Congratulations to 5th grader Peter Gorman III who won this year’s Middle School Spelling Bee Wednesday evening, correctly spelling the final word “tenets”.

The competition lasted 18 rounds with 7th grader Liam Anderson finishing second. Peter will represent Schalmont in the 2023 Capital Region Spelling Bee.

“Congratulations to all who participated. You are to be commended for your efforts!” said Teacher Mrs. Sinnott, who organizes the event each year.