August 20, 2008 - October 15, 2008

December 2008 until January 14, 2009

Schools must enroll with the Scripps National Spelling Bee office in order for their students to be eligible to compete in the 2009 Arizona Spelling Bee

Schools must plan and hold school bees before January 16, 2009, to be included in the next level of competition (district). Contact your district coordinator (if applicable) or your county/regional coordinator to make sure your bee is planned in time for your winner to be included in the next level of competition. School winner’s name MUST be reported to the appropriate next-level coordinator. Once the school winner is reported, the students will be notified about the next competition.