Spelling Be Details

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.

1. Semifinals - 6th Grade:  DATE TBA (3rd - 4th Period; 10:32am to 12:10pm)

2. Semifinals - 7th Grade:  DATE TBA  (After school; 3:00pm to 4:00pm)

3. Semifinals - 8th Grade:  DATE TBA (After school; 2:00pm to 3:00pm)

4. Finals - Top 9 Spellers from 6th, 7th & 8th Grade:   DATE TBA (After school; 3:00pm to 4:00pm)

Document Links: (1) Scripps Wordlist (2) Scripps Guidelines (3) DMS Spelling Bee Rules (4) Scripps Book List

*Please download all 4 documents

Student Resource List can be found at this link.  

*Please bookmark this link for future reference!  Latest updates will be posted on this document.

Study App and Pro-Tips Video:  

*WordClub is an app designed by Scripps to help students study.  After Labor Day, this year's words will be uploaded into the app (referred to as "2027 words").  

*First time participating in a spelling bee?  We've got you covered!  Watch this Pro-Tips video to learn tips for success.  Video includes step-by-step instructions about the verbal spelling bee format.

*Also, if you choose to participate in the spelling bee for all 3 years you attend Dartmouth, you earn entry into the "Dartmouth 3-PEAT Spellers Club."  Click on this link to see the list of inductees from previous years.

2025 Dartmouth Spell Bee Winners

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.

3-PEAT SPELLER CLUB

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!