Visit Hopkinsville is now an official 2023 Scripps National Spelling Bee regional partner, which will give students an opportunity to participate in America’s longest-running educational competition.
According to a news release, Visit Hopkinsville is the only organization in the state that will be guaranteeing a Kentucky student has the chance to compete in the Scripps National Spelling Bee this year. This Bee will be the only regional qualifying event in the commonwealth and will send three competitors onto nationals. As such, Visit Hopkinsville will sponsor the regional spelling bee competition on Sunday, March 26 at 2 p.m. at the Alhambra Theatre.
Executive Director Brooke Jung says, “We are thrilled to welcome spelling bee competitors and their families to Hopkinsville for this prestigious honor and exciting event. We are equally as excited that three champions will move on from our event to represent Kentucky on the national stage.”
Visit Hopkinsville was awarded two years of financial support for the event from the American Rescue Plan Act. To qualify for the regional bee, students must attend a school enrolled in the Scripps National Spelling Bee program. The deadline for schools to register is Feb. 15.
Additional sponsorship opportunities for the Regional Bee are available, and anyone interested can contact Jung at 270-887-2300 for more information.