High School Eagle Times

It's time to embrace the magic of the seasons! In this build challenge, we're inviting you to capture the essence of the changing seasons, whether it's the crisp air and golden landscapes, or snow-dusted scenes and festive cheer.

Show off your Minecraft skills with a build that celebrates the beauty each season brings, and your build could win you a $25 Amazon e-gift card!

This K12 Minecraft build challenge is open from November 21, 2024 - January 16, 2025

Submit you build today here: K12 Minecraft Challenge - Signifying Seasons

Join in on the culinary fun and enter the K12 National Cook-Off!

Open to K12 students in grades 6-12.

Round 1: Virtual

• Create a dish that includes all of the following
• a source of protein
• an ingredient that starts with the letter "B"
• an ingredient that adds crunch
• an ingredient that is liquid at room temperature
• a spice or herb

Round 2: In-Person

• Five finalists will be selected to join us in-person in Arlington, VA, on June 6, 2025, for a live cook-off battle!

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

Registration is open from November 13 - February 18, 2025

Learn more and submit your dish for Round 1 by visiting: K12 National Cook-Off - K12 Enrichment

Get ready to press start—registration for Game On K12 opens September 10 and runs through November 18, 2024! Open to all students in grades K-12, this competition challenges students to design and develop their own educational video game. Power up your skills and level up to compete for epic prizes! Victorious players can choose their prize of a brand-new gaming console of their choice!

Click here to be notified when Game On K12 registration opens!

For more information visit: Game On K12 - K12 Enrichment

Check out all the latest from K12 National. Contests, virtual field trips and more.

Registration for the K12 Robotics League Opens October 1 - December 16, 2024

Registration for the K12 Robotics League opens October 1 - December 16, 2024.

The K12 Robotics League is open to K12-powered students in grades 4-12.

Team Instructor/Schools will register students in teams of 1-3 students and purchase the Cogmation software for the K12 Robotics League.

To learn more and to register please visit: Robotics Competition - K12 Enrichment

Amazon Music: Careers Behind the Beats offers a glimpse into the future of music streaming, highlighting how machine learning and AI are integral to the industry. Students learn about various careers, from music production to software development, and how professionals use computer science to record, license, and stream music. The tour showcases the collaboration between engineers and other experts to build and enhance the Amazon Music app, emphasizing the role of AI in creating personalized listening experiences.

Recommended for grades 4+.

Thursday, November 14, 2024

12:00pm - 1:00pm Eastern

Register Online

Episode 2: How to Bring an Innovation to Reality in Nursing

Ever had an idea that could change healthcare? In this episode of Nursing Explorers, we’re unlocking the secrets to bringing your innovation to life in nursing. Join us on 11/12 as we chat with Nurse Charlene Platon, an inspiring nurse innovator who turned her creative ideas into real-world solutions that are transforming patient care.

Join us for the Nursing Explorers Podcast on November 12th at 6 PM EST to learn how YOU can bring your innovative ideas to life! Meet Nurse Charlene Platon, a trailblazing nurse who transformed her creativity into real-world solutions that are changing patient care. From new technology to smarter care techniques, discover the steps to turn your ideas into reality and make a lasting impact in nursing. Don’t miss out on this 30-minute session packed with tips, inspiration, and real-life examples. Register now and get ready to innovate!

Register and tune in by clicking here: https://bit.ly/48nAfSg

Register here: https://bit.ly/4e2zO1j

The Confident Teen Podcast Episode 3: Unmute Yourself: Gaining Confidence for the Virtual World

Do you want to feel more confident in virtual classes and beyond? Join us for The Confident Teen podcast, where we’ll show you how to make your voice heard and shine in the digital world. This episode will help you boost your confidence online and tackle virtual interactions like a pro!

Get brave and feel good about putting yourself out there. In this episode, we'll get you to a place where you feel more confident in virtual classes and beyond. Listen to learn how to make your voice heard and shine in the digital world.

Register and tune in by clicking here: https://bit.ly/4h9qkn2

Register for the upcoming session by clicking here.

We are excited to launch our SY 24-25 LC Mental Health Series in partnership with the Cook Center and ParentGuidance.org. Intended audience is all parents and faculty are welcome to attend as well.

The multievent registration page for the school year is located here:

Webinar-Mental-Health-Series-Cook-Center-Sessions.pdf (widen.net)

We have revamped and updated our school website! http://InsightWashington.org

Are you looking for a one stop shop to find school calendars, important links, tech resources, club info and all the school's fun competitions and challenges? Go to our ISWA website :)

It will be regularly updated with all the info you will need as a student or an LC. Check it out to see what's going on at ISWA!

We are excited to announce the Learning Coach Community is now open! The Learning Coach Community is a one-stop-shop online community available to ALL K12 Learning Coaches. In the community, LC's can receive support (either as a returning or first-time LC's), access resources for students, find tips and tools for online school, and more. Ready to connect with other families learning from home?

Go to community.k12.com to get started!

Your voice, your story, has the power to inspire! We're excited to hear from our students on their experiences. Project Elevate is your stage to shine! 🌟 Remember, no tale is too tiny to make a difference. Share your journey with us here:

https://elevate.press/link

Insight School of Washington does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.

The following person has been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:

Title IX Coordinator, Diana Figula

2601 S 35th Street, Suite 100

Tacoma, WA 98509

dfigula@k12insightwa.org

425-533-2728

Title IX inquiries may also be directed toward the U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights (OCR): https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/index.html

Information about the nondiscrimination and sex-based discrimination policies and grievance procedures, and how to report a concern or complaint can be found in the Student Handbooks.