Meet the finalist teams in the K12 Robotics League Competition!

After months of creative coding, collaboration, and exciting virtual matchups, nine K12 Robotics League teams have earned their place in the final round! On June 10, 2026, these talented students will come together at K12 Headquarters for one final, action-packed showdown.

That’s where things really level up: they’ll make the leap from programming virtual robots to controlling real ones on physical mats — and it’s going to be incredible to watch!

About the K12 Robotics League

The K12 Robotics League gives students in grades 4–12 a fun, hands-on way to build STEM skills while working as a team. Throughout three virtual challenges — the Initial Friendly Challenge, First Round Qualifier, and Second Round Qualifier — teams used Virtual Robotics Toolkit (VRT) software to code robots and complete complex tasks.

Now, the top nine teams, three from each grade band (4–6, 7–9, and 10–12), are advancing to the National Championship, where their virtual skills will be put to the test in the real world.

Meet the Finalist Teams

These outstanding students have worked hard to earn their place in the spotlight.

Grades 4–6

Cardboardbuildr

• Jake, 5th grade student at Lonestar Online Academy

Cache Me If You Can

• Jason, 5th grade student at Ohio Virtual Academy

Priscilla Programmer

• Priscilla, 6th grade student at Michigan Great Lakes Virtual Academy

Grades 7–9

TechnoBots

• Diego, 7th grade student at Colorado Preparatory Academy

FrostByte

• Drake, 9th grade student at Minnesota Virtual Academy

Mech_Masters

• Amyah, 8th grade student at Ohio Virtual Academy
• Jonas, 9th grade student at Ohio Virtual Academy

Grades 10–12

The Smooth Operators

• Emily, 10th grade student at California Virtual Academies–Fresno
• Matthew, 10th grade student at California Virtual Academies–San Joaquin
• Noah, 10th grade student at California Virtual Academies–Sutter

Cyberstorm_Keystone

• Jason, 10th grade student at Keystone School
• Luke, 10th grade student at Keystone School
• Sarai, 10th grade student at Keystone School

* The Toy_Maker’s Workshop *

• Katherine, 11th grade student at California Virtual Academies

What to Expect in the Final Round

On June 10, the competition comes to life. In this in-person finale, teams will:

• Program physical robots to complete three challenges on a real competition mat
• Compete against the clock, balancing speed, precision, and control
• Demonstrate teamwork and advanced coding skills

It’s the ultimate test of creativity, technical know-how, and problem-solving under pressure.

What could they win?

The winning team in every grade band will take home trophies, bragging rights, and a $500 prize for every team member.

Don’t Miss It

Save the date — June 10 — and get ready to cheer on these future STEM leaders! Follow the K12 Student Instagram channel for highlights, behind-the-scenes moments, and live updates throughout the day.

It’s shaping up to be an unforgettable competition, and we’ll be cheering every step of the way. Congratulations to all our finalists. Your hard work and creativity have brought you this far, and we can’t wait to see what you do next!