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News & Stories
Updates from around the district, posted regularly. Hear from our students, supporters, and leadership team, all in one place.


Giving Tuesday 2025!
THANK YOU to everyone who helped us achieve our goals and raise a total of $12,950 in just a few short weeks! We are grateful to all of you for supporting our mission in such a profound way. WE ARE NE!
Dec 21 min read


RI FTC Statement on 2025 Wheeler School Qualifying Tournament
We are grateful for the leadership and careful response of Rhode Island FIRST Tech Challenge, The Wheeler School and FIRST as all strive to support our community through the events of December 13, 2025, in Providence, Rhode Island
Dec 152 min read


New England FIRST Robotics teams compete at the highest level: FIRST Championship 2023
To close out an energizing FIRST competition season, thousands of students, mentors, volunteers, sponsors and spectators traveled to Houston
May 2, 20234 min read


A CHARGED UP ending to the FIRST ENERGIZE robotics season in New England
It was amazing to bring teams and guests from all FIRST programs together for this incredible celebration of FIRST and STEM in New England!
Apr 11, 20236 min read


New England FRC, FTC, FLL teams compete at the FIRST World Championship in Houston
For the first time since 2019, FRC, FTC and FLL teams from all over the world battled their way to Einstein matches at all program levels.
May 4, 20223 min read


Five reasons to volunteer this season
Looking for something to do this season? Here are five great reasons why you should volunteer with New England FIRST ! Learning New...
Sep 23, 20212 min read


Brainstorming at the Maryland Tech Invitational
On July 31 and August 1, 2021, FIRST Tech Challenge teams from around the world gathered at the Maryland Tech Invitational (referred to...
Aug 12, 20213 min read
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