About the Bee
Who makes the Bee happen
The Inland Northwest Spelling Bee is the official regional qualifier for the Scripps National Spelling Bee, for 4th–8th grade spellers in North Idaho and northeastern Washington.
- SponsorIdaho Character Foundation
- FacilitatorCoeur d'Alene School District
- Host, each FebruaryNorth Idaho College
Nearly200
spellers compete at the Regional Bee, one of the largest regional bees. The first National Spelling Bee, in 1925, had just nine.
Region served
North Idaho and northeastern Washington
Spellers in grades 4–8 from across the region qualify at their school or local bee, and homeschool spellers qualify through INHSA.
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Hosted in Coeur d'AleneThe Regional Bee is held each February at North Idaho College.
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SchoolsSchools enroll with Scripps and submit their qualifying speller(s) by January 31. Steps for schools
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Homeschool spellersOne winner from Idaho and one from Washington advance from the INHSA homeschool bee. inhsa.org (opens in a new tab)
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On to nationalsUp to two spellers advance to the Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington, D.C., in May. Regional Bee details
Questions about the Bee?
Email or call Dr. Mike Nelson, Deputy Superintendent of the Coeur d'Alene School District, with questions about school enrollment, eligibility or the event.
- Contact
- Dr. Mike Nelson
Deputy Superintendent
Coeur d'Alene School District - msnelson@cdaschools.org
- Phone
- (208) 664-8241