What we've been up to.
A running log of what we're up to. For sign-up windows, event dates, and anything time-sensitive, the newsletter is faster.
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May 18, 2026
School Maker Faire 2026: nearly 1,000 makers, young and old
Nearly 1,000 people came out for our 12th annual Piedmont School Maker Faire, where kids and grown-ups across the East Bay built, raced, and exhibited a full year of making.
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April 21, 2026
Highlander Robotics Team 8033 Update — April 2026
Team 8033 attended the first-ever Nor Cal District Championship. They won the Impact Award at the San Francisco District tournament, narrowly missed Worlds, and shipped a long list of outreach wins.
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April 20, 2026
Advanced Robotics Open House — May 17
Secondary students and their families are invited to an informational gathering on May 17 to explore opportunities for the upcoming robotics season.
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April 20, 2026
FIRST Tech Challenge Registration Now Open
Registration is open for the Piedmont Makers FIRST Tech Challenge fall season — grades 7–12, August through February.
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March 19, 2026
Updates from FIRST and LEGO
FIRST and LEGO Education are ending their nearly three-decade partnership after the 2026–2027 season. Here's what that means for our LEGO League programs.
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