Grades 4–8 · North Idaho & northeastern Washington

The 2027 Regional Bee

Qualifying spellers in grades 4–8 from North Idaho and northeastern Washington compete at North Idaho College for a chance to advance to the Scripps National Spelling Bee.

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At a glance

Date: Saturday, February 6, 2027Check-in 9:30 AM · Bee begins 10:00 AM
Where: Schuler Auditorium in Boswell HallSchuler Performing Arts Center, North Idaho College880 W. Garden Ave., Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814Open in Google Maps (opens in a new tab)
Who: Qualifying spellers from school, local and homeschool Bees, grades 4–8
Prize: The Champion(s), each with one parent or guardian, get an all-expenses-paid trip to the Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington, D.C., in May.

Who can compete

Spellers in grades 4–8 qualify for the Regional Bee in one of two ways.

Qualify at your school or local BeeSchools submit their qualifying speller(s) by January 31. Steps for schools
Homeschooled? Qualify through INHSAThe Inland Northwest Homeschool Spelling Association holds its Homeschool Bee on Saturday, January 9, 2027. One winner from Idaho and one from Washington advance to the Regional Bee. Details at inhsa.org (opens in a new tab), where families register for the Homeschool Bee (opens in a new tab).

The prize

A trip to the National Bee

The Champion(s) advanceto the Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington, D.C., in May. Scripps confirms each January whether the region sends one or two.
All expenses paidEach Champion and one parent or guardian get an all-expenses-paid trip.

Come cheer them on

Families, future competitors and anyone who wants to cheer on the spellers are welcome to attend.

Saturday, February 6, 2027Participant check-in opens at 9:30 AM, and the Bee begins at 10:00 AM.
Hosted by North Idaho CollegeSchuler Auditorium in Boswell Hall (the Schuler Performing Arts Center), 880 W. Garden Ave., Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814. Open in Google Maps (opens in a new tab)
Nearly 200 spellersFrom across North Idaho and northeastern Washington, at one of the largest Regional Bees.

Official rules

2027 rules: coming soon

The official rules for the 2027 Inland Northwest Spelling Bee will be posted here once they're published.

Questions about the rules? Contact us

Questions about the Bee?

Email or call Dr. Mike Nelson, Deputy Superintendent of the Coeur d'Alene School District, with questions about school enrollment, eligibility or the event.

Contact: Dr. Mike Nelson
Deputy Superintendent
Coeur d'Alene School District
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (208) 664-8241