We still remember our rookie season. None of us knew anything about robotics. Even the coaches! Our robot worked—except for when we forgot to turn it on, or when we flipped over on our side. But each year we've learned important lessons and we've grown.
DCS robotics is dedicated to sharing that knowledge with other teams who are just starting on their robotics journey, such as through pre-season scrimmage matches.
Even in 2025, competitive robotics doesn't have the visibility of traditional school activities, such as sports or fine arts. Since the team's beginning, DCS Robotics has worked to build awareness and excitement among the school's younger grades—our future teammates. We've worked to build awareness through family robotics open houses, demonstrations for younger grades, and appearances during halftime at school basketball games.
DCS robotics isn't just part of the school community—we're part of the broader Dutton/Caledonia/South Grand Rapids community. We want to spread awareness about robotics and about our team by reaching out to our neighbors.
We've marched in parades, participated in community Truck-or-Treat events, and someday soon we hope to hold our first summer robotics camp! We're committed to helping build a vibrant robotics community in the southern Grand Rapids area.
