Manor Independent School District announced on March 14 that it will host the Manor ISD Robotics Challenge 2026 at the Manor High School Complex on March 28 and 29, in partnership with FIRST in Texas. The event is open to the public and admission is free.
The robotics challenge aims to showcase student innovation, engineering, and programming skills through competitive matches between student-built robots. Teams from Manor High School and Manor New Tech High School will participate, giving local students an opportunity to demonstrate their abilities while community members cheer them on.
According to the district, “Events like the Manor ISD Robotics Challenge highlight the incredible talent of our students and the district’s commitment to preparing learners for the future.”
The competition will begin with an opening ceremony at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, followed by matches until 7:00 p.m. On Sunday, matches start at 8:00 a.m., concluding with an awards ceremony at 4:00 p.m.
Manor Independent School District serves more than 10,000 students across 15 campuses according to the official website. The district operates eight elementary schools, three middle schools, one PreK-8 campus, three high schools and one alternative learning campus according to the official website. It has also been recognized as a District of Distinction in visual arts by the Texas Art Education Association according to the official website.
The district supports students pursuing college-level athletics with annual signing opportunities according to the official website, encourages community involvement through student-led initiatives focused on positive contributions according to the official website, and focuses on providing equitable, high-quality education for all scholars according to the official website.
The upcoming robotics event reflects these priorities by promoting hands-on learning experiences and engaging families and community members in supporting local students.
