Student Engagement Activities

The K12 Reel Me competition is now closed. Thank you to for your participation!

Vote for your favorite Reel Me video to help us determine our People's Choice winners—there will be one winner in each grade level for a total of 13 winners!

To vote, visit https://enrichment.k12.com/reel-me/ and click on the video you wish to vote for and click the thumbs up button in the right-hand corner. Fill out your information and submit your vote.

Any individual is eligible to vote and will be allowed one vote per day during the voting period starting at 9 AM (ET) on July 1 - 5 PM (ET) on July 22, 2025.

Winners in each grade band will receive up to $250 in cash prizes!

Visit https://enrichment.k12.com/reel-me to learn more and cast your vote today!

The K12 Art Competition opens on May 13 - August 25! The K12 Art Competition is open to ALL students in grades K-12. This year we are combining photography and art with three exciting categories to enter:

🎨2D and 3D Artwork: Paintings, drawings, sculptures, and collages

💻Digital Artwork: Digital paintings, illustrations, and graphic designs

📸 Photography: Smartphone, DSLR, film, mirrorless, and point-and-shoot photography

There will be winners in every grade level + a People's Choice Winner per grade level!

Visit https://enrichment.k12.com/art-competition/ to learn more!

We need your help to crown our People’s Choice Winner!

Over the course of six thrilling mini-cooking episodes, you’ll get to know each finalist, witness their creativity in the kitchen, and see how they handle the heat under pressure. Once all episodes have aired, it’s your turn to vote for your favorite chef!

Public voting will be open from July 23–29, 2025.

Watch the first episode of this exciting mini-series below—and come back to watch, cheer, and help decide who takes home the People’s Choice title and $250!

• Episode 1: Click here to watch Caleb's episode, 6th grade GADCA student
• Episode 2: Click here to watch Isla's episode, 9th grade TVAH student

Upcoming episodes (available to watch on the K12 Cook-Off website)

• Episode 3: Abijah's, 6th grade CAVA student - July 8
• Episode 4: Stella, 9th grade Golden Valley Charter student - July 14
• Episode 5: Jackalynn, 12th grade HCCA student - July 21
• Final episode + Winner's announcement - July 31

Public voting will be open from July 23–29, 2025.

Meet the K12 National Cook-Off celebrity judges!

Chef Isabell Coss

Chef Adam Hoffa

Cash prizes will be awarded to the 1st Place and People’s Choice winners!

Learn more and watch available episodes by visiting: https://enrichment.k12.com/cookoff/

Tune in on July 9 to learn the winners and watch a full event recap video from the K12 Robotics League Final Round. This thrilling video will highlight the exciting moments from the in-person final round at K12 HQ.

Hear the Winner's Announcement and watch the full event video on the K12 Robotics League website on July 9!

Celebrating the teams in Grades 4-6:

• Robomasters from CAVA
• The MechTech Mechanics from OHVA
• Team Maverick from CPA

Celebrating the teams in Grades 7-9:

• Mech_Masters from OHVA
• The Cogsmiths from CAVA
• Cybercats 2.0 from FLCAA and ISPA

Celebrating the teams in Grades 10-12:

• WAVA A-Team from WAVA
• Team Hello Kitty from OVCA
• Keystone_Cyberstorm from The Keystone School

Get ready for the 2026 season of the K12 Robotics League! Registration will open in September along with more details to come. Should you have any questions about the K12 Robotics League please send an email to competitions@k12.com

The K12 National Competiton Student Winners website highlights the national winners from previous competitions. Watch all of the excitement and help celebrate these incredible achievements!

Visit:Competition Winners Homepage - K12 Enrichment

Join us for an exciting K12 Virtual Field Trip to Harmony Farm Sanctuary, where students in grades K-12 will explore the wonderful world of farm animals. This interactive session will introduce students to various animals, their habitats, and the care they receive at the sanctuary. Through live video sessions, engaging activities, and expert insights, students will gain a deeper understanding of animal welfare and the importance of compassion towards all living beings. Get ready to embark on a journey of discovery and learn about the amazing work done at Harmony Farm Sanctuary!

DATE/TIME: July 9 at 3 PM (ET)

Click here to register!

Have you ever wondered how cows stay cool during the summer? Join us for a behind-the-scenes K12 Virtual Field Trip to the Linden Hall Farm to see how the team prepares for the season - both in the barn and at their summer store! You'll meet the cows, learn how they beat the heat, and get a look at how crops and products are prepped for market. This live session is perfect for students curious about farming, animal care, and the rhythm of life on a working farm during the hottest time of year.

DATE/TIME: July 16 at 2 PM (ET)

Click here to register!

