Spelling Bee
The Butte County Office of Education (BCOE) is pleased to host the Butte County Spelling Bee 2023 competition. The spelling bee is open for Butte County students in grades 4-9.
ABOUT
ABOUT
The Butte County Office of Education coordinates the Elementary Spelling Bee for grade 4-6 students and the Junior High Spelling Bee for students in grades 7-9. Butte County Spelling Bees give students the opportunity to demonstrate their spelling ability, think on their feet, and speak before an audience.
BCOE will host two county spelling bees:
Butte County Elementary Spelling Bee (Grades 4-6)
- March 31st, 2023
- Oroville State Theater, 1489 Meyers Street, Oroville, CA
- Check-in begins at 7:20 am. Competition starts promptly at 8:00 am.
Butte County Junior High Spelling Bee (Grades 7-9)
- March 31st, 2023
- Oroville State Theater, 1489 Meyers Street, Oroville, CA
- Check-in begins at 12:30 pm. Competition starts promptly at 1:00 pm.
How To Qualify
How To Qualify
Each school must register its participant(s) by March 3rd. It is up to each school staff to determine how they select their participants for the county bees. Any competition a school uses is acceptable.
Each school may send two students to their respective divisions of the bee. Schools that have students in grades 4-8, or any other combination of elementary & junior high grades, may send two students to the elementary bee and two students to the junior high bee.
Winners
Winners
The 1st and 2nd place winners from each Butte County Spelling Bee will advance to the California Spelling Bee which will be held in San Joaquin County on May 13th, 2023. Check back for more information.
CONTACT
CONTACT
Additional information about Butte County Spelling Bee Competition is available by e-mailing or phoning Mary Ellen Garrahy
Participation
Participation
Registration is done solely online. If your school would like to participate in one, or both of the Butte County Spelling Bees, please complete the registration by March 10th. There is a registration fee for the Elementary School Bee that is $50.00 per school. The registration for the Junior High Spelling Bee is $50.00 per spelling bee.
Students will not be allowed to compete in the bee unless registration has been submitted online by Friday, March 3rd.
Important Dates at a Glance
Important Dates at a Glance
December 14th - SCHOOL REGISTRATION FORM DUE
Online registration must be completed by schools who intend to participate in the Butte County Spelling Bee
School Admin - School Registration to Participate in County Bee
March 3rd - STUDENT REGISTRATION FORM DUE
Online Registration with student information must be received by March 3rd by participating schools. You must have each participant's parent complete a Parent Authorization Form and email the form to Mary Ellen Garrahy. School administrators will determine which students advance to the Butte County Spelling Bee.
School Admin - County Elementary Bee Registration Link (4-6th)
School Admin - County Jr High Bee Student Registration Form (7th - 9th)
Parent Authorization Form - To be completed and returned by parent of each student participating in the Butte County Spelling Bee. Due March 3rd