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Excitement buzzed through the ISC building from February 5-7 as 4th and 5th grade robotics teams from every elementary school competed in the Humble ISD Elementary Robotics Open Prelims! Students put their critical thinking and programming skills to the test, tackling real-world challenges on a VEX board. This year's theme—National Parks—was revealed in a thrilling kickoff video at Oaks Elementary's new national parks-themed playground, setting the stage for an adventure in innovation.

After three days of intense competition, the top 48 teams have earned their spot in the Finals, set for Saturday, April 26, at Sterling Middle School. These finalists will receive a brand-new challenge: designing an app to solve a real problem faced in national parks. With family and friends invited to cheer them on, the anticipation is higher than ever. Will Oak Forest Elementary defend their title, or will a new champion rise? Stay tuned as the next generation of problem-solvers takes center stage!

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