Schools throughout Madison County were invited to participate at the local level in February, with the top 3 from each school advancing to the regionals in March. The winners at the regional level are pictured left to right:

2nd place: Katelyn Maher, Our Lady Queen of Peace;
1st place: Emily Selby, St. Ambrose;
3rd place: Joe Morrissey, St. Ambrose;
4th place: Reid Milnor, St. Ambrose.

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The top 3 will advance to the State Spelling Bee in Chatham, IL, in April, with 4th place serving as an alternate.

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