Oakland Schools: Oakland Schools To Host Scripps Regional Spelling Bee

Press release from Oakland Schools:

March 9, 2022

Flagstar Strand Theatre for The Performing of Arts will serve as the new venue 

The Oakland Schools Scripps Regional Spelling Bee will take place on Sunday, March 13, 2022, at 12 p.m. at the Flagstar Strand Theatre, 12111 N. Saginaw Street in Pontiac.

This year 69 students in grades 5-8 will compete to be the regional spelling bee winner. The winner will receive many prizes, including a trophy and the opportunity to represent Oakland County at the Scripps National Spelling Bee in late May 2022.

This is the fourth spelling bee hosted by Oakland Schools. The event returns after a one-year hiatus due to the COVID-19- pandemic.

“We're excited to announce that the Scripps Regional Spelling Bee is returning this year,” said Oakland Schools’ Superintendent Dr. Wanda Cook-Robinson. “It’s an important event for our local students and their families.” 

The spelling bee is proudly sponsored by Oakland Schools, the Oakland Schools Education Foundation and Ehlert Charitable Fund, with special thanks to the Flagstar Strand Theatre.

The Oakland Schools Scripps Regional Spelling Bee is scheduled to air on television later this year.

About Oakland Schools
Oakland Schools is a regional service agency that offers support services to school personnel which are best delivered regionally and provide cost, size and quality advantages to those we serve. Oakland Schools is an autonomous, tax-supported public school district governed by Michigan General School Laws and is one of 56 intermediate school districts (ISDs) established in Michigan in 1962.

This press release was produced by Oakland Schools. The views expressed here are the author’s own.