Its list of “50 challenging third grade words” includes giraffe, groceries, and jigsaw. So far, so good. But beneath the “preferred spelling” of women, a permitted option appears: “womyn.” ...

Third-graders competed Feb. 23 while fourth-graders competed Feb. 24. Emma Todd became the overall third-grade champion for correctly spelling the word “advantageous.” ...

After months of preparation, area third graders will meet Thursday at Stanwood Elementary School in Hempfield for a battle of wits and words. The 13th annual Rotary Club of Greensburg Spelling Bee ...