Academics

Grissom Middle School Spell Bowl

Grissom Spell Bowl 2024

Welcome to the Grissom Middle School Spell Bowl page! The Spell Bowl program is a proud tradition at Grissom, showcasing our students’ exceptional spelling abilities, dedication, and teamwork. Whether you’re a current participant, a parent, or an aspiring speller, this page has all the information you need about our program and its continued excellence.

About the Spell Bowl

Spell Bowl is a competitive academic event that challenges students to spell complex words. It’s a fantastic way for students to expand their vocabulary, sharpen their language skills, and develop discipline through focused study. Grissom’s Spell Bowl team has consistently demonstrated excellence, and recent years have been some of our strongest yet.

Highlights of Grissom’s 2024 Success

  • State Champions: Grissom is proud to hold the title of Class 2 State Champion, a remarkable achievement that reflects the dedication and hard work of our students and coaches.
  • Record-Breaking Scores: Our team has achieved unprecedented success, including a nearly perfect score of 67 out of 72 words at the state finals.
  • This score represents the highest in Grissom’s history and underscores the team’s commitment to excellence.

Grissom’s success in the Spell Bowl is fueled by the dedication of our students, who invest countless hours studying challenging words, including terms like kaffeeklatsch, triskaidekaphobia, and antimacassar. Practices take place before school, after school, and even during breaks. This commitment, combined with support from teachers, parents, and the community, creates a winning formula year after year.

Perfect Spellers

Each season, several students achieve perfection in competition rounds. Their hard work and sharp focus are an inspiration to their teammates and a source of pride for the school.

A Community Effort

The Grissom Spell Bowl is made possible through the combined efforts of dedicated coaches, school staff, parent volunteers, and the broader Grissom community. From running practices to hosting competitions and providing meals at state events, everyone plays a role in the team’s success.

Get Involved

Interested in joining the Grissom Spell Bowl team or supporting the program? Whether you’re a student eager to compete or a parent ready to volunteer, we’d love to have you! Reach out to Coach Mr. Josh Kelver for more information.