Gateway Science Academy (GSA) Robotics Club elementary and middle school teams achieved outstanding success at the Missouri State VEX IQ Robotics Competition, held on March 7–8 at the St. Charles Community College Regional Workforce Innovation Center.
GSA students delivered an exceptional performance, earning numerous awards across multiple categories. Most notably, three Gateway Science Academy teams qualified for the VEX Robotics World Championship, the largest robotics competition in the world. The championship will take place April 28–30 at the America’s Center Convention Complex in St. Louis, where the teams will represent Gateway Science Academy, St. Louis, Missouri, and the United States.
Elementary School Results – March 7
Team 6576C – Clubstep (GSA Smiley Elementary)
- Teamwork Champion Award
- Robot Skills – 2nd Place
- Judges Award
- Qualified for VEX Robotics World Championship
Team 6576A – Star Ninjas (GSA Smiley Elementary)
- Teamwork – 2nd Place
- Robot Skills – 3rd Place
- Innovate Award
- Qualified for VEX Robotics World Championship
Team 6651C – Popcorns (GSA South Elementary)
- Teamwork – 3rd Place
Middle School Results – March 8
Team 50491F – fizzybizzydizzy (GSA High School)
- Teamwork Champion Award
- Robot Skills – 2nd Place
- Qualified for VEX Robotics World Championship
Team 50491K – Coding Agents (GSA Middle School)
- Teamwork – 3rd Place
- Robot Skills – 3rd Place
- Judges Award
These achievements reflect the dedication, creativity, and teamwork of our students, as well as the strong support from our teachers, coaches, and families.
Gateway Science Academy is proud of our robotics teams and excited that they will have the opportunity to represent our school, city, state, and country at the world’s largest robotics competition this spring.
We wish our teams the best of luck as they prepare for the 2026 VEX Robotics World Championship in St. Louis.