Students can now take part in a special Earth Day activity inside the Zone! They’ll search for hidden “litter,” learn fun recycling facts, and unlock a brand-new emote when they complete the challenge. It’s available in both K–5 and 6–12 versions.

🗣️ Ask your student: Did you find all the Earth Day clues yet?

A fast-paced, silly new game has been added to the Zone! In Sushi Smash, students dodge junk food and try to smash as much sushi as possible for a high score. It’s a fun break during the school day—or a great way to join in during Gaming Time at 4 PM ET!

Students love using emotes to express themselves in the Zone—and four new ones just launched based on their feedback! From goofy to expressive, they’re a fun way for students to interact with friends in real time.

🗣️ Try this: Ask your child to show you their favorite emote and explain when they use it!

There are two exciting ways your student can get creative in the K12 Zone—and one of them ends this week!

🧱 Minecraft Build Challenge – Closes Friday!
If your student enjoys Minecraft, this is their moment to shine. They can design something amazing they'd love to see in the K12 Zone—like a mini game, cool structure, or interactive space. The winning design will be added permanently to the National Zone!

📅 Deadline: Friday, April 25

🎥 Get REEL Video Contest – $250 Prize!
Have a storyteller at home? Encourage them to submit a 1-minute video sharing how their K12-powered school helps them grow, discover who they are, or find their voice. One winner will receive $250 and be featured in the Zone!

📅 Deadline: June 30

✅ How to Enter: Students can log into the National Zone, click on the challenge signs, and submit right there.

Let’s help our students show off what makes them unique—whether they’re builders, creatives, or future filmmakers!

The end of the year can feel like a sprint, but you don’t have to run it alone. The Learning Coach Community is here to support you every step of the way.

Whether you need encouragement, quick tips, or just a place to connect with other families—we’ve got your back.

💬 Jump into the conversation anytime in the K12 App or through your OLS login.

Let’s finish strong—together! 🏁✨

Good news—the National K12 Zones will stay open all summer long! 🎉
Students can log in Monday through Friday from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST to explore, play games, and stay connected with friends from across the country.

Whether it’s relaxing in their locker space, joining Gaming Time, or revisiting their favorite activities, the Zone is a great way to keep the fun going all summer.

🧠 It’s a safe, moderated space where creativity, connection, and community continue—even when school’s out.

🗓️ Summer Hours:
Monday–Friday | 11 AM – 7 PM EST

Encourage your student to pop in, play, and stay connected this summer!

No permission slips needed—just curiosity and a screen!

Each week, your student can join a new K12 Virtual Field Trip, taking them behind the scenes at animal sanctuaries, aquariums, art museums, and more—all without leaving home.

These trips are designed to spark creativity, build real-world knowledge, and bring classroom learning to life in unforgettable ways.

🗓️ Coming Up Next:

• 🐴 Rescue & Care for Mini Horses, Donkeys & Ponies – April 23 @ 2:00 PM ET

• 🐮 Caring for Highland Cows 101 – April 30 @ 3:00 PM ET

• 🐐 Happy Trails Farm Animal Sanctuary Tour – May 7 @ 2:00 PM ET

• 🐢 Totally Turtles – World Turtle Day Special – May 21 @ 2:30 PM ET

• 💎 Artists’ Jewelry: From Cubism to Pop (Norton Museum of Art) – May 28 @ 3:00 PM ET

🎥 Missed a trip? No worries—recordings are available anytime!

👉 Explore the full schedule and sign up here below!

Give your student the chance to explore the world—right from their laptop!

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?
Sign up to get the newsletter delivered right to your inbox!

Starting something new can feel overwhelming—but you’re not in this alone!

Join our Navigating K12 session, a quick and friendly orientation just for Learning Coaches. You’ll get a guided tour of the K12 Zone (where students learn, play, and connect) and the Learning Coach Community (your go-to space for support, tips, and connection with other families).

🧭 Whether you're brand new or just need a refresher, this session will help you feel more confident and connected.

📅 Next session: Tuesday, May 6th at 4:00 PM CST

📅 Register now and take your first step toward a smooth and successful school year!

Being a Learning Coach comes with a lot of questions—and even more heart. That’s why we host Coffee with the Coaches, a casual weekly chat just for you.

It’s a relaxed, judgment-free space where Learning Coaches from all over the country come together to:

• ☕ Swap stories and real-life tips

• 💬 Ask questions big or small

• 🌟 Get support, ideas, and encouragement

Whether you’re just getting started or you’ve been on this journey a while, you’re welcome here.

📅 Thursdays at 10:00 AM CST
🖱️ Click below to register and join the conversation!

• 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.