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Meet the MGLVA finalist in the 2026 K12 Robotics League Competition!

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After months of coding, collaboration, and high-energy virtual challenges, one standout Michigan Great Lakes Virtual Academy student earned a place among the 2026 K12 Robotics League finalists — an impressive achievement that puts MGLVA on the national stage.

Meet the MGLVA Finalist

Join us in celebrating Priscilla, a 6th grade student at Michigan Great Lakes Virtual Academy, who earned a spot among this year’s national finalists! Her creativity, persistence, and strong coding skills helped her rise above the competition and earn a spot among the nation’s top young robotics competitors.

About the K12 Robotics League

The K12 Robotics League gives students in grades 4–12 a hands-on, team-based STEM experience built around creativity, coding, and problem-solving.

Throughout three virtual rounds — the Initial Friendly Challenge, First Round Qualifier, and Second Round Qualifier — students used Virtual Robotics Toolkit (VRT) software to design, code, and test their robots against increasingly complex missions.

Now, the top nine teams (three from each grade band: 4–6, 7–9, and 10–12) are advancing to the National Championship, where their virtual strategies will be put to the ultimate real-world test.

What to Expect in the Final Round

On June 10, the competition shifts from virtual to physical — and the energy ramps up fast. Finalist teams will:

  • Program real robots to complete three challenges on a competition mat
  • Compete against the clock, balancing speed, accuracy, and strategy
  • Show off teamwork, communication, and advanced coding skills

It’s a high-stakes, hands-on finale that pushes students to think fast, adapt quickly, and collaborate under pressure.

What’s at stake?

Top teams in each grade band will take home trophies, bragging rights, and a $500 prize per team member.

Don’t Miss It

Mark your calendar for June 10 and get ready to cheer on these incredible student programmers!

Follow the K12 Student Instagram channel for highlights, behind-the-scenes moments, and live updates throughout the event.

We’re extremely proud of Priscilla. Her hard work and determination earned her a place among this year’s finalists, and we can’t wait to see what she accomplishes next!

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