Frequently Asked Questions
K12 Photography Competition
Why is my entry or submission not showing up in the gallery?
All entries are prescreened prior to showing in the gallery. We ensure all entries meet the guidelines for the competition before approving. The approval process can take up to five business days, so if you do not see your submission right away do not be alarmed.
Will I know if my entry was approved or not?
You will receive an email from [email protected] notifying you when your entry has been approved. Should you have any additional questions, you can reach out to the competitions team at [email protected].
How many entries can I submit?
You can submit an unlimited amount of entries. All entries must be received during the Competition Entry Period.
How do I submit a photo if I am 13 years old or under?
Parents or guardians of students under the age of 13 must submit entries on behalf of their student.
Are there any size requirement or file format requirements to submit my entry?
Yes, your photo can be in .jpg, .jpeg, or .png format and should not exceed 50MB in size. Photo must be taken by you as the entrant, and can be in color or black and white, and should be uploaded in compliance with the competition requirements.
Do I retain the copyright to my submitted photos?
By submitting your photo in the competition, you consent to assign and transfer all rights, title, and interest in and to the photo, including, without limitation, all copyrights to K12 (Sponsor). The Sponsor may publish and/or promote photo, or a portion of a photo. If a photo, or a portion of photo is selected for publication and/or promotional purposes, it does not imply that it is a winning photo in this competition.
When will we hear who the photography competition winners are?
Winners will be announced in October 2024 after the conclusion of our judging period. Winners will be notified by email, or telephone, and/or U.S. mail within 5 business days of the Winner Reveal and may be required to fill out some requirement paperwork within seven days of the date specified on notification, along with some sort of video testimonial about your competition experience, or an alternate winner may be determined.
How are the photography winners determined?
At the conclusion of the Competition, winners will be determined by a panel of judges and public voting. There will be a 1st, 2nd, and People’s Choice winner in each grade level. Public voting will determine one People’s Choice winner in each grade level.
I have a question about a competition, who should I reach out to?
The best way to contact our competitions team is to email [email protected].
When will public voting OPEN for the Photography Competition and how do I vote?
Public voting will happen through the Photo Competition landing page throughout the Judging Period (effective 9 AM (ET) on August 27, 2024, through 5 PM (ET) on September 27, 2024). Any individual will be eligible to vote and will be allowed one vote per day during the voting period.
K12 National Cook-Off
Who can participate?
All U.S. students in grades 6-12 are eligible to participate in the 2024 K12 National Cook-Off.
How do students who are 13 years old or under enter?
Parents or guardians of students under age 13 must register on behalf of their student.
When is my entry due?
To enter the competition, you submit your recipe and photo of your dish by May 31, 2024.
What file format is accepted for my dish photo submissions?
Your three (3) photos can be in .jpg, .jpeg, or .png format and should not exceed 50MB in size. Photo should be uploaded in compliance with the competition requirements and should not have any editing to color or dish contents.
When will we hear who the Cook-Off winner is?
Winners will be announced after the in-person cook-off on July 13th.
I have a question about the K12 Cook-Off. Who should I reach out to?
The best way to contact our competition team is to email [email protected].
K12 Art Competition
How many art entries can I submit?
You can submit as many entries as you’d like per category―Physical Art, Digital Art, and AI Art. All entries must be received during the Competition Entry Period.
How do students who are 13 years old or under enter?
Parents or guardians of students under age 13 must register on behalf of their student.
When is my art due?
To enter the competition, you submit your artwork in any of the three categories by March 25th, 2024.
What file format is accepted for my artwork?
Yes, your photo can be in .jpg, .jpeg, or .png format and should not exceed 50MB in size. Photo must be taken by you as the entrant, and can be in color or black and white, and should be uploaded in compliance with the competition requirements.
When will we hear who the Art Competition winners are?
Winners will be announced in June 2024 after the conclusion of our judging period.
I have a question about the Art Competition. Who should I reach out to?
The best way to contact our competition team is to email [email protected].
K12 Innovation Challenge
When will the K-5th grade winners be announced?
Winners of the Kindergarten-5th grade division of the K12 Innovation Challenge will be announced via Facebook Live on April 22 at 5:30pm ET.
When will the 6-12th grade finalists be announced?
Finalists in the 6-12th grade division of the K12 Innovation Challenge will be announced via Facebook Live on April 22 at 5:30pm ET.
When and where are the in-person 6-12th grade final presentations?
Semi-finalists who are selected to present their proposals in the final round of the competition will be invited to our K12 Headquarters in Reston, VA on June 17, 2024.
I have a question about the Innovation Challenge. Who should I reach out to?
The best way to contact our competition team is to email [email protected].
K12 Robotics League
Why is it saying I am ineligible to register myself/my student for the K12 Robotics League?
This may be due to the age you are entering if your student is under 13 years of age. Please ensure that if your student is under the age of 13, you as the parent are filling out the registration form for your student and that you are inputting your age as the parent or guardian.
Am I able to register for the K12 Robotics League if I do not have a team?
Yes! If you are registering as an individual, we will pair you with a “RoboBuddy”.
Can I use the Robotics Software on a MAC computer?
No, the Cogmation robotics software is only compatible with Windows PC at this time.
When will the instructor training be available?
We are finalizing dates for instructor training, and will have more details posted on our robotics landing page at the end of October. We will also be sure to email out all details regarding instructor training to participants and instructors once the schedule is finalized.
I have a question about the Robotics League, who should I reach out to?
The best way to contact our robotics team is to email [email protected].