In conjunction with the Kansas Dept. of Commerce and community partnership with Rubbermaid, Winfield Middle School students will be participating in KC BOTS- robots destroying their opponents in the octagon of doom.  Students will be receiving a kit and attend course work during and outside the school day. 

Teams attended a Kick Off on September 16 at Olathe Northwest High School: The basics of the competition were covered along with safety, design process, and documentation. New teams received their bots, had time to play with and ask questions about them.  After the beginning presentations, teams were able to examine old bots during breakout sessions and treated to pizza to top off their introductory day.   

"I'm very excited for our students to have the opportunity to not only create and compete against other Battle Bots, but to partner with Rubbermaid on this adventure." stated WMS Principal Dave Hammer.

Students will work with Rubbermaid staff in team meetings and visit the facility.

Competition will be April 8th in Kansas City.