12596 Copperhead is an FTC robotics team based at Vandegrift High School. This is our seventh season as a competitive FTC robotics team, and we strive to continually grow and develop our team legacy while promoting long-lasting technical STEM and life skills in each of our team members.

Copperhead is one of 10 FTC teams that are apart of the award-winning Viperbots robotics program at Vandegrift High School. Based in Austin, TX, Viperbots strives to educate the rising generation of entrepreneurs and leaders in STEM.

FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) is a nonprofit public charity that designs accessible, innovative programs to motivate the pursuit of education and career opportunities in STEM.