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Alex Lund 3/3/26 Alex Lund 3/3/26

MJA Vineyards Presents: Murder Mystery Party to support High School Robotics

Support Santa Cruz’s Hephaestus Robotics team at a 1920s-themed Murder Mystery Party on March 14, 6–9 p.m. at MJA Vineyards. Enjoy wine, bites, and live entertainment while helping local students return to the World Championships. Tickets on Eventbrite.

Malina Long 6/26/25 Malina Long 6/26/25

High School Robotics Team Repeats with Third Place at World Championship

Santa Cruz COE X Academy Robotics Clubs Build on Breakout Year with Back-to-Back Global Honors.

Malina Long 5/27/25 Malina Long 5/27/25

X Academy High School Robotics Team Heading to World Championship in Michigan

The X Academy High School Robotics Team is heading to World Championship in Michigan and they need your support!

Malina Long 8/12/24 Malina Long 8/12/24

Santa Cruz COE Builds Student AgTech Robotics Program with Farm-NG

Santa Cruz County Office of Education builds student AgTech Robotics program with Farm-NG.

Malina Long 5/15/24 Malina Long 5/15/24

High School Robotics Team Qualifies for World Championship

A team of Santa Cruz County high school students is heading to the MATE ROV World Championship!

Doug Erickson 7/5/23 Doug Erickson 7/5/23

Underwater Robotics Championship: A Deep Dive into XAcademy's Journey

XAcademy's Hephaestus Robotics team, a talented group from Santa Cruz, made a splash at the global MATE ROV World Championship, showcasing their engineering prowess by securing 5th place with their innovative underwater robot designed to tackle sustainable development challenges.