registration is open for the psammofiles bee
Photo Cred - Scripps National Spelling Bee at flickr
Learn More About The Competition
After a smashing success in 2024, the Psammofiles Bee will be hosted again in January 2025. All proceeds will be donated to support the St. Petersburg community following Hurricanes Milton and Helene. Expect more details in the coming days.
Note: The Psammofiles Bee is not affiliated with the E.W. Scripps Company.
About THE PSAMMOFILES BEE (Photo creds/ap and scripps)
Psammofiles Competitors Succeed At Scripps
Bruhat Soma, The 2024 Psammofiles Bee Champion went on to win the Scripps Championship. Faizan Zaki, a Psammofiles finalist, finished 2nd-place at the Scripps Bee. After becoming the Scripps champion, Bruhat said, "The Psammofiles Bee was very helpful to prepare for Scripps. I highly recommend participating in this bee."
The Psammofiles Mission Statement
The Psammofiles Bee aims to inspire the next generation of spellers by providing a high-quality competition that closely simulates the Scripps stage. This initiative also champions literacy; any funds generated by the contest are donated to libraries in the Pinellas region.
Philanthropy From The Bee
This competition is completely non-profit. All proceeds are donated to hurricane disaster relief funds. Hurricane Milton and Helene bludgeoned my community. I want to support disaster relief funds in my area. Details will be announced in the coming days. Stay tuned!