Hi ,

Coming to you from FIRST^® LEGO^® League HQ in Manchester, NH, USA.

Did you recently register your team? Welcome! Catch up on previous emails here. 

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

“Never stop asking questions, even when you think you have the answers.”

- John Archibald Wheeler, Theoretical Physicist    

WHAT’S NEW

Thank you, Volunteers! This month, we celebrate you—our incredible volunteers! At FIRST^®, your dedication is the driving force behind our students’ success and the impact of our programs. In honor of Global Volunteer Month, we want to express our deepest gratitude to every volunteer around the world. Thank you for your time, passion, and unwavering support! 

Enter our Volunteer Month Raffle: All volunteers are eligible to win free FIRST swag. One entry per person, raffle is open now until the end of April. Submit for your chance to win! 

Purchase your Volunteer Year of Service Pin at 50% off in the month of April. Purchase the pin(s) for yourself or a volunteer friend! These pins will relocate to our FIRST Store after this month so get your pin at a discount while you can! No code required. Get your discounted volunteer year of service pins today! 

Share why you volunteer: This month we’ll be sharing stories on our blog and social media about volunteers within the FIRST community. Share with us on your social platforms why you volunteer with FIRST and the impact you’ve seen in your students with #FIRSTvolunteers. Your post might just get boosted by FIRST! 

Chart your course for #FIRSTChamp Fun: Check out our latest blog post to learn how you can join in on the FIRST^® Championship fun at home. Don’t forget to mark your calendars for the reveal of next season’s name on Saturday, April 19 at 5 pm ET on our social channels.  

Upcoming FIRST Dashboard Maintenance: From May 5-13 the FIRST Dashboard will be down for scheduled maintenance. During this period, you will not be able to access FIRST LEGO League Challenge Thinkscape resources through the Dashboard. To access your resources, you will need to register a Thinkscape account or join the course using an existing Thinkscape login with course code 9DC63CBD.   

IMPORTANT: Access to team resources and FIRST^® DIVE^SM presented by Qualcomm materials in Thinkscape will end June 30.  

Team Roster Access During Dashboard Maintenance: Your team roster and youth registration will not be available from May 5-13. If you are participating in an event after May 4, we recommend that you check to make sure all student participants on your team have been registered in the FIRST Dashboard and print your team roster. Review Youth Registration information. 

2025-2026 Season Team Registration and Product Prices (U.S./Canada): As we prepare to open registration for another exciting season, we need to adjust our team registration and product prices so we can continue to create and deliver high-impact programs.  

Effective when the FIRST Dashboard opens in May for the 2025-2026 season, FIRST LEGO League Challenge team registration fees for teams in the U.S. and Canada who register through the FIRST Dashboard will be $275, which is an increase of $25. Additionally, costs for some products purchased through the FIRST Dashboard will increase. Read the full announcement on the FIRST Community blog. 

REMINDERS

Get a Sneak Peek at the 2025-2026 FIRST Season: Check out the Season Teaser video for a hint about the 2025-2026 season theme. Stay tuned for more details, coming April 19! 

Certified Professional Development at FIRST Championship: Chart your course for success by joining us Monday, April 14 and Tuesday, April 15 in Houston, Texas, for immersive FIRST LEGO League combined Discover & Explore Professional Development sessions. Enhance your skills and knowledge by engaging in collaborative, hands-on experiences focused on the student components of the FIRST program with other teachers, facilitators, coaches, and mentors! Learn More and Register.  

Apply for a scholarship opportunity available for new and inexperienced educators. 

Navigate to our website for more details and dates. Questions? Contact FIRSTProfessionalServices@firstinspires.org. 

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CELEBRATION AND SHOUTOUTS

How’s your team celebrating their season? 
Let us know with a tweet @firstlegoleague or a Facebook  post, and make sure to use #SUBMERGED!