Fifteen division winners from across the region will compete for a chance to advance to the Scripps National Spelling Bee. Access Eye, the Fredericksburg Host Lions Club, and the Kiwanis Club of Fredericksburg sponsor this annual event.
CRRL has organized the Fredericksburg Regional Spelling Bee since 2017, continuing the tradition previously sponsored by The Free Lance-Star for many years.
Last year’s champion, Daphne Reno, an eighth-grader from Spotsylvania, secured her victory with the word “amphistylar.” This year’s competitors, ranging from elementary to middle school, have proven their spelling skills by winning their classroom, school, and division bees.
To qualify, participants must attend a school or homeschool group officially enrolled with the Scripps National Spelling Bee (SNSB) for the 2024-2025 academic year. Spellers must not have completed the eighth grade or turned 15 years old before August 31, 2024.
The 2025 Fredericksburg Regional Spelling Bee is open to the public, allowing family, friends, and supporters to cheer on the competitors. However, per Scripps National Spelling Bee rules, live streaming is prohibited to protect the integrity of the champion word list.
For more information about the event, visit librarypoint.org or contact the Central Rappahannock Regional Library.
