The Sixth Annual 19th Ward Spelling Bee, a competition involving students from Rochester Schools 10, 16, 19, 29 and 44, will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 9 in Hoyt Hall at the University of Rochester.  Students in grades 3 to 8 are encouraged to participate.

The event is a partnership of the 19th Ward Community Association, The Community Foundation, the University of Rochester Admissions Office, Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity, the Rochester City School District, and Arnett Branch Library.

The winner from each grade level is awarded a trophy and a $500 scholarship to be awarded when the student goes to college.  A fund has been established at The Community Foundation to support the scholarships.