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FIRST® LEGO® League

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Welcome to FIRST® LEGO® League in South Dakota

Black Hills Special Services Cooperative (BHSSC) is proud to continue the great work of FIRST® LEGO® League in South Dakota as the new Program Delivery Organization (PDO).

FIRST®—For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology—is a global robotics community that prepares young people for the future through exciting, hands-on learning. Each year, more than 679,000 students worldwide take part in themed challenges that combine research, coding, engineering, and teamwork.

South Dakota teams have a strong tradition of innovation and collaboration, and BHSSC is excited to build on that foundation. With competitions hosted across our state and the support of local schools, universities, and community partners, FIRST® LEGO® League will continue to offer opportunities for every level of learning:

  • Discover (ages 4–6): playful STEM exploration
  • Explore (ages 6–10): hands-on projects and teamwork
  • Challenge (ages 9–16): coding, design, and robotics competition
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Get Involved

We are thrilled to help carry this work forward for South Dakota. Whether you’re a longtime mentor or brand new to FIRST® LEGO® League, we’d love to hear what’s working in your community and where we can improve together.

Have questions, ideas, or want to get involved? Please reach out to our PDP directly at bjbakeberg@bhssc.org.

Billie Jo Bakeberg
Program Delivery Person
FIRST® LEGO® League South Dakota (BHSSC)

More Information Coming Soon!

Check back for regional event dates and 2026 state competition information. Learn how FIRST® LEGO® League inspires generations of global citizens.

A BHSSC Project in Collaboration with

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