The Shannon County Spelling Contest is held at the Rockyford School on Friday February 8, 2013, and is the largest contest hosted by the Shannon County School District. Previous contests have had close to 500 participants. Students compete against other students in their age group from all over the reservation. Winners receive trophies and ribbons. Download Spelling Words and Forms (PDF Files) Requires Adobe Acrobat Reader
Letter to Educators for Guidelines
Spelling Words
1st Grade 2nd Grade 3rd Grade 4th Grade 5th Grade 6th Grade 7th Grade 8th Grade
Forms
General Rules
Written Test Rules
Oral Test Rules
Pre-registration From Written
Pre-registration Form Oral
ATTENTION:
Each school is asked to send two members of your staff to the contest to serve in the capacity of judges. We request at least one of the two be a certified teacher.
On the preregistration sheet, identify the two judges and enter students as per instructions.
Submit by February 3, 2012 to:
Terrie Jo Gibbons or Jackie Roth Supportive Services P.O. Box 109 Batesland, SD 57716 FX: 605-288-1814 Email: tjgib@shannon.ws
DUE TO LIMITED STAFF, LATE ENTRIES OR CHANGES ON THE DAY OF THE CONTEST WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED!!
This year, because of budget cuts, we are requesting a small fee of $2.00 per student to be included with the preregistration sheet.
This request will apply to any non-Shannon County School. The fee will be used to help cover the cost of the contest.
You may call (605-288-1921) or email Terrie Jo Gibbons or Jackie Roth with any questions or concerns.