Mary Frank Students Earn Top Finish at P-H-M Elementary Spell Bowl

Mary Frank Elementary students demonstrated strong academic 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 Mary Frank fourth grade team earned a third place finish, tying with Bittersweet at 27 points.

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

The fourth grade competition featured a three-round tiebreaker between Northpoint and Prairie Vista that lasted 15 words, highlighting the high level of competition across teams.

Penn High School Spell Bowl Coach Angela Yarrell served as emcee, 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