Reboot Robotics Monthly Newsletter – September 2026 Edition
It has been a busy month at Reboot Robotics as our robotics teams have continued making progress on their competition robots! With each team taking their own approach to designing, building, and refining their robots, it has been exciting to watch their ideas begin to come to life as they work toward this year's challenges.
We had a great time at Bolivar Country Days and enjoyed getting out into the community and sharing our love of robotics. Our fall Robotics Discovery Program was another wonderful opportunity to introduce students to hands-on robotics and coding, and we hope to welcome even more students for our spring session. We also want to thank everyone who stopped by our Walmart storefront fundraiser this month! We truly appreciate the support and interest shown in Reboot Robotics and the time people took to stop and learn more about what we do. These community events also gave our students valuable opportunities to practice interacting with others, talking about their robots, and sharing what they are learning through our programs.
Behind the scenes, we have also been busy planning our first VEX competitions! We are excited to host both tournaments at Southwest Baptist University, with our VEX IQ tournament taking place on November 7 and our VEX V5 tournament following on January 16. Hosting our own competitions is a big step for Reboot Robotics, and we are looking forward to creating exciting opportunities for teams to compete, learn, and connect with other robotics students.
Our November VEX IQ tournament will also be held in conjunction with Bolivar STEM Day, a community STEM event we're excited to bring to Bolivar! We are working on some exciting plans to bring hands-on STEM activities and experiences to our community, with more information coming very soon. We can't wait to share more and invite families from across the area to come experience the fun of STEM with us!
As always, thank you for being part of the Reboot Robotics community and supporting our students as they learn, build, compete, and grow!
With gratitude,
Nicole Neeld
Founder & CEO, Reboot Robotics
Team Highlights
The Space Taters have continued making great progress on their competition robots this month! As our roster has shifted, our team structure has also changed, and we are currently competing with two teams rather than the three teams we began the season with.
One team has completed its Hero Bot build and is now ready to begin making improvements and getting valuable game practice. Our other team is continuing to work through the details of its student-designed robot, focusing on getting the mechanisms working together so the robot can successfully score. Each team is taking a different path through the design and build process, and it has been exciting to see their problem-solving skills develop along the way.
The Nuclear Space Potatoes have continued making good progress on their competition robots this month! Part of the team has completed their Hero Bot and is now using it to begin coding, testing, and getting familiar with game play. This gives our newer members an opportunity to gain hands-on experience while preparing for the challenges ahead.
Meanwhile, the rest of the team has been busy tweaking their student-designed competition robot. The robot is now ready to move into the next stage of development with coding and testing, followed by improvements based on what they learn on the field. It is exciting to see the team moving forward and putting their different experiences to work as the season progresses!
Upcoming Events
Be sure to check our events page for full details. https://www.rebootrobotics.org/event-list
🍔 Wendy's Fundraiser
Date: Every 3rd Tuesday of the Month
Time: All Day
Location: Bolivar Wendy’s
Don't forget our monthly partnership with Wendy’s! Every 3rd Tuesday, a portion of sales will go toward supporting Reboot Robotics. Be sure to show the flyer when you order so your purchase counts toward our fundraiser. Stop by, grab a meal, and help us fund hands-on STEM experiences and robotics programs for local students, every bite makes a difference!
🤖 Don't Miss Our STEM Explorers Club!
🤖Be Sure to Sign Up for Our Next Robotics Discovery Program Adventure!
Thank You to Our Sponsors!
We are grateful to recognize The Carriage House, LLC for their generous support of Reboot Robotics! Their investment in our organization helps us continue providing students with opportunities to build, create, problem-solve, and develop hands-on STEM skills.
Just as building something well takes the right tools, time, and attention to detail, our students are learning that successful robotics requires creativity, persistence, and teamwork. We are thankful for local businesses like The Carriage House, LLC that choose to invest in the next generation of builders, engineers, and problem-solvers.
Thank you, The Carriage House, LLC, for helping us build a stronger future for STEM education in our community!
Favorite Moments This Month
Support Reboot Robotics
Want to help support the continued growth of Reboot Robotics? There are many ways to get involved, from donating and volunteering to partnering with us throughout the season.
As we prepare to host our first VEX competitions, we will need volunteers to help make these events possible. VEX competitions offer a variety of official volunteer roles, providing opportunities for community members to contribute while helping create a positive experience for teams, students, and families. If you are interested in learning more about volunteer opportunities or would like to get involved, please reach out to us at info@rebootrobotics.org.
Interested in partnering with Reboot Robotics? Learn more about sponsorship opportunities here!
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That’s a Wrap!
As we close out September, we are looking ahead to an exciting month at Reboot Robotics! October will bring plenty of preparation as our VEX IQ teams get ready for their first competition, while our team works behind the scenes to prepare for both the tournament and Bolivar STEM Day.
We are especially excited to bring Bolivar STEM Day to our community on November 7! This event has been a project we have been working toward for some time, and we can't wait to create an opportunity for local families to explore, experience, and enjoy STEM together. We hope you'll join us for this exciting community event, and we look forward to seeing you there!
Thank you for continuing to support Reboot Robotics and helping us bring new opportunities to students and families in our community. We can't wait to see what the coming months bring!
As always, we’d love to hear from you! Your feedback helps us grow, so feel free to share your thoughts, ideas, or questions.
Until next time, keep building, exploring, and dreaming big with us!
📧 Contact us: info@rebootrobotics.org
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