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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August 11, 2026
Will AI Save or End the World? A film and expert panel, September 26
Piedmont Boosters, the Piedmont Parents Network, and Piedmont Makers present an evening film screening and expert panel on AI at the Alan Harvey Theater on September 26.
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July 7, 2026
Registration is open for our Destination Imagination pilot
This fall we're launching Destination Imagination for grades 3-8: team-based creative problem-solving with a spring tournament. Sign-ups are open now.
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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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