The Virgin Islands Department of Education (VIDE) extends its heartfelt congratulations to all students who participated in the 2025 District Spelling Bee Competitions held earlier today in both the St. Thomas-St. John and St. Croix Districts. The Department is immensely proud of the dedication, perseverance, and academic excellence demonstrated by each participant. The VIDE is excited to announce the top-performing students from both districts, who will now advance to represent their respective districts in the highly anticipated Territorial Spelling Bee Competition scheduled for March 20, 2025.
St. Thomas-St. John District Winners
- 1st Place: Evan Fahie – Lockhart K-8 School
- 2nd Place: Harika Jhanawar - All Saints Cathedral School
- 3rd Place: Oliver Fitch - Homeschool
- 4th Place: Cameron Daley - Yvonne Milliner-Bowsky Elementary School
- 5th Place: Amera Paul - Calvary Christian Academy
- 6th Place: Juelz Michael - New Testament Academy
St. Croix District Winners
- 1st Place: Jahmir Greaux - Eulalie Rivera PreK-8 School
- 2nd Place: Rayan Felix - Free Will Baptist School
- 3rd Place: Aah'Jahnique Morris - Good Hope Country Day School
- 4th Place: Chasidy Pickering - B. Larsen PreK-8 School
- 5th Place: Layla Jacobs - St. Patrick Catholic School
- 6th Place: Andrew Trotman - Ricardo Richards PreK-6 School
The VIDE expresses its appreciation to the dedicated coaches, parents, supporters, school administrators, and the Virgin Islands community for their unwavering encouragement of these talented students. Your collective support plays an instrumental role in fostering academic excellence and confidence among our young scholars.
"We are so proud of all the students who competed in this year’s District Spelling Bee. Their hard work, discipline, and determination are truly commendable. As they prepare for the Territorial Bee, we encourage them to continue striving for excellence. They are already champions in our eyes," said Commissioner Dionne Wells-Hedrington, Ed.D.
The VIDE looks forward to an exciting Territorial Spelling Bee and wishes our students the very best as they prepare to compete for the coveted title of Territorial Spelling Bee Champion 2025.
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