Even with the increased use of autocorrect, the Spelling Bee stands strong as one of our nation’s oldest and most iconic competitions since 1925.

In the past several months, thousands of Kane County students have participated in local spelling bees for the opportunity to compete at the national level.

Eight students from Kane County area schools have qualified to compete in the Kane County Spelling Bee Final for a spot in the Scripp’s National Spelling Bee.

The Kane County final will take place at 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 14, at the Kane County Regional Office of Education,  28 N First Street, Geneva, IL.

From left to right: James Kennedy, St. Patrick Elementary School; Benjamin Fender, Holy Cross Catholic School; Nicholas DeLeon, Our Lady of Good Council; Liza Kadyschuk, Thompson Middle School

From left to right: Shiv Patel, Hampshire Middle School; Aaditya Sanghavi, Glenbrook Elementary School; Grace Soh, Dundee Middle School; Pranav Kollu, Cambridge Lakes Charter School

Sponsored by the Dunham Fund and the Kane Excellence in Education Partnership, the winner and their family will be flown to Washington, D.C., to compete in the National Spelling Bee from May 27 to June 1, 2018. During the week, they will tour the United States Capitol, enjoy an awards banquet, and join the competition for a chance to be crowned the 91st champion of the National Spelling Bee.

Funding for the Kane County Spelling Bee would not have been possible without the Kane ROE’s many local sponsors. The Regional Office of Education is appreciative of the generosity of the following organizations:

About the Kane County Regional Office of Education

Led by Regional Superintendent of Schools Patricia Dal Santo, the Kane County ROE is located in Geneva and serves nine school districts. From teacher licensure assistance to professional development, the ROE’s mission is to advocate for education, provide leadership and perform regulatory functions. Learn more about the ROE’s offerings on Facebook, Twitter and by signing up for the semimonthly newsletter.