Baker Middle School celebrates 8th grader ranked in national spelling bee

Cumberland County 8th grader finishes as 1 of the top spellers at the national spelling bee

In 12 rounds at the national spelling bee, the 8th grader didn't spell any words incorrectly. He was ultimately eliminated in the final vocabulary round.

Baker Middle School celebrates 8th grader ranked in national spelling bee

Baker Middle School student, Isaac Cancio, has made his city and school community proud after reaching the top 20 in the 2025 Scripps National Spelling Bee.The eighth grader traveled to Washington, D.C., to represent Corpus Christi on the national stage, where he advanced through nine rounds, competing with some of the best spellers from across the country.Back here at home, students at Baker Middle School expressed their pride and lined the hal…