Chrome Squad
The purpose of the Chrome Squad is to provide outstanding customer service to Royse City High School and the community.
History
Connected for Learning and the high school program, Chrome Squad, originated 10 years ago as a solution to a need that was identified during district strategic planning. We quickly came to realize that our graduating students were lacking in important technology skills.
Core Products
– Customer Service
– Help Desk
– Tech Support
Core Values
– Integrity
– Respect
– Quality
– Teachability
Mission
The Chrome Squad coordinates the 1:1 technology initiative at RCHS. Roles include inventory, repair, tech tips and professional development production for staff. The success of the Chrome Squad has attracted visitors from dozens of school districts of all sizes from across the United States. Chrome Squad students have been invited to tour Google Headquarters, Dell Headquarters and hold presentations to thousands of educators. Under the direction of Angela Arledge, the Chrome Squad has become a model program for schools wishing to boost technology integration in the classroom.
Impact on It’s Members
Chrome Squad leaves a lasting impact on our student interns. They learn professionalism from being in a work environment in the C4L Lounge. Customer service is at the core of our organization so interns gain knowledge in how to effectively communicate both verbally and nonverbally.
“Chrome Squad has provided us with many opportunities to serve our campus and community. We’re thankful for all we’ve learned!”-CJ and Caroline
Chrome Squad Teams
Connect Store
- Student Oriented
- On Campus and Online
- $20,000 Profit Per Year
Podcast
- Creates audio based learning tutorials
- Centered on educators and technology in the classroom
- Learn audio program and recording skills through recording and editing
Inventory
- Real-time device support
- Filing and shipping Chromebooks for repairs
- Maintaining part inventory
Ninjas
- Online badging program
- Managed 100% by students
- Aligned to the RCISD Learning Framework
- Rewards teachers for using innovative learning
Techmotions
- Social Presence
- Branding
- Creates media with tech tips
Web Design
- Website Development
- SEO Optimization
- Content Creation for Website
Tech TV
- Collaborates with students and teachers and caters to their needs
- Working to expand viewership outside of district
- Learn how to film, and edit productions
Meet the Squad
Jose
Inventory Team Lead
Jose is a current Junior at Royse City High School. Starting off in his second year of Chrome Squad as a team lead. A goal Jose has set for himself in high school/extracurricular activities is to learn much from new ideas and mistakes.
Jose is venturing into many new perspectives on different levels of discovery such as new genres in music, books, viewpoints and languages. Bringing new experiences to explore with determination and passion.
Nina
Store Team Lead
Nina is starting her third year of Chrome Squad! She is a SENIOR and is vice president of Student Council as well as National Honor Society leadership. She is a server at a local restaurant and in her free time she loves to read, hang out with her family, and watch Gilmore Girls.
Nina will be attending Texas A&M University in the fall of 2027 in College Station, and plans to double major in Agricultural Leadership and Communications and minor in Hospitality.
Reese
Ninjas Team Lead
Reese is a Junior in Royse City High School. This is her first full year in Chrome Squad. She enjoys graphic design and repairing chromebooks.
Outside of Chrome Squad, Reese is involved in Athletic Training, FCA, and NHS. She enjoys football, reading, listening to music, and coloring.*
Nadia
Web Design Team Lead
Nadia is a Senior starting her third year in Chrome Squad as the project manager for Web Design. She works with the talented members of C4L to continuously strive towards a program that can shape students’ and teachers’ technological knowledge. Aside from Chrome Squad, she is also involved in band and cross country. Academically, Nadia is working towards getting her associate’s degree as a part of the P-Tech program. She hopes to pursue a career in nursing and help more people on the medical field.
In her free time, Nadia enjoys walking her dog, drawing and is currently taking on the challenge of finishing Rick Riordan’s Camp Halfblood Chronicles. She is looking forward to finishing off her high school career this year at Royse City High School.
