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Spelling Bees promote the love of language and vocabulary. The Spelling Bee helps students in Grades 4-6 and 7-9 improve their spelling, increase their vocabularies, learn concepts, and develop correct English usage beyond the level of the everyday. Students study​ the correct spelling of words from prepared study lists and participate in “round” competition in which contestants are eliminated as they misspell a word. Students prepare for the county Spelling Bee using materials provided by the County. Two students per grade level ​ċċadvance to the California State Spelling Bee.

​20​26 ߲ Spelling Bee

​Timeline of
 Important Spelling Bee Dates

Spelling Bee Virtual Informational Session 
Must register		September 18, 2025
3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.		For school administrators or spelling bee coordinators.
Registration Link:
https://sccoe.to/Spelling_Bee_Info_2026
County Spelling Bee Intent to Participate Registration 
Final Due Date
Must register		February 20, 2026Registration is limited to districts, private schools and charter schools.
Registration link:
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​(Live Now)

Sentences and definitions for spelling words on these published lists will be provided to LEAs once they register for the County Spelling Bee.  Also, an additional list with sentences and definitions will be provided to use for final rounds of school/district spelling bees.​
District/School Spelling Bee Student Form Due Date February 20, 2026
All districts and private or charter schools must submit names of students competing in the county Spelling Bee by this deadline date.
Spelling Bee Virtual Q&A Discussion Session March 4​ċ, 2026
6 to 7 p.m.
Zoom link will be shared one week before the event.
߲ Office of Education Spelling Bee Competition
March 7, 2026

Grades
4-6:
9 a.m. to Noon

Grades
7-9:
1 to 4 p.m.
County Spelling Bee at ߲ Office of Education
1290 Ridder Park Dr.
San Jose, CA 95131
California State Spelling Bee Competition 
TBD

State Spelling Bee held on

April 25, 2026 at Great Wolf Lodge/Northern California

2500 Daniels St. Manteca, CA 95336

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​2026 Spelling Bee Word Lists: 

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Elementary (Grades 4th to 6th) Word List

Junior High (Grades 7th to 9th) Word List

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2025-2026 Spelling Bee District Guide Book
Sample 2025-26 Spelling Bee Timeline
2025-2026 SCC Spelling Bee Info Session Slides
​Please Note: This year pronunciations and meanings have been eliminated from the word lists to encourage students to use a dictionary, or other sources deemed appropriate, which also increases student's vocabulary acquisition and college and career readiness​.​
Please refer to the information provided on this website, or contact ​Jhun Madriaga at JMadriaga@sccoe.org ​with questions or for further information.

For Parents​

Helping your child prepare for a spelling bee is an exercise in love, purpose, and tenacity. Studying at school is not enough.  Being your child's partner in education will model a foundation built for a lifelong love of language, a buzz for achievement, and the confidence to "bee-lieve".
 
And remember - Keep it fun! Find the joy in spelling.

Not sure how to advise your child?  Helping prepare for a spelling bee can be as easy as 1, 2, 3....or A, B, C!
  1. Read. Read. Read. Reading helps move the practice along.  Read all the books and news articles within arm's reach!

  2. Practice, Practice, Practice.  It is important that spelling is addressed every single day. Study the official word lists used in district, county, city, regional, and state spelling bees. There are countless online and readily available. 

  3. Study the rules.  Knowing spelling rules like "i before e except after c" help when learning words. And don't forget the "building blocks" of the English language!  Prefixes and suffixes, and Greek and Latin root words come in handy when constructing language. They help to understand a word's meaning and spelling convention.
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  • 2025 Elementary 
    Spelling Bee Winners
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    First Place Winner:
    Myna Nama
    6th Grade
    Los Altos School District
  • Second Place Winner:
    Austin Foz
    4th Grade
    Mount Pleasant Elementary School District 
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  • 2025 Junior High Spelling Bee Winners 
    (Grades 7-9)

    First Place Winner
    Nancy Nguyen
    7th Grade
    Mount Pleasant Elementary School District
  • Second Place Winner
    Raymond Matlob
    7th Grade​
    Alum Rock Union School District
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  • WATCH: Why is Spelling Important?​​ċ​
  • Spelling Apps for Students​
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