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Bring the Bee to your school

Three steps from enrollment to the Regional Bee. The Idaho Character Foundation reimburses first-time registration fees in full.

Enroll at spellingbee.com (opens in a new tab) Contestant template (XLSX) (opens in a new tab)

Parent of a school speller? Once your school is enrolled, create a free parent account at the Spelling Bee Resource Center (opens in a new tab) for the study lists.

Key dates

Dec. 1
First-time registration fees reimbursedIn full, by the Idaho Character Foundation
Jan. 31
Qualifying speller(s) dueEmail the regional contestant template
Regional BeeSchuler Auditorium in Boswell Hall, North Idaho College, Coeur d'AleneOpen in Google Maps (opens in a new tab)

Step by step

Three steps to the Regional Bee

  1. Enroll with ScrippsEnroll your school with the Scripps National Spelling Bee at spellingbee.com/enrollment (opens in a new tab).The Idaho Character Foundation reimburses your first-time registration fee in full on December 1.
  2. Hold your school BeeRun your school Bee to find your qualifying speller(s) for the Regional Bee.Tell your families: once your school is enrolled, parents can create a free account at the Spelling Bee Resource Center (opens in a new tab) to get the study lists.
  3. Submit your qualifying speller(s) by January 31Fill in the regional contestant template (XLSX), opens in a new tab and email it to [email protected].
Enroll at spellingbee.com (opens in a new tab)

Summary of Dr. Nelson's letter to schools

Why your school should take part

Dr. Mike Nelson, Deputy Superintendent of the Coeur d'Alene School District, says Spelling Bees build four things in students:

  • Confidence
  • Public speaking
  • Critical thinking
  • Perseverance

He also lists the opportunities that can follow: local recognition, cash rewards, scholarships and, for the Regional Bee Champion(s), a trip to Washington, D.C., for the National Bee.

Questions about the letter? Contact Dr. Nelson

Forms and links for schools

The template, rules and links you need from enrollment to the Regional Bee.

Forms

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
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