Spelling Bee

The Scripps National Spelling Bee


European PTA is the proud sponsor of the Scripps National Spelling Bee for all DoDEA-Europe Schools.  Each year, talented spellers compete at the school level and then at the European level for a chance to go to Washington, D.C. to represent DoDEA-Europe in the national competition. 


School Registration


In order to take part in the European PTA Spelling Bee you must enroll your school in the Scripps National Spelling Bee program at:

http://SpellingBee.com

sPELLING bEE Registration Benefits

All schools that enroll in the Scripps National Spelling Bee program will receive the following*:

  • Online Access to the Teacher Portal, the teachers-only area of SpellingBee.com 
 
  • Official Study List for your students, organized by difficulty level
 
  • Study Materials for your school champion
 
  • The 2023 Classroom Pronouncer Guide for use in conducting classroom bees
 
  • The 2023 School Pronouncer Guide for use in conducting a school-wide bee
 
  • The 2023 Rules for Local Spelling Bees
 
  • Online Testing Capability so that local programs can continue regardless of temporary closures due to COVID-19 
 
  • Access to the 2023 Great Words, Great Works Book List for students to read their spelling and vocabulary words in the context of engaging, grade-appropriate books
 
  • Customizable Certificates for your participants and school champion
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2021-2022 Spelling Bee Registration fEES

​EVERY PARTICIPATING SCHOOL must pay a registration fee to Scripps upon registration: .                                        
  •  GENERAL REGISTRATION (Aug. 22 through Jan. 31)  . . . . . .  $175 
 
EVERY PARTICIPATING SCHOOL must also pay a participation fee to European PTA:   .                                                                                                      
  •  PTA/PTSA UNITS IN GOOD STANDING  . . . . . .  FREE
  •  PTA/PTSA UNITS THAT ARE NOT IN GOOD STANDING BY JANUARY 1, 2023  . . . . . .  $150
  •  NON-PTA SCHOOLS OR GROUPS  . . . . . .  $350

ALL PAYMENTS OF PARTICIPATION FEES for PTA/PTSA Units that are NOT in good standing and for Non-PTA schools or groups must be submitted online at http://2023EPTABeeFees.cheddarup.com by March 16, 2023.

Running Your School Spelling Bee

  • Local Spelling Bee rules and materials will be available at SpellingBee.com as soon as your school completes the online registration process       
                     
  • Local Spelling Bees must be completed BY MARCH 3, 2023
 
  • Your school's Spelling Bee Coordinator must complete the online School Champion Registration Form at SpellingBee.com with your School Champion's contact information no later than MARCH 6, 2023
 
  • QUESTIONS regarding Spelling Bee registration and participation should be directed to the European PTA Spelling Bee Chair at [email protected]

The 2023 European PTA Regional Spelling Bee

  • At this point in time we are planning to host an in-person Bee at Ramstein Elementary School on Saturday, March 18, 2023 at 9am, COVID-permitting. Should the pandemic situation not allow for an in-person event, we will offer the Bee virtually for local champions on the same date. (the Online Testing Platform would be available to all qualified spellers over a 24 hour period)

  • Each participating school may send ONE winner to compete in the Bee

  • The winner of the European PTA Regional Spelling Bee and a parent or guardian will receive round trip plane fare and lodging accommodations in Washington, D.C. to compete in the 2023 Scripps National Spelling Bee, courtesy of European PTA if conditions permit an in-person event

2023 EPTA SCRIPPS NATIONAL SPELLING BEE PROGRAM REGISTRANTS

The following schools have officially registered with Scripps to participate in the 2023 EPTA Scripps National Spelling Bee program as of 4:30pm on 1/28/23:

  • AFNORTH International School
  • Alconbury ES
  • Aukamm ES
  • Aviano ES
  • Garmisch EMS
  • Grafenwoehr ES
  • Kaiserslautern ES
  • Kaiserslautern MS
  • Landstuhl EMS
  • ​Naples ES
  • Netzaberg MS
  • Patch ES
  • Patch MS
  • Ramstein IS
  • Ramstein MS
  • Sigonella ES
  • Spangdahlem ES
  • Stuttgart ES
*Pending receipt of check by Scripps

Congratulations to Our 2022 EPTA Spelling Bee Champions

Congratulations to the winner and first runner up of the 2022 European PTA Regional Spelling Bee, Paolo Manaois  and Akira Harris! 


​While Paolo, a 3rd grader from Ramstein Intermediate School, was our 2022 EPTA Regional Spelling Bee Champion, he was unfortunately unable to attend the 2022 Scripps National Spelling Bee due to prior family commitments. 

​This gave Akira, an 8th grader at Patch Middle School, the chance to travel to Washington, D.C. to represent EPTA and DoDEA Europe in last year's national bee and finishing in a tie for 135th place out of 229 spellers from around the world!

SPELLING BEE QUESTIONS?     Email the EPTA Spelling Bee Chair at [email protected]