At the Hackathon, students get together to work on engaging projects that solve real-world problems in the community. They have an exciting opportunity to develop their problem-solving skills, receive valuable mentorship from industry professionals, and achieve district-wide recognition.
Saturday, March 29th, 2025
Limited space is available, register now!
The Hackathon is on!
This is a fun one-day event for middle and high school students to come together and tackle problems in the community using code and technology. Take advantage of this unique opportunity for your child to apply their knowledge and skills in a friendly, collaborative environment. All experience levels are welcome.
Why participate?
✓ Exposure to real-world problem-solving
✓ Collaborative, hands-on project
✓ Mentorship by industry professionals
✓ Inspiring keynote speakers
✓ Win awards from Round Rock ISD
Hackathon Details
Date & Time:
Saturday, March 29, 2025
8:00am to 5:00pm
Location:
Walsh Middle School
3850 Walsh Ranch Blvd.
Round Rock, TX 78681
Tuition:
$25 per student
Includes lunch and event t-shirt
Limited to 125 students.
If your student is enrolled in the free and reduced lunch program, they may be eligible for a scholarship. Please contact us.
Keynote Speakers
Dr. Hafedh Azaiez
Superintendent of Schools
Dr. Azaeiez has over 20 years of experience in public education and holds a doctorate of education in educational leadership from Sam Houston State University. His mission for the community is to ensure that every student in Round Rock ISD has the opportunity to achieve their dreams and realize their potential. He’s long advocated for expanding opportunities for students in STEM subjects like math, science, and engineering and looks forward to sharing his knowledge and experience with the Hackathon students.
Mentors Wanted
We can’t make the Hackathon happen without you! We’re seeking dedicated mentors to help provide an awesome learning opportunity for the students. You must be available on Saturday, March 29th from 8am to 5pm. If you are interested, visit the mentors page and complete the form to volunteer.
The Hackathon is more than just coding …
Event Schedule
The Hackathon features all-day learning!
| Time | Activity | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 8:00am – 8.30am | Registration | ||
| 8:30am – 8:50am | Morning Keynote (Dr. Hafedh Azaiez, Superintendent of Schools) | ||
| 8:50am 9:00am | Introduction, What to Expect | ||
| 9:00am 9:30am | Pitching Ideas & Team Making | ||
| 9:30 – 11:00am | Working session I Define the problem, your solution, and how you are going to work on it as a team. | ||
| 11:00am – 11:30am | Lunch | ||
| 11:30 – 1:00pm | Working session II Make solid progress on your hackathon project along with your team. | ||
| 1:00 – 1:30pm | Checkin with Mentor | ||
| 1:30 – 3:00pm | Working session III The final push to complete the core work of your hackathon project. | ||
| 3:00 – 3:30pm | Working session IV Package your work and get ready to present it. | ||
| 3:30pm – 4:30pm | Final Presentation | ||
| 4:30pm – 5:00pm | Winner Announcement (Parents Welcome!) | ||
Compete to Win Prestigious Awards
Students will present their projects and be judged based on five criteria including the impact and execution. The top projects will receive prestigious 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place awards from the Round Rock School District—an achievement that can enhance your child’s resume and strengthen their college applications.
1st Place
2nd Place
3rd Place
Register for the Hackathon
Registration is open! Spots are limited, please complete the registration form to join the event.
FAQs
Who is this for?
For middle and high school students of all Round Rock ISD schools. Due to space limitations, we aren’t able to accommodate non-district students.
Should parents stay during the event?
This is a dropoff and pickup event. Parents are neither required nor allowed to stay at the premises during the Hackathon event.
What should the student bring?
Students should bring their fully charged district-issued Chromebook, its charger, and a drink.
I’d like to be a mentor for the event, how do I volunteer?
Excellent, we appreciate your interest. Please review the volunteer requirements and fill out the application.