Who: Students, parents, community members, and media outlets are welcome to attend.

What: More than 40 students are invited to participate in the County School District’s annual (CCSD) Spelling Bee. The winner will be one of 18 CCSD scholars to advance to the Post and Courier SpellBound! Spelling Bee March 7, at Charleston Southern University’s Lightsey Chapel.

The scholars competing are fifth through eighth graders.

When: Thursday, January 17, 2019; competition starts at 5:30 p.m.

Where: Burke High School, Auditorium, 244 President Street, Charleston, SC 29403

For more information about the CCSD Spelling Bee, contact the Office of Strategy and Communications at (843) 937-6303.