We Build More Than Robots, We Build Futures

What began with nine students has grown into 90 members and 350 alumni worldwide. Skyview Robotics is now one of southwest Washington's leading STEM programs—training future innovators and promoting STEM education.

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One Program, Two Teams

Our program fields two FIRST Robotics Competition teams, each with its own identity:

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Both teams are supported by our subteam structure, allowing students to develop specialized skills.

Program Structure & Subteams

Every student on our team belongs to a subteam based on their interests and skills. Each subteam plays a critical role in our success, and together, they form a complete robotics organization.

Our subteams are supported by over two dozen adult mentors who bring professional expertise and real-world experience to guide student learning.

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  • We have two captains who provide leadership for our teams. The Captain represents us at competitions and outreach events, leads alliance selection on the field, and collaborates with our strategy team on competitive decisions. The Captain in Training (CIT) shadows the Captain throughout the season to ensure a smooth leadership transition at the end of the year.

  • Our Student Leadership Team (SLT) meets weekly with the coaches to propose, review and approve various decisions affecting the team as a whole. The SLT is comprised of the team captain, the 'captain in training', and one student from each subteam.

  • This subteam manages our team brand and messaging, promoting the mission of Skyview Robotics and FIRST through community outreach, sponsor relations, and social and traditional media. It's an excellent fit for students interested in writing, graphic design, photo/video production, marketing, and business.

  • This subteam designs and builds the electronic circuits and controls of the robot, including onboard computers, sensors, motor drivers, and power management systems. Students interested in digital electronics, circuit design, and system integration thrive here.

  • This subteam designs and builds the chassis and drive train that makes our robot move. Students use CAD software to create designs, then bring them to life using machine shop tools. If you love mechanical design and fabrication, this is your team.

  • This subteam designs and builds the mechanisms that manipulate game pieces—the parts of the robot that shoot, grab, lift, and score. Students use CAD and machine shop tools to turn creative solutions into working mechanisms.

  • This subteam creates the code that makes the robot perform all required functions. Students learn programming languages and systems analysis to develop the best code for both autonomous and driver-operated tasks.

  • This subteam creates and manages our competitive advantage throughout the season. They help develop robot design and gameplay strategy, and manage the competition scouting process. This subteam is perfect for students interested in data collection, analytics, and strategic thinking.

  • Our most unique subteam and a true competitive advantage! The Wingnuts lead our safety culture, build and mobilize our competition pit, and construct field elements for robot practice. Students design using CAD and build using machine shop tools—all while keeping safety at the forefront.

Meet the Coaches

  • Jeff

    Jeff has worked at Frito-Lay and currently works at VPS. He has been a mentor for 13 years. Jeff likes being a coach because he likes working with students. He also really likes hippos.

  • Luke

    Luke works at VPS. He has been a coach for 12 years. Luke likes being a coach because he loves working with and learning from the students and other mentors.

  • Gary

    Gary works at Skyview High School. He has been a mentor for 7 years. Gary likes being a coach because he enjoys watching students' talent and knowing they will go far in their careers.

  • StormBots gave me more real-world programming experience than most of my peers in college. StormBots also helped me build up a lot of soft skills by trying my hand at a leadership position and work on my communication and mentoring skills of others.

    Nathan W.
    Class of 2015

  • In my interview with Intel I discussed how robotics has given me an interest in technology. I told the interviewer I would love to continue supporting the STEM industry in my career as an accountant. I am confident that this set me apart from the hundreds of applicants and was a significant factor in me getting the position

    Katherine C.
    Class of 2014

  • I went into college with a head start in hands-on experience. This made it much easier to find internships and excel in college teams and classes, which jumpstarted my career as an engineer.... (now) I’m a major contributor to the development of an orbital rocket.

    Logan S.
    Class of 2015

  • I'm writing payload integration software for satellites...I owe so much to the StormBots for teaching me how to be curious, driven, and solve complex problems with vague, often nebulous requirements. I also apply daily the leadership and gracious professionalism practices I learned.

    Jackson S.
    Class of 2015