The 2000-01 school year marks the 21st year our newspapers have been the local sponsor for bees held in our circulation area. Spelling bees are limited to students in Rock Island, Henry and Mercer counties.
Spelling bees are for students from public, private, parochial and home schools.
All local school, district and county bees must be held between January 2nd and March 5th, 2001. Mug shots of all regional finalists must be delivered to Sandee Luster at The Dispatch no later than March 6th, 2001. The top 6 spellers will receive additional prizes. D.C. May 26-June 2, 2001.