R2-D2 and BB-8 will run to make our schools the best in the galaxy!

“These are the droids Vashon is looking for. They will use the force for good to make Vashon schools out of this world,” said Beth Lindsay, president of the Vashon Schools Foundation.

The characters R2-D2 and BB-8 have fans of all ages from their roles in the movies. These particular robots were built on island using 3D printers, and the Foundation hopes they will appeal to kids in particular because they were built using the STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) technology that is emphasized in Vashon schools.

“This is a great example of the technology that Vashon students are learning in class. The Foundation has funded STEAM programs, including faculty, equipment, calculators and other classroom supplies,” said Amy Broomhall, vice president of Vashon Schools Foundation.

Though fluent in 6 million forms of communication, R2-D2 and BB-8 do not plan to make many campaign stump speeches. They will appear at Strawberry Festival and other public events throughout the summer. Like all good politicians, they will host fundraising events with a goal of raising $10,000 for Vashon Schools Foundation.