Aldine ISD’s ‘Súper’ Spellers Shine at 2025 District Spanish Spelling Bee

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Pictured (l-r) are Isaac de los Reyes took home second place, Cristian Alejandro Flores won first place, and it was a three-way tie between Yamilet Ayala Gaitán, Karla López, and Ximena Peñaloza Romero.

Aldine ISD celebrated young scholars’ language skills during the 2025 District Spanish Spelling Bee, held on November 11 at the M.O. Campbell Educational Center—Teaching Theater.

The second annual event brought together campus winners and alternates from across the district, showcasing their impressive Spanish language vocabulary and spelling skills.

The images capture the drama of the Spanish Spelling Bee.

First place went to Stehlik Elementary School fifth-grader Cristian Flores who won the bee by correctly spelling the final word auditivo (auditory).

Winners of the 2025 District Spanish Spelling Bee

• First Place: Cristian Alejandro Flores, 5th Grader, Stehlik Elementary (Grades 4–5)
• Second Place: Isaac de los Reyes, 4th Grader, Impact Leadership Academy (Grades 4–5)
• Third Place (3-Way Tie)
  • Karla López, 4th Grader, Harris Elementary (Grades 4–5)
  • Yamilet Ayala Gaitán, 7th Grader, Aldine Young Women’s Leadership Academy (Grades 6–8)
  • Ximena Peñaloza Romero, 6th Grader, García Middle School (Grades 6–8)

“These students demonstrated impressive skill, confidence, and pride in their Spanish language abilities,” said Jacqueline Beas, Aldine ISD executive director of literacy and social studies. “We are very proud of all our participants and those who supported the event.”

The three top finishers will advance to the Region 4 Spanish Spelling Bee on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, where they will represent Aldine ISD. The regional competition, which will be streamed live by Region 4 ESC, is an opportunity for the community to show its support for these young scholars.

The District Spanish Spelling Bee is part of Aldine ISD’s ongoing commitment to celebrating bilingualism, literacy, and academic excellence across all campuses.

Click here to view more pictures from the 2025 District Spelling Bee.