Three DragonBot Teams Advance to State in the VEX Robotics Competition.
Solar Flare 63670G SGMS
Tess Richardson
Chase Donze
Vivian Mitchell
Laura Ann Woods
Techno Bots 63670A SGE
(First year team)
Owen Rayoum
Ayden Wehner
Oliver Kersting
Big Robofeet 63670F SGMS
Collin Gegg
Micah Kertz
Miles Ditch
Harrison Weibrecht
Advancing to state requires months of engineering design, strategic problem-solving, iterative testing, and strong performance in both robot skills challenges and alliance tournament play. Teams must also document their process in detailed engineering notebooks and demonstrate collaboration and professionalism during judging interviews.
The VEX Robotics Competition challenges students to design, build, and program robots to complete complex game-based tasks alongside other teams. Throughout the season, students develop critical skills in coding, mechanical design, project management, teamwork, communication, and resilience. They learn to analyze data, refine prototypes, and adapt strategies under competitive pressure—mirroring real-world engineering practices.
Earning a place at the State Championship reflects not only technical excellence but also perseverance, innovation, and a commitment to continuous improvement. These teams represent the very best of student-driven achievement and will now compete among the top robotics programs in the state. #sgexcellence
Solar Flare 63670G SGMS
Tess Richardson
Chase Donze
Vivian Mitchell
Laura Ann Woods
Techno Bots 63670A SGE
(First year team)
Owen Rayoum
Ayden Wehner
Oliver Kersting
Big Robofeet 63670F SGMS
Collin Gegg
Micah Kertz
Miles Ditch
Harrison Weibrecht
Advancing to state requires months of engineering design, strategic problem-solving, iterative testing, and strong performance in both robot skills challenges and alliance tournament play. Teams must also document their process in detailed engineering notebooks and demonstrate collaboration and professionalism during judging interviews.
The VEX Robotics Competition challenges students to design, build, and program robots to complete complex game-based tasks alongside other teams. Throughout the season, students develop critical skills in coding, mechanical design, project management, teamwork, communication, and resilience. They learn to analyze data, refine prototypes, and adapt strategies under competitive pressure—mirroring real-world engineering practices.
Earning a place at the State Championship reflects not only technical excellence but also perseverance, innovation, and a commitment to continuous improvement. These teams represent the very best of student-driven achievement and will now compete among the top robotics programs in the state. #sgexcellence
SG R-II Reminder: Families, the deadline to complete the annual survey for families is Friday, Feb. 20 at 4 p.m. If you have children attending multiple schools, feel free to complete this survey for each child: https://bit.ly/4tlMM2B. Thank you!
SG R-II REMINDER: There will be no school for students Friday, Feb. 13, and Monday, Feb. 16. Friday is a PD day for faculty, and Monday is Presidents' Day. Thank you.
SG R-II Families, please take 5 minutes to complete the annual anonymous survey. If you have children attending multiple schools, feel free to complete this survey for each child: https://bit.ly/4tlMM2B. Thank you!
Dragons held their first-ever robotics competition this Saturday at our school.
Our very own Big Robofeet earned 3rd place out of 21 teams!
Big Robofeet
Collin Gegg*
Micah Kertz
Miles Ditch
Harrison Weibrecht*
Penguin Warriors scored 10th out of 21 teams and earned the Create Award. The VEX IQ Create Award is given to a team whose robot design shows a creative and original engineering solution to one or more of the competition’s game challenges, emphasizing inventive thinking beyond standard approaches. The Penguin Warriors demonstrated how they worked together to develop their unique design and explained their creative process during judging and in their engineering design book, which they write throughout the year.
Penguin Warriors
Kanaan Kwan*
Cam Kueker*
Lincoln Palmer*
Elliot Rayoum
Keaton James*
Great job to all! #sgmsrocks #sgexcellence
Our very own Big Robofeet earned 3rd place out of 21 teams!
Big Robofeet
Collin Gegg*
Micah Kertz
Miles Ditch
Harrison Weibrecht*
Penguin Warriors scored 10th out of 21 teams and earned the Create Award. The VEX IQ Create Award is given to a team whose robot design shows a creative and original engineering solution to one or more of the competition’s game challenges, emphasizing inventive thinking beyond standard approaches. The Penguin Warriors demonstrated how they worked together to develop their unique design and explained their creative process during judging and in their engineering design book, which they write throughout the year.
Penguin Warriors
Kanaan Kwan*
Cam Kueker*
Lincoln Palmer*
Elliot Rayoum
Keaton James*
Great job to all! #sgmsrocks #sgexcellence
With a tough loss to Farmington, our 8th Gr Boys Basketball Team places fourth in the MAJHAA Conference Tournament. Thanks for a great season, boys!
Our SGMS Scholar Bowl team had their first meet this evening. They came away with a close loss against North County and a confident win against Potosi!
8th grade get the win over West County 40-23. We came out strong and didn’t let up. The boys will play tomorrow at 6:30 in a semifinal game of the conference tournament. Good luck!
We are nearing the deadline to order your 25-26 SGMS Yearbook. Order details on the flyer.
SG R-II: Due to road conditions & concern for safety, there will be no school tomorrow, Tuesday, Jan. 27. This will be our 1st AMI (virtual) day. For attendance, students are to complete work assigned virtually or assigned by their teacher. Questions? Please communicate with your child's teachers. Have a “winterful” day.
From SG R-II: Due to winter weather conditions, there will be no school tomorrow, Monday, January 26th. This will be our 2nd of 2 traditional snow days before AMI (virtual learning). Stay safe and have a “thawsome” day tomorrow.
SG R-II: Kindergarten Registration is coming up! Families can begin scheduling appointments after 9 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 9. If you have a child who will be 5 years old by Aug. 1, 2026, click here for more info: bit.ly/26KRegis
SG R-II Families, check out the our latest edition of the SG R-II Connection eNewsletter here: https://app.smore.com/n/c48x2 🐲 See the Five Things You Need to Know at the link!
SGMS hosted our annual building spelling bee Wednesday.
Spelling bee finalists are Karly Wear, Gracie Mitchell, Sage Wolk, and Adyson Hughes (alternate). These students will represent SGMS at North County in February for the MAAA Spelling Bee! Great work and good luck to all! #sgmsrocks #sgexcellence
Spelling bee finalists are Karly Wear, Gracie Mitchell, Sage Wolk, and Adyson Hughes (alternate). These students will represent SGMS at North County in February for the MAAA Spelling Bee! Great work and good luck to all! #sgmsrocks #sgexcellence
SG R-II REMINDER: There will be no school next Monday, Jan. 19, in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Classes will resume on Tuesday, Jan. 20! 🇺🇸
8th grade girls finish the regular season with a loss to a quick Fredericktown team, 19-42. Good luck in the Conf. Tourn!
7th grade girls basketball win a thrilling and intense game against Fredericktown, 29-26. Great finish to the regular season girls!
8th Grade Boys Basketball defeats Fredericktown 49-35 . GO DRAGONS!!
7th Grade Boys Basketball defeats Fredericktown 39-34. Way to persevere, boys!!
8th Grade Boys Basketball earns a win over Bismarck: 51-27. GO BIG GREEN!!