Alie
Tech TV Team Lead
Alie is a Junior at Royse City High School. This is her 2nd year in Chrome Squad and she is the team lead of Tech TV She loves the customer service and social media aspect of Chrome Squad as she can talk to people.
Outside of Chrome Squadm she runs Varsity Cross Country and Track. She enjoys running, drawing, listening to music, and hanging out with family and friends, especially her three sisters.*
Perla
Podcast Team Lead
Perla is a Senior here at Royse City High School. This will be her 3rd year in Chrome Squad and 2nd year as team lead for podcast. She is so excited to meet new people and learn new things.
She’s a girl who loves baking, shopping ,and has a passion for riding horses. She has an obsession with going to Marshalls and buying cute clothes. She loves spending time with her family and friends. Perla has 4 sisters: Melany, Melissa, Victoria, and Gabriella.
Naomi
Techmotions Team Lead
Naomi is a junior at Royse City High School. She is entering her 2nd year in Chrome Squad. This year she is the Techmotions team lead She is excited to learn many new things from her peers, and be able to share her creativity with others.
Outside of school Naomi loves to hang out with her friends and family, travel, and craft new things.
Clarence
Inventory Team Member
Clarence is a senior at Royse City High School and is currently in his third year of Chrome Squad. He is also a member of the National Honor Society and is working toward earning his associate degree through the P-TECH Program. Outside of school, Clarence plays soccer for both his school and club teams. He also plays alto saxophone in band and enjoys cooking and spending time with his friends and family.
Clarence also works at Whataburger, where he has gained experience working with customers, communicating with coworkers, and balancing work with school and extracurricular activities. After graduation, he plans to continue his education and pursue a degree in Computer Information Systems (CIS). As he finishes his senior year, Clarence is focused on making the most of his final year of high school, staying involved in the activities he enjoys, and preparing for his next chapter.
Maddison
Podcast Team Member
Maddison is a junior and this is her first year in chrome squad. A goal her has set is to excel in school learn more about every class she is in. In her free time she loves being with family and friends and at church. She loves traveling and reading her bible and being outside in the water. She hopes to become a doctor when out of highschool.*
Nicole
Inventory Team Member
Nicole is senior at Royse City High School, and this is her second year in Chrome Squad. Her goals for her senior is to join clubs and go to as many school events as she can go to. She wants to study Cyber Security in college, and plans on utilizing all she has learned in Chrome Squad in real world, such as the customer service training she has received, troubleshooting and adapting to a working environment.
She plans on expanding her interests and knowledge in tech through personal training and using every opportunity she is presented to pave the way for herself and her future career as a woman in STEM.
Jair
New Member
Jair is a senior at Royse City High School. This is his first year as a Chrome Squad member.
Outside of school, Jair is very interested in watching shows, playing sports with friends, and
Lainey
New Member
Laney is a senior at Royse City High School. This is her first year of Chrome Squad, but previously she was a part of the Chrome Crew program at Bailey Middle School for two years. Laney is a very involved student at the highschool, being the co-captain of the varsity cheer team and also the National Honor Society President. She hopes to pursue a career in architecture and attend and cheer at the University of Texas at Austin in the fall.
In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her friends and family, doing puzzles, reading, and going shopping. She is looking forward to learning more in the Chrome Squad program and making new friends.
Keira
New Member
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New Member
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Bodie
Inventory Team Member
Bodie is a current sophomore. He loves to play golf, and fish. This is his first year in chrome squad. He is on the golf team for the high school. He is very excited to see where chrome squad can get him in life!*
Ellie
Techmotions Team Member
Ellie is a junior at Royse City High School and is excited to start her second year in Chrome Squad. She is involved in the Theater program as well as Dual Credit and AP classes. Outside of school, Ellie enjoys reading fiction books, watching tv shows, and listening to music.
Ellie is looking forward to making new connections through Chrome Squad and helping students and teachers.
