TJ Spellers Ranked 39th in Nation in World Spelling Day Competition

2026-10-16 4:38 PM

TJ Spellers Ranked 39th in Nation in World Spelling Day Competition

Cindy Bragg’s fourth graders at Thomas Jefferson Elementary School placed 39th in the United States in the World Spelling Day competition. Students played at home and at school against other students around the world in live games of spelling. Each game lasts for 60 seconds and students can play up to 100 games.

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