A Buzzing Success!

The 22nd Annual Orchard Place Spelling Bee, presented by Nationwide, was a sting of triumph!

Thanks to your un-BEE-lievable support, we raised $40,039.91 that will support general programming at Orchard Place. Because of you, we serve 6,000+ children annually and advances our mission of providing a safe environment for children and their families to heal, find hope, be empowered, and build resilience to overcome mental health adversity.

On behalf of the Foundation Team, we are incredibly grateful to everyone who supported us in making the Spelling Bee a success. This event wouldn’t have been possible without months of planning, coordination, sponsors, and volunteers.

We can’t wait to see you next year on March 5th, 2026!

Want to get involved? Email Amy Payne-Johnson or call 515-287-9605

Thank you!

Buzz Through Event Pictures

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Nationwide Bumbledore
Best Dressed & Loudest Cheering Section
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Residential Campus TeletuBEEs
Grand BEE Champions
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Buzz welcoming our guests to The Shop DSM
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Grefe & Sidney Law Firm Attorney BEEs
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Community Choice Credit Union BEEch Boys
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Camp Fire & Friends Let’s Get Ready to Bumble
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Child Guidance Center / CCR&R BEEtlejuice
Most Money Raised
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Orchard Place Corporate BEElieve Your Emotions
Best Team Name
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PACE Center BEEneath the Sea
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Residential Campus TeletuBEEs
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One OP!
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Buzz’s Crew
Buzz, Andrew, Steve, Greg
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2025 Spelling Bee at The Shop DSM
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Kerby & Cindy taking tickets
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Buzz & Anne
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Judge Greg giving the thumbs up!
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