Spelling Bee
The Bee's Purpose is to help students improve their spelling, increase their vocabularies, learn concepts and develop correct English usage that will help them all their lives. Participating schools enroll through Spellingbee.com. 3rd through 8th graders compete at preliminary School Bees, sending their champions to the Boulder Valley Regional Event sponsored by BVSD. The winner of the Regional Event advances on to the Scripps National Spelling Bee is scheduled for May 2023. Please check with your Gifted/Talented Advisors to find out if your school is participating.
Note: Not all competitions are offered at every school. Check with your school to see if these competitions are offered.
Logistics:
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Schools submit their school Champion by February 11, 2023
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BVSD Regional Spelling Bee will be held on March 11, 2023, 8:30am, Nevin Platt Middle School
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Read here on the structure and what to expect at the Regional Spelling Bee
The enrollment fee is $175 per school
Registration Deadline is December 31, 2022
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