BHS Robotics, Team 603

03/17/2026

UPDATE: Wanted to share a quick update on the Friends of Shaker Robotics World Championship Travel fundraiser

Thanks to this incredible community, we are now only $700 away from our goal!!

ORIGINAL POST: One of our own teams, Shaker Robotics Team 603B (“I Don’t Know”), has officially qualified for the 2026 VEX Robotics World Championship in St. Louis.

Let that sink in for a second…

👉 These are local kids
👉 Competing against the best teams in the world
👉 And they earned their spot

This isn’t a trip — this is the Super Bowl of robotics.

Here’s the reality:

Travel costs add up fast, and we want to make sure the team who earned this and their coach have the opportunity can go.

🎯 We only need to raise $2,000 to help get them there.

💥 If 100 people give $20… we’re done.
💥 If 40 people give $50… we’re done.
💥 If 20 people step up big… we’re done today.

This community shows up — we’ve seen it again and again.

Now it’s time to show these kids that their community has their backs.

👉 Donate here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/help-send-shaker-robotics-team-603b-to-the-vex-world-championship

Friends of Shaker Robotics is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, and donations may be tax deductible.

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Let’s get Team 603B to Worlds. 💙🤖

We are incredibly proud to share that Shaker Regional’s Robotics Team 603B – “I Don’t Know” – has qualified for the 2026 VEX Robotics World Championship in St. Louis, Missouri.The VEX World Championship is the largest robotics competition in the world, bringing together top teams from ac...

05/15/2025

The 2025 VEX IQ Robotics Competition “RAPID RELAY” World Championships have concluded and what a great experience it was! 30,892 of the best teams from dozens of countries around the world competed in VEX Robotics during the Rapid Relay and High Stakes season.

Our ES Division team, Team 6033H - HARRY BOTTER AND THE MECHANICAL STONE, did amazing during the last two days of the event. They persevered through the toughest second day of the event and competed in six qualification matches on Tuesday, followed by the last three on Wednesday. The boys finished in an impressive 66th place out of 84 total teams with an average score of 66.75—better than any of their scores during our in-region games or practices! The team also did one attempt at the Skills Challenges and finished with a ranking of 280 out of 421 ES teams. There were no expectations from the coaches, except to have fun and they blew us away. Very impressive first championship for our students! Congratulations, Timmy, Owen, and Henry!

We would also like to take this opportunity to thank Team 603X - VEX-RAYS from RIZE Robotics in Goffstown, NH, for allowing their student, Henry, to join the team as a loader. THANK YOU SO MUCH!!

And while the 2024-2025 season has finished, the 2025-2026 VIQRC “MIX & MATCH” season has begun. Stay tuned for more details and what’s in store on the horizon!

05/13/2025

Good evening, everyone!

Day One of the 2025 VEX IQ Robotics Competition World Championships - Elementary School Division has ended for the Shaker Regional Robo Dogs!

BMS Robotics’ Team 6033H - HARRY BOTTER AND THE MECHANICAL STONE, hailing from Canterbury Elementary School, have already checked in, passed inspection, practiced, and competed in their first qualification match. They sit in 70th place with an average alliance score of 43 points.

Fourth grader, Timmy, and third grader, Owen, are competing in the ENGINEERING Division with 83 other teams from all around the world. In total, over 820 teams are here at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center competing in VEX IQ. Tens of thousands of students, coaches, volunteers, and spectators poured into the building today to kick off the IQ tournaments.

This championship event is being live-streamed at VEXWorlds.tv. Each division and day will have a separate link. For Tuesday: https://www.vexworlds.tv/ #/viewer/broadcasts/qualification-matches-engineering-bgjuf4jpaxkg3mopn6ja/ilgjyxutn4ryafdybd1z

And for the final day on Wednesday: https://www.vexworlds.tv/ #/viewer/broadcasts/qualification-matches-engineering-rseisj8tqx3xsip38soq/nfn4azy2xgkfasni5bn5

Here is Harry Botter’s schedule:
Tuesday, May 13th:
Qualification Match 68: 10:04am (EST)
Q109: 11:19am
Q151: 12:36pm
Q190: 2:47pm
Q252: 4:41pm
Q281: 5:34pm

Wednesday, May 14th:
Q307: 9:20am
Q351: 10:41am
Q393: 11:58am

Please cheer on the team for doing an incredible job!

