the Judge's Choice Award, advanced to elimination matches and captained the finalist alliance.
Pyra Lions placed 2nd for the Think Award. VEX Team 40507A, now named Army of Baby Flywheels, received the Create Award in its second season.
The program's first FIRST Robotics Competition team. As a rookie team, it competed at the Silicon Valley and East Bay Regionals, reached the playoffs at Silicon Valley and earned the Rookie All-Star Award.
SPB Robotics launched a Varsity FTC team. At its first competition, Electra Lions advanced to the playoffs as alliance captains.
FRC 10252 earned the Judges' Award and the Rising All-Star Award at its district events, reaching the playoffs at both.
In the offseason, the Mecha Lions earned the Entrepreneurship Award at CalGames, recognizing their outreach efforts and cascading learning system.
After a jump in signups, the program added a second Junior Varsity team.
Program Organization
SPB Robotics consists of four teams at two levels. Varsity teams, regardless of FRC or FTC, require a high level of commitment and enrollment in the Honors Robotics track. Junior Varsity teams require no prior robotics experience.
Subteams
Every member works on at least one subteam.
Hardware oversees robot design, manufacturing, and electrical systems. Software manages programming, controls, and integration with hardware.
Handles outreach, sponsorships, fundraising, documentation, media, and branding.
Support the Program
Donations are handled by Hack Club's HCB, our fiscal sponsor, and go directly to the program.
