Buchanan Bird Brains Are Headed to the World Championship

We are proud to share that Team 1671 recently earned the FIRST Impact Award at the Northern California District Championship — a recognition of the work our students do to create meaningful impact through STEM, service, and leadership.

That award qualified our team to compete at the FIRST World Championship in Houston, Texas, where we will join hundreds of teams from around the world.

Event Details
FIRST Championship
Houston, TX
George R. Brown Convention Center
Competition Dates:
April 29 – May 2, 2026

Help Us Reach Our $20,000 Goal

Traveling to the World Championship means transportation, lodging, meals, registration-related costs, and getting our students and equipment to Houston safely.

Every gift helps reduce the cost burden on families and gives our students the chance to represent Buchanan, Clovis, and our entire community at the highest level of competition.

Your support helps cover
  • Student travel to Houston
  • Robot and equipment transportation costs
  • Lodging and meals
  • Robot and pit logistics

Fundraising Goal$3,500 of $20,000

$3,500 of $20,000

Why This Achievement Matters

The FIRST Impact Award is not just about building a great robot. It honors teams that create lasting impact in their school and community by promoting science, technology, leadership, and opportunity.

For our students, this recognition reflects years of outreach, mentoring, service, and technical excellence. Competing at the World Championship gives them the opportunity to represent our community on one of the biggest stages in STEM.

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Award Winner
FIRST Impact Award winner at the Northern California District Championship.
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World Stage
Team 1671 will compete in Houston alongside 600 FIRST Robotics Competition teams.

Be Part of This Journey

Our students have earned the opportunity to compete with the best teams in the world. Your donation helps make sure they can get there.