ROE #47 coordinates the delivery of the regional spelling bee each February. Each school with fifth through eighth grade students can send a school champion to compete in the Regional Bee. The winner of this regional bee competes in Washington, D.C., in the National Spelling Bee in May. Sponsors cover the expenses of the trip for the winner and one adult.
REGIONAL SPELLING BEE
February 16, 2023
10:00 am-12:00 pm
Dixon High School Auditorium
SPONSORS:
1st National Bank in Amboy
Lee/Ogle/Whiteside Regional Office of Education
Sauk Valley Media
PARTICIPANTS:
Winners of elementary school contests, grades 5 through 8, in
Lee, Ogle, and Whiteside Counties will be competing for the regional
championship; the winner will compete in the Scripps National Spelling
Bee.
Winner: TBA
2nd Place: TBA
3rd Place: TBA
Winner will compete in the National Spelling Bee!
Other prizes:
2023 United States Mint Proof Set
Online subscription to Encyclopedia Britannica
Online subscription to Merriam-Webster Unabridged
Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary
Amazon Gift Cards
Medals and pins