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08/27/2026

50 YEARS. THOUSANDS OF LIVES CHANGED. ONE CELEBRATION YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS. GET YOUR TICKET TODAY!
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08/24/2026

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08/17/2026

07/30/2026

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03/25/2026

The spellers arrived early, buzzing with anticipation—the energy was electric from the very start. Bee officials streamed in, finding their rooms and preparing for the fast-paced competition ahead. Spectators filled the space with eager curiosity, all wondering the same thing: who would claim the title of best speller?
County Executive Sue Serino offered a warm and encouraging welcome to the nervous teams, while Board President Robin Green rallied them with words of inspiration. And just like that… it was time. The competition was on.
Forty-seven determined teams launched into battle, going head-to-head, word by word, round by round. The room pulsed with focus, tension, and excitement as each correct spelling brought cheers—and each miss raised the stakes.
Then came the final round.
Only the strongest teams remained. Out of 47, just 11 teams stood on the brink of victory. The air was thick with suspense. Every letter mattered. Every second counted.
Who would rise to the top? Which team, which school, and which sponsors would take home the title of 2026 Community Spelling Bee Champions?
And the winners were…

03/17/2026

Hudson Valley Spellers Are Ready! 🐝
Adults & High school teams will compete for Best Team Name, Best Team Prize & bragging rights! 🏆

02/11/2026

Every raffle ticket you buy helps someone gain the skills to read, write, and reach their potential. Thank you for making a difference.

02/10/2026

It takes a village — and the Bee makes it possible. 🐝
Your support sustains life-changing literacy programs that help adults get jobs, earn a GED, support their children, and help kids read at grade level. Because of you, futures are rewritten. 💛
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12/30/2025

Thank you to all our friends and volunteers for your time, kindness, and support. We’re so grateful for everything you do and look forward to another year of making a difference together.

12/11/2025

Every day at Literacy Connections, we see the power of reading transform lives. Adults find confidence and independence as they master new skills—reading a medicine label, applying for a job, or helping their children with homework. Children experience the joy of learning as they read a story aloud with their Book Buddy and proudly discover new words on their own.
Literacy is hope. It opens doors to opportunity, self-reliance, and a brighter future. Yet too many of our neighbors are still waiting for that chance. In New York State, more than 2 million adults struggle with basic literacy, and countless children are falling behind in reading. The need has never been greater.
You can help by giving the gift of literacy; you can change a life one word at a time.