District TSA Teams Shine at States

From April 15–18, 2026, students from across the Lower Merion School District (LMSD) competed at the Pennsylvania Technology Student Association (TSA) State Leadership Conference in Champion, PA, earning an impressive 61 top-three finishes, including 26 state championships across five schools.

Competing in events spanning engineering, design, leadership and emerging technologies, LMSD students demonstrated both technical excellence and creative problem-solving on a statewide stage.

District-Wide Results

• 26 First-Place Finishes (State Champions)
• 17 Second-Place Finishes
• 18 Third-Place Finishes
• 61 Total Top-Three Placements

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Harriton High School

• 4 First Place
• 5 Second Place
• 3 Third Place
• 12 Total Top-Three
• See full list of results here

Harriton continued its strong tradition of excellence, highlighted by state titles in On Demand Video, Board Game Design, Chapter Team and Technology Bowl – Written. The Rams also extended their dominance in On Demand Video, earning first place for the third time in four years.

Two students were also elected to PA-TSA State Officer positions. Using their talents in communication, networking and leadership, Trisha Serai and Jaden Tan were elected as PA-TSA Reporter and Sergeant at Arms, respectively.

 

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Lower Merion High School

• 3 First Place
• 5 Second Place
• 3 Third Place
• 11 Total Top-Three Finishes
• See full list of results here

Lower Merion delivered another standout performance, with Engineering Design capturing its third consecutive state championship. The Aces also earned the PA-TSA Inspiration Award, recognizing their sustained commitment to service and community engagement.

This chapter award honors programs that live out the TSA Creed by making their school, community, state and nation better places to live. Over the course of the year, LMHS students organized and led multiple outreach initiatives, introducing elementary students to robotics and foundational STEM concepts through hands-on instruction and week-long competitions.

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Bala Cynwyd Middle School

• 2 First Place
• 1 Second Place
• 1 Third Place
• 4 Total Top-Three
• See full list of results here

Bala Cynwyd students earned state titles in Audio Podcasting and Children’s Stories, along with strong finishes in Mass Production and Data Science and Analytics.

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Black Rock Middle School

• 12 First Place
• 4 Second Place
• 5 Third Place
• 21 Total Top-Three
• See full list of results here

Black Rock delivered one of the most dominant performances at the conference, earning 12 state championships across a wide range of events, including Construction Challenge, Drone Challenge, Electrical Applications, Forensic Technology, Leadership Strategies, Mechanical Engineering, Medical Technology, Microcontroller Design, PA–Pin Design, Prepared Speech, STEM Animation and Structural Engineering.

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Welsh Valley Middle School

• 5 First Place
• 2 Second Place
• 6 Third Place
• 13 Total Top-Three
• See full list of results here

Welsh Valley earned five state titles, including Community Service Video, Cybersecurity, Off the Grid, Snapshot and Chapter Team – Written, while continuing strong performances across multiple events.

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In the months leading up to the State Conference, students and their advisors dedicated countless hours to researching, designing, building and refining their projects. Their commitment reflects the core mission of TSA—empowering students to develop leadership, problem-solving and career-ready skills through hands-on STEM experiences.

Participation in TSA provides students with opportunities to collaborate, think critically and apply classroom learning in real-world contexts, preparing them for future academic and professional pursuits.

With the State Conference now complete, many LMSD students have qualified to advance to the Technology Student Association National Conference, which will be held this summer in Nashville, Tennessee. As they continue to refine their projects and prepare for national competition, these students carry forward the same dedication and innovation that defined their success at the state level.