100 years of the bee

100 years of the bee

beeloved since 1925

The Bee’s vision is to give students the words they need to shine their light on the world, and we’re carrying it with us into the next 100 years of our program.

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Calling all spelling bee alumni!

Did you compete in the National Competition of the Scripps National Spelling Bee? We’re looking to engage with our former national competitors, bringing you news about upcoming events and ways that we’re celebrating in 2025 and beyond. Be sure to sign up for our alumni network to receive emails from the Bee and stay up-to-date with all the buzz!

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