Forsyth Backpack Program
annual Spelling Bee fundraiser!
Tuesday, September 22
6:00pm-8:00pm

Join us for the annual Forsyth Backpack Program Spelling Bee fundraiser on Tuesday, September 22nd, 6:00pm-8:00pm (doors open at 5:30pm)! This fun and competitive night will put our event attendees back in the classroom seat to test their spelling knowledge while raising funds for our community's at-risk children.

Sponsorships open now, individual tickets available July 1, 2026.

See below for the full 2025 word list and photo gallery.

Event Sponsorship

Get involved as a sponsor with your company or community group!

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Group of six people standing in front of a large screen with a bee logo and the text 'Forsyth Backpack Bee Spelling to Fight Hunger.' Four individuals are holding awards, and there are yellow flowers on the table to the left.
A woman is writing on a whiteboard at a table during the Forsyth Backpack Program Spelling Bee Fundraiser, a potted yellow chrysanthemum flower nearby. The table has various items including drinks, and event signage.
A group of five women sitting at a round table during the Spelling Bee Fundraiser, smiling towards the camera, with plates of food, glasses, and a potted yellow flower in the center, in a busy room with other attendees in the background.
A woman with antenna headband sitting at a table with older men in a warmly lit event space, at the 2025 Spelling Bee Fundraiser with flowers and papers on the table.

Spelling Bee Q & A

How does it work?
Spelling Bee teams are made up of 4 individuals who collaborate together to spell the announced word. Teams write their answers on a whiteboard and present to the judges for a spellcheck.

What if my team misses a word?
Use a mulligan to stay in the game! Mulligans are included in sponsorship benefits, but all teams can purchase mulligans throughout the night. Mulligan prices increase between rounds.

Can I attend the event and support a team?
Yes! Purchase a general admission ticket, “Watcher Bee” and cheer on our team or purchase a mulligan to keep your favorite team in the game! Individual tickets go on sale July 1, 2026.

What does my ticket include?
Your ticket includes your support of Forsyth Backpack Program, entry, drink ticket and food.

