Congratulations 2023 Georgia State Spelling Bee Champion
Congratulations to SIMS eighth-grader Sai Lakkimsetti for earning first place in the State Spelling Bee on Friday, March 17, 2023. After 19 rounds, Sai earned first place by properly spelling the word "nyctalopia." He will go on to represent the Columbia County School District at the Scripps National Spelling Bee May 28 - June 2, 2023. Congratulations, Sai!