Academics

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Spelling study lists can be accessed here. All the words listed are from the Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary.

AACS High School National Competition

Words are organized into four lists—Contest A & B and Champion A & B. Initial rounds will be from the lists. Additional words for advanced rounds may be chosen from the official contest dictionary.
Instruct high school students to study all four lists.

Junior High and Elementary Competitions—Contact your state association for Junior High and Elementary guidelines!

Junior high competitions are governed by the various state organizations. AACS suggests instructing junior high students to study the two A lists—Contest A and Champion A. Initial rounds will be from the lists. Additional words for advanced rounds may be chosen from the official contest dictionary.
Instruct junior high students to study Contest A and Champion A lists.
Elementary competitions are governed by the various state organizations. The elementary study list is available on the AACS website. Spelling bee words will come from the list, from student textbooks, and from the dictionary.

Click here to download the 2025-2026 Elementary Spelling List.

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