About Spelling Bee

The Spelling Bee is a series of competitions beginning at the local school level, advancing to the Regional, and then to the State competition with an opportunity to win a trip to the National Spelling Bee in Washington D.C. The event focuses on spelling and vocabulary knowledge with students in grades 5-8 eligible to compete.

Spelling Bee Timeline

Feb 3, 2021 Regional Spelling Bee at Northland Community & Technical College, Thief River Falls

Feb 16, 2021 Multi-Regional ~State Spelling Bee at Lakes Country Service Cooperative, Fergus Falls

The Bee is exploring a range of scenarios to administer the national competition while following social distancing and group assembly guidelines. The schedule for the 2021 Scripps National Spelling Bee will be announced in February 2021.

Visit www.spellingbee.com beginning May 1, 2021 for detailed information about Bee Week.