The Greater Amsterdam School District held its District Spelling Bee on Tuesday, Jan. 13, bringing together some of the district’s strongest spellers from across its elementary schools.
A total of 30 students qualified for the district-level competition, with 20 students participating. After several challenging rounds, three students emerged as the top finishers:
First Place: Gordon Schaufelberg, Grade 4, Barkley Elementary
Second Place: Rebecca Overbaugh, Grade 4, Tecler Elementary
Third Place: Agusto Landrio, Grade 5, Tecler Elementary
The three winners will represent the Greater Amsterdam School District at the regional spelling bee on March 28, to be held at the Love Albany Center in Albany, N.Y.
District administrators and staff congratulated all participating students for their dedication and preparation, noting that the spelling bee highlights the importance of literacy, perseverance, and academic confidence.
The district extends its best wishes to Gordon, Rebecca, and Agusto as they advance to the next level of competition.