A group of students sit on a stage for a spelling bee, each with a numbered card. A banner overhead reads "4th Annual Schoolwide Spelling Bee." The audience watches attentively.

JFK middle schoolers compete in annual spelling bee; Aditi Sujin advances to regionals

Bethpage Schools

February 18, 2026

On Jan. 8, 35 middle schoolers in grades 6 through 8 participated in the JFK Spelling Bee. JFK students and proud parents of the contestants attended the intense competition, cheering on each speller. After 14 rounds and many challenging words, Aditi Sujin took the win, followed by Mia MacDugall as the second place runner-up. Aditi will advance to the regional Spelling Bee as a representative of JFK, competing with fellow Long Island middle school spellers. Congratulations to all participants!

Photographs and article by BHS junior Luke Baumbach, student press corps member.

A group of students sit on a stage for a spelling bee, each with a numbered card. A banner overhead reads "4th Annual Schoolwide Spelling Bee." The audience watches attentively.A group of students sit on a stage for a spelling bee, each with a numbered card. A banner overhead reads "4th Annual Schoolwide Spelling Bee." The audience watches attentively.A group of students sit on a stage for a spelling bee, each with a numbered card. A banner overhead reads "4th Annual Schoolwide Spelling Bee." The audience watches attentively.A group of students sit on a stage for a spelling bee, each with a numbered card. A banner overhead reads "4th Annual Schoolwide Spelling Bee." The audience watches attentively.