MCS ACHIEVE Middle School GHS 1.30.27--INVITATIONAL

Welcome to our REC Foundation Achieve Robotics Competition at Germantown High School! We are excited to welcome your team for a great day of competition, collaboration, and learning.

Event Location:
Germantown High School
409 Calhoun Station Parkway
Madison, MS 39110

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

If your team is traveling, you'll find recommended hotels, restaurants, and local attractions—including Topgolf 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 soon!

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 Germantown High School in Madison, Mississippi, for our REC Foundation Robotics Competition! Conveniently located just off I-55, the venue is easily accessible and is surrounded by excellent hotels, restaurants, and family-friendly attractions.

Event Location

Germantown High School
409 Calhoun Station Parkway
Madison, MS 39110

Recommended Hotels

Several quality hotels are located within 10–15 minutes of the competition venue.

• Hilton Garden Inn Jackson/Madison
• Courtyard by Marriott Jackson Madison
• SpringHill Suites by Marriott Jackson Ridgeland/The Township at Colony Park
• TownePlace Suites by Marriott Jackson Ridgeland/The Township at Colony Park
• AC Hotel Jackson Ridgeland

Recommended Restaurants

Whether you're looking for a quick meal between matches or a place to celebrate after the competition, you'll find a variety of excellent dining options just minutes from the venue.

Local Favorites

• Twisted Turnip
• Georgia Blue
• Strawberry Cafe
• The Foxtail Madison
• Sal & Mookie's - Madison
• Santo Coyote Cocina Mexicana
• Blue Fuji Sushi Grill
  

Quick Dining

• Zaxby's
• Jersey Mike's
• Wendy's
• Five Guys
• Sonic
• Wayback Burgers

Things to Do

If your team has extra time before or after the event, consider exploring some of Madison County's attractions:

• Topgolf Ridgeland
• Renaissance at Colony Park (shopping and dining)
• Natchez Trace Parkway
• Strawberry Patch Park
• Simmons Arboretum
• Liberty Park
• Mississippi Children's Museum
• Mississippi Agriculture & Forestry Museum
  

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