The Wood County Middle School Spelling Bee was held Tuesday evening at Blennerhassett Middle School. First place was Noah Galloway, left, of Jackson Middle School. Second place was Jackson Wharton, center, of Jackson Middle School. Third place was Evelyn Stout, right, of Edison Middle School.

Middle School spelling bee winners announced

PARKERSBURG - Wood County Schools has announced the winners of its annual middle school spelling bee.

The Wood County Middle School Spelling Bee was held Tuesday evening at Blennerhassett Middle School.  

First place was Noah Galloway of Jackson Middle School. Second place was Jackson Wharton of Jackson Middle School. Third place was Evelyn Stout of Edison Middle School.

The county’s top six spellers will move on to compete at the Marietta Times Regional Spelling Bee in March.

In addition to the three county winners, Wood County Schools will be represented by Olivia Eaton of Blennerhassett Middle School, Issabella Giffen of Van Devender Middle School, and Maya Mincks of Hamilton Middle School.

Congratulations to the winners and to all of our middle school spelling bee participants!