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Harmony Drone Team Flies Past 36 Competitors to Reach Regionals
Dungeon and Dragon Fliers qualify for May 8 competition in El Paso after capturing Team Mission title
Harmony School of Innovation, located on the Northeast Side of San Antonio, has advanced to the 2026 South Central Aerial Drone Middle School Championship after a strong performance at an aerial drone competition over the weekend. The championship is scheduled for May 8 in El Paso.
Team 9731B, known as the Dungeon and Dragon Fliers, competed against 36 teams from across the region and captured the Team Mission Championship Award for precision, strategy and excellence in completing mission-based flight challenges.
The team includes John H., a ninth-grade student; Jayden A., a sixth-grade student; Anjali G., a sixth-grade student; and Aisha O., a sixth-grade student. The team demonstrated technical skill and teamwork throughout the competition.
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Teacher and club sponsor Foxx Martinez said, “Our drone team’s advancement represents more than technical ability; it highlights their critical thinking, resilience and emerging leadership in STEM.”
Student Aisha O. said, “Always trust your team. I was nervous at first, but after we finished our first round, my confidence kept growing. I’m excited for the next competition and ready to give it our best.”
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Harmony School of Innovation is the only Harmony campus in its district to qualify for the championship, making the achievement a significant point of pride for students, families and staff. School leaders said the accomplishment reflects the campus’ focus on STEM education and hands-on project-based learning opportunities that challenge students to think critically and work collaboratively.
The Robotics Education & Competition Foundation’s Aerial Drone Competition provides students with hands-on experience that fosters STEM skills including drone piloting, programming and problem-solving.
Harmony Public Schools is a Texas-born, Texas-wide public charter school system employing roughly 4,000 school professionals statewide. Harmony’s South Texas District offers 9 campuses serving PreK-Grade 12 students in eight South Texas cities, including San Antonio, Laredo, and Brownsville. The school’s curriculum places a heavy focus on STEM skills, character education, project-based learning, and college readiness.
Harmony Public Schools is currently accepting applications for the 2025-2026 school year for both students and team members.
