Carolina Panthers Regional Spelling Bee, presented by Bank of America
The Carolina Panthers are excited to provide students and schools in our region the opportunity to participate in the Scripps National Spelling Bee through the Carolina Panthers Regional Spelling Bee, presented by Bank of America which will be held at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte.
--Who's Eligible?
Public, independent, charter and home-school students up to 8th grade in the listed designated counties/ districts in North and South Carolina. Please refer to the below list of North and South Carolina counties/school districts that qualify to participate in the Carolina Panthers Regional Spelling Bee presented by Bank of America. If your county or school district is not listed, then you are eligible to participate in a different regional Spelling Bee.
Click here: List of Eligible Counties
School districts will need to host their district-level spelling bees by February 16th, 2024. School bees should plan accordingly. The first place winner from the district-level bee will earn a seat at the 2024 Carolina Panthers Regional Spelling Bee presented by Bank of America in March. The second place winner will serve as an alternate in the case where the first place winner can not come. No alternates will be substituted after March 1st, 2024.
-- Who qualifies for the Carolina Panthers Regional Spelling Bee presented by Bank of America?
One (1) champion/ representative from each school district in North and South Carolina is eligible to advance to the Carolina Panthers Regional Spelling Bee presented by Bank of America.
-- How do I register for the Scripps National Spelling Bee?
Click here: www.spellingbee.com/enrollment.
-- Do winners of the Carolina Panthers Regional Spelling Bee presented by Bank of America advance to the Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington, D.C.?
Yes, Scripps will provide the top four (4) finishers in the Carolina Panthers North Carolina Regional Bee presented by Bank of America invitations to advance to the National Bee. Scripps will provide the South Carolina champion and runner-up of the Carolina Panthers Regional Bee presented by Bank of America a spot in the National Bee.
-- Is there a registration fee?
The registration fee for the Scripps National Spelling Bee program is $180 per school. There is no additional fee required for the Carolina Panthers Regional Spelling Bee presented by Bank of America.
-- What are the key dates?
Jan. 12, 2024: SC school-wide spelling bees
Jan. 12, 2024: Deadline to submit SC school winner's name, school, grade, age, t-shirt size and photo via the Google Form on spellingbee.com or to: annewood@pamlicoschools.org
Jan. 31, 2024: Official Scripps school enrollment deadline
Feb. 16, 2024: NC school and district spelling bees completed
Feb. 16, 2024: Deadline to submit NC school winner's name, school, grade, age, t-shirt size and photo via the Google Form on spellingbee.com or to: annewood@pamlicoschools.org
March 16, 2024: SC Regional Spelling Bee at Bank of America Stadium
March 17, 2024: NC Regional Spelling Bee at Bank of America Stadium
In some areas, school enrollment ends earlier than January 31.
-- How will I know what words to use at my school's Spelling Bee?
Scripps National Spelling Bee will provide your school's Spelling Bee coordinator a list of words to use for your school's Bee.
-- Is there a plan in case COVID-19 affects the 2024 Bee?
Yes. While we remain hopeful the Bee will take place in person, Scripps has provided guidance on how to host your Bee virtually. Registered schools can find an on-line platform to host their Bees at www.spellingbee.com. Should health guidelines mandate, there is a virtual plan for the Carolina Panthers Regional Spelling Bee presented by Bank of America.
-- Who do I contact with questions?
Questions may be submitted to communityrelations@panthers.nfl.com OR to annewood@pamlicoschools.org.