Kai
Tech TV Team Member
Kai Huntsman is a current sophomore a Royse City High school and strives to get the most out of the high school experience by participating in many extracurriculars including Junior Varsity football and takes many dual credit and college classes.
Kai Huntsman is excited to start the new school year and to work with the chrome squad team and get to know more about the responsibilities of the team. Outside of school, Kai enjoys spending time with friends and family and enjoys playing Football.*
Kenry
Inventory Team Member
Kenry is starting his junior year at Royse City High School, and his second year in Chrome Squad. He strives to make the community better in this program. Kenry is also in the Royse City High School Band where he plays the trombone.
Outside of School, Kenry likes to hangout with his friends, practice his instrument, and listen to music.
Walker
Store Team Member
Walker is a Junior at Royse City High School. This will be his second year on the Chrome Squad team, but he has prior experience in the middle school version, Chrome Crew. Walker is also involved in the band as a marimba player this 2026-2027 marching season. He has won a national competition (PASIC) with this percussion group.
Outside of school, Walker loves listening to all subgenres of rock and metal music, specifically hardcore, metalcore, punk and deathcore. He collects records and music as a hobby. Collecting comics and graphic novels has become a new pastime for him as well.
Bentley
New Member
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Kari
New Member
Kari is a junior at RCHS. This is her first year in Chrome Squad and she is looking forward to it! She is currently pursuing a public service endorsement. She hopes to attend the UT Austin College of Education #hookem
In her free time, Kari enjoys listening to music and attending concerts. She also likes to watch movies and share her passion of all things art with others. When she’s not at school, she’s working at Olive Garden or hanging out with her friends and family.
Amelia
New Member
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Ben
New Member
Ben is a Sophomore in Royse City High School. This is his first year doing chrome squad and is very excited to continue and learn new skills. He is also working towards getting his associates degree through the P-TECH Program.
Outside of school, Ben plays guitar just for fun but hopes to make guitars and produce music in the future. He also is in the Chorale choir for the high school and is trying out for the All-Region Choir.
Camille
New Member
Camille is a sophomore at Royse City High School. They are starting their first year of Chrome Squad and is excited to be back in computer maintenance. They participated in Chrome Corner in middle school for two years. They enjoy helping people solve problems and being a reason someone’s day is better. Camille is also in the Royse City High School Band and the powerlifting team.
Chatham
New Member
Chatham is a Sophomore at Royse City High School. This will be his first year on the Chrome Squad team, but he has prior experience in the middle school version, Chrome Crew. Chatham is also involved in football as a safety. He works hard everyday to better himself and his team.
Outside of school, Chatham loves listening to music, specifically post hardcore, emo and rap. He enjoys skating and sports, and prides himself in his athletic abilities. He spends as much time as he can with his friends.
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New Member
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Leila
New Member
Leila is a sophomore at Royse City High School. She is starting her first year in Chrome Squad. She is excited to learn new things
Outside of school Leila loves to hang out with friends and family.
Paulette
New Member
Paulette Is a sophomore at Royse city high school! This is going to be her first year in chrome squad she is super excited to see what chrome squad has in store for her. Paulette is apart of the schools color guard team. She is also on the leadership officer team and is the social officer for TAFE. In her free time she likes to bake and build legos and watch all the harry potter movies. Paulette Hopes to become a Middle school or High school History teacher. Paulette Is very excited to be learning more in chrome squad and build friendships along the way!
Angela
Innovative Learning Specialist
Angela is starting her 18th year in education and her eighth year as the Innovative Learning Specialist of Royse City High School. She previously taught numerous CTE courses. In her role as the ILS, she oversees the Chrome Squad, manages the Chromebook inventory and provides professional development for the faculty. Angela enjoys spending time with her husband, Brad, and their 3 girls: Evelyn, Emery and Ella. She loves adventures and traveling to new places and while it may sound cliche, she can’t imagine not being an educator. Teaching is what makes her happy and she enjoys serving others!