Spelling Bee is a great way to strengthen command of the English language, learn new words and concepts, and build comprehension skills. It is also a great way to learn how to stand up in front of peers and compete in a friendly way.
Redmond Elementary PTSA has enrolled the school in the Scripps National Spelling Bee Program. It is one of the nation’s oldest spelling competitions, which helps students improve their spelling, increase their vocabularies, learn concepts, and develop correct English usage of a wide range of words.
Registration is open to all students in Grades 1 through 5. The cost is $15, payable online at the time of registration. The last day of registration is on 11/18/2026 (Thursday). No registration after Nov.18, 2026. The fee covers enrollment and access to the Scripps National Spelling Bee 2026-2027 Study List, a participation certificate, and supplies.
Click here to register for the spelling bee till Nov. 18th 2026
Need help covering costs for this program? Success funds are available to ensure everyone can participate. Please get in touch with your class teacher for further information regarding financial assistance.
What to expect after registering?
Registration Deadline: NOV.18th, 2026 11:45 PM
Spelling Bee Preliminary: Jan 21st, 2027
School Spelling Bee: Feb 18th, 2027
Local Spelling Bee: Not Conducted by Redmond Elementary PTSA. Regional Spelling Bee of King and Snohomish County. 03/29/2027 .
Nationals: Not Conducted by Redmond Elementary PTSA. For State Representing Spellers. TBD.
Q. What is SpellingBee? How do I participate?
A. The SpellingBee in Redmond Elementary is a PTSA initiative at the school level. The SpellingBee competition is a Bee format conducted based on the Scripps Spelling Bee.
Q. How do I register my child?
A. Please complete and submit the registration form that is found on the PTSA website before the mentioned deadline and follow the next steps sent in the email after registration.
Q. Our family is out of town for the written round preliminary/final round for the school-level spelling bee; can we retake?
A. We cannot provide another date for any reason, as it is a competition measured against other participants.
Q. How should my child prepare?
A. We will provide the word list and recommended books to read to prepare at home recommended by the Scripps National Spelling Bee. Please use that to prepare at home.
Q. I didn't get my word list after registering? Why?
A. We, the Spelling Bee chair and co-chairs, are working to send the list by Friday at 6 PM every week for all the registered parents of that week. If you don't receive it by the week's Friday at 6 PM, email the Spelling Bee team.
The PTSA sincerely thanks Kumon Math and Reading Center of Redmond for their generous donation supporting our SpellingBee program. Their commitment to education enriches student learning, and we’re grateful for their valued partnership in our school community.
Questions? Contact us at spellingbee@redmondelptsa.org or spellingbee2@redmondelptsa.org
