CBJ Spelling Bee FAQs

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].