Meet Our 2026 Champions

We are proud to celebrate our 2026 K12 National Competition winners! From innovative ideas to creative storytelling, these students showcased incredible talent, passion, and determination.

K12 Writing Competition

Winners were announced on March 11, 2026. Explore winning entries below!

K12 Talent Showdown

Winners were announced following the live performances on June 8, 2026. Watch their performances and meet the talented winners below!

K-2 Grade Band

Polly, 2nd Grade

Washington Virtual Academy

Musical Performance Winner

K-2 Grade Band

Ali, 2nd Grade

Michigan Virtual Charter Academy

Creative Performance Winner

K-2 Grade Band

Ellie, 2nd Grade

Arkansas Virtual Academy

Variety Acts Winner

K-2 Grade Band

Jade, 2nd Grade

Virginia Virtual Academy

People's Choice Winner

3-5 Grade Band

Josiah, 3rd Grade

California Virtual Academies

Musical Performance Winner

3-5 Grade Band

Hayven, 3rd Grade

Iowa Virtual Academy

Creative Performance Winner

3-5 Grade Band

Ollivander, 3rd Grade

Ohio Virtual Academy

Variety Acts Winner

3-5 Grade Band

Landon, 4th Grade

Virginia Virtual Academy

People's Choice Winner

6-8 Grade Band

Hudson, 6th Grade

Ohio Virtual Academy

Musical Performance Winner

6-8 Grade Band

Leylani, 8th Grade

Digital Academy of Florida

Musical Performance Winner

6-8 Grade Band

Claire, 7th Grade

Ohio Virtual Academy

Creative Performance Winner

6-8 Grade Band

Francesco, 7th Grade

California Virtual Academies

Variety Acts AND People's Choice Winner

9-12 Grade Band

Leilani, 10th Grade

Arkansas Virtual Academy

Musical Performance Winner

9-12 Grade Band

Bentlieh, 12th Grade

Texas Online Preparatory School

Creative Performance Winner

9-12 Grade Band

Gerry, 10th Grade

Michigan Great Lakes Virtual Academy

People's Choice Winner

K12 Innovation Challenge

Winners were announced following the live presentations on June 11, 2026. Watch their pitches and meet the innovative winners below!

6-8 Grade Winner

Rida, 8th Grade

Canyon Park Middle School

Project: Transfer Tasks

6-8 Grade Winner

Tairah, 8th Grade

Canyon Park Middle School

Project: Transfer Tasks

6-8 Grade Winner

Navya, 8th Grade

Canyon Park Middle School

Project: Transfer Tasks

9-12 Grade Winner

Mahum, 10th Grade

Texas Virtual Academy at Hallsville

Project: Early Matters

K12 Robotics Competition

Winners were announced following the final competition on June 10, 2026. Check back soon to meet the winning teams!

K12 National Cook-Off

Winners will be announced on July 31, 2026.

K12 Reel Me Competition

Winners will be announced on August 18, 2026.

K12 Art Competition

Winners will be announced in September 2026.

K12 Photography Competition

Winners will be announced in October 2026.

Learn more about the finalists and winners from our K12 National Competitions throughout the years!

2026 Competition Winners