MUSD honors district spelling bee champions

Press release from Menifee Union School District:

MENIFEE -- At its Governing Board meeting on Feb. 7, the Menifee Union School District recognized two students for their incredible achievement at the 2023 District Spelling Bee.

The Grand Champion was Aden Bundand representing Chester W. Morrison Elementary, and the First Runner Up was Elijah Andrew Decano, representing Southshore Elementary School.

On Jan. 26, the district held its annual spelling bee at Menifee Valley Middle School. There were 38 students on the competition stage, representing each school in the district, and their families were in the audience cheering them on. After eight vigorous rounds, Aden and Elijah came through victoriously, demonstrating not only their spelling proficiency but their resilience under pressure as well.

The championship word? Clandestine.

“We are incredibly proud of Aden and Elijah,” shared Superintendent Jennifer Root. “Their accomplishments are a testament to the hard work and dedication of both our students and teachers.”

Aden will move on to represent the Menifee Union School District at the Riverside County Spelling Bee on March 23.