Is the Bee offering education resources for teachers and parents to provide to their students while learning from home?
The Bee is engaging now with teachers and parents by offering educational resources and social media-based learning opportunities.
Why did the Bee cancel the 2020 national finals?
The cancellation occurred due to the ongoing concerns about the spread of COVID-19 and uncertainty around when public gatherings would be possible or advisable. The decision followed the Bee’s announcement on March 20, 2020, that it was suspending the national finals with hopes of rescheduling. The Bee determined there was no clear path to safely set a new date in 2020. The health and safety of all participants was the top concern and basis for this decision.
Has the Bee ever canceled the national finals in its history?
2020 is the only time since World War II (1943-1945) that the Bee has canceled the national finals since the program’s inception in 1925.
Will RSVBee be available in 2022?
The RSVBee program will not be available for the 2022 Scripps National Spelling Bee.
Can my school get a refund for our enrollment fee?
The school enrollment fee is nonrefundable. Once a school paid the enrollment fee for the 2022-2023 school year, the key contact received online access to spelling bee materials. Teachers had the opportunity to use the materials to prepare students for classroom and school spelling bees during the first part of the school year, long before the coronavirus (COVID-19) situation escalated.