Â鶹ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø will be the exclusive presenting sponsor of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch Regional Spelling Bee in connection with the Scripps National Spelling Bee competition.

This partnership engages many facets of the Â鶹ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø community and provides resources for K-8 students, teachers and parents in 14 counties in Illinois and Missouri. Â鶹ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø School of Education faculty will be offering study tips and advice to support students in their preparation for the spelling bee.

Additionally, Â鶹ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø will serve as the host site for the two-weekend competition in March, pending COVID-19 best practices on group gatherings. The winner of this event will move on to compete in the Scripps National Spelling Bee in 2021.

To participate in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch Regional Spelling Bee presented by Â鶹ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø, be sure to enroll your school with Scripps at by December 20. For more information about the spelling bee program, visit STLtoday.com/bee.