Horizon Students Earn Strong Finish at P-H-M Elementary Spell Bowl

Horizon Elementary students showcased their spelling skills 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.

The Horizon third grade team earned a second place finish with 26 points, competing against top teams from across the district.

The event brought together elementary students for an evening of academic competition and school pride. Northpoint led the overall results, earning first place in all three grade levels, including a perfect score in fifth grade.

One of the highlights of the night came during the fourth grade competition. Northpoint and Prairie Vista both finished with 29 points, sending the contest into a three-round tiebreaker that lasted 15 words. Northpoint ultimately claimed first place.

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

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