ROE #47 coordinates the delivery of the regional spelling bee each February. Each school with fifth through eighth grade students can send a school champion to compete in the Regional Bee. The winner of this regional bee competes in Washington, D.C., in the National Spelling Bee in May. Sponsors cover the expenses of the trip for the winner and one adult.

2025 REGIONAL SPELLING BEE INFORMATION
February 20, 2025
10:00 am-12:00 pm
Dixon High School Auditorium

SPONSORS:
1st National Bank in Amboy
Lee/Ogle/Whiteside Regional Office of Education
Sauk Valley Media
Country Financial

Winner:
Parker Zimmerly, 8th Grade, Amboy Jr. High School

2nd Place:
Lia Tran, 8th Grade, Oregon Jr./Sr. High School

3rd Place:
Dalton Shaw, 8th Grade, Unity Christian School

Winner will compete in the National Spelling Bee!

Other prizes:
2025 United States Mint Proof Set
Online subscription to Encyclopedia Britannica
Online subscription to Merriam-Webster Unabridged
Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary
Amazon Gift Cards
Medals