Yes.  We will have a sitting area set up outside the auditorium for guardians, caregivers, and school staff to wait while the competition is held inside. Students will be released on a scheduled basis depending on their status as the day progresses. You can leave when your child has been released.

Your child will receive a personal trophy and his/her/their name will be added to the perpetual trophy delivered to the school site. Parents will receive information about the State Spelling Bee that takes place May 13, 2023 in San Joaquin, CA. 

All children can bring a light snack and water to the competition. There will be a scheduled break.

No. We will have a sitting area set up outside the auditorium for guardians, caregivers, and school staff to wait while the competition is held inside. Students will be released on a scheduled basis depending on their status as the day progresses. 

No. All children must be registered to participate in the SBCEO Spelling Bee through their sponsor school. Please contact your child’s school for specific qualifying information at that site.