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Grauer 2025 Middle School Spelling Bee
The annual Grauer Middle School Spelling Bee took place on November 14. 7th grade and 8th grade students competed in spelling bee rounds in The Justice Center.
Grauer 2025 Middle School Spelling Bee
Grauer 2025 Middle School Spelling Bee
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