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Announcements
September 4, 2024 – Scripps Online Testing Platform OTP) – As part of your school’s enrollment with the HCLS Spelling Bee, educators at your school will receive access to the Online Testing Platform, the Bee’s platform that gives educators maximum flexibility in running a spelling bee program. With Classroom and School levels, educators can set online spelling and vocabulary tests in place of hosting an in-person Classroom or School spelling bee. HCLS will confirm access to the OTP once enrollment and payment processing is complete for all schools. Please stay tuned for updates.
Important Dates
Sept 30 – HCLS Online Registration closes
Oct 2024 – Scripps Educator OTP Webinar (link to follow)
Oct 15 – HCLS Spelling Bee Info Session at 7 pm via Zoom
Feb 3, 2025 – Classroom and School Bees completed
Feb 10, 2025 – Deadline for schools to submit winner and alternate
March 22, 2025, at 2pm – HCLS Spelling Bee (location to follow)
May 25 – 31, 2025 – Scripps National Spelling Bee (Bee Week) in National Harbor, Maryland. (100th anniversary!)
Visit spellingbee.com for a full schedule closer to the date
