The Indiana Department of Education’s Office of Teaching and Learning recently announced the 92 recipients of the 2025-2026 K-12 Robotics Competition Grant.
Tri-Township Schools in Wanatah received $32,000 in support of its elementary, middle and high school teams. The funds are allotted to engage students with STEM learning experiences.
“We are extremely excited to receive these funds right at the start of the school year,” said Dr. Paige McNulty, superintendent, in a press release. “Our robotics program is award-winning and has a strong presence across the district. We look forward to using the grant to promote STEM initiatives and continued participation in competitions across the state.”
The award letter sent to Tri-Township School officials stated:
“There were 186 grant proposals submitted for this competitive funding opportunity. The review team was impressed by your plan to design, construct, program and operate robots in competitions sponsored by nonprofit organizations with the goal of increasing Indiana student interest in STEM.”
Tri-Township will also participate in the Scarecrow Festival Sept. 27 in Wanatah. They will showcase a go-kart in the parade to highlight the launch of its new evGo-Kart program. Students are set to compete in the Purdue Grand Prix in spring 2026.
