FIRST Washington

@first_wa

A non-profit organization that implements FIRST Robotics programs in WA State, inspiring young people to become science and technology leaders

Kent, WA
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  1. Jan 27

    FLL Jr. teams displayed their BOOMTOWN BUILD projects at the FLL Western WA State Championship.

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  2. Jan 27

    Our FLL teams had a fantastic competition today with their robots!

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  3. Jan 26

    FLL teams are going through judging and running their robots. – at ShoWare Center

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  4. Jan 26

    FTC matches have started! – at ShoWare Center

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  5. Jan 26

    Our FTC Western WA and FLL State Championships are off to a great start! Teams are preparing to start the competition today. – at ShoWare Center

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  6. Jan 21

    Be apart of the fun and volunteer this Sunday at the Kent ShoWare Center! We are in need of adult volunteers for our FIRST LEGO League Western WA and FIRST Tech Challenge State Championships. Register and sign up at

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  7. Jan 20

    Congratulations to the FIRST LEGO League teams that have qualified for our Western WA State Championship! Congrats as well to the FIRST Tech Challenge teams that qualified for the State Championship! Both events are at the accesso ShoWare Center in Kent this Sunday, Jan. 26th!

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  8. Jan 8

    Volunteers Needed! We have a number of events from this weekend through April. Find an event near you and sign up to volunteer today!

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  9. 13 Nov 2019

    Register for our first DEI Workshop hosted by FRC team 2557 SOTABots this Saturday! We greatly encourage all coaches, mentors, and volunteers to attend. Sign up at

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  10. 18 Aug 2019

    Gabriel McMillian is a current high-school student who has been involved with FIRST for 3 years as a student and as a volunteer. “I keep coming back to volunteer because it gives me an opportunity to really see how much time a team puts into their robot,” he says.

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  11. 14 Aug 2019

    To complete the grant, please work with your school finance office or CTE to complete this grant and they must log in under the school, not the district for these are building level grants. 2/2

    OSPI, iGrants deadlines September 19 for FLL and FTC Teams and October 10 for FRC. This is a building grant for Washington teams only who must compete in FIRST Washington competitions during the 2019-20 school year. Teams must be public school-based or sponsored by the school 1/2
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  12. 14 Aug 2019

    OSPI, iGrants deadlines September 19 for FLL and FTC Teams and October 10 for FRC. This is a building grant for Washington teams only who must compete in FIRST Washington competitions during the 2019-20 school year. Teams must be public school-based or sponsored by the school 1/2

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    1 Aug 2019

    It's your turn to shape our growing FIRST City for the better!

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  14. 19 Jul 2019

    Ayla DeLaat is a manufacturing engineer at Access Laser and has been involved with FIRST for 13 years, starting as a student in FRC and has been volunteering ever since. “My favorite part of the program is how inclusive it is for students of all abilities and backgrounds.”

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  15. 17 Jul 2019

    We’re partnering up with AVID to bring you the STEM Academy, a 4-day summer experience for students in grades 3–8. Registration for the Bellevue and Wapato camps are still available! Visit for registration dates and locations!

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  16. 12 Jul 2019

    Kate Lanum is a college student who has served as a volunteer for 10 yrs. An incredibly dedicated volunteer who returns because she believes she is making a difference. “I am being the example of a female in tech that I needed while I was in school,”

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  17. 11 Jul 2019

    These 2019 Alumni are ready to play dodgeball at our Volunteer and Alumni Picnics! RSVP for the Eastern WA Picnic July 25 here and for the Western WA picnic Aug 24 here

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  18. 25 Jun 2019

    Excited about our partnership with and to bring FIRST programs to 30 Title 1 Seattle Public Schools. Students/Alum from mentored a classroom of students today and helped them start the journey!

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    2 Jun 2019

    Meet Brenda Diettrich, inaugural STEM Honoree of the Match at today’s match. She's a mentor and fearless advocate for women and diverse populations in STEM fields. Thanks for inspiring the next generation of leaders and thinkers, Brenda!

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  20. 18 Jun 2019

    Is your FRC team submitting for the Chairman's award this year? Learn from Hall of Fame winning, Chairman's mentor Steve Hyer! Register for this two-day Bootcamp on Aug. 25-26 at the and come prepared to work on your teams' submission

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