CodeHS JavaScript Insider: Spring Themed Projects, Extension Ideas, and More!
📚 Spring Themed Projects
We love using projects from the CodeHS Project Catalog to throw some seasonal fun into our courses. Here are a few JavaScript projects that are perfect to implement in your classroom this spring.
🤔 Spring Extension Ideas
In the last newsletter, we shared a few different tutorials – like Strings, Arrays, Objects, and Game Development – that would be a great way to challenge hungry students. Now that they're nearing the end of their year in JavaScript, some may be wondering how to use it in its natural environment, the internet browser. Consider assigning them a few lessons from the first module in our Web Development course, which show students how to apply JavaScript to an HTML page with the script tag. Note: Some knowledge of HTML, or a willingness to learn, is encouraged.
✏️ Teaching Resource: Assessment Options
Looking for a way to wrap up the school year? There are multiple available options in our JavaScript courses, depending on interest and time availability -- culminating games like Break Out or Helicopter, a Final Exam with online multiple choice questions and offline free response questions, and the Final Project that has students imagine and develop their own program. Of course you could also assign something from our Project Catalog as well! Any combination of these options provides students with the opportunity to demonstrate their proficiency in JavaScript.
🛠️ CodeHS Product Updates Page
Check out our product changelog to stay up to date with the latest features, improvements, and fixes to CodeHS. Some of the notable updates/features that you should take advantage of this year are:
💸 Student Scholarship Application
Calling All High School Seniors - Now Accepting Applications!
CodeHS is proud to invite all eligible students to apply for the CodeHS Scholarship! We will award $1,000 grants to 10 students who plan to study computer science and related fields at the post-secondary level.
Review the scholarship eligibility requirements and learn how your students can apply today. All applications are due by May 20th, 2026 @ 11:59 PM CT.
💡 2026 CodeHS Virtual Teacher Conference
Registration is now open for the 2026 CodeHS Virtual Teacher Conference! Join fellow educators Saturday, April 11th 10:30 AM - 1:00 PM CT as they share insights, best practices, and valuable tips to enhance your computer science teaching. Attendees will also receive:
A trial of CodeHop, Tynker, or CodeHS Pro until June 30th
An exclusive Digital Swag Bag featuring CodeHS virtual backgrounds, posters, and more
Entry into a raffle for a chance to win an iPad
🗝️ Check Out CodeHS Pro
CodeHS Pro has a full suite of tools to help teachers streamline their workflow and support student growth this year. Unlock access to the Fast Grade tool, student progress tracking, lesson plans, and more. Learn more about CodeHS Pro here.
💬 Stay connected
Chat with others in the CodeHS Educators Facebook Group
Explore the CodeHS JavaScript TopicHub
Happy Coding! 💻
- The CodeHS Team