San Bernardino Students Excel in High-Energy C-STEM RoboPlay Competition

Electric RoboPlay Challenge Competition!

Huge congratulations to San Bernardino City USD for hosting a spectacular UC Davis C-STEM RoboPlay Challenge Competition at CSU San Bernardino on March 18, 2026!

The energy was electric as more than 115 students from 29 teams showcased their math, coding, and problem-solving skills under time pressure. At each school, all students in participating classes competed in a school-wide RoboPlay qualifier round, and the winning teams advanced to the district level.

What makes RoboPlay especially powerful is that it is embedded in the math and CS curriculum for grades 1-12, as well as the expanded learning program, rather than being an extracurricular activity. This ensures equitable access for all students, allowing every learner to engage, compete, and succeed.

Congratulations to all student teams and a massive shoutout to the Robo-builders from Palm Avenue Elementary for achieving a rare perfect score and 1st place finish in Division D (5th-6th)!

A few highlights:
• A venue transformed with glimmering lights, balloons, decorations, and festive music, rivaling professional competitions.
• Incredible problem-solving, creativity, teamwork, and tenacity from every student involved.
• A surprise appearance by Byte, the SBCUSD STEAM mascot!
• A crowd of family and friends cheering on the competitors with bated breath and cameras ready to click.

Our hats off to the SBCUSD STEAM and Innovation team—Dr. Randy Clyde, Caitlin Arakawa, and the entire team—for providing these students with equitable, unforgettable learning experiences. Kudos to the dedicated C-STEM teachers and volunteer judges from SBCUSD, Sorenson Engineering, Making Hope Happen, Esri, Discovery Ed, and CSUSB for making this possible!