Welcome to ​Regional Office of Education 40
 
ROE 40 hosts this site to provide support for families and educators with access to information regarding education services, agencies, and events. We are happy to help!   If you need any additional information, please don’t hesitate to contact one of our offices.​
​- Superintendent, Michelle Mueller
DATE CHANGE!!  Now scheduled for February 18! 
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The Regional Office of Education is pleased to announce the return of the Regional Spelling Bee. This year, all fourteen school districts within ROE 40 will send their top spellers in grades four through eight to compete for the title of Regional Champion. We are thrilled to host this exciting academic event on Saturday, February 21, 2026, at Crossroad Community Church in Brighton, Illinois.  Each grade level will compete during its own dedicated time slot on the day of the event, creating an exciting and focused experience for all participants: fourth grade at 9:00 a.m., fifth grade at 9:45 a.m., sixth grade at 10:30 a.m., seventh grade at 11:15 a.m., and eighth grade at 12:00 p.m.
Please conduct a spelling bee for each eligible grade level within your individual school buildings. Once a grade level winner is determined, register that student for the regional competition by February 13, 2026 using the link provided. We also ask that you provide the name of the first runner-up, who will serve as an alternate should the winner be unable to attend.
ROE 40 is thrilled to bring back the Regional Spelling Bee and looks forward to celebrating students’ talents as they showcase their spelling skills on a regional stage.
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Registration Link:
https://bit.ly/ROE40SPELLINGBEE

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