Weekly K12 Zone Guide

🖼️ Check Out the K12 Zone Art Museum!
The K–2 and 3–5 National Zones now feature a virtual Art Museum showcasing amazing student artwork from the K12 Zone Art Club! It’s a fun, inspiring place where students can explore creativity from peers all across the country. Be sure to hop in and take a look!

🎨 Interested in joining the Art Club?
All students are welcome!
🕓 K–2 Club meets Tuesdays at 4:00 PM CST
🕓 3–5 Club meets Wednesdays at 4:00 PM CST
Just head into your National Zone and follow the signs to the meeting spot!

👀 Something new is coming in April…
We can’t say much yet, but the National Zones will soon be filled with exciting new surprises. Think building, exploring, and unlocking something different every single day. Stay tuned—you and your student won’t want to miss what’s coming next!

New to K12? Want to make the most of the K12 Zone and Learning Coach Community? Join our Navigating K12 webinar, designed to help you feel confident and connected! This session will walk you through the K12 Zone, where students can learn, explore, and make friends, and introduce you to the Learning Coach Community, a space for parents to share resources, get support, and connect with other families.

📅 Register now and take the first step toward a successful and supported school year! 🚀

Being a Learning Coach is a big job—but you don’t have to do it alone! Coffee with the Coaches is a relaxed, virtual space where Learning Coaches from across the country can come together to share stories, ask questions, and learn from one another.

💬 Whether you're brand new or a seasoned pro, these chats are a great way to:

• Connect with other Learning Coaches

• Get helpful tips and encouragement

• Learn about tools and events that support student success

📅 Coffee Chats are hosted every Thursday at 10:00am (CST)

Click the link below to register!

The K12 Zone is more than just a virtual space—it’s a community where students can meet new friends and feel like they belong. One of the best ways to help your child connect with others is by customizing their K12 Zone profile with their interests, hobbies, and fun facts.

🧩 Once their profile is complete, students can visit the Social Hub, where they can:

• Explore other student profiles

• Find classmates with similar interests

• Send friend requests and start conversations

• Join shared activities and events

🎥 Watch this short video to see how easy it is to personalize a profile and make connections in the K12 Zone:

You’re not in this alone—and the Learning Coach Community (LCC) is here to prove it! Whether you’re looking for helpful resources, a place to connect, or just a little encouragement, the LCC is your go-to spot for support throughout the school year.

Here’s just a glimpse of what you’ll find inside:
💬 Weekly Webinars & Coffee Chats with experienced coaches and ambassadors
🧰 Tools & Tips to help support your student at home
🤝 Clubs & Meetups where you can connect with other Learning Coaches
🏅 Recognition & Rewards through the Learning Coach Life Store

You're already a member—no sign-up needed! Just log in to the OLS or K12 App and click on “Community” to start exploring.

The K12 Zone is filled with fun and surprises waiting for students to discover! They can teleport directly to exciting locations or roam around freely to find hidden adventures. Here are just a few of the engaging activities awaiting exploration:

🌳 The Maze Game – Navigate twists, turns, and surprises as you find your way through this challenging maze!

⛏️ Minecraft Well – Don't forget to check out the mysterious well!

🌀 Secret Teleport Portal – Step into the hidden portal and see where it takes you—plus, keep an ear out for a very loud loose cow on the move!

Encourage students to investigate every area—they never know what they'll uncover next!

• 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.