August 16, 2011 - October 17, 2011

December 2011 until January 13, 2012

Schools must enroll with the Scripps National Spelling Bee office in order for their students to be eligible to compete in the 2012 Arizona Spelling Bee

Schools must plan and hold school bees before January 13, 2012, 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.