February 13, 2026
Student participants completed the first round of written tests at their school, including three multiple-choice tests of spelling and vocabulary words, followed by a single written spelling test. From the initial round, spellers moved forward to the oral round portion of the Spelling Bee.
Congratulations to the top five spellers who will move on to demonstrate their extraordinary skills in the State Spelling Bee.
1st place - Emi Kadlick - Casper Classical Academy
2nd place - Carson Robbins - Casper Classical Academy
3rd place - Keylee Cox - Casper Classical Academy
4th place - Mason Ketchum - Casper Classical Academy
5th place - Maxton Bruno- Casper Classical Academy
The NCSD Athletics & Activities Department coordinates the District Spelling Bee with the help of school sponsors and volunteers. Mr. Christopher Dresang, NCSD Director of Student Support Services, has volunteered his time to serve as Spelling Bee announcer for the past five years. “This is an awesome event to be part of. It takes a lot of courage and dedication from the student participants to get up in front of an audience and test their knowledge. I am incredibly proud of all the students each year!”
It’s never too early to start spelling your way to V–I–C–T–O–R–Y! For more information on how your student can participate in the District Spelling Bee next year, please contact your child’s school or the NCSD Athletics and Activities Department.