Our FIRST Programs
Learn about our FTC and FLL programs — empowering students of all ages to explore STEM through hands-on robotics.
FTC Team 8956 – Pyrogen
Founded: 2014
Pyrogen is our veteran FTC team, made up of middle and high school students who push the limits of creativity and engineering. Over the years, they’ve earned recognition for innovation, precision, and teamwork.
- 2024 Walker Qualifier
- 2024 New Orleans Qualifier – Design Award
- 2024 Louisiana Championship
- 2023 LA Walker Qualifier – Control Award, Think Award (3rd Place), Finalist Alliance Captain
- 2023 FTCLouisiana Hammond Qualifier – Control Award, Winning Alliance 1st Team Selected
- 2023 LA FTCLouisiana Regional Championship – Finalist Alliance Captain, Innovate Award (2nd Place)
- 2022 LA Qualifier 1 – Finalist Alliance Captain, Inspire Award (3rd Place), Think Award
- 2022 LA Qualifier 2 – Control Award sponsored by Arm, Inc. (2nd Place), Think Award, Winning Alliance Captain
- 2022 Louisiana Regional Championship – Motivate Award (2nd Place)
- 2021 LA New Orleans Qualifier – Control Award sponsored by Arm, Inc., Top Ranked (3rd Place)
- 2021 LA Northshore Qualifier – Design Award (3rd Place)
- 2021 Louisiana Regional Championship – Control Award sponsored by Arm, Inc., Design Award (3rd Place)
- 2020 LA FTC Qualifier #1 REMOTE – Collins Aerospace Innovate Award (3rd Place), Think Award, Top Ranked (2nd Place)
- 2020 LA FTC Regional Championship REMOTE
- 2019 Baton Rouge Qualifier – Control Award sponsored by Arm, Inc. (3rd Place), Design Award
- 2019 Northshore Qualifier – Control Award sponsored by Arm, Inc.
- 2019 Louisiana Regional Championship – Compass Award
FTC Team 27406 – Impulse
Founded: 2024
Impulse was formed to expand opportunities for students to compete in FTC. In their rookie season, the team focused on building foundational skills and learning the competitive environment.
- 2024 Louisiana Championship – Dean's List Award (Zakk Jackson)
FLL Team 65003 – Ignition
Founded: 2024
Ignition introduces younger students to robotics through the FIRST LEGO League Challenge. They competed in the 2024–2025 SUBMERGED season, advancing to the Louisiana State Championship and gaining valuable teamwork and problem-solving experience.
- 2024 Advanced to the State Championship