FSE Delaware Spelling Bee 2025–2026
Empowering Students, Building Confidence
The First State Educate Spelling Bee is Delaware’s regional spelling competition, affiliated with the Scripps National Spelling Bee. The program gives students a powerful opportunity to showcase their spelling and vocabulary skills while bringing schools and communities together to celebrate academic achievement.
Join in the buzz! Explore how your school can be part of this statewide celebration of learning and student success.
Thank You to Our 2026 Sponsors
These sponsors have already stepped up to support the 2026 Delaware Spelling Bee and the students who make it extraordinary. Their support helps empower young learners across the state and strengthens educational opportunities for Delaware’s future leaders.
Don’t miss the chance to be part of the team, become a sponsor, and help Delaware students take the stage.
If you have questions or would like to learn more about sponsorship opportunities, we’d love to hear from you. Please reach out to our team at julia@firststateed.org.
Delaware Schools Take the Stage!
Across Delaware, schools are uniting to celebrate student achievement and elevate academic excellence statewide. With 57 schools officially enrolled in the Delaware Spelling Bee, momentum continues to build in classrooms and communities across the state.
View the full list of participating schools to discover which students are stepping forward to represent their communities and compete in one of Delaware’s most anticipated academic events.
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Dover Air Force Base Middle School
Fred Fifer Iii Middle School
Nellie Hughes Stokes Elementary School
Star Hill Elementary School
Magnolia Middle School
Allen Frear Elementary School
Major George Welch Elementary School
W B Simpson Elementary School
W Reily Brown Elementary School
David E Robinson Elementary School
F Neil Postlethwait Middle School
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Mount Pleasant Elementary School
Hanby Elementary School
Lancashire Elementary School
David W Harlan Elementary School
Claymont Elementary School
Lombardy Elementary School
Maple Lane Elementary School
Forwood Elementary School
Carrcroft Elementary School
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Islamic Academy Of Delaware
Delaware Valley Classical School
Fairwinds Christian School
Caravel Academy
Red Lion Christian Academy
Legacy Academy
Saint Anne's Episcopal School
Ursuline Academy
Hockessin Montessori School
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Smyrna Middle School
Clayton Intermediate School
Clayton Elementary School
John Bassett Moore Intermediate School
Sunnyside Elementary School
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Rehoboth Elementary School
Milton Elementary School
Love Creek Elementary School
Lewes Elementary School
Mariner Middle School
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Saint Ann School
Saint Mary Magdalen School
Saint Anthony Of Padua School
Christ The Teacher Catholic School
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Mispillion Elementary School
Lulu M Ross Elementary School
Milford Middle School
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Thurgood Marshall Elementary School
Henry M Brader Elementary School
R Elisabeth Maclary Elementary School
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Academy Of Dover Charter School
Providence Creek Academy Charter School
Odyssey Charter School
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Everett Meredith Middle School
Alfred G Waters Middle School
Louis L Redding Middle School
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North Star Elementary School
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W T Chipman Middle School
Delaware Regional Bee
Date: March 7, 2026
Location: Dover, DE
Duration: 9 am to 2 pm
Get Ready for the Delaware Regional Spelling Bee!!!
Stay informed and confident throughout the spelling bee season with our downloadable Tip Sheet, featuring key dates and essential information for families.
Whether you are planning ahead or reviewing final details, this guide is your go to resource throughout the spelling bee season.
Download the Family Tip Sheet at any time and help your speller feel prepared and ready for March 7.
Are you a parent? Join our Parent Orientation:
Connect with the Community
The Delaware Regional Spelling Bee is more than a competition! It is a celebration that brings together students, families, educators, dignitaries, and community partners who share a strong commitment to learning, literacy, and student success across our state.
Mission-aligned organizations are invited to be part of this special day by hosting an informational table at the Delaware Regional Spelling Bee. Tabling offers a meaningful opportunity to showcase your work, connect with families and community leaders, and engage with a diverse audience gathered to celebrate academic excellence and student achievement.
If your organization is interested in tabling or learning more about ways to participate in the Spelling Bee, we would love to connect. Please reach out to our team at delawarespellingbee@firststateeducate.org.
Together, we can build stronger connections, uplift community voices, and champion Delaware’s students as they take the stage and shine!
Check out our amazing community partners below!
On March 8, 2025, Delaware’s brightest young spellers took the stage for a high-caliber event that brought families, educators, and community leaders together to celebrate literacy and perseverance. More than 50 students competed. This year’s Bee not only crowned champions—it set a new standard for Delaware’s celebration of student achievement.