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SR1 ROBOTICS
Team SCARLET
SR1’s FIRST Robotics Team (Grades 7–12)
Team SCARLET is our flagship FIRST® Tech Challenge team for students in grades 7–12 across central Mississippi. Each season, students design, build, and program a brand-new robot to compete at official FIRST events.
Each season, our team designs, builds, and programs a brand-new robot to compete in official FIRST® robotics competitions at the state and national levels.
Team SCARLET gives teens a real taste of engineering and leadership. Students take on roles as programmers, engineers, CAD designers, project managers, and team leaders — learning skills in coding, circuitry, CAD design, and robotics systems under the guidance of experienced coaches and mentors.
“We combine the excitement of varsity sports with the challenge of STEM."
In this competitive yet supportive environment, students:
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Collaborate to solve complex design problems
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Learn teamwork, time management, and creative problem-solving
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Embrace FIRST’s core values: Gracious Professionalism® and Coopertition®
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Build lifelong friendships and a sense of belonging in STEM
Team Achievements
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2024-2025 Pearl Qualifier 1st Place Innovate Award
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2024-2025 Biloxi Qualifier 1st Place Connect Award
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2023-2024 Wesson Qualifier 1st Place Motivate Award
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2021-2022 Central League Tournament 2nd Place Design Award
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2020-2021 Central League Tournament 1st Place Motivate Award
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2020-2021 Central League Tournament 2nd Place Design Award
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2020-2021 Central Tournament 3rd Place Connect Award
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2014-2015 Northern MS Qualifier Think Award
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2013-2014 Gulf Coast MS Qualifying Tournament Motivate Award
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2013-2014 Delta Arena MS Qualifying Tournament Connect Award
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2013-2014 Mississippi Championship Tournament Judges Award
Why Join Team SCARLET?
Hands-On STEM Experience
Build real robots, code autonomous programs, and learn engineering skills through exciting FIRST® competitions.
Leadership & Teamwork
Take on roles like programmer, designer, or project lead — developing confidence, communication, and collaboration skills.
Future-Ready Skills
Gain experience in coding, problem-solving, and innovation that prepares you for college, careers, and STEM opportunities.
Awards & Recognition
Compete statewide and nationwide, earn prestigious FIRST® awards, and represent your community as part of an elite robotics team.