October 2026
6th grade during class
7th grade 3 PM – 4 PM
6th grade during class
7th grade 3 PM – 4 PM
8th grade 2pm - 3pm
All School 3pm - 4pm
Bee Details:
-The goal of each semifinal is to identify the top 3 spellers per grade.
-The final will include the top 9 spellers in the school.
Semifinals - 6th Grade: DATE TBA (3rd - 4th Period; 10:32am to 12:10pm)
Semifinals - 7th Grade: DATE TBA (After school; 3:00pm to 4:00pm)
Semifinals - 8th Grade: DATE TBA (After school; 2:00pm to 3:00pm)
Finals - Top 9 Spellers from 6th, 7th & 8th Grade: DATE TBA (After school; 3:00pm to 4:00pm)
Attachments: (1) Scripps Wordlist (2) Scripps Spelling Bee Guidelines (3) Dartmouth Spelling Bee Rules
-Please download all 3 attachments PRIOR to submitting form at https://bit.ly/4dtglXr
We had an awesome spelling bee 2025!
Dartmouth's spelling bee champion is 8th grader OWEN B.
His winning word was "salvageable".
Thanks so much to our three wonderful spelling bee officials: Mrs. Silva, Ms. Crocker and Ms. Irvine!
Also, a big thanks to Mr. Boggs and Home & School Club as well!!
FINALISTS
Grade 6
Vidisha S. - 6th grade - 1st place
Aira H. - 6th grade - 2nd place
Nathan S. - 6th grade - 3rd place
Grade 7
Grace T. - 1st place
Isaac K. - 2nd place
Aarav S. - 3rd place
Grade 8
Owen B. - 1st place
Brishan P. - 2nd place
Justin S. - 3rd place
Our three top spellers in the school will now go forward to try to qualify for the Regional Spelling Bee in March.
It involves taking an online qualifier exam in mid-February.
Compete in the Spell Bee ALL THREE YEARS and become a member of the 3-PEAT SPELLER CLUB. Receive a special certificate and the 3-PEAR SPELLER PIN!