Scripps National Spelling Bee: 5 North Texas students advance to quarterfinals

The Brief

  • Five North Texas students have advanced to the quarterfinal round of the 98th Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington, D.C.
  • The local competitors, ranging in age from 10 to 14, represent schools in DeSoto, Prosper, Coppell, Burleson, and Euless.
  • The quarterfinals and semifinals take place Wednesday, leading up to the championship finals on Thursday night.

DALLAS Five North Texas students have made it through the preliminary round of the 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee.

What we know:

This is the 98th year for the competition, which is being held this year from Tuesday through Thursday at Constitution Hall in Washington, D.C.

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