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Scripps National Spelling Bee
Prepare to get s-p-e-l-l-i-n-g! This is an official team for homeschooled students in Charles County.
Fall Practice Sessions
When: Mondays, 5:30–6:30 PM
Oct 13–Nov 17, 2025
Official Charles County Competition
When: TBA (likely February or March, 2026)
Where: TBA
“Our purpose is to help students improve their spelling, increase their vocabularies, learn concepts and develop correct English usage that will help them all their lives.”
—Scripps National Spelling Bee
what's a b-e-e?
A spelling bee is a competition where contestants are asked to spell English words. The Spelling Bee is an important academic tradition and one that challenges children to perform at their best. In addition to motivating children to achieve academically, this event is an important stepping-stone to the County Spelling Bee Competition students may enter in middle school.
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NCAC's Scripps Spelling Bee Practice
We are grateful to be one of the only approved homeschool co-ops in Southern Maryland participating in the Scripps National Spelling Bee! So that means your child can, too.
This Scripps Spelling is for homeschoolers who would like to participate in the County Spelling Bee and have the opportunity to win and compete in the next-level competitions. We'll be having weekly practices, mock competitions, and you'll get a spot on our official team to compete at the county level (or further!).
Instructor: Ms. Miriam Joy
Day & Time: Mondays, 5:30–6:30 PM
Dates: October 13–November 17
Duration: 6 sessions (one hour each)
2025 Winning Moment
Watch the 2025 Scripps National Spelling Bee Finals Winning Moment, and meet 13-year-old Faizan Zaki, the winner of the 2025 Scripps National Spelling Bee!
We host a team each year for the Scripps Spelling Bee in Southern Maryland, and you can join the team by joining our Scripps Spelling Bee preparatory class.