2026 SSCS Spelling Bee winner Timothy Simpson (left) and runner-up Evan O’Connor, both fifth graders.
Congratulations to fifth grader Timothy Simpson for winning the annual Sharon Springs School Spelling Bee on January 28. Ten students from grades 4-8 participated in the round-by-round “spell-off,” which is part of the Scripps National Spelling Bee and sponsored locally by the Sharon Springs Historical Society.
The spelling contest came down to a final-two, fifth-grade faceoff between Simpson and classmate Evan O’Connor with Simpson spelling the word R-I-C-K-E-T-Y for the victory. Barrett Lynk (grade 8) and Morgan Lynk (grade 7) tied for third overall. With this win, Simpson will represent SSCS at the Capital District Regional Spelling Bee later this year.
Other SSCS student participants included Trever Killenberger (grade 8), Lucas Willoughby (grade 7), Cole Ducharme (grade 6) and Jase Cassidy (grade 6), Gabe Willoughby (grade 4) and Zane Wright (grade 4).
The 2026 SSCS Spelling Bee Advisor/Organizer was secondary English teacher Jennifer Field. Mr. Scimeca was the announcer and word pronouncer. Spelling Bee judges were Mr. Yorke, Mr. Horning and Ms. Cechnicki.
Ten contestants from grades 4-8 participated in the 2026 Spelling Bee. Left to right are Jace Cassidy (6th), Cole Ducharme (6th), Trever Killenberger (8th), Barrett Lynk (8th), Morgan Lynk (7th), Evan O’Connor (5th), Timmy Simpson (5th), Gabriel Willoughby (4th), Lucas Willoughby (7th), and Zane Wright (4th).
