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Scripps National Spelling Bee

Scripps National Spelling Bee guide: How to watch, rules and prizes

  • May 26

Merced County student reaches Scripps National Spelling Bee

  • Mar 31
Julia Demaree Nikhinson

Visalia boy finishes 2nd at 2025 Scripps National Spelling Bee

  • May 30, 2025

3 Central Valley students in Scripps National Spelling Bee

  • May 27, 2025

Merced student recognized for run at Scripps National Spelling Bee

  • Jun 18, 2024

Merced student ties for 7th place at Scripps National Spelling Bee

  • May 31, 2024

Sanger student makes it to Scripps National Spelling Bee

  • Mar 20, 2024

Spelling Bee crowns champ after he confidently spells this word

  • Jun 2, 2023

Latest Videos

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Visalia student finishes 2nd at 2025 Scripps National Spelling Bee

  • May 30, 2025
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3 Central Valley students in Scripps National Spelling Bee

  • May 27, 2025
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Merced student recognized for run at Scripps National Spelling Bee

  • Jun 18, 2024
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11-year-old Fresno boy to be in Scripps National Spelling Bee

  • Jun 12, 2021
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Brother, sister create virtual spelling bee to replace Scripps competition canceled due to pandemic

  • May 18, 2020
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Fresno spelling bee champ to return as guest

  • May 26, 2018
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Six-year-old girl youngest to compete at the Scripps National Spelling Bee

  • Jul 22, 2017
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Students at Fugman Elementary welcomed back spelling bee champ

  • Jul 3, 2017

Latest Stories

Tulare County student headed to Scripps National Spelling Bee

The Tulare County Office of Education hosted its 24th annual Spelling Championship, and it was quite impressive.

  • Mar 10, 2023
Alex Brandon/AP

What to know about the 2022 Scripps National Spelling Bee finals

In 2021, the bee returned, but with a few changes.

  • Jun 3, 2022
KGO-TV

'She worked for this': Louisiana town throws Spelling Bee champ a parade fit for Mardi Gras

The 14-year-old spelling whiz made headlines earlier this month, becoming the first African-American to win the spelling bee.

  • Jul 20, 2021

11-year-old Fresno boy to be in Scripps National Spelling Bee

Complex words are elementary for 11-year-old Achuth Vinay of Fresno. He spells with ease and confidence.

  • Jun 12, 2021

Valley locals to compete in 2018 Scripps National Spelling Bee

The Scripps National Spelling Bee starts Tuesday and two boys are hoping to keep the trophy here in the Central Valley.

  • May 28, 2018