Young Wordsmiths Shine at Orland School District 135 Spelling Bee

Orland Park, IL – The auditorium at Jerling Jr High buzzed with excitement Monday, February 3rd, as students from across Orland School District 135 gathered for a District-level Spelling Bee. Elementary and middle school students, representing their schools, faced off in a spelling battle, vying for the coveted title of district champion.

Families, teachers, and Principals filled the gym to cheer on the young spellers as they tackled challenging words with impressive skill.

The competition was fierce from the start, with each round presenting a new set of linguistic hurdles. Words like "awry," "floridly," and "agitation" tested the spellers' knowledge of language and their ability to remain calm under pressure. The atmosphere was thick with anticipation as the field narrowed, leaving only the most skilled spellers to compete for the top honors.

After a series of nail-biting rounds, fourth-grader, Stella from High Point, emerged victorious, correctly spelling the word "solitude." Stella will move on to the regional level bee in March, representing OSD135. Runner-up honors went to fourth-grader Dylan from Liberty School achieving 2nd place, and sixth-grader Madeline from Orland Jr High achieving 3rd place.

The Orland School District 135 Spelling Bee proved to be a memorable event, showcasing the talent and dedication of its students. It was an evening that celebrated the power of words and the thrill of friendly competition. Congratulations to all ten spellers who competed in the District bee:

• Vincent from Centennial School
• Cameron from Center School
• Seham from Century Jr High
• Stella from High Point School
• Mohammad from Jerling jr High
• Dylan from Liberty School
• Adam from Meadow Ridge
• Madeline from Orland Jr High
• Arya from Park School
• Sophia from Prairie School