Also, we would like to take this opportunity to give a huge THANK YOU to Team 603X - VEX-RAYS from Goffstown, New Hampshire, for loaning one of their students, 4th grader Henry, to our CES team since Harry Botter’s third teammate, third grader Lincoln, was unable to be here in Dallas.

We miss you, Lincoln! Good luck, Timmy and Owen! And welcome to Hogwarts, Henry!

05/09/2025

The 2024-2025 VEX Robotics Competition “High Stakes” season came to a close on Thursday and the 2025-2026 “Push Back” season has now begun.

Our Robo Raiders Team 603B - I DON’T KNOW competed in the World Championships in Dallas, Texas over the course of three days. They did not win any awards, nor did they make it to the elimination bracket. They finished in 61st place out of 83 teams in their division, Innovate, with a 3-7-0 run. They worked tirelessly and gave it their all, not quitting or giving up the entire competition.

Regardless of the losses, they had fun and had an amazing experience of a lifetime. We were blessed enough to get 4 of our 5 regional teams in the same hotel, so IDK was able to spend time with our sister teams, sharing ideas and building a community of friendship. This will last a lifetime.

The boys represented NH/VT with excellence and received so many compliments about their robot design, team shirts, and innovation at the event. And, the team that won the World Excellence Award—the highest and most prestigious award possible—complimented them on their robot. This coach is extremely proud.

Last night, we sat in the Dome with two of our other sister teams. The boys held up a sign representing NH/VT and it made it on the Jumbotron. They got to cheer on one of their alliance partners who made it to the World finals and won the World Championships. Our regional teams, along with 9,000+ other spectators got the opportunity to watch the new game reveal.

And, even after four very grueling and exhausting days, they were already strategizing and planning for the new season. They are excited for the new game and can’t wait to get back into the classroom.

Our senior, Odin Provost, who started IDK, is now officially retired from competing in VEX V5. However, he will continue to mentor and support the BHS and BMS Robotics programs. With his guidance, we hope to continue our World qualifying streak for years to come.

Congratulations, Odin, Ethan Rivera, Brodie Henry, and Grant Wescott!! We are INCREDIBLY proud of you all!!!

05/08/2025

Final day of the 2025 VEX Robotics Competition World Championships! Full update in the near future. The team has 2 matches today to wrap up qualifications:
Q168 at 9:18am EST
Q188 at 10:35an EST

Watch here:

05/07/2025

It’s Day Two of the 2025 VEX V5 Robotics Competition World Championships! The team is up bright and early and they have a long day ahead of them.

Attached is their schedule for today. Please note: times in the image are CENTRAL Standard Time, so add one hour for Eastern.

You can go to vexworlds.tv to catch all the division games. Team 603B is in the INNOVATE Division. Here is the link to their livestream: https://www.vexworlds.tv/ #/viewer/broadcasts/qualification-matches-innovate-tt72t8h5lwbpbvg99bez/asmacuddmjnqejsjptzm

Good luck, team!!!

05/07/2025

Day One of the 2025 V5RC World Championships has come to a close. Sorta.

The venue opened at 8:00am this morning. Tens of thousands of students, volunteers, coaches, and spectators descended into Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center to set up their booths, get robots inspected, and hit the practice fields. There are hundreds of students in costumes and native garb representing dozens of their countries and regions. VEX has all their products on full displace; they have programs starting from age 3 and up, with new drone programs and all kinds of competitions. Sponsors from NASA, the Navy, and other companies and colleges have booths and things for students to do. It’s an endless sea of activities.

Team 603B - I DON’T KNOW competed in one practice match and one qualification match. They won the practice match, but lost their qualification match to end the day with a 0-1-0 run. They sit in 67th place out of 83 teams. However, even after a 10-hour day, they came back to the hotel and started working on their codes and robot. When will they stop for the night? As the team name implies, I don’t know.

Stay tuned for tomorrow’s results!

