Spring 2026 Vocabulary Bowl Champions - Springing Forward

Oct 1, 2026

Spring 2026 Vocabulary Bowl results are highlighted with record-breaking performance across 122 countries and more than 1.2 million learners mastering 5.34 million words. The release details U.S. division winners by enrollment size and notes international competition brackets. It spotlights standout schools such as Saint Thomas Aquinas High School and Wellington Landings Middle School, plus teacher participation efforts that helped expand vocabularies. State and territory champions are listed, including schools and leading middle or elementary winners.

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Spring 2026 record highlights

U.S. divisions and division winners

International winners and educators

Teacher participation

State and territory champions

Springing Forward: The Vocabulary Bowl Breaks Record After Record The numbers are in, and the world 's largest academic competition just outdid itself, again. SAN MATEO, Calif.—April 23, 2026—They say April showers bring May flowers. When it comes to the Spring 2026 Vocabulary Bowl, it's pouring. More than 1.2 million learners across 122 countries just mastered a record-breaking 5 .34 million words—topping last season by 16,000. Behind the numbers, learners embraced the thrill of the competition, racing to grow their word knowledge and build the kind of roots that last well beyond the final bell. In the U.S., schools competed in three divisions based on enrollment size: Division I (1,000+ students), Division II (500-999 students) and Division III ( up to 499 students) . International schools, teachers and individual learners also faced off in their own brackets. This season’s winners? A mix of familiar powerhouses, comeback stories and fresh faces. Shining bright: The Sunshine State had a standout season, claiming two Division I titles. Fresh off its Fall 2025 win, Fort Lauderdale’s Saint Thomas Aquinas High School secured the high school crown with 75,000 words mastered—outpacing the runner-up by 30,000 words. And Wellington Landings Middle School in Palm Beach County made its debut on the leaderboard, earning its first-ever divisional and state titles. Dynasties and first-timers: DuBois Area High School ( PA) reclaimed the Division II high school title after being dethroned last season, marking a strong return to form. Buckingham Collegiate Academy (CA) extended its dominance with a ninth consecutive Division III high school championship, while Woodland Middle School (TN) earned its third straight Division II title. Known for its consistent state-level success, Hartville Middle School ( MO) reached a new milestone this season—capturing its first Division III championship. Au revoir: Singapore’s Nan Hua Primary School returned to the top international spot after being edged out last fall by France’s École Jeannine Manuel. And for the first time, Kenya entered the international rankings, represented by West Nairobi School. Strong schools start with strong teachers. This season, 7,000 of them rallied their classrooms to expand their vocabularies. Monsignor McClancy Memorial High School ( NY) stood out as the only U.S. highschool with multiple teachers in the top 10. In the middle and elementary division, BIA Charter School (GA) placed three teachers among the top 10. And Singapore dominated the international rankings, with six of the top 10 educators representing four different schools. The division winners for the Spring 2026 Season are (an asterisk indicates the school also had a top 10 teacher): ● Division I (1,000 students or more) : ○ High School: Saint Thomas Aquinas High School ( Fort Lauderdale, Florida) ○ Middle and Elementary School: Wellington Landings Middle School (Wellington, Florida) ● Division II (500-999 students) : ○ High School: DuBois Area High School* ( DuBois, Pennsylvania) ○ Middle and Elementary School: Woodland Middle School ( Brentwood, Tennessee) ● Division III (up to 499 students) : ○ High School: Buckingham Collegiate Charter Academy* (Vacaville, California) ○ Middle and Elementary School: Hartville Middle School* ( Hartville, Missouri) U.S. state and territory champions are listed below, with the top high school listed first, followed by the leading middle or elementary school: ● Alabama: Isabella High School, Northridge Middle School ● Alaska: Minto School, Anchor Lutheran School ● American Samoa: Pacific Horizons School ● Arizona: Red Mountain High School, Sierra Verde STEAM Academy ● Arkansas: Central High School, Lincoln Junior High School ● California: Buckingham Collegiate Charter Academy*, Alice C Stelle Middle School ● Colorado: Broomfield High School, Cherry Creek Academy ● Connecticut: Fairfield College Preparatory School, Michael

FAQs

How many words and learners were recorded in the Spring 2026 Vocabulary Bowl?

More than 1.2 million learners across 122 countries mastered a record-breaking 5.34 million words.

Which schools won top U.S. Division I titles for high school and middle/elementary?

Saint Thomas Aquinas High School won the Division I high school title, and Wellington Landings Middle School won the Division I middle and elementary title.

How were U.S. teams divided for competition in Spring 2026?

Schools competed in three enrollment-based divisions: Division I (1,000+ students), Division II (500–999 students), and Division III (up to 499 students).

Oct 1, 2026

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