On December 11, 2010 FPHE held its third annual spelling bee, "The Bee". The event was a great success with over 150 student participants. Most of the participants were from Pleasant Hill and Concord elementary schools, but participants also came from Benicia, San Ramon, and Alameda.

It was an exciting day for all. The students were excited, the parents were excited for them, and the audience was on the edge of their seats as they watched each participant spell. The nine Spelling Bee winners took home cash prizes of $100 for first place, $50 for second, and $25 for third.

Kindergarten:
First Place: Kate Daza (Sequoia Elementary)
Second Place: Emily Fosker (Christ the King)
Third Place: Jade Peng (Strandwood Elementary)

First Grade:
First Place: Drew Christie (Sequoia Elementary)
Second Place: Tyler Martin (Strandwood Elementary)
Third Place: Shreya Chauchan (Valhalla Elementary)

Second Grade:
First Place: James Arona (Sequoia Elementary)
Second Place: Max Wilson (Strandwood Elementary)
Third Place: Zoe Farajian (Strandwood Elementary)

Third Grade:
First Place: Erika Hazlett (Home schooled)
Second Place: Spencer Throne (Fair Oaks Elementary)
Third Place: Jack Lamborn (Sequoia Elementary

4th/5th Grade:
First Place: Liam O'Neill (5th grade-Monte Gardens Elementary)
Second Place: Neha Yadav (4th grade-Joe Henderson Elem. - Benicia)
Third Place: Wesley Casebeer (4th grade-Strandwood Elementary)