Northpoint Leads the Way at 39th Annual P-H-M Elementary Spell Bowl

Northpoint Elementary students delivered an exceptional performance at the 39th Annual P-H-M Elementary Spell Bowl, held this week at the Penn High School Entrepreneurial Operating Systems Center for Performing Arts.

Northpoint teams earned first place in all three grade levels, including a perfect score in fifth grade.

In third grade, Northpoint took first place with 28 points. The fourth grade team secured first after an intense three-round tiebreaker, finishing with 29 points. In fifth grade, Northpoint capped off the night with a perfect score of 30 points.

The fourth grade competition was one of the most exciting moments of the evening. Northpoint and Prairie Vista both finished with 29 points, sending the contest into a three-round tiebreaker that lasted 15 words. Northpoint ultimately claimed the top spot.

Penn High School Spell Bowl Coach Angela Yarrell served as emcee for the evening, and Superintendent Dr. Heather Short welcomed families to the event.

The annual Spell Bowl highlights academic excellence across P-H-M, and Northpoint students led the way with an outstanding showing.

2026 Results

3rd Grade

1st: Northpoint – 28 points

2nd: Horizon – 26 points

3rd: Bittersweet – 24 points

4th Grade

1st: Northpoint – 29 points (won in tiebreaker)

2nd: Prairie Vista – 29 points

3rd: Bittersweet and Mary Frank – 27 points

5th Grade

1st: Northpoint – 30 points

2nd: Bittersweet – 26 points

3rd: Madison – 23 points