Submitted by the San Juan County Rotary Club

The Rotary Club will hold its 12th annual Spelling Bee at 3:30 p.m., Thursday, March 2 at the San Juan Community Theatre. Doors open at 3 p.m. This year’s spellers include students from Friday Harbor Elementary School, Friday Harbor Middle School and Paideia Classical School. All island schools were invited to participate.

The contest is open to fourth through eighth graders. First place winner will receive a trophy and a check for $100. In addition, a check for $200 will be awarded to winner’s class and $300 to their school. Second place winner will receive a trophy and a check for $75. Their class will receive $150 and school $200. All students will receive a medal in appreciation for their participation.