MANSFIELD — Students from around the area are studying hard because as soon as winter break ends, it’s spelling bee season.
Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center will again host the Tri-County Bee on Feb 13 at 6:30 p.m. at the Mid-Ohio Conference Center at 890 W. Fourth St.
The bee will host the top 12 students from each of the Crawford, Morrow, and Richland county spelling bees.
Crawford County’s bee will be Jan. 9 at 7 p.m. at Crestline Exempted Village Schools at 435 Oldfield Road in Crestline.
The Richland County Bee will be Jan. 16 at the Mid-Ohio Conference Center at 9:30 a.m.
Morrow County will round out the season with its bee on Jan. 23 at 7 p.m. at Northmor Local Schools at 5247 County Road 29, south of Galion.
The public is welcome to attend all of the bees.
Michelle Vance, gifted consultant and educational consultant at MOESC, said the bees are a great experience.
“Spelling bees are an excellent way for students to improve their abilities and their confidence as they join other students from area schools. What I really love is how the county and Tri-County Spelling Bees provide an opportunity for parents, communities, and area school districts to come together and enjoy an academic event,” Vance said.
She also noted that while these spelling bee events are run separately from the National Scripps Spelling Bee, many of the schools also participate in the Scripps Spelling Bee, as well.
The county bees are open to any school district or private school in that county. Those that are interested in participating or want more information should call Vance or Leah Barger at MOESC at 419-774-5520.
Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center provides specialized academic and support services to 10 school districts and more than 17,000 students in Crawford, Morrow and Richland Counties.
