Dayton Rocks Lego Robotics Competition!

DAYTON, Nevada - On Saturday, December 14th, Dayton Intermediate School (DIS) hosted a Lego Robotics competition and had a few standout teams.  

DIRT (Dayton Intermediate Robotics Team) from DIS won 1st in Robot Performance and 2nd Place Overall!

Crooked C3PO's from Riverview Elementary School (RES) placed 1st in Robot Design!

In addition, DIRT, Crooked C3PO's, Skittle Sabers and Fluffy Wookies - teams from the Dayton area Schools, all qualified for the next round of the Lego Robotics competition to be held at Carson Middle School in January.  Only 10 teams qualify for this next competition and 4 of them are from Dayton schools!  

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OF OUR TEAMS MOVING ON!

At the Lyon County School District (LCSD) Board Meeting on Tuesday, December 17th, Trustee John Stevens applauded the efforts of these teams and the staff who brought this incredible opportunity to the students.

The Skittle Sabers for RES

The Crooked C3PO's from RES.

DIRT (Dayton Intermediate Robotics Teams) from DIS.

The Fluffy Wookies from RES.

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