Published November 10. 2026 02:45PM
St. Jerome Regional School in Hometown announced the winners of its 2026-27 Scripps Spelling Bee, advancing one step closer to the Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington, D.C.
Wyatt Morris, a seventh-grade student, was named school champion, while Caden Englemen, a sixth-grade student, earned the first runner-up. Both students will represent St. Jerome Regional School at the NEPA MAEC Regional Spelling Bee on March 6. The school also recognized an alternate, Owen Yutko, a sixth grader.
The regional competition will take place at D.H.H. Lengel Middle School Auditorium, 1541 Laurel Blvd., Pottsville, with Schuylkill Technology Center serving as the official regional partner. The regional champion will advance to the Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington, competing against the nation’s top young spellers.
St. Jerome Regional School congratulates all participating students and the educators who continue to uphold the school’s commitment to academic excellence. The school spelling bee was moderated by Jocelyn Morris and judged by faculty members Alice Miller and Laurie Daukshu, with support from Principal Amy Hannis-Miskar.
St. Jerome Regional School student Wyatt Morris, seventh grade, left, was named the school Spelling Bee champion and will advance to the regional competition. Caden Englemen, sixth grade, middle, earned first runner-up; while Owen Yutko, sixth grade, was named alternate. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO