Scripps National Spelling Bee 2025
Students at Oakcrest Elementary School have the opportunity to compete academically in the Scripps National Spelling Bee each year. Representatives from each class in grades 1-3 compete head-to-head for grade-level championships. Students in grades 4-6 compete for the school championship in addition to grade-level championships. The school champion and runner-up are eligible to compete at the regional bee for a shot at the national bee in Washington, D.C.
Click the link below to access this year's study lists. The first grade bee will begin with the words on the first grade study list and advance to increasingly difficult lists until one speller remains. Likewise, the second and third grade bees will begin with the words on their respective grade study lists, advancing to increasingly difficult lists until a champion is identified. The bee for students in grades 4-6 will begin with the first study list for grades 4-9 and advance through lists of increasing difficulty until a school champion is named.
Prospective competitors/champions will best prepare for this academic competition by mastering the words indicated for their grade (first 4-9 study list for students in grades 4, 5 and 6), and then mastering increasingly difficult word lists as they are able. Championship bees for all grades, and the school as a whole, will be conducted 2-3 weeks before the regional bee in mid-March. Watch your emails and our website for additional information!
Click here for the lists!
Here is the website to download a free game app to study the words.
STEM Fair
Students in sixth grade have the opportunity to compete in our school’s annual Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Fair. The top 15 projects are referred to the District Fair, and winners there are invited to the annual Regional STEM Fair at Brigham Young University. Our students have a history of success in these competitions. No pressure, but we encourage you to start thinking early about a project that would be meaningful and enjoyable to your child. Our fair is typically held in January or February. For additional information on STEM Fairs, check out this district link: https://elemscience.jordandistrict.org/stem/
Show Choir
Orchestra
To sign up please fill out the Orchestra Form.
Great Artist
Oakcrest’s Great Artist program is sponsored by our PTA. Parent volunteers teach students about great artists of the past and complete art projects with them on a monthly basis. Curriculum and online, step-by-step directions are provided to simplify things for our volunteers. If you can make time, once a month, to serve in this program, reach out to our coordinator at oakcrestgreatartist@gmail.com. No special artistic talent required!
Eagle Reading Challenge
Each team at Oakcrest has identified ten books representing diverse genres and subjects for this year’s Reading Challenge. The idea is to provide an incentive for our students to sample and experience literature they might otherwise not think they are interested in. Each student has been given a school lanyard. Pins are earned for each book a student reads from the challenge lists. Pins may also be earned for attendance, academic growth and positive citizenship.
Click here to see more information about the Eagle Reading Challenge.