The Columbus Blue Jackets are thrilled to offer students and schools the chance to participate in the Scripps National Spelling Bee through the Blue Jackets Regional Spelling Bee.

The spelling bee offers numerous academic, literacy, and life skill benefits, including:

  • Enhancing spelling abilities, expanding vocabulary, and fostering proper English usage.
  • Encouraging the growth of self-confidence, responsibility, and independence.
  • Providing valuable experience in building essential skills for public speaking, language comprehension, effective study habits, and mastering new concepts.

Schools will host their own spelling bee competitions, and the first-place winner from the school-level bee will move on to compete in the Blue Jackets online qualifier. The top 40-scoring students from the online qualifier will earn a seat at the 2026 Blue Jackets Regional Spelling Bee for a chance to compete in Washington, D.C. at the Scripps National Spelling Bee. The Regional Bee champion will receive an all-expenses-paid trip to Washington, D.C. to represent the region at the national competition.

HOW TO ENROLL

  1. Create an account with Scripps National Spelling Bee.
  2. Sign in using the email and password.
  3. Click ‘Begin Enrollment’ and follow the steps to:
    • Find your school.
    • Identify your School Bee Coordinator.
    • Compete payment.
ENROLL NOW

IMPORTANT DATES

August 19: School Enrollment Opens

September 1-January 25: School/Local Spelling Bees Conducted

January 25 : Deadline for School Champions to register for Regional Bee

January 25-February 15 : Online Testing Conducted

March: Columbus Blue Jackets Regional Bee at Nationwide Arena

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Who’s eligible to participate in the Blue Jackets Regional Spelling Bee?

Any student whose school is registered and has held a local spelling bee can compete for a chance to advance to the regional level.

What counties are eligible to participate?

Click here for a list of eligible counties.

Is there a registration fee?

The enrollment fee for the Scripps Spelling Bee program is $75 per school throughout the entire enrollment period.

What grade levels are able to participate in the Spelling Bee?

Grades K-8

How will students who are selected to compete in the Blue Jackets Regional Spelling Bee be determined?

The top 40-scoring students from the online testing platform will earn a seat at the 2026 Blue Jackets Regional Spelling Bee.

The first-place winner from the school-level bee will move on to compete in the online qualifier. Schools will need to host their spelling bees by Sunday, January 25.

Who do I contact with questions?

If you have questions regarding your educator portal or items located within this portal, please contact the Scripps National Spelling Bee by visiting https://www.spellingbee.com/contact.

*The Columbus Blue Jackets are not responsible for and do not maintain the educator portals.

If you have questions regarding the Blue Jackets Regional Bee, please contact Ivy Johnson at [email protected].