On Thursday, January 21, 2021, champions from each elementary and middle school competed in the system Spelling Bee.  After a record number of rounds, Hailey Warren from Screven Elementary, and Logan Himes from James E. Bacon Elementary, emerged as the system champion and runner-up, respectively.  Representing each are (front row, L-R): Logan Himes (JEB), Leyton Henderson (JES), Kaleb Melton (MRSE), Cambree Roberson (OES); (back row, L-R): Jimon Height (AWMS), Tyler Turner (MPMS), Cassidy Jackson (JES), Hailey Warren (SES).  Hailey will represent Wayne County at the district Spelling Bee later in the school year.