The 2026 Best Southwest Partnership STEAM Competition and Showcase is now open for student registration and sponsor support! This annual event is quickly becoming the showcase of the region!!!
Any school in the Best Southwest Region is eligible to compete in one or all of the competitions below to win thousands of dollars towards their STEAM programs! One team per school or district per competition.
E Sports - Students team up to compete against other schools in Rocket League. Teams of 3
Drone Racing - A relay race through targets. keep a steady hand while moving at your fastest. Teams of 4
Robotics - Receive a new robotic kit and build, program and compete in allotted time. Teams of 4
Graphic Design - Students create a social media campaign with video given a prompt. Students can use Canva or Adobe. Teams of 3
STEAM Showcase - Students / schools can showcase their STEAM projects in a 10x 10 booth. Through out the day judges will be visiting each booth and awarding points that will go towards the overall score.
Architecture Design - Back by popular demand!!! Students create a single design. Students will use Computer Aided Design (CAD). Teams of 2
Artificial Intelligence - New this year! More details to come. Teams of 3
Please register each team separate and indicate the teacher/staff person that will accompany the team.
Saturday Feb 7, 2026
8:00 AM - 3:00 PM CST
February 8, 2025
8AM - School Arrival
9AM - Doors Open to Public
9:30AM - Opening Remarks
10AM - Competitions Begin
12:30PM - Lunch
1PM - Guest Presentations
2PM - Superintendents Just Dance Competition
2:30PM - Awards Ceremony
Vanguard High School
4201 Faithon P Lucas
Mesquite, TX 75181
Printed courtesy of – Contact the Best Southwest Partnership for more information.
300 E. Wheatland Rd, Duncanville, TX 75116 – – director@bestsouthwest.org