Register your school to participate in the 2026 Spelling Bee.

You will register for the number of students your district will advance to the Regional Bee on February 12th.

Participation Fee per student advancing to the Regional Bee: Full Members – $175.00 / student advancing

Associate Members – $292.00 / student advancing

Our student programs are exclusive for associate and full members. If your district is currently not a member and would like to explore membership options, please contact Michelle Wang, Educator Director.

Scripps Enrollment & Fees

• August 25th - January 30th

You must also be registered with Scripps in order to participate in the Regional Spelling Bee.

Included in your enrollment to Scripps are: Official Pronouncers guide, Online Access to the Teacher’s Only Resources on the Website, Vocabulary Materials for the classroom, study materials, The Great Words, Great Works reading list, Britannica Online for Kids, Participation Certificates, and online testing platform.

Enroll with Scripps

Important Spelling Bee Dates

Spelling Bee Coordinators Meeting

Spelling Bee Coordinator's meeting is for all schools wanting to participate in the 2026 Region 7 Regional Spelling Bee sponsored by Resource Training & Solutions at Ritsche Auditorium at St. Cloud State University in February. At this meeting we will go through updates to the spelling bee program and answer any questions you may have about hosting a school level meet. We strongly encourage ALL Coordinators to attend this meeting.

• Tuesday, December 3, 2025 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
  • Virtual Meeting Via Zoom
  • RSVP to Attend (BUTTON): https://registration.resourcecoop-mn.gov/EventRegistration/15855

Deadlines to Register for Spelling Bee

• December 20, 2025 - Resource Training & Solutions Deadline
• January 30, 2026 Registration Deadline - Scripps Spelling Bee
  • Register Button: https://spellingbee.com/enrollment

District Spelling Bee Weeks

• Participating Schools should complete their District Spelling Bee between January 2 - 28, 2026

Deadline to Submit Materials for your District Winner(s) to Participate in the Regional Spelling Bee

• January 30, 2026

Region 7 Regional Spelling Bee- Ritsche Auditorium at St. Cloud State University

• Thursday, February 12, 2025
  • 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm Registration & Check-in for Spellers
  • 12:45 pm Welcome & Introductions
  • 1:00 pm Spelling Bee Competition Starts
  • SNOW DAY: Tuesday, March 3, 2026

National Spelling Bee Week

Week of Memorial Day Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center in National Harbor, Maryland

For more information, contact Bonnie Hedlund 320-255-3236 ext 302 or bhedlund@resourcecoop-mn.gov