Spelling Bee

Each February, CESA #1 coordinates a series of regional spelling bees for the top spellers from schools throughout Southeastern Wisconsin. The champion from each of the five regional bees advances to the Badger State Spelling Bee in Madison sponsored by the Wisconsin State Journal. The top three finishers at the state spelling bee will represent Wisconsin at the Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington D.C.

Students in grades 3-8 in participating districts are eligible to compete. Registration takes place in the fall. For more information, please contact the CESA #1 spelling bee coordinator.

2018 State Spelling Bee Co-Champions

The 2018 Badger State Spelling Bee ended in a first-place tie between Hanna Ghouse, an 8th grade student at KTEC West in Kenosha, and Immanuel Goveas, a 5th-grader at Riverside Elementary School in Menomonee Falls. Congratulations to both of these talented CESA #1 spellers!!

Badger State Spelling Bee ends in tie for first time in at least 40 years

Both Hanna and Immanuel advanced to the Scripps National Spelling Bee May 27th - June 1st.

2018 CESA #1 Regional Spelling Bee Champions

Five spelling bee champions from the CESA #1 region advanced to the Badger State Spelling Bee on Saturday, March 24, 2018.

I - Hannah Yoo, Grade 5, Burleigh Elementary School (Brookfield)

II - Hanna Ghouse, Grade 8, KTEC West (Kenosha)

III - Immanuel Goveas, Grade 5, Riverside Elementary School (Menomonee Falls)

IV - Manzoor Mohis, Grade 6, Elmwood Elementary School (New Berlin)

V - Tyler Jossart, Grade 8, Oak Creek East Middle School

Congratulations to all of this year's spellers!