Upcoming Events
MARCH 20TH, 2026
Don’t miss the annual Fabrication Games! Enjoy our much-loved coffee bar, watch a live welded art display with pieces raffled during the event, and bid in our annual auction of student-made art. This fundraising event is proudly hosted by the Student Council Black Jackets.
MARCH 27TH - 29TH, 2026
If you’ll be at Comicon KC, make sure to stop by the MINDDRIVE booth! And Don’t miss our presentation on March 28 at PEZ Stage! The Black Jackets of MINDDRIVE will share how they repowered a classic 86 K10 into a diesel-electric powerhouse, taking on real responsibility and bringing bold ideas to life. Get a behind-the-scenes look at teamwork, creativity, and high school innovation in action.
TUESDAY, MARCH 24th 4 - 6 PM
SPARKS OF ART at the Box Gallery features original welded sculptures created by MINDDRIVE students in grades 8–12. Join us in celebrating the closing of the exhibition at the Box Gallery Reception. Enjoy refreshments and meet the student artists behind the work.
APRIL 7th, APRIL 21st, MAY 12th
Join us at Operation Breakthrough for Level 1, 2, and 3 of the MINDDRIVE FPV Drone Racing Series. MINDDRIVE Team Black and Team Purple race to take home a trophy.
APRIL 15TH 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
The Black & Veatch Technology Showcase is an exclusive, invitation-
only event for Black & Veatch employees and their external technology partners. This event is not open to the public, making it a unique opportunity for selected students to step into a professional,
industry-facing environment while exploring what is new in the world of engineering, construction, and technology.
APRIL 19TH 10:30 AM - 2:00 PM
MINDDRIVE will be at The Great Car Show, showing off our student‑built electric Chevelle and Bronco. Swing by for a quick demo and chat with the high‑school crew behind the builds.
APRIL 25TH 10:30 AM - 2:00 PM
One hour, one battery pack, most laps win. Come cheer on MINDDRIVE at the Touchstone Electrorally West as they compete against other regional high school teams.
APRIL 28TH 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Join us April 28 for the Crossroads Prep Real World Learning Showcase— where students share projects, partnerships, and experiences that go beyond the classroom. Crossroads Prep and MINDDRIVE are Real World Learning Partners
SATURDAY MAY 2nd, 2026 10 AM - 3 PM
Don’t miss the annual MINDDRIVE Invitational! As the final race of the season, this event brings high school teams from across the region and the country to Kansas City to compete head-to-head. It’s the biggest event of the year at MINDDRIVE. Full of competition, innovation, and electric racing.
Come see the action up close and cheer on the teams as they battle for the final laps of the season.
WEDNESDAY MAY 13th, 2026 1 PM - 4 PM
We will join Evergy’s Commercial EV Experience to show off our student‑converted electric Chevelle and Bronco. Drop by for a quick ride‑along and a chat with the high‑school crew about real‑world fleet electrification.
