Spelling Bee
2025 Santa Barbara County Spelling Bee Results
Elementary
First Place: Marcus Luzzatto-Fegiz, Washington Elementary
Second Place: Reiko Cabrera, Kellogg Elementary
Third Place: Jake Lee, Kellogg Elementary
Junior High
First Place: Abby McBeth, St. Raphael Catholic School
Second Place: Emiliano Jimenez, Carpinteria Middle School
Third Place: Sonora Landa, Our Lady of Mount Carmel
The SBCEO Spelling Bee creates an opportunity for the County's most passionate lexophiles to come together and compete for the titles of Santa Barbara County Spelling Bee Elementary and Junior High Champions.
Students in grades 4-6 and grades 7-9 participate in written spelling competitions respectively. The top two winners in each division of the County Bee are invited to participate in the California State Spelling Bee in May.
Spelling Bee Resources
Spelling Bee FAQ
- Do registration fees need to be paid in advance of the competition?
- Does my child need a chaperone for the entire competition?
- Can I watch my child compete during the Spelling Bee in the auditorium?
- As a parent, can I register my child for the SBCEO Spelling Bee?
- Can my child bring a snack or drink on the day of the Spelling Bee?
- What are the next steps for Spelling Bee winners?
- Do students need signed photo release forms for this event?
Do registration fees need to be paid in advance of the competition?
Does my child need a chaperone for the entire competition?
Can I watch my child compete during the Spelling Bee in the auditorium?
As a parent, can I register my child for the SBCEO Spelling Bee?
Can my child bring a snack or drink on the day of the Spelling Bee?
What are the next steps for Spelling Bee winners?
Do students need signed photo release forms for this event?
INSIGHTS FROM PREVIOUS SBCEO SPELLING BEE PARTICIPANTS
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Event Contact
Sachi Shiroma
Administrative Assistant
sshiroma@sbceo.org
(805) 964-4710, ext 5222