Become a Sponsor
People gathered at Spelling Bee Fundraiser in a decorated indoor venue with string lights and hanging decorative lights, some standing in groups chatting, others seated at tables, with artwork on the walls and a large screen at the front.
Indoor event with many people seated and standing, decorated with string lights and spherical light fixtures. A presentation screen displays a logo for Forsyth Backpack Be. People are eating, chatting, and looking at the screen.
Three people smiling at a social event, with paintings on the wall behind them. The person on the left has a beard, short hair, and a black shirt with a name tag that says 'Josh'. The woman in the middle has short curly hair and is wearing a dark blu
Two people wearing orange shirts with 'Forsyth Backpack Program' printed on the back, engaged in conversation at an indoor event with string lights, tables, and other people in the background.
People gathering at an indoor event with string lights, round tables with yellow flowers, and a large screen on a brick wall.
A man in a dark suit speaking at a microphone during a presentation titled "Forsyth Backpack Bee: Spelling to Fight Hunger," with a large screen displaying the same logo behind him. Two other men sit at the table, one wearing a yellow shirt with the
A table display with a potted plant of white flowers and a sign that reads "Watcher Bees" with illustrations of two bees.
A man wearing bee-themed sunglasses and a headband with yellow pom-poms, holding a whiteboard with the word 'bravado' written on it. He is smiling in a festive indoor setting with people and warm lighting in the background.
People gathered at a formal event or banquet in a restaurant or banquet hall, sitting at black tablecloth-covered tables decorated with yellow flowers, with string lights and art on the walls in the background.
People attending a lively indoor event, some are smiling, clapping, and engaging with each other. The room has warm lighting, framed artwork on the walls, and tables decorated with yellow flowers and glasses of white wine.
Five people sitting at a panel table with yellow flower centerpieces, in a room with a brick wall background, during a formal event, with an audience member clapping in the foreground.
People at a table during a gathering, with some wearing yellow antenna headbands, and flowers in yellow wrapping, in a warmly lit indoor space.
Panel of five people seated at a table with a woman speaking to them during an event. The background displays a logo for 'Forsyth Backpack Bee' with the tagline 'Spelling to Fight Hunger.' The setting has warm lighting and a brick wall.
A woman writing on a whiteboard with the word 'HIPPO' in a black marker. The table has a potted yellow-flowered plant, a drink, a smartphone, and various printed materials and signs, including a group name card for Highlands Residential Mortgage.
A man in a black shirt wearing bee-themed sunglasses and antenna headband, holding a whiteboard with 'hippopotamus' written on it, at a lively indoor event with other people in the background.
A woman dressed in a black tank top with bee antennae headband receiving an award from a man at a panel of five people, with a screen displaying a bees logo and the text "Forsyth Backpack Bee: Spelling to Fight Hunger" in the background.
Group of five people smiling at a tabletop event, with a woman holding a whiteboard that says 'Zucchini' and a sign that reads 'Team Spellcheck' with a bee logo.
People gathered at tables in a lively indoor event space decorated with string lights, with two women in the foreground, one wearing a yellow shirt and the other with red hair, looking at a paper and a man wearing a yellow shirt.
People attending an event, with a panel of six individuals sitting at a long table on stage, a speaker at a podium, and a woman dressed as a bee in the foreground. The stage backdrop displays a bee-themed logo and the word "Bee". The room has warm li
A woman at a conference or event raising her hand while holding a sign that says 'architecture.' Other people are sitting or standing nearby, some with bee antennae headbands, and there are flowers and drinks on the table in front of them. A large sc
Four adults seated around a table with a potted yellow flower and a sign reading "Forsyth Backpack Bee" and "Daisy's Garden." They are smiling, and the background features colorful artwork of a woman's face.
Four smiling people sitting at a round table during an event or conference, with name tags, drinks, and a yellow potted flower on the table, surrounded by other attendees in the background.
Two elderly individuals, a woman and a man, are sitting at a table with a yellow potted flower and a glass of iced drink in front of them. They are closely examining or signing a document together.
A group of women sitting around a table at a party, with some eating and drinking, and smiling at the camera. The table has a colorful sign that says "ROCK IT RPAM!" and some party decorations.
A group of five women sitting around a table at a social event, smiling for the photo. The table has a black tablecloth, flowers, and plates of food. There are more people in the background, standing and conversing.
People gathered at an indoor event, some wearing bee antennae headbands, chatting and enjoying drinks. The room is decorated with string lights and artwork on the walls.
A man speaking into a microphone at a presentation event for the Forsyth Backpack Bee program, with a large screen displaying the program's logo behind him. The logo features a bee with a backpack and the tagline 'Spelling to Fight Hunger.' There is
A group of women sitting at a banquet table, some with their hands raised, engaged in a lively activity or celebration in a decorated indoor setting with paintings and string lights.
Four people sitting at a round table, three women and one man, are celebrating and laughing with their hands raised. The background features a large circular logo on the wall with the words 'Fiddlers' and 'Est. 2004.'
A woman with bee antenna headband sitting at a table with three other people, signing a document during an event in a decorated indoor venue with string lights.
A group of people seated at tables in a decorated indoor venue are celebrating and appearing excited, with some raising their hands and clapping.
Group of five people standing in front of a large screen displaying a logo and text for Forsyth Backpack Bee, speaking campaign to fight hunger. They are smiling, holding medals or awards, and a table on the left has books and flower arrangements.
Group of four women and one man smiling on stage during an award ceremony at Forsyth Backpack Bee event, holding trophies, with a large Forsyth Backpack Bee logo and slogan in the background.
A group of people dressed in bee costumes or Bee-themed clothing, smiling and posing for a photo at an indoor event with warm lighting, string lights, and a wooden wall background.

2025 Spelling Challenge Word List:

BEGINNER

Bravado

Hippopotamus

Xylophone

Zucchini

CHALLENGE

Abracadabra

Architecture

Auxiliary

Beautician

Byzantine

Camaraderie

Camouflage

Chandelier

Comeuppance

Effervescence

Entrepreneur

Grandiose

Pommel

Silhouette

ADVANCED

Bureaucracy

Cartilaginous

Fortuitous

Grotesque

Querulous

Tchotchke

Tutelage

Viscera

Decarboxylation

Amanuensis

Onomatopoeia

TIEBREAKER ROUND 1: Floccinaucinihilipilification

TIEBREAKER ROUND 2:
Phenylketonuria