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Here's some updates and news from FIRST^® Tech Challenge.

In this week's blast: 

🐙 Waitlist Opportunities for Premier Events!

🐡 Happy Teacher Appreciation Week

🌊 Off-season Events

🐠 AndyMark Game Set Orders

🐋 Celebrate FIRST^® Signing Day - May 20

Waitlist Opportunities for Premier Events!
Do you wish your INTO THE DEEP^SM presented by RTX season wasn’t over yet? Is your team interested in attending a FIRST^® Tech Challenge Premier Event? Check out our latest blog to learn more and sign up for an opportunity to attend a FIRST Tech Challenge Premier Event in Mexico or Indiana. 

Happy Teacher Appreciation Week
THANK YOU for inspiring the future every day through your valuable contributions to youth, and your dedication to STEAM to prepare students for their future to “Get Anywhere.” The FIRST Tech Challenge community is grateful for all teachers, especially those who have instilled the importance of Gracious Professionalism^® and FIRST Core Values into their students. 

Off-season Events
Interested in hosting an off-season event this summer? FIRST Tech Challenge encourages teams to host events and request them through the Off-season Event Notice form. The form will be shared with the local Program Delivery Partner and will collect basic information about the hosting organization, off-season event details, and registration details. The event will then appear on the off-season tab of the FIRST Tech Challenge events page. 

AndyMark Game Set Orders
On Monday, May 12, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. ET, AndyMark game sets will be available for purchase through the AndyMark website. Orders will not ship until the Monday, September 6, 2025, following our season kickoff. 

Please see our latest blog for pricing and ordering instructions.

Celebrate FIRST^® Signing Day – May 20
Join the celebration on May 20, 2025 by recognizing high school students graduating in 2025 by sharing their future plans, whether education, enlistment, or employment.  

Use #FIRSTSigningDay and #FSD2025 on social media to spotlight your graduating team members. Mentors, share your words of advice and congratulations to honor their achievements and inspire what comes next.