celebrating 100 years of spelling champions
Is our next national champion at your school? Enroll your elementary or middle school for the 100th anniversary season of the Scripps National Spelling Bee to give your students the words they need to shine their light on the world.
become a regional partner
become a regional partner and give students in your community a chance to compete in the Bee!
The Bee program begins with millions of students across the country. Want to become a part of our mission of illuminating pathways to lifelong curiosity, celebrating academic achievement and enriching communities?
take your students on a journey from the classroom to the nation's capital
For $185 per school, you'll receive all the study lists, competition guides and supplementary materials needing to bring a spelling bee program to life at your school. Your school's enrollment also provides your school champion with a pathway to compete in your community's regional program and beyond!
about the bee
Since 1925, children across America have participated in classroom, school and regional spelling bees with the hope of making it to the Scripps National Spelling Bee.
did you know your students can learn while they play?
Students can play spelling and vocabulary games with all 450 words from the 2025 School Spelling Bee Study List for free!
Available to download from the App Store and Google Play