Weekly K12 Zone Guide

We’re excited to share a new Zone made to help students learn how to use the updated Canvas/K12 School (OLS) system. If your student is having trouble finding classes, checking their calendar, or knowing where things are — this Zone will really help.

Camp K12 is a fun, step-by-step adventure that teaches students how to use:
• Their Dashboard
• Calendar and Class Connect
• Course modules
• How to turn in assignments
• How to check grades
• How to find messages and resources

Each stop in Camp K12 includes:
🎥 Short videos
📘 Easy guides
❓ Simple check-in questions
🎉 Fun emotes to collect along the way

Your student can get to Camp K12 by:
1️⃣ Going to Resources → K12 Zone → Available Worlds
or
2️⃣ Using this link: https://zone.k12.com/camp-k12

👉 If your student is new or still learning Canvas, please have them visit the Camp K12 Zone. It’s an easy way to boost confidence and help them feel ready for school each day.

Your students have been asking for this for a long time — and it’s officially LIVE in the K12 Zone!

Students can now personalize their avatars with brand-new accessories, including shirts, pants, and hats. For many, this is the most exciting update we’ve ever released, and we can’t wait for them to explore it!

Here’s how it works:

👕 Choose the customizable avatar option
Before entering a world, students can select the brand-new customizable avatar. (The classic avatars will still be available!)

🎩 Add accessories inside the Zone
Once inside, students can mix and match different clothing and hat options to create a look that feels uniquely “them.”

💾 Save your style
After customizing, students just click “Save Avatar” to jump back into the world with their new look.

📺 Show your student how it works
We created a quick video to walk students through the new process:
https://youtu.be/3hyIqRANx18

This is a huge step toward giving students more freedom to express themselves—and we can’t wait to see all the creativity that comes from it!

The holiday season is arriving in the National K12 Zone! Beginning December 1, all National Zones will transform into a cozy Winter Wonderland filled with snowy landscapes, festive lights, and joyful surprises for students to explore all month long.

Then, from December 3–18, the celebration continues with our 12 Days of Winter Magic — a special event packed with daily activities, live experiences, and festive fun your student won’t want to miss.

Here’s what’s happening throughout the Zone:

🎤 Live Events: holiday karaoke, winter baking, trivia, gaming, and a special reading of The Polar Express
🎨 Activities: brand-new avatar accessories, winter crafts, an Art Walk, and seasonal experiences hidden throughout the Winter Wonderland
🎁 Giveaways: chances to win gift cards, K12 swag, and more winter surprises

It’s the perfect time for students to log in, explore, and celebrate the season — there will be SNOW much fun!

We are excited to announce that student clubs are coming to the K12 National Zone beginning in January! These are just the first few clubs we are launching, and they will be led by K12 staff. Throughout the year, we will continue adding many more clubs for students in grades K–12, so keep an eye out for future announcements.

For now, we are gathering interest for three clubs that will kick off first. If your student would be interested in any of the clubs below, please complete the corresponding form. We will follow up in January with meeting day/time and instructions on how to join.

📚 Literary Club (9th - 12th graders)

A space for students who enjoy reading, writing, and talking about stories. Activities may include book discussions, creative writing, sharing their work, and more.
👉 Interest Form: https://forms.office.com/r/zY7vS2K61E

💙 Diabetes Community & Wellness Club (9th - 12th graders)

A supportive, moderated space for students living with diabetes—or those who want to connect with peers who understand the day-to-day experience. Topics may include tips and strategies, snack/meal ideas, emotions, travel, resources, and community connection.
👉 Interest Form: https://forms.office.com/r/tSQLLLzPae

🌈 Kindness Club (6th - 8th graders)

A once-a-month club focused on spreading positivity, encouraging kindness, and building a welcoming community. Activities may include kindness challenges, positive storytelling, creative projects, and more.
👉 Interest Form: https://forms.office.com/r/Nbwree7kw2

These clubs are just the beginning! 🚀
We will continue expanding our National Zone club offerings for all grade levels (K–12), so stay tuned for more opportunities this year.

The giving season is here, and we’re celebrating with daily holiday fun just for Learning Coaches! From December 1–16, visit the Learning Coach Community every weekday to see the riddle of the day and submit your guess for a chance to win a fun family prize.

Each day brings a new riddle, a new challenge, and another opportunity to add a little extra joy to your holiday season.

👉 Simply head to the National Community page in the LC Community to play along!

Let the holiday riddles begin! 🎄✨

Calling all creative thinkers in grades 6–12 — it’s time to dream big and design the future of learning!

Students can enter the K12 Innovation Challenge by submitting a short video pitch of their original idea in one of three exciting categories:
🎓 Tomorrow’s Classroom – Reimagine what the future of learning could look like
💡 Student Life Hacks – Create a clever tool or system to make school life easier
🎮 Gamify It! – Turn learning into a game or interactive experience

🏆 Winners can earn up to $500 per team member and present their ideas live at the national showcase in June 2026! Finalists also receive mentorship opportunities through Tallo and exclusive recognition from Western Governors University (WGU).

📅 Key Dates:

• Registration Open: Nov 5, 2025 – Feb 9, 2026

• Virtual Presentations: March 2026

• In-Person Finals: June 2026

💬 Why join?
✔ Be celebrated for your ideas and creativity
✔ Gain mentorship and internship opportunities
✔ Represent your school with pride — and win national recognition!

👉 Encourage your student to submit their video pitch today!
🔗 Learn more and enter the K12 Innovation Challenge »