NRHEG will host its annual spelling bee on Jan. 29, beginning at 9:30 in the high school gym in New Richland. Qualifiers from grades 5-8 will attempt to spell their way to be named champion and represent NRHEG in North Mankato in February at the regional bee. Family, friends, and the general public are invited to attend this event.

• 8th grade: Micah White, Aubrey Johnson, Jack Hogstad, Sophia Mrotz, Hailey Stenzel, Jadyn Surat

• 7th grade: Jayna Domeier, Lexi Combs, Mason Ferber, Tiara Malakowsky, Karter Koziolek

• 6th grade: Ashton Cords, Riley Schultz, Lorelei Strom, T'Shayla Hinderscheit, Danielle Nappin, Jonah Stafford

• 5th grade: Nik Petsinger, Brock Routh, Porter Peterson, Sophie Stork, Alex Dobberstein, Cora Harpel.