31st Annual Community Spelling Bee

Get Ready to ``BEE`` Amazed!

Join Literacy Connections for Our 31st Annual Community Spelling Bee

Tuesday, March 25, 2025 | Marist College Student Center

What’s all the buzz about?

The Community Spelling Bee is our annual signature event, supported by over 75 businesses and organizations. It’s more than a competition—it’s a celebration of learning, collaboration, and community! This event directly supports life-changing literacy programs for adults and children in our community.

How does it work?

  • Teams of two face off in a fun and friendly spelling competition.
  • No eliminations during regular rounds—scores are tallied, and top teams advance to the final round.
  • Prizes and special awards add to the excitement!

Who spells?

Spellers come from all corners of the community! High school and college students, as well as adults of all ages, are welcome to participate. Sponsors can send their own teams or have us find enthusiastic participants to represent them. Each team proudly holds a custom-made sign displaying their sponsor’s name every time they spell.

Fun with a purpose!

Your participation helps fund literacy services that transform lives:

  • Adults gain essential reading, writing, and English language skills, earn GEDs, obtain citizenship, and secure better jobs.
  • Children in our programs build grade-level reading skills, unlocking opportunities for lifelong success.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Showcase your business or organization while supporting literacy programs

Golden Honeybee ($1,500)

Premium website feature, full-page ad in the program, event banner, and certificate.

Bronze Bee ($1,000)

Website feature, program listing, and certificate.

Busy Bee ($500)

Program listing and website acknowledgment.

All sponsors receive recognition on our social media platforms!

Bee a Reader Raffle

Don’t miss out on our exciting raffle! Prizes include a $500 Visa gift card and more. Tickets will be available online, at our office locations, and during the event. You don’t need to attend to win!

Why It Matters

For 50 years, Literacy Connections has empowered individuals through literacy. With your support:

  • Adults gain essential reading, writing, and English skills, obtain GEDs, secure jobs, and achieve citizenship.
  • Children improve their reading levels, unlocking opportunities for lifelong success.

Together, we can spell out a brighter future for our community.

Get Involved!

Whether you want to sponsor, spell, or volunteer, we’d love to have you join the hive.

Let’s make this year’s Bee the most impactful yet. Bee there—because literacy changes lives!