In an impressive display of innovation and teamwork, the Upton High School robotics team advanced to the finals and secured 10th place out of 22 teams on February 1st at the VEX V5 Robotics Competition in Gillette, Wyoming. The event, held at the Thunder Basin High School, showcased the talents of young engineers Brendan Sanderson and Kit Charlson with other teams across the region.
The Upton team demonstrated exceptional technical expertise and adaptability, overcoming challenges and fine-tuning their robot throughout the event. Their performance highlighted their dedication and the countless hours invested in preparation.
The competition featured a series of challenges designed to test the robots capabilities in areas such as design, programming, and strategic execution. Teams were evaluated on their robots performance in various tasks, as well as their engineering notebooks and presentations.
Advancing to the finals and achieving a top-ten finish is a significant accomplishment for the Upton team, reflecting their hard work and commitment to excellence in robotics. Their success serves as an inspiration to their peers and underscores the importance of STEM education in today’s world.
The Upton school celebrates this achievement and looks forward to supporting the team’s future endeavors at Spearfish, South Dakota on February 15 for another robotics competitions.
Updated Schedule for Upton Activities:
Thursday, January 30th
High School Basketball vs Niobrara County: JV Girls 4:45, JV Boys 5:30, Varsity Girls 7:00
Middle School Basketball @ Moorcroft: 4:30/5:30/6:30
Friday, January 31st
High School Wrestling @ Belle Fourche Invite: 10:00 AM
High School Basketball @ Midwest: Varsity Girls 2:00, Varsity Boys 3:30
Saturday, February 1st
High School Robotics @ Gillette
Middle School Girls Wrestling @ Cheyenne
High School Wrestling @ Belle Fourche Invite: 9:00 AM
High School Basketball vs Kaycee: JV Girls 12:00, JV Boys 12:30, Varsity Girls 1:00, Varsity Boys 2:30
Upton Robotics Plan to Compete in High-Stakes VEX Robotics Event in Gillette Saturday
Upton High School’s robotics team will travel to Thunder Basin High School to compete in a high-stakes VEX Robotics competition, showcasing their engineering skills, teamwork, and problem-solving abilities against top teams from the region.
The competition will challenge students to design, build, and program robots capable of completing complex tasks in a fast-paced, head-to-head format. Upton’s team will demonstrate technical expertise and adaptability, overcoming challenges and fine-tuning their robot throughout the event.
The team will show performances in autonomous programming, driver control, and strategic gameplay, Their dedication to STEM and innovation continues to push the boundaries of what is possible, and they look forward to this challenge.
Upton Schools will start at 10:00 am on Thursday, January 23, 2025. Buses will run accordingly. Breakfast will not be served. The preschool will not be open as well.
Elementary School parents who are PICKING UP your child. To ensure your child makes it home safely, please come into the building to check them out from their classroom teacher.
Upton Schools will be having an early release at 2:30pm today January 22, 2025. All buses will run accordingly.
Due to weather and road conditions, Weston 7 Schools will dismiss at 2:30 PM today. There will be no athletic practices or Bobcat Adventures.
Mrs. Kinnick in the MS Science Lab received a grant to raise Rainbow Trout! Look how much they grew in one week!
The high girls and boys JV games scheduled for tonight have been moved to Thursday, January 23rd at 4:30/6:00.
The boys JV game against Wright that was scheduled for January 23rd, will now be played on Monday, February 3rd at 6:00.
The Upton Schools will change to a virtual day on Monday, January 20, 2025. Students and staff will still begin with a 10:00 AM start schedule. Please do your best to follow the directions given by your teachers. If you have technology issues, you can take care of that with your teachers tomorrow. Stay safe.
Due to the forecast of dangerously low temperatures, Upton Schools will have a late start on Monday, January 20, 2025. Classes will begin at 10:00 am, buses will run accordingly, and breakfast will not be served.
Also, the Weston County Children's Center will be closed on Monday, January 20.
Today's basketball games now have the girls start at 4:30 followed by the boys at 6:00.
The schedule for Saturday has changed also, so please see below.
Due to the forecast of dangerously low temperatures, Upton Schools will have a late start on Monday, January 20, 2025. Classes will begin at 10:00 am, buses will run accordingly, and breakfast will not be served.
Also, the Weston County Children's Center will be closed on Monday, January 20.
Upton Lady Cats play in Hot Springs, SD, tonight at 5:30 PM. They will play Edgemont in the opening round of the West River Tournament.
The game will be live streamed on the NFHS network. You will have to access through the Hot Springs High School page, or by clicking the link below.
https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/hot-springs-high-school-hot-springs-sd/gamb57c76bba2
1st Grade Gingerbread Cookie decorating.
Upton High School Activities kick off the 2024-25 wrestling and basketball season this weekend as the wrestling teams head to Lusk and the basketball teams host the Invitational.
Come out and watch some basketball this weekend as the Upton teams host the annual invitational tournament. The updated schedule is attached.
Tonight's girls basketball game at the middle school has been canceled due to weather conditions.
Congratulations to Upton High School for having a Top Winner in the FBLA Fall Virtual Business Management Challenge!
Congratulations to Kelly Cork of Upton High School for achieving an incredible milestone in the Fall Virtual Business Management Challenge! Upton High School’s FBLA member Kelly Cork proudly claims the title of 1st in State and 18th in the Nation, showcasing her exceptional talent and dedication.
The FBLA Virtual Business Management Challenge invites participants to put their business acumen to the test in a dynamic simulation. Students have the option to manage a bicycle manufacturing business or a blue jeans manufacturing business, facing real-world challenges and decision-making scenarios.
During the competition, participants navigate a variety of business management tasks, including:
Recruiting, hiring, and supervising employees
Managing risk and resources
Designing efficient factory floor layouts
Strategically bidding on client orders
Balancing profitability with long-term growth
Each team is tasked with operating their virtual business for six simulated months, competing for the highest cumulative profit. Kelly Cork’s impressive performance highlights her deep understanding of business concepts, problem-solving skills, and teamwork. Her success reflects the commitment and excellence of both the student and her dedicated advisors.
This achievement not only brings pride to Upton High School but also sets an inspiring example for future FBLA members. Congratulations to Kelly Cork for her outstanding performance on the state and national stage!
