Clockwise, from left: Sophia Wilkins, Ana Paula Trujeque, Amalia Gennari, Elizabeth Castillo and Julian Maucher, and Allison Alonso Perez. Sophia, Ana and Allison are photographed with CISD Bilingual and ESL Instructional Coach Ana Vizcaya Vazquez.
Students across multiple grade levels showcased their language skills in this year’s CISD Spanish Spelling Bee, with winners now advancing to regional competition. The third-grade bee featured eight participants from Denton Creek Elementary and went 15 rounds, ending with the winning word “derecho.” Amalia Gennari claimed first place, and Allison Alonso Perez was runner-up. In the fourth- and fifth-grade competition, 17 students competed over 14 rounds. The winning word was “verbo,” and fifth-grader Elizabeth Castillo — a previous winner in 2023-24 — earned first place. Fourth-grader Julian Maucher finished as runner-up. The sixth- through eighth-grade bee included 20 participants and concluded after seven rounds with the winning word “derecho.” Sixth-grader Sophia Wilkins took first place, and sixth-grader Ana Paula Trujeque earned runner-up honors. Congratulations to all participants. Amalia, Elizabeth and Sophia will represent the district at the Region 10 Spanish Spelling Bee on March 25.
Denton Creek and CMS North Students Shine at CISD Spanish Spelling Bee
February 11, 2026