ABOUT TEAM 4469

WHO ARE WE?

Thomas Jefferson High School's FIRST Team 4469 - Raider Artificial Intelligence Division - is an extracurricular club at the high school. The team is open to any and all students attending TJHS or an area high school that does not have their own team. With the help of adult mentors and volunteers, team 4469 builds a robot to compete in the FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) game every year.

Robotics is more than technical skills; students have the opportunity to learn fundamentals of leadership, marketing, communication, business, and more. More than the success in competition, Team 4469 cares that the students grow both academically, socially, and intellectually and realize the value of a good education.

OUR MISSION

R.A.I.D Robotics aspires not just to achieve, but to inspire. We are passionately dedicated to welcoming individuals with interests in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math (STEM), fostering a community where every mind finds a place to thrive.

As a team, we curate fun, exciting, and challenging experiences, nurturing friendships and creating lasting memories that extend far beyond our projects.

What can you Expect?

JANUARY - APRIL: the build season begins where R.A.I.D Robotics begins preparing for competition. Through a span of 6 week’s we plan, design, and create.

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MARCH - APRIL: The competition season is active where we showcase our finished robot in comp competition

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APRIL - DECEMBER: The off-season is active where team members train new robotics members, tidy up the workshop, and prepare for the next build season!

Every wednesday: 5:30pm - 7pm

WHAT IS FIRST?

From the FIRST organization:

FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) was founded in 1989 to inspire young people's interest and participation in science and technology. Based in Manchester, NH, the 501(c) (3) not-for-profit public charity designs accessible, innovative programs that motivate young people to pursue education and career opportunities in science, technology, engineering, and math, while building self-confidence, knowledge, and life skills.

FIRST is more than robots. FIRST participation is proven to encourage students to pursue education and careers in STEM-related fields, inspire them to become leaders and innovators, and enhance their 21st century work-life skills.

To learn more, please visit the FIRST website.

Join Our Team

  • We're thrilled that you've found us and want to join our team. RAID welcomes all students enrolled at Thomas Jefferson High School and surrounding schools that don't have their own team regardless of any prior skills

    Students wishing to join Team 4469 must be in good academic standing and attend all beginning of the year team meetings where they will get more information on the team.

  • We are constantly seeking additional mentors to guide and instruct our students.

    Mentors play a crucial role in overseeing the design and construction aspects of the robotics team. Equally important are mentors who can assist in guiding the business side of our operations, ensuring the team can raise funds effectively, market themselves, and manage social media/websites.

  • Parents of students on the team can provide assistance to the team through various ways. More information can be found in the current seasons handbook.