Adult Spell-Off Returns for Fifth Year
Ten adult spellers will vie for the prize and a school donation at the 5th Annual Adult Spell-Off on Saturday, August 22, 2026, at Eileene L. Parsons Auditorium, HLSCC. Organisers say the event has raised more than $10,000 for territory schools over the past four years and thanked the community for its ongoing support.
The 5th Annual Adult Spell-Off will take place on Saturday, August 22, 2026, at 7:00 PM in the Eileene L. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC), organisers have confirmed. Ten competitors are set to take the stage in what has become a signature community fundraiser and celebration of literacy in the British Virgin Islands.
Forbes, Orion Joseph, Lebritnie Legair, Aimee Payne, Samantha Algeo, Kelberlin George, Sharlene S. The event is billed as a spelling competition for adults, where contestants spell words aloud under timed conditions while audience members cheer them on and support the fundraising mission.
Organisers thanked the VI community for its continued participation and generosity. They said that over the past four years the Adult Spell-Off has helped raise more than ten thousand dollars for schools throughout the territory. Each year, the winner selects one school to receive the cash donation generated by the event, directing vital resources to education programs and student needs.
Davis, chose the Virgin Islands School of Technical Studies (VISTS) as the beneficiary of the donation. That contribution is an example of how the competition links community entertainment with practical support for local education, organisers noted. Parsons Auditorium at HLSCC has become a familiar venue for community and educational events, providing a central location where residents can gather to celebrate local talent and contribute to charitable efforts.
With the Spell-Off entering its fifth year, organisers say they hope to maintain momentum and broaden support for schools across the territory. Residents are encouraged to attend to support the contestants and the cause. Attendance not only provides an evening of friendly competition and community spirit but also helps ensure that more schools can benefit from the winner’s selected donation.
Organisers continue to express appreciation for volunteers, sponsors and audience members whose involvement makes the annual fundraiser possible. For more information about the event, spectators should watch local announcements and community bulletin boards for updates on tickets, seating and any additional fundraising activities scheduled for the evening.
Primary source: VINO