MCS ENGAGE Elementary EFE 1.29.27--INVITATIONAL

Welcome to our REC Foundation Engage Robotics Elementary Invitational for Madison County Schools teams at East Flora Elementary School in Flora, Mississippi! We are excited to welcome your team for a great day of competition, collaboration, and learning.

Event Location:
East Flora Elementary School
4759 Highway 22 East
Flora, MS 39071

Important Reminders:

• Team interviews will be conducted in person during the event.
• Engineering notebooks must be submitted digitally using the notebook submission link (TBD).
• Notebook submission deadline: January 22.
• Please review the schedule on the Agenda tab and plan to arrive in time for the Team Meeting and robot inspection.

This is a REC Foundation Engage Robotics Competition Qualifying Event. Awards will be presented in accordance with the REC Foundation Engage Robotics Competition judging process and qualification criteria.

If your team is traveling, you'll find recommended hotels, restaurants, and local attractions—including Top Golf Ridgeland—listed on the Travel tab.

We look forward to hosting you and wish your team the best of luck! If you have any questions before the event, please don't hesitate to contact the Event Partner.

Safe travels, and we'll see you in Flora!

Tentative Event Agenda

Please note: This schedule is tentative and subject to change based on the number of teams and event operations. Teams should be prepared to begin promptly at the scheduled times.

Team interviews will be conducted in person during the event.

Engineering notebooks must be submitted digitally prior to the competition using the following link:

Notebook Submission Link: TBD

The deadline to submit engineering notebooks is January 22. Late notebook submissions will not be considered for judged awards in accordance with the REC Foundation's judging policies.

We are excited to welcome teams to Flora, Mississippi, for our REC Foundation Engage Robotics Competition! Below are a few recommendations to help make your visit enjoyable.

Recommended Hotels

While there are no major hotels in Flora, several excellent options are available approximately 15–20 minutes from East Flora Elementary School in nearby Madison and Ridgeland.

Madison

• Hilton Garden Inn Jackson/Madison
• Hampton Inn & Suites Madison

Ridgeland

• Embassy Suites by Hilton Jackson North/Ridgeland
• Hyatt Place Jackson/Ridgeland
• Drury Inn & Suites Jackson–Ridgeland
• Home2 Suites by Hilton Ridgeland
• Residence Inn by Marriott Jackson Ridgeland

Recommended Restaurants

Whether you're looking for a quick meal between matches or a place to celebrate after the competition, the Madison and Ridgeland areas offer a variety of dining options.

Local Favorites

• Railroad Pizza Company
• The Gathering
• Strawberry Café
• Main Street Café
• Mama Hamil's

Family-Friendly Restaurants

• Georgia Blue
• Newk's Eatery
• Sal & Mookie's
• Half Shell Oyster House
• Bulldog Burger Company
• Local 463 Urban Kitchen

Quick Dining

• Chick-fil-A
• McAlister's Deli
• Chipotle
• Raising Cane's
• Jersey Mike's
• Whataburger

If your team has extra time before or after the event, consider visiting some of the area's attractions:

• Topgolf Ridgeland
• Renaissance at Colony Park (shopping and dining)
• Mississippi Children's Museum
• Natchez Trace Parkway
• Simmons Arboretum and Nature Trail

We hope you enjoy your visit to Madison County! Safe travels, and we look forward to hosting your team for an exciting day of Engage Robotics competition.

Registration fees are non-refundable.

Refunds will only be issued if the event is canceled by the Event Partner. No refunds will be provided for team withdrawals, scheduling conflicts, travel issues, weather-related travel decisions made by individual teams, or any other circumstances outside the control of the Event Partner. 

By registering for this event, teams acknowledge and agree to this refund policy.