🎮 Daily Game Time @ 4:00 PM EST – A Fun Way to Connect!
We’ve launched a new daily Game Time in the National K12 Zones, giving students a chance to unwind, play, and connect with classmates from across the country—every weekday at 4:00 PM EST.

🕹️ What’s New?
Students can now access private chat rooms (up to 10 participants) while playing Minecraft or Roblox in the Zone’s new Gaming Area. It’s a safe and monitored space where fun meets friendship.

💬 Why It Matters:
Daily Game Time helps students build social connections, take a brain break after class, and enjoy some well-earned play in a positive, structured environment.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 How You Can Support:
Encourage your student to hop into the Zone at 4:00 PM EST and invite their Minecraft or Roblox friends to join! It’s a great way to end the school day with connection and creativity.

📌 Reminder: The Gaming Area is available in all four National Zones.

Your student could win $250 by submitting a short, one-minute video sharing how their K12-powered online school experience is helping them discover their real self.

It’s a chance for them to speak from the heart and show the world what online learning means to them.

🗓️ Deadline: June 30 at 5 PM (ET)
📝 Registration is open now!

Is your student a Minecraft fan? This challenge is for them! Students can build anything they’d love to see added to the National K12 Zones—no theme, just creativity.

🏆 The winning build will be permanently featured in the National Zone for all students to see!

🗓️ Deadline: April 25
📍 How to Join: Students can enter directly in the Zone by clicking the challenge signs.

Encourage your student to jump in and give it a shot—whether they love video storytelling, Minecraft building, or just want to try something new. These challenges are not only fun but offer a chance to be celebrated nationally!

Let’s cheer on our creators, builders, and storytellers! 🌟

🚨 Important: Students must go into the National K12 Zone to submit their Minecraft build or REEL video!

Calling all Learning Coaches who love to cook—or just enjoy a good meal! 🍽️

This week, the Learning Coach Community (LCC) is giving away a $70 Blue Apron Gift Card to one lucky member. Whether you're a seasoned home chef or just looking to try something new in the kitchen, this is your chance to get inspired (and maybe skip grocery shopping for a night)! 💙

🌿 How to Enter:
Head to the Learning Coach Community and comment on the giveaway post with your favorite herb to use in the kitchen—basil, rosemary, cilantro… or surprise us with something unique! 🌱

✨ Bonus Entry:
Join the Recipe Club in the LCC for an extra chance to win and discover delicious meal ideas from fellow families. 😋

🕔 Winner will be announced Friday at 5 PM EST – don’t miss out!

📌 You must enter through the Learning Coach Community to be eligible. Log in through your OLS or K12 App, click on “Community,” and join the fun!

Want to give your student unforgettable experiences from the comfort of home? K12 Virtual Field Trips bring real-world learning to life through exciting, interactive adventures—no travel required!

Whether it’s watching a live shark feeding, visiting a mini horse rescue, or learning how to care for Highland cows, these trips are designed to spark curiosity and build knowledge across all ages.

💻 Each trip is free, fun, and educational—with live Q&A sessions, behind-the-scenes access, and recordings available if you can’t make it live!

🗓️ Upcoming Field Trips Include:

• Shark Feeding at Ripley’s Aquarium – April 8

• Mini Horse Sanctuary Visit – April 23

• Highland Cow Care 101 – April 30

• Pig Rescue & Care – May 7

• Totally Turtles – May 21

👉 Check out the full list and register below:

Is your student into games like Fortnite, Rocket League, or Super Smash Bros.? Help them turn that passion into real-world opportunities—starting today!

🕓 Join us TODAY at 4:00 PM ET for a free K12 Esports Webinar:
“Beyond the Game: Turning Your Esports & Video Games Passion into a Future”

🎓 In this quick, high-impact session, families will learn:

• How esports can lead to college scholarships

• Career pathways in gaming and tech

• Ways to support your student’s passion in a positive and productive way

🔥 Seats are still open—but time is running out. Register now and log in at 4:00 PM ET to join the fun!

Does your child love to draw, paint, or create? The K12 Zone Art Club is the perfect place for young artists to connect, share their creativity, and have fun!

🧒 This club is available for students in the K–2 and 3–5 National Zones.

🎨 Weekly meetups are full of themed projects, inspiration, and student showcases—and your child is welcome to join in anytime!

📬 Want updates about upcoming Art Club events and highlights?
Check out the newsletters below and sign up to have them delivered straight to your inbox!

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 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.