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Floydada Students Earn Honors at Regional KidWind Competition
Junior high teams from Floydada Collegiate ISD excel at renewable energy challenge event.
Published on Feb. 26, 2026
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Students from Floydada Collegiate ISD in Texas represented their school and community well at a regional KidWind competition hosted by Texas State Technical College in Sweetwater. The Whirlwind Warriors team earned 3rd place overall, and the school was also recognized with the Spirit of KidWind Award for outstanding sportsmanship, teamwork, enthusiasm, and dedication to the program's mission.
Why it matters
KidWind competitions provide valuable opportunities for students to apply STEM principles in a hands-on, collaborative setting focused on renewable energy and sustainability. Floydada's strong performance and recognition highlight the district's commitment to preparing students for the jobs and technologies of the future.
The details
The KidWind competition challenged students to design, build, and test small-scale wind turbines, demonstrating their knowledge of wind energy, turbine design, and renewable energy concepts. The Whirlwind Warriors team delivered an impressive showing, earning 3rd place overall in the regional event.
- The competition took place this week at Texas State Technical College in Sweetwater, Texas.
The players
Floydada Collegiate ISD
The school district that the winning KidWind teams represented.
Whirlwind Warriors
The junior high KidWind team from Floydada Collegiate ISD that earned 3rd place in the regional competition.
Texas State Technical College
The college that hosted the regional KidWind competition in Sweetwater, Texas.
The takeaway
Floydada Collegiate ISD's strong performance and recognition at the KidWind competition demonstrates the district's commitment to providing students with hands-on STEM learning opportunities focused on renewable energy and sustainability, preparing them for the jobs and technologies of the future.
