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Grades 4–8 · North Idaho & northeastern Washington

The 2027 Regional Bee

Qualifying spellers in grades 4–8 from North Idaho and northeastern Washington compete at North Idaho College for a chance to advance to the Scripps National Spelling Bee.

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At a glance

Date
Check-in 9:30 AM · Bee begins 10:00 AM
Where
North Idaho CollegeCoeur d'Alene, Idaho
Who
Qualifying spellers from school, local and homeschool bees, grades 4–8
Prize
Up to two spellers, each with one parent or guardian, get an all-expenses-paid trip to the Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington, D.C., in May.

Who can compete

Spellers in grades 4–8 qualify for the Regional Bee in one of two ways.

  • Qualify at your school or local beeSchools submit their qualifying speller(s) by January 31. Steps for schools
  • Homeschooled? Qualify through INHSAThe Inland Northwest Homeschool Spelling Association holds its homeschool bee on . One winner from Idaho and one from Washington advance to the Regional Bee. Details at inhsa.org (opens in a new tab), or join INHSA (opens in a new tab).

The prize

A trip to the National Bee

  • Up to two spellers advanceto the Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington, D.C., in May. Scripps confirms each January whether the region sends one or two.
  • All expenses paidEach speller and one parent or guardian get an all-expenses-paid trip.

Come cheer them on

Families, future competitors and anyone who wants to cheer on the spellers are welcome to attend.

  • Participant check-in opens at 9:30 AM, and the bee begins at 10:00 AM.
  • Hosted by North Idaho CollegeIn Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. The room will be posted once it's confirmed.
  • Nearly 200 spellersFrom across North Idaho and northeastern Washington, at one of the largest regional bees.

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
Email
msnelson@cdaschools.org
Phone
(208) 664-8241
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