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 our program's sponsored counties/ districts in North and South Carolina. To find out if your school is in our sponsored area, please login to your Scripps' Spelling Bee Portal.
Public School districts will need to host their district-level spelling bees by February 13th, 2026. School bees should plan accordingly.
North Carolina: The first-place winner from the district-level bee will earn a seat at the 2026 Carolina Panthers Regional Spelling Bee presented by Bank of America in March. Wake County Public Schools and Charlotte Mecklenburg Public Schools should contact Anne Wood for information pertaining to the champion submission. The second-place winner will serve as an alternate in the case where the first-place winner cannot come. No alternates will be substituted after February 23rd, 2026.
South Carolina: The top 5 from each district in SC will earn a seat at the 2026 Carolina Panthers Regional Spelling Bee presented by Bank of America in March.
Charter Schools, Private/Independent, Homeschools should refer to the information on their Bee Portal or see below. This year, we will continue to host our qualifying level through OTP, Scripp's Online Testing Platform.
Who qualifies for the Carolina Panthers Regional Spelling Bee presented by Bank of America?
One (1) champion/ representative from each public-school district (WCPS & Charlotte-Mecklenburg will have additional seats) in North and South Carolina is eligible to advance to the Carolina Panthers Regional Spelling Bee presented by Bank of America.
The Top 3 from each Online Test Platform for Charter Schools, Independent/Private & Homeschools will advance to the Regional Bee. Participants will be notified after the window closes via email from Anne Wood.
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 $199 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?
January. 31, 2025: All NC & SC Homeschool, Charter School & Private/Independent School Champions submitted for the Online Testing Platform via the Scripps Spelling Bee Portal.
February 9-13: Online Testing Platform open for regional-qualifying test for private, charter, homeschool champions.
February. 13, 2025: All NC & SC Public School District Champions submitted via the Microsoft Form link (Form link is available in your Scripps Spelling Bee Portal).
NC-District Champion and alternate only
SC-Top 5 per district
February. 28th, 2026: South Carolina Regional Spelling Bee at Bank of America Stadium
March 1st, 2026: North Carolina 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. Public school districts will request their pronouncer's guide via the Microsoft Form in your Scripps Spelling Bee Portal.
Who do I contact with questions?
Questions may be submitted to communityrelations@panthers.nfl.com OR to anne.wood@panthers.nfl.com
Public School Districts
Public school districts will hold their own district-level bees. The district winner will advance to the Carolina Panthers Regional Spelling Bee presented by Bank of America
- NC Public School Champion Registration: North Carolina Public School District Champion Information – Fill out form
- SC Public School Champions Registration: South Carolina Public School District Champion Information - Fill out form
Home Schools
Your school champion will compete in the Online Test Platform to qualify for regionals. There is NO ZOOM COMPETITION THIS YEAR! Please read your bee portal for info.
Charter Schools
Your school champion will compete in the Online Test Platform to qualify for regionals. There is NO ZOOM COMPETITION THIS YEAR! Please read your bee portal for info.
Private/ Independent Schools
Your school champion will compete in the Online Test Platform to qualify for regionals. There is NO ZOOM COMPETITION THIS YEAR! Please read your bee portal for info.