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Dear Families and Staff,
Earlier today, Camden Central High School administration was made aware of a potential verbal threat to school safety. Law enforcement are currently investigating the report. Based on their investigation a verbal threat was made by a student, but it's been determined that there is not an imminent threat to school safety.
A new Tennessee law requires school districts to notify families whenever law enforcement is contacted in connection with a potential school threat.
The safety of our students and staff is always our top priority. We encourage everyone in our
community to continue reporting any concerns they may have. If you see or hear something that could represent a safety issue, please speak up.
We will communicate with you if additional information becomes available. In the meantime,
thank you for your attention to this update.
Sincerely,
Mark Florence, Director of Schools
Due to a bus driver shortage, Camden bus 20 will be 1.5 hrs late tomorrow, Wednesday, September 17, in the morning and then cancelled for the afternoom route. They can call 5846111 if they need to schedule alternate transportation.
Camden bus #2 (2nd load) and bus 12 will not run the afternoon routes on Wednesday, September 10. The buses will run on schedule in the morning.
HOLLADAY ELEMENTARY - NOT CAMDEN ELEMENTARY
Attention grandparents, come make some memories that will last a lifetime with those children you love so much you call the GRANDchildren. See you September 18 at 4 PM. Stay around for the PTH meeting that starts at 5 PM at Holladay Elementary School.
Come join the fun and help raise money for Holladay Elementary School. See the flyer for more information.
Waverly Central High School has shared a flyer with the bag guidelines for athletic events, which we've attached. These guidelines will apply to everyone attending the Waverly/Camden football game on Friday, September 12, 2025, in Waverly. If you have any questions about the policy, please reach out to Humphreys County Schools or Waverly Central High School administration.
Camden Buses routes 55 and 20 will be canceled on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, due to a bus driver shortage. Additionally, Bus 55 will not operate on Thursday and Friday, September 4 and 5, 2025.
The morning route for Camden bus #9 will be cancelled Tuesday, September 2, 2025. The afternoon route of bus #9 will operate on schedule.
Reminder: On August 28, 2023, Benton County Schools implemented a policy that prohibits backpacks in the stadium. Below is the original wording from that announcement.
"To ensure the safety of all spectators and student-athletes, backpacks will no longer be permitted at Tommy Richardson Stadium in Camden Central High School. Please note that all bags, including purses, will be subject to search before entering the stadium.
Thank you for being so cooperative in creating a secure environment, and we look forward to your support of the Camden Lions."
"To ensure the safety of all spectators and student-athletes, backpacks will no longer be permitted at Tommy Richardson Stadium in Camden Central High School. Please note that all bags, including purses, will be subject to search before entering the stadium.
Thank you for being so cooperative in creating a secure environment, and we look forward to your support of the Camden Lions."
Get ready for an awesome experience at the Benton County Wellness Fair, sponsored by the Benton County Prevention Coalition! Join us on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, at 5 PM at 106 Armony Avenue in Camden, TN. This is your chance to discover valuable health resources, enjoy fun activities, and connect with others in the community. Don't forget to scan the QR code on the attached flyer to register for this exciting event! We can’t wait to see you there!
Benton County Schools' Families:
Get ready for an exciting school year! Beginning in the 2025-2026 school year, all actively enrolled Benton County School students will enjoy FREE admission to every regular-season sporting event! Just wear your Camden Lions, Holladay Tornados, or Big Sandy Red Devils gear to show your team spirit. Remember, students in grades Pre-K through 5 will need an adult to join in on the fun.
Let’s cheer on our teams together and make unforgettable memories! Go, teams!
Get ready for an exciting school year! Beginning in the 2025-2026 school year, all actively enrolled Benton County School students will enjoy FREE admission to every regular-season sporting event! Just wear your Camden Lions, Holladay Tornados, or Big Sandy Red Devils gear to show your team spirit. Remember, students in grades Pre-K through 5 will need an adult to join in on the fun.
Let’s cheer on our teams together and make unforgettable memories! Go, teams!
Holladay School has lifted its lockdown, and it has returned to normal operations.
Message to Families/Staff
Subject: Incident at Camden Central High School Parking Lot
Dear Families and Staff:
Earlier today, during one of our regularly scheduled safety searches with trained canines, our contracted security team detected an unloaded pistol inside a vehicle in the Camden Central High School parking lot.
The search was part of the routine safety checks we conduct once or twice each month. At no point was there a threat to students or staff stemming from this incident, and the situation was managed swiftly and appropriately by school administration and law enforcement.
Following school district policy, the student associated with the vehicle will face disciplinary action. Due to our legal obligation to maintain student confidentiality, we cannot share further details at this time.
The safety of our students and staff is always one of our top priorities. We encourage our families to talk with their students about what is and is not appropriate to bring to school, as well as the consequences of having a weapon or other prohibited items.
Thank you for your continued partnership in keeping our school safe.
Sincerely,
Mark Florence
Director of Schools
Subject: Incident at Camden Central High School Parking Lot
Dear Families and Staff:
Earlier today, during one of our regularly scheduled safety searches with trained canines, our contracted security team detected an unloaded pistol inside a vehicle in the Camden Central High School parking lot.
The search was part of the routine safety checks we conduct once or twice each month. At no point was there a threat to students or staff stemming from this incident, and the situation was managed swiftly and appropriately by school administration and law enforcement.
Following school district policy, the student associated with the vehicle will face disciplinary action. Due to our legal obligation to maintain student confidentiality, we cannot share further details at this time.
The safety of our students and staff is always one of our top priorities. We encourage our families to talk with their students about what is and is not appropriate to bring to school, as well as the consequences of having a weapon or other prohibited items.
Thank you for your continued partnership in keeping our school safe.
Sincerely,
Mark Florence
Director of Schools
Holladay Elementary School is on a soft lockdown as a precaution due to a community incident.
Bus 20 and 55 will be on their normal schedule tomorrow, Tuesday, August 12, 2025. We appreciate your patience and understanding.
Camden Buses 20 and 55 will not run on Monday, August 11, due to a driver shortage. For questions, contact the Board Office after 6:30 AM on Monday. We apologize for any inconvenience and are actively looking for qualified, licensed drivers.
Good afternoon! As we get ready for the first day of school tomorrow, Wednesday, August 6, here's a quick update on our bus schedule: all morning routes should operate smoothly and on time. In the afternoon, however, Camden Buses 5 and 12 will be about 30 minutes later than usual. Also, Camden Bus 2, the second load, will arrive 30 minutes earlier. We're still dealing with a driver shortage but are actively working to hire a new driver soon. Thank you for your patience and support!
Benton County Schools is excited to welcome students back on Wednesday, August 6! (Sorry, kids!) We kindly ask all parents, guardians, and those who drop off or pick up students to please refrain from using cell phones while driving on school property. Your full attention helps keep everyone safe and contributes to a wonderful school year. We truly appreciate your cooperation and support! Thank you for being part of our school community!
Online student registration is open. Please follow the QR code.
