Pictured above is former VH student, Connor Aberle, competing at the Scripps National Spelling Bee. We are proud to be the home of two State champions (and National Semifinalists), Connor Aberle and Shaina Clark.
OPEN TO ALL AREA HOMESCHOOLERS AND UNSCHOOLERS!
All homeschoolers are welcome to participate in the Village Home Spelling Bee. Whether you are a word-lover, or want to build up your spelling and vocabulary skills, this is an excellent opportunity for you!
Village Home hosts the Spelling bee as a service to the homeschool community in Oregon to
encourage spelling and literacy. In addition to our Championship Bee for participants in grades 4
through 8, we also offer a junior competition for participants in grades K through 3. This low-pressure
Bee is a fun way for younger spellers to get their feet wet.
About the Competition: The Spelling Bee is sponsored by the EW Scripps Company and local
spelling bee sponsors. The National Spelling Bee is the largest, most popular competition for word
lovers in first through eighth grade. The winner of Village Home’s Championship Bee advances to
the Regional Bee sponsored by the Portland Tribune. The Regional Bee winner competes in the
national competition, typically in Washington D.C.
Eligibility: Village Home’s competition is open to all homeschooled learners who are in 4th to 8th grade and who have not reached the age of 15 on or before August 31 of the current academic year. The Village Home Spelling Bee is open to homeschoolers and unschoolers, but not to learners in public schools, including public online charter schools. Learners in public schools should contact their own school to find out the availability of their school’s Bee. If you are not in 4th grade yet, you may enter our Junior Bee instead.
Spelling Bee Details
Date/Time: Tuesday, February 6, 2024 at 1:30pm (Deadline to register is January 29, 2024)
Location: Village Home, 5150 SW Watson, Beaverton, OR (Williams Room)
Cost: $15 to all homeschoolers in Oregon, which covers the cost of entry fees and study lists
Click here to REGISTER as a Speller by Monday January 29, 2024
The Spelling Bee will be held Tuesday, February 6, 2024. All spellers and their families and friends are welcome to attend. We have a large room at the next-door church building.
Preparing for the Bee
The 2024 study list is available. Please email bees@villagehome.org to be sent a copy of the Study List.
There are 450 words in this study list. Start with the words you think can spell easily. When you feel
pretty good about those, add some more words and practice with them. This year’s Bee will focus
on Spelling and Vocabulary, so looking up the words’ definitions will help you learn and remember the spelling and ace the vocabulary portion. Follow our Spelling blog at villagebeehive.blogspot.com for tips, tricks, fun activities, and news about the Bee!