05/06/2025

It has been a busy morning here at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in downtown Dallas, Texas as Team 603B - I DON’T KNOW prepares for the 2025 VEX V5 Robotics Competition World Championships - High School Division. Over 800 of the best teams from around the World are here to battle it out in 10 different divisions. Our #1 NH team is in the INNOVATE Division. The team passed inspection this morning, the booth is set up and ready for the next few days. Opening ceremonies will start in a little bit.

The team will compete in one practice match and one qualification match this afternoon before they leave for the day. Their schedule is attached.

NOTE: times are CENTRAL ST, not Eastern, so add one hour to the match times.

To livestream the event, click here: https://www.vexworlds.tv/ #/viewer/broadcasts/practice--qualification-matches-innovate-uuixao8w2eardixvzu3h/hnfoxsmiqgwyilvywmfe

05/06/2025

Team 603B - I DON’T KNOW is here in Dallas, Texas, for the 2025 VEX V5 Robotics Competition World Championships! Senior Odin, Junior Ethan, and Freshmen Grant and Brodie will compete with thousands of other students from 70 different countries. Today, they ate lunch at Whataburger, then had some pre-game fun at Cidercade. After that, it was back to the hotel to work on the robot and prepare for the next 3 days. This event will be LIVE-STREAMED. The link and schedule will be provided tomorrow. Good luck, team!!

04/30/2025

AN UPDATE FROM FRIENDS OF SHAKER ROBOTICS:

Shaker Robotics Heads to Worlds – There’s Still Time to Support! 🤖🌍

🚨 The high school team leaves for the VEX World Championships next week!

There’s still time to support their journey! Donations are helping cover the cost of travel, lodging, and competition fees—and any additional funds raised will go toward expanding robotics programs at Canterbury and Belmont Elementary Schools.

✅ How you can help:

💙 Make a donation:
Every dollar gets us closer to Dallas! We’re using Zeffy, a nonprofit fundraising platform that doesn’t take a cut, so 100% of your donation goes directly to the teams.
👉 Donate here: https://www.zeffy.com/donation-form/donate-to-make-a-difference-12547

🏢 Become a sponsor (or connect us to one!):
We’re actively looking for local businesses and corporate sponsors. Sponsors receive recognition on team shirts, banners, and in social media and press materials. It’s a great way to support STEM and showcase community leadership.
📧 Contact us at: [email protected]

📬 Prefer to donate by check?
Make checks payable to:
Friends of Shaker Robotics
P.O. Box 146, Canterbury, NH 03224

Follow along with their journey and see photos, updates, and team highlights on Facebook:
👉 facebook.com/roboraiders603

Thank you to everyone who’s helped us get this far—we’re so close!

—
Friends of Shaker Robotics

We are Team 603 from Belmont High and Middle Schools in Belmont, New Hampshire! Thank you for checking out our page!

04/23/2025

Shaker Robotics Fundraising Update – Help Us Reach the Finish Line! 🤖💙

We’re excited to share that we’ve raised $7,190 toward our $12,000 goal to send two Shaker Robotics teams to the VEX World Championships in Dallas this May!

This includes 603B – I DON’T KNOW, our high school team with three Canterbury students, and 6033H – Harry Botter and the Mechanical Stone, our rookie elementary team from Canterbury Elementary. Both earned their way to Worlds by winning the State Championship in their divisions—and now we need your help to get them there.

✅ How you can help:

💙 Make a donation:
Every dollar gets us closer to Dallas! We’re using Zeffy, a nonprofit fundraising platform that doesn’t take a cut, so 100% of your donation goes directly to the teams.
👉 Donate here: https://www.zeffy.com/donation-form/donate-to-make-a-difference-12547

🏢 Become a sponsor (or connect us to one!):
We’re actively looking for local businesses and corporate sponsors. Sponsors receive recognition on team shirts, banners, and in social media and press materials. It’s a great way to support STEM and showcase community leadership.
📧 Contact us at: [email protected]

📬 Prefer to donate by check?
Make checks payable to:
Friends of Shaker Robotics
P.O. Box 146, Canterbury, NH 03224

Any additional funds raised will help expand robotics programs at Canterbury and Belmont Elementary Schools, giving more students access to hands-on STEM education.

Thank you to everyone who’s helped us get this far—we’re so close!

~ Friends of Shaker Robotics

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