Encourage Your Student to Compete on a National Stage

Your students’ talent and creativity could take center stage, allowing them to connect with professional judges and win exciting prizes in a K12 competition. If your school-aged child meets the eligibility guidelines, we encourage them to participate, regardless of whether they attend a K12-powered school or not.

Check out our current competitions below:

Previous Contests & Competition Winners

Check out the winners of our previous national competitions and see their winning works.

2024 K12 Innovation Winners

Congratulations to our 2024 K12 Innovation Challenge winners! This year’s challenge focused on protecting the environment for animals and wildlife worldwide. Participants could enter individually or in teams of up to three, submitting proposals for solutions in six thematic areas: habitat restoration, ocean vitality, future farms, endangered species, animal welfare and rescue, and community engagement. We extend our gratitude to our partners — Exploring by the Seat of Your Pants, Clearwater Marine Aquarium, and Ecology Project International (EPI) — for making this challenge a success. 

2024 K12 Robotics Winners

The 2023 K12 Robotics League culminated in a final robo-rivalry hosted at K12 headquarters in Reston, VA where 18 teams battled it out for the title of national champion. Congratulations to all the students who participated in this year’s league—you’ve demonstrated incredible creativity, problem-solving skills, and coding expertise. Be proud of your achievements and enjoy this exciting culmination of your hard work! A big thank you to Cogmation Robotics for partnering with us to help make the K12 Robotics League a possibility this year. Be sure to watch the competition and meet the winners below!

2024 K12 Art Winners

The 2024 K12 Art Competition came to a close, with some impressive artistic talent and innovation displayed across all grade levels! In this year’s competition, students had the opportunity to explore traditional 2D physical art as well as two new categories—digital and AI art. We were thrilled to see students embracing these new mediums and pushing the boundaries of creativity. Congratulations to all our winners and keep up the great artistic work – we cannot wait to see what you create in the future. Watch the winner reveal and check out our virtual art gallery with all these amazing works of art!

National Contests & Activities

Our national contests and activities are for individuals enrolled in K12-powered schools. These are usually monthly events that result in national winners and include a variety of fun and interesting topics.

Back to School Minecraft Challenge

Do your student love playing Minecraft, and want to share their passion of gaming with other students who also love it? Encourage your student to participate in our monthly Minecraft Challenge for Kindergarten-12th grade students!

Discover the wonders of wildlife from anywhere! Your student could get the chance to explore with our partners at Clearwater Marine Aquarium, and Exploring by the Seat of Your Pants. Our virtual trips offer exciting animal encounters, engaging lessons, and safe exploration – all from your home or classroom.

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