Weekly K12 Zone Guide
July 16th

๐ง Support for Learning Coaches โ Live Webinars & Podcasts
Whether you're brand new or returning to K12, weโve got two live series to help you feel confident and supported this school year:
๐ฅ๏ธ Navigate K12 Live Webinars
Designed to empower Learning Coaches with tools, resources, and real-time answers!
๐ Weekly on Tuesdays at 4:00 PM ET (You only need to attend once.)
During these 30-minute sessions, you'll:
โ Learn how to navigate the learning platform
โ Discover helpful tools and support contacts
โ Get tips for setting up your at-home learning space
โ Ask questions and connect with other LCs
๐๏ธ 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.
๐ Upcoming Topics:
โข July 17 โ Getting Organized: Tools for LCs
โข July 24 โ Creating a Back-to-School Checklist
โข July 31 โ Goal-Setting for the New School Year
๐ Times: 8 AM PST | 9 AM MST | 10 AM CST | 11 AM EST
๐ Tap the โCommunityโ tab in the K12 App or OLS to join live
๐ฌ No prep needed โ just tune in and take away ideas you can use right away!
๐ฎ National Zone Game Jam โ July 23!
Get ready for a high-energy, after-school gaming event designed to spark connection and fun!
๐ Wednesday, July 23 at 4:00 PM ET
๐ 6โ8 National Zone
๐ฎ 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.
โฐ Early login opens at 3:30 PM ET to ensure everyone is ready before the fun begins.
๐ Register Here
๐ฅ 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!
๐ก The National K12 Zone Is Open!
The National K12 Zones are open โ Monday through Friday, 11 AMโ7 PM ET โ giving students across the country a safe, engaging place to connect, create, and play.
๐ Important for families:
Students age 12 or under will need verified parent consent to enter the National Zone.
๐จโ๐ฉโ๐ง Need help?
๐ฅ Watch the quick Parent Consent Walkthrough Video below to guide you through the process.
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Most K12-powered schools are opted into the National Zone.
โ Not opted in: CASC, DAOF, FLCCA, GWUOHS, IQCA, ISCA, ISOK, LSOA, MEVA, OHVA, OVCA, TVAH, UTVA
โ ๏ธ High school access only: ALVA, CAVA
๐ Helpful Links:
โข Zone Login
โข Consent Site
Encourage your student to explore all the fun, creativity, and friendships waiting in the National Zone!
๐พ๐จ Drawing Lesson: Aliens & Monsters โ July 17
Is your student ready to get creative? Join us in the National Zone for a fun and silly directive drawing lesson with Mrs. Spangler!
๐ Thursday, July 17
๐ง Kโ2 National Zone: 12:00 โ 12:20 PM ET
๐ง 3โ5 National Zone: 12:30 โ 12:50 PM ET
๐๏ธ Students should bring:
โข Something to draw on
โข A writing utensil
โข (Optional) Ruler or jar lids to help draw circles
This short, interactive session is a great way to spark creativity, build confidence, and connect with other young artists across the country.
๐ข Families โ help your learner log in and join the fun!
๐ School Zones vs. National Zones โ Whatโs the Difference?
Every K12-powered school is different when it comes to Zone access:
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๐ซ Some schools have School Zones (no parent consent needed)
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๐ Some have opted into the National K12 Zones (consent needed if your student is 12 or under)
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๐ Some offer both, and a few may offer neither
Your studentโs access depends on what their school has chosen to provide.
โ Check with your school directly to find out which Zones are available!
๐ Explore the World from Home โ With K12 Virtual Field Trips!
This summer, your student can explore wildlife sanctuaries, working farms, marine hospitals, and more โ all without leaving home! K12 Virtual Field Trips are free, interactive, and designed to spark curiosity across all grade levels.
๐ฏ Upcoming Live Trips
๐ Summer at Linden Hall: Cows, Crops & the Country Store
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July 16 at 2:00 PM ET
๐ Elephants in the Spotlight
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July 23 at 2:00 PM ET
๐ชถ Feathered Friends at Happy Trails Sanctuary
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July 30 at 2:00 PM ET
๐ Animals, Awards & Ava: A Livestock Adventure
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August 4 at 3:00 PM ET
๐ฆ Reptiles Up Close: Live from Phoenix Herpetological Sanctuary
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August 14 at 2:00 PM ET
๐ข Welcome to CMA! (Clearwater Marine Aquarium)
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August 20 at 3:30 PM ET
๐ก All sessions are live and include behind-the-scenes access, real-time stories, and fun animal facts. Perfect for learners of all ages โ no permission slips or travel needed!
๐ฅ Canโt attend live?
All past trips are recorded and available to watch anytime at the K12 Enrichment Hub โ Virtual Field Trips
โ๏ธ Questions? Contact: competitions@k12.com
Let the virtual adventures begin!
๐จ Calling All Young Creators!
If your child loves to draw, color, paint, or just make thingsโthe K12 Zone Art Club is the perfect place to let their creativity shine!
๐๏ธ Open to students in the Kโ2 and 3โ5 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:
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๐จ Fun themed projects
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๐ง Creative inspiration
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๐ Student showcases and shout-outs
Whether they join once or every week, itโs a judgment-free zone where imagination leads the way!
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K12 Zone Quick Facts
- 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 schoolโs K12 Zone and the National K12 Zone through their schoolโs OLS.
- The National K12 Zone is open from 9 AMโ9 PM (ET), Monday through Friday. Each school K12 Zoneโs hours are different. For questions about your schoolโs K12 Zone, please contact your school directly.
