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Join the Spelling Bee and watch as students soar to new heights of confidence and academic excellence! This engaging event helps students expand their vocabulary, promote literacy, and sharpen their comprehension skills. Along the way, participants develop effective study habits and learn the value of working towards their goals. The Spelling Bee is more than just a competition—it's a celebration of knowledge and personal growth!The Spelling Bee is a series of spelling contests starting with a classroom bee, then a school building bee, finally a district level bee. The winner from the district will advance to the Regional Bee in Redwood Falls. The regional bee winner will then advance to the National Spelling Bee. It is an all-expenses paid trip for the winners (including one adult) to compete in the 2024-25 Scripps National Spelling Bee in National Harbor, Maryland.
All nine Minnesota Service Cooperatives have collaborated as one regional partner. This allows Minnesota to send NINE Regional Bee Champions to the Scripps National Spelling Bee compared to the five in previous years. We are excited to give more students from Minnesota the opportunity to represent our state and compete with other kids around the United States.A special "Thank you" to those who helped make the Spelling Bee happen; the Southwest West Central Service Cooperative (SWWC SC), Minnesota Service Cooperatives, Lathrop GPM, Medica, Wex, Merriam-Webster, Encyclopedia Britannica.
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The first place regional winner will go on to the Scripps National Spelling Bee.A total of nine winners from Minnesota will attend the National Bee.Eligibility: students in grades 5-8In order to participate in the Regional Spelling Bee event in Redwood Falls, SCHOOLS MUST REGISTER WITH BOTH SWWC Service Cooperative and with Scripps National Spelling Bee. www.spellingbee.comThere can be NO Livestreaming or videotaping of the Spelling Bee Competitions. The words that are provided by Scripps are used all around the country; therefore, we cannot give others an unfair advantage.
TIMELINES & FEES
Scripps - https://spellingbee.com/Merriam-Webster is a prize donor.Early Enrollment Fee: $185
August 20, 2024, through October 31, 2024
Enrollment School Fee: $199.00
November 1, 2024, to January 31, 2025
SWWC- Registration Fee: $100 per student attending the Regional Bee
- Registration deadline: November 21, 2024
- Classroom & School Bee's can start at any time.
- Winner & Participation form due prior to February 4, 2025.
District Winner & Participation Form Submission:Due to SWWC no later than February 4, 2025
