Code Ninjas Midland Hosts Casting Call for Netflix's 'SCHOOLED' Competition

Young inventors ages 9-17 invited to showcase their talents for a chance to appear on the new STEM-focused series.

Apr. 16, 2026 at 5:09pm

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Code Ninjas Midland, a local learning center, has been selected as an official casting location for 'SCHOOLED,' a new Netflix competition series from Mark Rober and CrunchLabs. The center is inviting kids in the Midland, Texas area to stop by and record a short introduction video showcasing their personality and problem-solving skills, which will be shared directly with the show's casting producer.

Why it matters

The 'SCHOOLED' series aims to highlight the creativity, engineering, and problem-solving abilities of young inventors, providing them with a national platform to showcase their talents. This casting call at Code Ninjas Midland gives local families a unique opportunity to participate in the show's nationwide search for talented kids ages 9-17.

The details

The casting event will take place on Friday, April 17 at 11:00 a.m. at the Code Ninjas Midland location. Families can come in during the casting times and staff will help their child film a short introduction video on-site. If selected, the filming for the 'SCHOOLED' series will take place in Los Angeles, with all expenses covered and a weekly stipend provided.

  • The casting event will be held on Friday, April 17, 2026 at 11:00 a.m.

The players

Code Ninjas Midland

A local learning center in Midland, Texas that provides coding and STEM education for kids.

Mark Rober

A former NASA engineer and one of the most recognizable STEM creators online, known for making science and engineering fun and accessible for families through his videos and hands-on learning brand, CrunchLabs.

CrunchLabs

The hands-on learning brand founded by Mark Rober, which is co-producing the 'SCHOOLED' competition series for Netflix.

Netflix

The streaming platform that will be airing the 'SCHOOLED' competition series.

Jaclyn Gaona

The owner of Code Ninjas Midland.

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What they’re saying

“It's a great opportunity for kids who enjoy building, coding, or problem-solving. If selected, filming takes place in Los Angeles, with all expenses covered and a weekly stipend.”

— Jaclyn Gaona, Owner, Code Ninjas Midland

What’s next

Families interested in having their child participate in the 'SCHOOLED' casting call can visit the Code Ninjas Midland location on Friday, April 17 at 11:00 a.m. to film a short introduction video.

The takeaway

This casting call at Code Ninjas Midland provides a unique chance for young inventors in the Midland area to showcase their talents on a national platform, potentially earning a spot on the new Netflix competition series 'SCHOOLED' that celebrates creativity, engineering, and problem-solving skills.