Welcome to the official website for FRC Team 1189, the Gearheads!
The Gearheads is the official FIRST Robotics team representing Grosse Pointe North & Grosse Pointe South High schools with an average of 20 students per year.  Since our humble beginnings with First Robotics 22 years ago, Team 1189 has competed at numerous competitions, received many awards and introduced hundreds of students to STEAM.  We are one team, working together in seven sections: Design, Build, Fabrication, Controls, Media, Business sand Safety.

​For more information about FRC click here.

2026  Game    -    Rebuilt

Celebrating our 23nd season!
January 10th, 2026- Kickoff @ UD Mercy
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March 13th-15th, 2026 - Woodhaven District Event​

April 2nd-4th, 2026 - Livonia District Event​

April 15th-18th, 2026 - Michigan State Championship​​​​​  

April 29th-May 2nd 2025 World Championship in Houston, TX

Our  Mission

​The mission of the Gearheads is to build people, not just robots. We do this through creating an environment that equips students with the skills necessary to become capable and confident leaders in STEAM and actively engaging with our community to support and promote STEAM.

Fundraising

     Thank you to everyone who has contributed to our team! We couldn't do it without you!
For tax deductible donations you can donate through the Grosse Pointe Gearheads STEAM Booster Club, a non-profit organization of Gearheads Alumni, Parents, Mentors, Students and community supporters.
Grosse Pointe Gearheads
c/o Gearheads STEAM Booster Club
696 Lochmoor Blvd, Grosse Pointe Park, Michigan 48236
[email protected]


Updated January 2026