Step into the world of The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee without leaving your classroom. In this unique virtual field trip, students will get a behind-the-scenes look at how elephants who once lived in the wild or in captivity now thrive in a safe, peaceful environment. Through live footage, storytelling, and interactive elements, K–12 learners will explore elephant life, from their complex behaviors to the care they receive at the Sanctuary. Discover what makes these animals so extraordinary, and why protecting them matters.

DATE/TIME: July 23 at 2 PM ET

Click here to register!

In this K12 virtual field trip, students will meet rescued birds, from clucking hens to chatty roosters, and learn about their unique personalities, care routines, and the important role sanctuaries play in giving animals a second chance. It’s a fun, educational look at animal rescue, bird behavior, and life on the farm-perfect for summer learning!

DATE/TIME: July 30 at 2 PM ET

Click here to register!

Join us for a behind-the-scenes look at the world of livestock shows with K12-powered student Ava! Fresh off back-to-back competitions, Ava will share how she cares for her animals, prepares for shows, and what it takes to bring home those blue ribbons. From early mornings in the barn to standing in the show ring, students will get a firsthand look at responsibility, animal care, and the real-life skills that come with showing livestock. Don’t miss this fun and inspiring virtual field trip!

DATE/TIME: August 4 at 3 PM ET

Click here to register!

Get ready to meet some amazing reptiles! Join us for a live virtual field trip to Phoenix Herpetological Sanctuary, where you’ll get an up-close look at snakes, lizards, turtles, and more. Learn how these cold-blooded creatures survive, how they’re rescued, and what it takes to care for them. From giant tortoises to slithering snakes, you’ll discover fun facts, surprising skills, and why protecting reptiles is so important. Don’t miss this scaly adventure!

DATE/TIME: August 14 at 2 PM ET

Click here to register!

Want more from the K12 Virtual Field Trips? Check out the K12 Virtual Field Trips Newsletter to watch past virtual field trips, learn about upcoming virtual field trips, and sign-up for future ones!

Virtual Field Trips | Smore Newsletters or visit Virtual Field Trips - K12 Enrichment

The K12 Minecraft Build Challenge: Classroom of the Future opens on May 1 - May 25.The K12 Minecraft Build Challenge: Coaster Craze opens June 9 - July 31, 2025.

Up for a summer challenge? We want to see your perfect summer roller coaster build! Submit a picture or video of your CRAZIEST coaster build in Minecraft Education! The build in each grade band (K-2, 3-5, 6-8, and 9-12) with the most votes will win a $25 Amazon E-gift Card!

Public voting will run from August 1 - August 15, 2025. Any individual will be eligible to vote up to once per day during the voting period.

Visit K12 Minecraft Challenge: Coaster Craze to learn more and submit a video of your build!

The National Zone will be open for most schools this summer from 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM EST. If you have never had access before, this is your chance to jump in!

Students 12 and under must have a completed and signed consent form to participate in National Zone activities; see below how to give parental consent.

Are you not sure how to enter the National Zone? See below to find detailed instructions and direct links.

How parents can give consent:

1. Go to www.consent.k12.com/ZZASSSA
2. Log into your Legal Guardian Online School account
3. Select your student from the dropdown box
4. Check your email for a message from our trusted third-party partner, Privo, to begin the process
5. Click APPROVED for the National K12 Zone
6. Complete adult verification (COPPA Requirement)

Repeat for additional students-no need to redo email or adult verification

How to Access National K12 Zones:

→ Grades K-5: Go to the Resources tab in your Online School

→ Grades 6-12: Click the Quicklinks paperclip on your Online School Landing page for go directly to: https://zone.k12.com/t/auth/sso-worlds?autosso=true

Channel your inner storyteller with K12 Story Studio! This personalized reading tool transforms reading into a learning adventure, helping students in grades K–8 create custom stories and boost their literacy skills.

Sign up for free today at Story Studio | K12

We have K12 Student Engagement channels on the platforms below. We share about student engagement opportunities, as well as showcase student talent and elevate students to feel seen and hear! Follow us today!

We are so excited to announce we have a Stride Student Engagement Instagram Channel! You can find us @k12.student

This channel is meant to share about student engagement opportunities, as well as showcase student talent and elevate student voices to feel seen and heard! This channel is meant for our students to follow and connect with one another, as well as see what fun things we have happening!

You can also follow us on Threads! Our Threads account is a light-hearted channel sharing positive messages, joke, and K12 national competitions and virtual field trips events. You can us find at k12.student. Follow us today!

Follow us on Facebook! The K12 Student Engagement Facebook page highlights exciting competitions, challenges, and national student winners. You can also watch live-streams of winner reveals and K12 Virtual Field Trips. You can find us at K12 Student Engagement. Follow us today!