Shelby County Schools to hold annual spelling bee

This month, the best spellers in Shelby County’s middle schools will compete in the annual county spelling bee.

The bee is at the Shelby County Schools central office on Jan. 29, beginning at 8 a.m. There are typically between 15 and 20 competitors representing both public and private schools across the county. The students are in grades 5-8.

The winner of the Shelby County Spelling Bee will advance to compete in the state competition. The Alabama Spelling Bee is Saturday, March 12 at 1 p.m. at the Alabaster First United Methodist Church. The winner of the state competition goes on to compete at the Scripps National Spelling Bee.