OCTOBER 2024 NATIONAL NEWS

Get ready to press start—registration for K12 Game On opens September 10 and runs through November 18, 2024! Open to all students in grades K-12.

K12 Game On invites students to submit an idea for their own educational video game. Power up your skills and compete for epic prizes! Submit a 6-8 sentence pitch of your educational game idea for Round 1!

Submit your 6-8 sentence K12 Game On pitch today!

For more information visit: Game On K12 - K12 Enrichment

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

Public Voting for the K12 Photography Competition is now CLOSED!

Tune in October 30, at 5:00 PM ET to find out the winners of the 2024 K12 Photography Competition! Each grade will have two winners and one People's Choice Winner YOU selected through public voting!

Date: October 30, 2024

Time: 5:00 PM ET

The K12 Photography Competition encouraged students to share their photography skills by participating in the K12 Photo Competition for a share of the $20,000+ prize pool.

Visit Photo Competition - K12 Enrichment to watch!

Join us for an exciting virtual field trip to the Norton Museum of Art, where art and storytelling unite in a unique and engaging experience designed for K-12th grade students. “Stories in Art” invites students to explore the rich narratives behind some of the museum’s most captivating artworks.

DATE: October 9. 2024

TIME: 3:00 PM ET

Click here to register!

Join K12 and Clearwater Marine Aquarium for an exciting virtual field trip! Learn what it’s like to be a part of Clearwater Marine Aquarium’s Rescue Team during this session! Go behind the scenes to learn about how CMA responds to and cares for rescued animals, such as cetaceans and sea turtles.

DATE: October 16, 2024

TIME: 2:30 PM ET

Click here to register!

Get ready for an exciting adventure at Linden Hall Farm! This K12 Virtual Field Trip will take you behind the scenes to explore the farm store and discover how they keep their apples fresh and delicious. You’ll see the fascinating apple sorting process and learn about the different apple varieties available. Plus, dive into the milking process and see how cows are milked and the steps taken to ensure top-quality milk. Don’t miss out on this fun and educational experience!

DATE: October 23, 2024

TIME: 1:00 PM ET

Click here to register!

Octopus are incredible animals with many adaptations that are almost like superpowers... plus they are some of the smartest creatures in the ocean. Join in for a trip to the National Marine Aquarium in England to learn more about these color changing, jar opening, puzzle solving, tight space squeezing marine animals. Best of all, we'll get to meet the aquarium's resident octopus!

DATE: October 30, 2024

TIME: 12:00 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

Enter our “Build Your Joy” K12 Minecraft Challenge! Dive into a world where emotions come to life and find what brings you joy! In this build challenge, you will meet Joy and Anxiety from Inside Out 2. Solve a puzzle using Microsoft MakeCode then use Minecraft Education as a canvas to build a representation of something that brings joy to your life.

Submit your build between October 1 – October 31, 2024

Submit your build here: K12 Minecraft Challenge - K12 Days of Kindness (votigo.com)

Don’t miss the K12 Enrollment & Enlistment Expo on October 4th! Whether you're considering university, community college, trade programs, or military service, this is your chance to explore a variety of pathways and connect with representatives who can help guide you toward your goals.

It’s all happening from 12-4 PM ET—register, save the date, and start planning your next big move!

Explore Your Path: Check out universities, community colleges, trade schools, and military programs to find the best fit for you.

Get Guidance: Talk with advisors and representatives to get the information you need to make informed decisions.

Make Moves: Use the resources available at the Expo to plan your next steps and take charge of your future!

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

Dreaming of college but anxious about how to pay for it? In this episode, we'll cover FASFA, scholarships, grants, loans, and work-study programs in a way that’s easy to understand. From free money hacks to savvy savings tips, we're here to help you crush your college funding game!

Reg Link: https://bit.ly/3TDh6Fu

🎙️ PODCAST: Keys for Success in Preparing for Nursing School 🎙️

Are you ready to take the first step toward an exciting career in nursing? 🩺 Join us for the Nursing Explorers Podcast with special guest Annie Ryan, where we’ll dive into essential tips for preparing for nursing school! Get insider knowledge from a professional on how to excel in this competitive field.

📅 Date: Wednesday, October 23rd

⏰ Time: 6:30 PM ET

🕒 Duration: 30 Minutes

💡 High school students listen up! This is your chance to get an exclusive look into the world of nursing and healthcare!

Registration link: https://bit.ly/3BcqWIj

Help us tell the story of your great students and families! Please send this around to your staff and encourage them to put stories into Elevate, Stride/K12’s media gathering tool. Stories can be anything related to:

• Students who are athletes, scientists, students who have their own businesses, authors, etc.
• Students who use your great schools to overcome the odds – illness, bullying, etc.
• Families who are school advocates and would be great discussing what you do with the local media.
• Any cool school events – Capitol Day, field trips, etc
• Themes – anything around national days like Hispanic Hertiage Month, MLK, Mental Wellness Month (Jan.) Black History Month (Feb.) Reading Month (Mar.), and more.

There are no wrong answers so send us your stories and help us promote your students today!

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 are so excited to announce we have a Stride K12 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 for our students to follow and connect with one another, as well as see what fun things we have happening!

Stride is partnering with the American Public University (APU), a higher education institution that provides affordable, high-quality, workforce-relevant, online education, to offer all K12-powered school graduates a 10% off tuition grant - bringing the cost to just $315 per credit hour for undergraduates on over 200 online degree and certificate programs.

APU delivers flexible, affordable education with monthly start dates to connect you to your future faster and provide the skills you need to go further.

• $0 cost textbooks/ebooks for undergraduate classes
• $0 application fee
• No entrance exams

Students can request more information from APU at https://apupartners.com/stride

Wondering when your course materials and hardware will arrive? Look no further! You can find your school’s shipping timeline by following these steps:

1. Visit the School Shipping Timeline Directory: Head over to the School Shipping Timeline Directory to locate your school’s specific shipping schedule.
2. Search by State: Use the directory to search by state. Find your state, and you’ll see a list of schools along with estimated delivery deadlines for course materials and hardware.
3. Track Shipping Status: If you’ve already confirmed your enrollment status, click on the link provided in the directory to track the shipping status of your materials and computer equipment.

Remember that if your school isn’t listed in the directory, allow approximately 7-10 business days after courses have been assigned for your order shipments to arrive.

If you need help with the Online School, Materials, or need to troubleshoot a technical problem, try out the new AI Assistant on help.k12.com! The AI Assistant can help you by popping relevant articles and videos to answer your questions and fix common issues.

Did you know you can text a live Customer Support agent for help with questions about Materials and replacements? Text your Student ID to 800-255-2020 Text Messages may vary. Data rates may apply. Click here if you need help looking up your Student ID