Graphic recognizing achievement in the National Spanish Spelling Bee. The graphic features the Coppell ISD logo, the Denton Creek Elementary Trailblazers logo, and the National Spanish Spelling Bee logo. Large text reads “Elizabeth Castillo Perez” and “National Spanish Spelling Bee.” On the right, a photo shows two people standing beneath a black-and-yellow balloon arch decorated with bee-themed balloons and a National Spanish Spelling Bee backdrop. One person is holding a certificate. Text below the photo reads “Christine Scovill and Elizabeth Castillo Perez.” The design uses a black, gray, red, yellow, and white color scheme with geometric accents.

¡Orgullosos! Elizabeth Castillo Perez Competed in National Spanish Spelling Bee

Coppell ISD

July 15, 2026

Rising Coppell Middle School North sixth-grader and former Denton Creek Elementary student Elizabeth Castillo Perez recently represented Coppell ISD on the national stage at the 2026 National Spanish Spelling Bee, held July 10-11 at the National Hispanic Cultural Center in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She competed after earning a top 10 finish at the Texas Spanish Spelling Bee in June and proudly represented Coppell ISD among the nation's top Spanish spellers. ¡Estamos orgullosos! We are proud of Castillo Perez for her dedication, perseverance and outstanding accomplishment. A special thank you to Denton Creek Elementary fifth-grade Dual Language Immersion teacher Christine Scovill for coaching Castillo Perez and accompanying her to the national competition.