The 2026 Council Grove Junior High Spelling Bee was held on January 20, at 1 p.m. at the Council Grove Jr/Sr High School Auditorium. Participants went 16 rounds.Hudson Hartman, 7th grade, was the champion speller. Brinley Ink, 8th grade, placed second, Ryli Ryff, 7th grade, placed third, Charlotte Switzer, 7th ...