We're excited to share that, thanks to the Safe Schools Grant, our school has purchased a new metal detector to help keep everyone safe. The metal detector will be in use during the Basketball Regional Tournament games on Friday, February 27, and Saturday, February 28. We appreciate your cooperation and understanding as we work together to create a welcoming and secure environment for all students, staff, and guests.

Holladay bus #48 will be about 40 minutes behind schedule this morning due to a mechanical issue. Bus #63 is in route to this area currently.
Due to a bus driver shortage, buses #55 & #20 will run 1.5 hrs late tomorrow morning and afternoon. Also, the routes of bus #2(2nd Load) & #12 will run 1.5 hrs late tomorrow afternoon. If you are needing to make alternate transportation arrangements, you may call 731-584-6111
While schools are open, bus drivers do have discretion when driving their routes tomorrow.
We are happy to announce that all Benton County Schools will be open on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at regular time.
Benton County Schools will be closed on Monday, February 9, 2026.
Benton County Schools will remain closed on Wednesday, February 4, 2026.
The school board meeting scheduled for this month has been postponed to Monday, February 9, 2026, at 6 PM. due to bad weather.
Benton County Schools will be closed on Monday and Tuesday, February 2 and 3, 2026.
All Benton County Schools will remain closed through Friday, January 30, 2026.
All schools will remain closed through Wednesday, January 28, 2026.
We are pleased to report that thanks to the prompt response and dedication of Benton County Electric System, power has been restored to all schools.
Camden Elementary, Camden Junior High, and Camden Central High School are currently experiencing a power outage. Benton County Electric is aware of the situation and is working to resolve the issue as quickly as possible.

Due to a bus driver shortage, Camden bus #9 will run 1-1.5 hours late tomorrow morning and afternoon (January 22, 2026). If you are needing to make alternate transportation arrangements you may call 731-584-6111
Friday’s scheduled basketball game between Camden High School and Milan has been moved up to Thursday due to anticipated inclement weather.
With a major winter storm approaching, we encourage everyone to download the school app from your app store (Benton County Schools - TN). While we still use Facebook, the quickest way to get accurate, reliable updates about the school system is through the app.

Due to a bus driver shortage, Camden bus #9 will run 1.5 hours late tomorrow afternoon (January 21st). The morning route of bus #9 will run on the normal schedule. If you are needing to make alternate transportation arrangements, you may call 731-584-6111
Due to a bus driver shortage, Camden bus #12 will run 1-1.5 hours late tomorrow, January 13th. Also, the afternoon route of Camden bus #2 (2nd load) will also run 1-1.5 hours late. If you need to make alternate transportation arrangements, you may call 731-584-6111.
Due to a bus driver shortage, Camden bus #12 will run 1-1.5 hours late tomorrow, January 12th. The afternoon route of Camden bus #2 (2nd load ) will also run 1-1.5 hours late tomorrow. If you are needing to make alternate transportation arrangements, you may call 731-584-6111
Please take a moment to read this important message from Director Florence.

