Have you or your student spent time in the K12 Zone this summer? We’d love to hear what you think!

Your feedback helps us grow — and may even be featured in future K12 Zone highlights.

📝 Click here to share your thoughts — it only takes a minute!

Thank you for being part of our amazing K12 community. 💛

🖥️ Navigate K12 Live Webinars

Designed to empower Learning Coaches with tools, resources, and real-time answers!

🗓 Weekly on Tuesdays at 4:00 PM ET (You only need to attend once.)

During these 30-minute sessions, you'll:
✔ Learn how to navigate the learning platform
✔ Discover helpful tools and support contacts
✔ Get tips for setting up your at-home learning space
✔ Ask questions and connect with other LCs

🔗 Register once to attend any session!

🎙️ Back-to-School Prep Podcast Series

Each Thursday in July, join a short, topic-focused session packed with practical ideas for a great school start.

🗓 Upcoming Topics:
• July 17 – Getting Organized: Tools for LCs
• July 24 – Creating a Back-to-School Checklist
• July 31 – Goal-Setting for the New School Year

🕙 Times: 8 AM PST | 9 AM MST | 10 AM CST | 11 AM EST
📍 Tap the “Community” tab in the K12 App or OLS to join live

💬 No prep needed — just tune in and take away ideas you can use right away!

🔗 Register once to attend sessions!

Get ready for takeoff! 🎒 K12’s Launch into Learning sessions are designed to help families and students start the school year confident and prepared. These live events walk you through the K12 platform (OLS), tools, and resources to support a smooth start.

🗓️ Upcoming Sessions:

• Thursday, July 24 | 5:00 – 6:00 PM ET

• Tuesday, August 12 | 12:00 – 1:00 PM ET

• Thursday, August 28 | 5:00 – 6:00 PM ET

✨ Whether you’re brand new or just need a refresher, these sessions are a great way to get organized and ask questions live.

📍Click the button below to register!
📄 View the flyer here

Get ready for a high-energy, after-school gaming event designed to spark connection and fun!

🗓 Wednesday, July 23 at 4:00 PM ET
📍 6–8 National Zone
🎮 Featuring popular Roblox games like Mega Hide and Seek, Adopt Me, Natural Disaster Survival, and more!

Students will team up, compete, and collaborate in a safe, monitored environment.

⏰ Early login opens at 3:30 PM ET to ensure everyone is ready before the fun begins.
🔗 Register Here

👥 Students age 12 or under must have a signed consent form on file to participate.

Encourage your student to join us for a memorable gaming experience with peers across the country!

The National K12 Zones are open — Monday through Friday, 11 AM–7 PM ET — giving students across the country a safe, engaging place to connect, create, and play.

📌 Important for families:
Students age 12 or under will need verified parent consent to enter the National Zone.

👨‍👩‍👧 Need help?
🎥 Watch the quick Parent Consent Walkthrough Video below to guide you through the process.

✅ Most K12-powered schools are opted into the National Zone.
❌ Not opted in: CASC, DAOF, FLCCA, GWUOHS, IQCA, ISCA, ISOK, LSOA, MEVA, OHVA, OVCA, TVAH, UTVA
⚠️ High school access only: ALVA, CAVA

🔗 Helpful Links:
• Zone Login
• Consent Site

Encourage your student to explore all the fun, creativity, and friendships waiting in the National Zone!

Join Mrs. Spangler for one last wildly fun summer art session in the K12 Zone — this time we’re drawing adorable giraffes using your hand and arm as your guide!

🗓 Thursday, July 24
🧒 K–2 National Zone: 12:00 – 12:20 PM ET
🧒 3–5 National Zone: 12:30 – 12:50 PM ET

🖍️ What to Bring:

• A crayon, marker, pen, or pencil

• Any kind of paper: cereal box, envelope, post-it, index card — anything works!

Let’s send off summer with some silly, sweet giraffe art!
📢 Families — help your learner log in and create with us!

Every K12-powered school is different when it comes to Zone access:

• 🏫 Some schools have School Zones (no parent consent needed)

• 🌎 Some have opted into the National K12 Zones (consent needed if your student is 12 or under)

• 🔄 Some offer both, and a few may offer neither

Your student’s access depends on what their school has chosen to provide.

✅ Check with your school directly to find out which Zones are available!

This summer, your student can journey to elephant sanctuaries, bird rescues, marine hospitals, and even the top of Mount Everest — all from home!

K12 Virtual Field Trips are free, interactive, and designed to spark curiosity across all grade levels. Each trip features live storytelling, animal encounters, and behind-the-scenes access you won’t find anywhere else.

🎯 Upcoming Live Trips:

🐘 Elephants in the Spotlight
📅 Today! July 23 at 2:00 PM ET
A behind-the-scenes visit to The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee — learn how rescued elephants live and thrive.

🪶 Soaring into Summer with Happy Trails’ Feathered Friends
📅 July 30 at 2:00 PM ET
Meet rescued hens and roosters and discover how sanctuaries give animals a second chance.

🏆 Animals, Awards & Ava: A Livestock Adventure
📅 August 4 at 3:00 PM ET
Follow a K12 student’s journey through livestock shows — with real-life skills, big responsibilities, and blue ribbons!

🦎 Reptiles Up Close (Live from the Phoenix Herpetological Sanctuary)
📅 August 14 at 2:00 PM ET
Snakes, tortoises, lizards, and more — a scaly adventure students will love.

🦥 Hanging Out with Sloths (Live from Toucan Rescue Ranch in Costa Rica)
📅 August 19 at 1:00 PM ET
Meet sloths and other amazing animals as you explore rescue, rehabilitation, and release efforts in the rainforest.

🐢 Welcome to CMA!
📅 August 20 at 3:30 PM ET
Go behind the scenes at Clearwater Marine Aquarium — meet sea turtles and discover how marine animals are rescued and released.

🏔️ EVEREST VR + Live Q&A with Filmmaker Alex Harz
📅 August 28 at 2:00 PM ET
Watch a breathtaking Everest VR film, then meet the filmmaker for behind-the-scenes stories and a live Q&A!

💡 Can’t attend live?
All trips are recorded and available anytime at the K12 Enrichment Hub – Virtual Field Trips.

📬 Questions? Reach out to competitions@k12.com

Let the adventures begin! 🌎✨

If your child loves to draw, color, paint, or just make things—the K12 Zone Art Club is the perfect place to let their creativity shine!

🖍️ Open to students in the K–2 and 3–5 National Zones, this club offers a weekly space to create, share, and be inspired by other young artists from across the country.

Each session includes:

• 🎨 Fun themed projects

• 🧠 Creative inspiration

• 🌟 Student showcases and shout-outs

Whether they join once or every week, it’s a judgment-free zone where imagination leads the way!

📬 Want updates about upcoming Art Club events and highlights?
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• The K12 Zone is monitored by K12 moderators trained on the Zone layout and code of conduct, as well as how to interact with students within the Zone and what action to take if a student breaks the code of conduct.
• Your student can access their school’s K12 Zone and the National K12 Zone through their school’s OLS.
• The National K12 Zone is open from 9 AM–9 PM (ET), Monday through Friday. Each school K12 Zone’s hours are different. For questions about your school’s K12 Zone, please contact your school directly.